Kimetsu no Yaiba

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Learning to destroy demons won’t be easy, and Tanjiro barely knows where to start. The surprise appearance of another boy named Giyu, who seems to know what’s going on, might provide some answers but only if Tanjiro can stop Giyu from killing his sister first.

Original Manga

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Note: Nominated for the 1st Tsutaya Comic Awards in 2017, the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize in 2020 and the Seiun Awards in 2021. Won the BookWalker Award Grand Prize and the Da Vinci Annual Book of the Year award in 2020, the Tezuka Osamu Cultural Prize, the Japan Cartoonists Association Award and the Da Vinci Annual Book of the Year award in 2021.

Type

Manga

Related Series

Kimetsu no Yaiba Gaiden (Side Story)

Kimetsu no Yaiba: Shiawase no Hana (Novel) (Side Story)

Kimetsu no Yaiba: Kaze no Michishirube (Novel) (Side Story)

Associated Names

Blade of Demon Destruction

Demon Slayer

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (English, Italian)

Espada matademonios

Guardianes de la noche (Spanish)

İblis Keser

Kimecu no jaiba

Korps Pembasmi Iblis

Les rôdeurs de la nuit (French)

Lâmina aniquiladora de demônios

Miecz zabójcy demonów: Kimetsu no Yaiba (Polish)

Pedang Pekaon Iblis

Pedang Pembunuh Iblis

Pourfendeur de démon

Shpata e Shaktërrimit të Demonit

Thanh Gươm Diệt Quỷ

Вбивця демонів

Истребитель демонов

Клинок-демоноборець

Кімецу но Яіба

Убица демона

Դևերին ոչնչացնող թուրը

Կիմեցու նո յայդա

קוטל השדים

تیغه ی شیطان

شیطان کش

شیطان کش: کیمتسو نو یائیبا

قاتل الشياطين

لەتکەری شەیتان

किमत्सु नो यैबा

ডিমন স্লেয়ার: কিমেতসু নো ইয়াইবা

ดาบพิฆาตอสูร

ດາບພິຄາດອະສູນ

ၵိးမဵႇတ်သု ၼူ ယၢႆပၢး

დემონების მკვეთი ხმალი

អ្នកប្រហារបិសាច

鬼滅の刃

鬼滅之刃

鬼灭之刃

귀멸의 칼날

Groups Scanlating

N/A

Latest Release(s)

N/A

Status in Country of Origin

23 Volumes (Complete)

Completely Scanlated?

Yes

Anime Start/End Chapter

Starts at Vol 1, Chap 1 (S1) / Vol 7, Chap 54 Page 5 (S2) / Vol 12, Chap 98 (S3) / Vol 15, Chap 128 (S4) / Vol 16, Chap 140 (Infinity Castle Movie 1) / Vol 18,Chap 157 (Infinity Castle Movie 2)

Ends at Vol 7, Chap 54 Page 4 (S1) / Vol 11, Chap 97 (S2) / Vol 15, Chap 127 (S3) / Vol 16, Chap 139 (S4) / Vol 18, Chap 156 (Infinity Castle Movie 1)

User Reviews

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Forum

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User Rating

Average: 8.1 / 10.0 (982 votes)

Bayesian Average: 8.05 / 10.0

19%

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29%

15%

Last Updated

September 12th, 2025 2:24am PDT - 1 month ago

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Action Adventure Drama Fantasy Historical Shounen Supernatural
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Original Publisher

Shueisha

Serialized In (magazine)

Shuukan Shounen Jump (Shueisha)

Licensed (in English)

Yes

English Publisher

Manga Plus

Viz (23 Volumes - Complete)

Activity Stats (vs. other series)

Weekly Pos #359

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Monthly Pos #290

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3 Month Pos #302

(-128)

6 Month Pos #472

(-335)

Year Pos #676

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List Stats

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On 775 wish lists

On 2229 completed lists

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5 years ago

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba´s Story Reaches 'Climax' With Next Chapter

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Really wished I found this sooner

by Nemurenaiyo
6 years ago

Rating: N/A

I agree with comments that mentioned this series showing similar traits to other shounen mangas. But it's shounen and it's not beyond portraying MCs playing role as the "Chosen One" etc. What makes Kimetsu no Yaiba so enjoyable, for myself at least, is how humane the mangaka made the characters turn out to be. The lead characters are mostly young (to this i'm referring to Tanjirou, Inosuke and Zenitsu) who show characteristics you'd find don't stick to common tropes in shounen mangas with characters that could qualify as children (i.e. being arrogant, sulky 70% of the time, and bratty). For one, there's Inosuke. I love how the mangaka portrays Inosuke and his childishness (i.e. being competitive, wanting to overpower the MC and sometimes impulsive) but isn't arrogant enough to turn evil just to achieve his goal in becoming stronger. The fact that he was raised by a boar in the forest did not undermine that he is naive and smart in his own right. I just love him okay and the mangaka did a good job at characterising such a wholesome boy.

