"Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" is a mega-hit anime series animated by ufotable, based on the hugely popular manga by Koyoharu Gotouge serialized in "Weekly Shonen Jump," becoming a full-blown social phenomenon.
It gained explosive popularity from its first TV anime season in 2019, and the 2020 theatrical film "Mugen Train" set the all-time Japanese box office record with over 40 billion yen in revenue.
Family bonds, friendships with fellow Demon Slayer Corps members, and thrilling battle scenes using "Total Concentration Breathing"—a story with laughter and tears continues to captivate fans worldwide 🔥
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01① Overwhelming Visual Beauty by ufotable
The animation quality from studio ufotable overturns common expectations for TV anime.
The effects of "Hinokami Kagura" and "Water Breathing," plus the intensity of battles with demons, are at theatrical quality level.
The breathing effects are especially colorful and beautiful—moving no matter how many times you watch 🎨
02② The Unique Battle System of "Total Concentration Breathing"
The "Total Concentration Breathing" used by Demon Slayer Corps swordsmen comes in diverse forms—Water, Flame, Thunder, Wind, Stone, and more—each with unique techniques.
The combination of different breathing styles and sword techniques for each character gives battles depth and spectacle.
Finding your favorite breathing style is part of the fun ⚔️
03③ Tearful Family Bonds and the Sorrow of Demons
The essence of Demon Slayer is not just battles.
The bond between siblings Tanjiro and Nezuko, and the sad pasts of demons from when they were human—the story has such depth that you empathize even with enemies.
The moments when memories from before becoming a demon resurface bring tears every time 😢
04④ Theme Songs by Top Artists: LiSA, Aimer & More
"Gurenge" and "Homura" (LiSA), "Zankyosanka" (Aimer), "Kizuna no Kiseki" (MAN WITH A MISSION x milet)—Demon Slayer theme songs are all masterpieces.
Songs perfectly matching the series' worldview elevate the story's emotional impact even further.
They consistently rank at the top of anime song rankings 🎵
05⑤ Cultural Impact Beyond a Social Phenomenon
Demon Slayer transcended being a mere anime hit to become a Japanese cultural phenomenon.
Over 150 million manga copies in cumulative circulation, the theatrical film holds Japan's all-time box office record, and collaboration products are countless.
A nationally beloved work loved by all generations, from children to adults 🇯🇵
06The Demon Slayer Corps and the "Hashira" World
The Demon Slayer Corps is an organization that fights to protect people from man-eating demons.
Among them, the strongest swordsmen called "Hashira" number nine, each mastering a different breathing style.
Water Hashira Giyu Tomioka, Insect Hashira Shinobu Kocho, Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku—the diverse Hashira's exploits are must-see 🗡️
07Death Battles Against the Twelve Kizuki
The "Twelve Kizuki," subordinates of demon progenitor Muzan Kibutsuji, are the 12 strongest demons divided into Upper and Lower Ranks.
Battles with Upper Rank demons are particularly fierce—intense enough that even Hashira may lose their lives.
Rui, Gyutaro and Daki, Hantengu, Gyokko—unique and terrifying demons elevate the story 👹
08The Shock of Mugen Train Arc
The theatrical film "Mugen Train" recorded over 40 billion yen in box office revenue, etching its name in Japanese film history.
Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku's heroic figure and his epic battle against Upper Rank Three Akaza remain iconic scenes in anime history.
Rengoku's words "Set your heart ablaze" are deeply etched in many fans' hearts 🔥
09Highlights of Entertainment District & Swordsmith Village Arcs
In the Entertainment District Arc, Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui brilliantly takes center stage in a fierce battle against Upper Rank Six.
In the Swordsmith Village Arc, Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito and Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji awaken, battling Upper Rank Four Hantengu and Upper Rank Five Gyokko.
Both are outstanding seasons showcasing ufotable's visual beauty at its peak ✨
10Anticipation for Infinity Castle Arc (Theatrical Trilogy)
From 2025, the manga's final chapter "Infinity Castle Arc" will be released as a theatrical trilogy.
The final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji, an all-out war where all Hashira gather, and Tanjiro's fate—the series' greatest climax awaits.
The final chapter depicted with ufotable's full power will surely become legendary 🏯
Tanjiro Kamado
The protagonist of this series, a kind-hearted swordsman of the Demon Slayer Corps. After his family was killed by demons and his sister Nezuko was turned into one, he joined the Corps to turn her back into a human. Using "Water Breathing" and "Hinokami Kagura" inherited from his father, his figure of never giving up against any powerful enemy moves many fans' hearts. His trademark is the scar on his forehead and hanafuda-like earrings 😊
Nezuko Kamado
Tanjiro's younger sister, turned into a demon by Muzan Kibutsuji. However, she maintains her human consciousness and fights to protect her brother—an exceptional demon. Her appearance with a bamboo muzzle in her mouth and spending time in a box to avoid sunlight is iconic. She uses a Blood Demon Art called "Exploding Blood" that can burn demon blood. The sibling bond is the story's core 💕
Zenitsu Agatsuma
A fellow Demon Slayer Corps member from Tanjiro's class, normally a cowardly crybaby. However, when he faints, he unleashes his true abilities, transforming into a one-hit-kill swordsman who has mastered "Thunder Breathing First Form: Thunderclap and Flash." His stoicism in polishing just one form to perfection and his devoted feelings for Nezuko make him hugely popular with fans ⚡
Inosuke Hashibira
A wild Demon Slayer Corps member who wears a boar's head mask. Raised in the mountains with no common sense, he possesses genius combat instincts, having created his own "Beast Breathing." His unique fighting style of wielding dual serrated swords and sensing enemies through touch is captivating. The gap that his true face is actually that of a beautiful boy is also a secret to his popularity 🐗
Giyu Tomioka
The "Water Hashira" of the Demon Slayer Corps and the person who guided Tanjiro to join. Taciturn and cool in personality, but his inner sense of justice is stronger than anyone's. His self-created original form "Eleventh Form: Dead Calm" is a beautiful and powerful technique that could be called the pinnacle of Water Breathing. A key person deeply connected to the story's beginning 🌊
Shinobu Kocho
The "Insect Hashira" of the Demon Slayer Corps, a beautiful swordsman who always maintains a smile. Being small and lacking the strength to decapitate demons, she developed her own fighting method using wisteria flower poison she compounds herself. Having lost her sister Kanae to a demon, deep sorrow and strong resolve are hidden behind her smile. She also devotes herself to training the next generation as the master of the Butterfly Mansion 🦋
