Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
A young boy becomes a demon slayer to save his sister who was turned into a demon and avenge his family.
Category
Anime/Manga
Release Year
2016
Origin
Japan
Tags
supernaturalactionfamilydemonsswordsmanship
Detailed Overview Information
Basic Information
Full Name
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Aliases
Kimetsu no Yaiba, KnY, Demon Slayer
Type
Manga/Anime Series
Release Year
2016
Status
Completed (Manga), Ongoing (Anime)
Origin
Japan
Region
Japan
Creation Information
Creator
Koyoharu Gotouge
Publisher
Shueisha (Manga), Ufotable (Anime)
Original Work
Manga
Genre
Supernatural, Action, Historical Fiction, Drama
Content Information
Synopsis
Tanjiro Kamado becomes a demon slayer after his family is killed by demons and his sister Nezuko is turned into one, embarking on a journey to find a cure.
Main Characters
Tanjiro Kamado, Nezuko Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Inosuke Hashibira, Giyu Tomioka
Setting
Taisho-era Japan (1912-1926)
Themes
Family bonds, perseverance, compassion, duty, sacrifice
Target Audience
Teens and young adults
Media Forms
Comics
Original manga series, spin-offs, light novels
Animated Series
Demon Slayer anime series, movies
Video Games
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba 窶・The Hinokami Chronicles
Merchandise
Figures, swords, clothing, accessories, collectibles
Commercial Information
Sales
Over 150 million manga copies sold worldwide
Revenue
Multi-billion dollar franchise
Awards
Anime of the Year, multiple animation awards
Critical Reception
Praised for animation quality, emotional storytelling, and character development
Cultural Impact
Became a cultural phenomenon in Japan and internationally
Fan Culture
Fanbase
Massive global fanbase across all age groups
Communities
Active on social media, forums, and fan sites
Events
Anime conventions, cosplay events, themed cafes
Quotes
Total Concentration! Water Breathing!, I won't let anyone else die!
Memes
Zenitsu's screaming, Inosuke's boar head, breathing techniques
Cosplay
Extremely popular for cosplay, especially main characters and Hashira
Historical Development
2016
Demon Slayer manga begins serialization in Weekly Shonen Jump
2019
Anime adaptation airs, becomes massive hit
2020
Demon Slayer: Mugen Train film breaks box office records
2021
Entertainment District Arc anime season
2023
Swordsmith Village Arc and Hashira Training Arc
2024
Final arc anime adaptation announced
Related Links
kimetsu.com
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