And Tanjirou. Reading about Tanjirou almost made me think that the story wouldn't stir into the "Chosen One" trope bcs Tanjirou really went through rigorous trials bcs the tragedy that happened to him didn't somehow planted a "Chosen One" seed or something and he's suddenly the Warrior the people has been waiting for. Like Harry Potter and his scar after Voldermort. Or Naruto and the Nine-Tails in his body. The tragedy that affected him left him with his sister's condition but he was still wholly human and it was his choice to become a demon hunter. It just makes it that more enjoyable to see him develop. Really heart-warming. Overall, all the characters are just so likeable. Even ones I thought I'd hate initially made me care so much in the end which shows how first impressions don't truly reflect a person. The mangaka utilised this so well and caught me off-guard when I least expect it. And the comedy!!! I love it sm istg. It's subtle but the characters' dialogue and expressions can be so funny I giggle too much. Just read it, you'll know what I mean.

And the art! Some may find it rough in the beginning. But for myself, I didn't find anything wrong with her style. Really love the character designs and everything else.

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Enjoyable

by Suxinn
9 years ago

Rating: 8.4 / 10.0

As of chapter 31, it doesn't really set itself apart from other shounen action series in terms of premise or execution. It's not one that I would recommend to those who are apathetic towards this genre, but if you're at least somewhat interested, you can do a lot worse than Kimetsu no Yaiba.

The best thing about this series is probably the characters. They're a little trope-y at this point, without much significant depth, but they're a fun group to watch, and they have a unique dynamic that's unlike other shounens of its ilk. The relationship between Tanjiro and his sister is definitely the highlight. And I like how differently Tanjiro's growth (both physical and mental) has proceeded. He's powerful, but not too powerful that the fights become boring to watch. And there's some attempt to make fights more strategic than usual weekly shounen action series standards, so thankfully no shounen power-ups as of yet.

Rather than a revenge story, Kimetsu no Yaiba is a story first and foremost about saving people. Even with his entire family murdered by demons, Tanjiro still continues to believe in possible friendships between humans and demons. It's definitely refreshing to read about a protagonist who, although not a pacifist, hasn't lost that core goodness he began with. While the whole series is a bit amateur-ish in terms of plot/characters at this point, the heart of it is good, and it definitely has potential to develop further, which is more than I can say about a lot of other WSJ series currently running.

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A timeless manga

by MbG
6 years ago

Rating: 7.8 / 10.0

Plot: 7.8/10

Plot is fast-paced and keeps you on the edge of your seat. It contains about every cliche of manga but it is GOOD cliche. As the series is coming to an end, kudos to the author for not dragging the plot to forever.

Art: 7.5/10

Basic but consistent art. Fight scenes are good. Character design is okay-ish.

Characters: 8/10

Can't hate any characters to be honest. The don't feel like fictional characters but real complete person. My least favorite character is probably the 1st Upper Moon. Maybe I have too much expectation for his backstory after Akaza's. His story fell very flat, feel like he was such a whiny ass.

Enjoyment: 8/10

This is a timeless manga. If you tell me this was created in the 90s, I'd believe it. I don't mean it was old or anything. It's just Kimetsu no Yaiba is the kind of manga that will stand the test of time.

Overall: 7.8/10

... Last updated 6 years ago

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Really good, but...

by remi39
5 years ago

Rating: 8.0 / 10.0

Started really good, became a little rushed, and then the ending was unsatisfying (not bad, but not good either). I had it rated as a 9 for most if its run until the ending dropped it to an 8 for me. Worth the read though. Anime version was amazing as well.

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The strong point of this manga is the backstories

by huangzu12
6 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

After finish reading three times chap 155 of Kimetsu no Yaiba, I can not stand the urge of writing short comment to this manga/anime to baka updates.

