Demon Slayer manga on display Three volumes of the Japanese manga Demon Slayer, written and illustrated by Gotouge Koyoharu. Serialized from February 15, 2016, to May 18, 2020, the manga follows Kamado Tanjiro, who joins the Demon Slayer Corps to fight demons. (more) Demon Slayer Japanese manga series Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/Demon-Slayer Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

　　External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Also known as: “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba”, “Kimetsu no yaiba” Written by Anoushka Pant Anoushka Pant holds a degree in elementary education, with a focus on mathematics, education, and psychology, from Miranda House, University of Delhi. Anoushka Pant Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Sep 8, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "FAQPage", "mainEntity": [ { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What is the main plot of Demon Slayer? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Demon Slayer follows Kamado Tanjiro, a boy who joins a secret corps of warriors to avenge his familyu2019s murder and cure his demon-transformed sister, Nezuko. The story is set in Taishu014D-era Japan, where demons stalk the night and warriors use breathing styles that enhance their ability to slay the demons." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " How did Demon Slayer evolve before its final form? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Before its final form, Demon Slayer evolved from earlier prototypes by Gotouge Koyoharu, including the 2013 one-shot manga Kagarigari and the 2015 revision Kisatsu no nagare. These featured a different protagonist, Nagare, a blind, one-armed vampire hunter, before being reworked into the story of Kamado Tanjiro." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What are some adaptations of the Demon Slayer series? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Adaptations of Demon Slayer include the anime series of the same name, which began in 2019, and the feature film Demon Slayer: Mugen Train, released in 2020. The anime continued with subsequent seasons and the ongoing Infinity Castle film trilogy. The manga series also expanded into video games, stage adaptations, and merchandise." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " What is the significance of the u201CHinokamiu201D episode of the Demon Slayer TV series? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "The u201CHinokamiu201D episode of the Demon Slayer TV series is significant for its visual artistry and dynamic choreography. It features Kamado Tanjiro recalling a breathing technique that enables him to perform the Hinokami Kagura (u201CDance of the Fire Godu201D), transforming his water-based attacks into a fire form. The episode is a turning point in the seriesu2019 narrative and visual identity." } } , { "@type" : "Question", "name" : " How successful was the film Demon Slayer: Mugen Train? ", "acceptedAnswer" : { "@type" : "Answer", "text" : "Demon Slayer: Mugen Train was highly successful, earning more than $500 million worldwide. It became the highest-grossing film in Japan and the top-grossing film globally in 2020." } } ] } Top Questions What is the main plot of Demon Slayer? Demon Slayer follows Kamado Tanjiro, a boy who joins a secret corps of warriors to avenge his family’s murder and cure his demon-transformed sister, Nezuko. The story is set in Taishō-era Japan, where demons stalk the night and warriors use breathing styles that enhance their ability to slay the demons.

　　How did Demon Slayer evolve before its final form? Before its final form, Demon Slayer evolved from earlier prototypes by Gotouge Koyoharu, including the 2013 one-shot manga Kagarigari and the 2015 revision Kisatsu no nagare. These featured a different protagonist, Nagare, a blind, one-armed vampire hunter, before being reworked into the story of Kamado Tanjiro.

　　What are some adaptations of the Demon Slayer series? Adaptations of Demon Slayer include the anime series of the same name, which began in 2019, and the feature film Demon Slayer: Mugen Train, released in 2020. The anime continued with subsequent seasons and the ongoing Infinity Castle film trilogy. The manga series also expanded into video games, stage adaptations, and merchandise.

　　What is the significance of the “Hinokami” episode of the Demon Slayer TV series? The “Hinokami” episode of the Demon Slayer TV series is significant for its visual artistry and dynamic choreography. It features Kamado Tanjiro recalling a breathing technique that enables him to perform the Hinokami Kagura (“Dance of the Fire God”), transforming his water-based attacks into a fire form. The episode is a turning point in the series’ narrative and visual identity.

　　How successful was the film Demon Slayer: Mugen Train? Demon Slayer: Mugen Train was highly successful, earning more than $500 million worldwide. It became the highest-grossing film in Japan and the top-grossing film globally in 2020.

　　Demon Slayer manga on displayThree volumes of the Japanese manga Demon Slayer, written and illustrated by Gotouge Koyoharu. Serialized from February 15, 2016, to May 18, 2020, the manga follows Kamado Tanjiro, who joins the Demon Slayer Corps to fight demons.© David Stokes Demon Slayer, manga series by an artist under the pen name Gotouge Koyoharu. Serialized in the Japanese manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Jump from 2016 to 2020, Demon Slayer (Japanese: Kimetsu no yaiba [“Blade of Demon Destruction”]) follows Kamado Tanjiro, a boy who joins a secret corps of warriors to avenge his family and cure his sister Nezuko, ...(100 of 867 words)

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