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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is a Japanese manga series by Koyoharu Gotouge, set in the Taishō era.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is a Japanese manga series by Koyoharu Gotouge, set in the Taishō era. It follows Tanjiro Kamado, who joins the Demon Slayer Corps after his family is killed and his sister Nezuko is turned into a demon, as he seeks a way to turn her back into a human. The series was serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump from 2016 to 2020 and later adapted into an anime television series.

Premise

The series begins after Tanjiro Kamado’s family is killed by demons, leaving only his sister Nezuko alive but transformed into a demon. Tanjiro joins the Demon Slayer Corps to defeat demons and find a way to restore Nezuko’s humanity.

Publication

The manga was serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump from 2016 to 2020 and is credited to Koyoharu Gotouge. Secondary sources identify the work as a completed manga series with 205 chapters.

Anime adaptation

An anime television adaptation premiered in 2019 and helped propel the series to wider mainstream popularity. Sources note strong audience response and major growth in manga sales after the anime aired.

Franchise and media

Beyond the manga and anime, Demon Slayer has been adapted into games and other merchandise-based media. One example is Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles.

Key facts

  • The story centres on Tanjiro Kamado and his search for a cure for his sister Nezuko, who has been turned into a demon.
  • The manga was created by Koyoharu Gotouge and first appeared in Weekly Shōnen Jump.
  • Its setting is Japan’s Taishō period.
  • The series was later adapted into an anime, which significantly increased its popularity.
  • The franchise has expanded into other media, including video games.
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Canadian context

The series is widely distributed in Canada through English-language manga and anime releases, and it is part of the broader North American popularity of Japanese animation and comics. No Canada-specific setting or Canadian creator connection is indicated in the provided sources.

Frequently asked questions

What is Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba about?
It follows Tanjiro Kamado, who fights demons and searches for a way to turn his sister Nezuko back into a human after their family is attacked.
Who created Demon Slayer?
The manga was created by Japanese manga artist Koyoharu Gotouge.
When was the manga serialized?
The series ran in Weekly Shōnen Jump from 2016 to 2020.
What is the setting?
The story is set in Taishō-era Japan.
Has Demon Slayer been adapted into anime?
Yes. It was adapted into a television anime series, which contributed to its broad popularity.
What is the Japanese title?
The Japanese title is 鬼滅の刃, romanized as Kimetsu no Yaiba.

References

  1. Chinese Wikipedia — https://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-cn/%E9%AC%BC%E6%BB%85%E4%B9%8B%E5%88%83
    Supports: Title, author, premise, and Taishō-era setting.
  2. Shueisha / Weekly Shōnen Jump — https://shonenjump.com/j/rensai/kimetsu.html
    Supports: Official premise and Taishō Japan setting.
  3. Wikiwand — https://www.wikiwand.com/zh-hant/articles/%E9%AC%BC%E6%BB%85%E4%B9%8B%E5%88%83
    Supports: Serialization period, title, genre descriptors, and basic series facts.
  4. nippon.com — https://www.nippon.com/cn/japan-glances/c029207/
    Supports: Manga-to-anime adaptation and popularity growth.
  5. Shueisha / Weekly Shōnen Jump — https://www.shonenjump.com/j/rensai/kimetsu.html
    Supports: Official manga synopsis and core premise.
  6. SEGA Asia — https://asia.sega.com/kimetsu_hinokami/cn/
    Supports: Video game adaptation and franchise expansion.