The strong point of this manga/anime is the backstories.

In my opinion, this manga is separated from many shounen series cause of its backstories. Almost all of background stories in this manga are really good at describing our characters. They provide us a strong connection between their strength, personality and history.
"Why do the human become demon, and who is truly devil, demon or human ?" are two questions I often see from the demon' stories through this manga.

I haven't watched this adaptation anime yet, but I hope you can forgive the genetic shounen factor of this anime and focus more from the character's backstories. They are warm and cruel at the same time, but these factor make this manga so emotional, so good.

... Last updated 6 years ago

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beautiful, even when every chapter includes at least 1 (one) severed limb or head

by hiraishin
7 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

well, i say that like it is a bad thing, but it isn't - it's violent and at times grotesque, yes, but i find that kind of goes with the premise of demon hunting. also, their powers are all so unique and interesting that i forgive them for the spiders. kind of.

speaking of, are you prepared to care for the demon hunters? and the demons? the background characters are all very easy to like as well (looking at you, little foxes...!)

this series really has it all: great art style and pacing, characters with super interesting powers and varied personalities, fleshed out and heartwarming (or, alternatively, heartbreaking) backstories, plot twists, kickass moments and tearjerker moments... family, mentorship and friendship bonds, character growth, and the best kind of protag you could ask for.

well worth the read!

... Last updated 7 years ago

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heart warming

by Miss Valentine
7 years ago

Rating: 8.0 / 10.0

i especially like the heart warming situation, I mean, the characters are unique but still realistically domestic, so they're understandable in a way. and the relationship between the sibling, very heart warming, unlike most manga out there. and as a family oriented person, the small little absent minded gestures warm my heart..

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Deserves higher score and popularity

by Padawan
8 years ago

Rating: 10.0 / 10.0

This manga surprised me. I'm sick of the shonen genre, but this one is pretty nice. I love how the battles does not take too damn long (although the latest arc's battle did seem too damn long but hopefully its a unique case). But I especially love the characters, especially the 3 lead swordboys and the cute demon sister. Man are they nuts lol.
But at the core of it all, this series has a very, very good heart. Even the demons get their backstories - which does not justify their evil actions by any means, but goes to show how some evil are the victim/result of other evils. This humanizes them, gives them more depth than simply being bad-guy-that-must-be-killed.
I especially admire the MC's dedication towards his family especially to his last surviving sister (ITS SO TOUCHING T_T)
Oh and the MC is damn skilled with the sword. This is no Naruto.
He's also VERY sensible. I love it.

... Last updated 8 years ago

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MC is a good person

by CCheshire
8 years ago

Rating: 8.0 / 10.0

The basic premise of the story is set in a tragedy as the MC loses his entire family due to being in the wrong place at the wrong time. However, through sheer optimism, he continues living and is looking for a way to cure his sister. I confess it's not a completely original beginning but a lot of the manga's charms is from the absurdist humor sections and how we never forget about each character's humanity vs hundreds of faceless monsters.

Although there's still silly shonen tropes like power levels and arcane sword techniques the manga never devolves into a pure battle manga since they have segments that showcase how each character is growing from their exp and life. I have a lot of hope for this manga to continue for future chapters.

4/4/20 update: The final battle is disappointing and I lost interest in the series but I liked the S1 and movie. I feel like in the end the manga ending was rushed and a lot of ppl died so fast I found that I didn't care much at all. I will probably drop it soon. Also, the epilogue is a mistake... It's better if I didn't read it at all.

... Last updated 3 years ago

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Sparked my joy again

by RekaChi
2 years ago

Rating: N/A

I know not everyone is going to agree with me. However this series sparked my love of manga and anime again. I had been through a rut in life and things were not going all that well for me and when I got my hands on this manga I was immersed.
The story got to the point. The author didn't get sucked into the same Shonen jump curse like Bleach did or other super long every WINDED series. Sure some lore and arcs for training is all and good, but I quite enjoy the A to B. The characters compliment one another and all learn and grow. Tanjiro becomes more decisive, Zenitsu becomes more courageous, inosuke becomes more compassionate.
The ending wasn't what I was expecting, which I think might go better in the anime, (Provided they avoid the crappy 3D which they keep trying to implement into everything.)
I might be just biased as this series gave me the same feeling and joy that my first manga series I read did for me. (Which was sailormoon back when it was the ChixComics (Tokyopop) which also went from A to B as well.)

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