List of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba chapters
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Koyoharu Gotōge. Gotōge launched the manga in 2016's 11th issue of Shueisha's shōnen manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Jump on February 15, 2016, and ran until May 18, 2020.[1][2][3] A side-story for the manga was published in the first issue of Shonen Jump GIGA on July 20, 2016.[4]
Viz Media published the first three chapters of the series in its digital magazine Weekly Shonen Jump as part of the "Jump Start" program, but did not pick the series up for continued serialization.[5][6] Viz announced their license to the series during their panel at San Diego Comic-Con on July 20, 2017.[6] At their Anime NYC panel on November 15, 2019, Viz announced their plan to release volumes monthly starting in May 2020.[7]
Volume list
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1 | Cruelty Zankoku (残酷) | June 3, 2016[8] 978-4-08-880723-2 | July 3, 2018[9] 978-1-9747-0052-3 | ||
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Once returning home, Tanjiro Kamado discovers that his entire family was killed, except for his sister Nezuko, who turned into a demon. Realizing that Nezuko was not the killer, and that she still holds traces of humanity, Tanjiro convinces the Demon Slayer Giyū Tomioka to spare her. Giyū then sends Tanjiro to meet Sakonji Urokodaki who oversees his training to also become a Demon Slayer. After two years of harsh training, Tanjiro takes the deadly exam to join the Demon Slayer Corps. | |||||
2 | It Was You Omae ga (お前が) | August 4, 2016[10] 978-4-08-880755-3 | September 4, 2018[11] 978-1-9747-0053-0 | ||
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After passing the exam, Tanjiro departs with Nezuko to look for a way to turn her back into a human and kill Muzan Kibutsuji, the demon responsible for killing their family. After slaying a demon targeting young girls, Tanjiro sets to Asakusa, Tokyo, where he has a short encounter with Muzan, and meets Tamayo, a demon who escaped from Muzan's influence and is hiding from him since then. However, Muzan sends two assassins to track down and kill Tanjiro, and both he and Tamayo are attacked by them. | |||||
3 | Believe in Yourself Onore o Kobu seyo (己を鼓舞せよ) | October 4, 2016[12] 978-4-08-880795-9 | November 6, 2018[13] 978-1-9747-0054-7 | ||
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After the assassins are killed, Tamayo offers Tanjiro her assistance in developing a cure for Nezuko's condition and he departs to confront another demon who drags his victims into an abandoned mansion, with assistance from two fellow Demon Slayers, Zenitsu Agatsuma and Inosuke Hashibira. | |||||
4 | Robust Blade Kyōjinna Yaiba (強靱な刃) | December 2, 2016[14] 978-4-08-880826-0 | January 1, 2019[15] 978-1-9747-0055-4 | ||
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Tanjiro, Zenitsu and Inosuke are dispatched to assist other members of the Slayer Corps at Mount Natagumo, confronting a family of demons serving under Rui, which is one of Muzan's most powerful subordinates, the Twelve Kizuki. | |||||
5 | To Hell Jigoku e (地獄へ) | March 3, 2017[16] 978-4-08-881026-3 | March 5, 2019[17] 978-1-9747-0056-1 | ||
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Tanjiro and Nezuko confront Rui alone and are almost killed by him, until Giyu appears to rescue him, accompanied by Shinobu Kocho, which is like him one of the Hashira, the most powerful swordsmen in the Demon Slayer Corps. | |||||
6 | The Demon Slayer Corps Gathers Kisaitai Chūgō Saiban (鬼殺隊柱合裁判) | May 2, 2017[18] 978-4-08-881076-8 | May 7, 2019[19] 978-1-9747-0057-8 | ||
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Tanjiro is brought to trial for protecting his sister instead of slaying her and before Kagaya Ubuyashiki, the Demon Corps leader, and the Hashira, Nezuko proves that she can indeed resist the urge of devouring humans, leading both to be spared. Tanjiro then begins his rehabilitation with his friends to recover from their wounds suffered from the previous mission. Meanwhile, after Rui's death, Muzan decides that the lower members of the Twelve Kizuki are too weak and slaughters them, except for one, Enmu, whom he tasks to kill Tanjiro. | |||||
7 | Trading Blows at Close Quarters Kyōsho no Kōbō (狭所の攻防) | August 4, 2017[20] 978-4-08-881193-2 | July 2, 2019[21] 978-1-9747-0441-5 | ||
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Tanjiro and the others accompany Kyōjurō Rengoku, the Flame Hashira to investigate mysterious disappearances on a train, unaware that the demon responsible is Enmu, who layed a trap for them. | |||||
8 | The Strength of the Hashira Jōgen no Chikara・Hashira no Chikara (上弦の力・柱の力) | October 4, 2017[22] 978-4-08-881212-0 | September 3, 2019[23] 978-1-9747-0442-2 | ||
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Enmu is defeated by Tanjiro and his friends, but soon after, Akaza, one of the Upper Ranks, appears and kills Kyōjurō. Disheartened by his loss, Tanjiro pays a visit to Kyōjurō's family and learns some rumors about an ancient lost technique that looks too similar with his family's Hinogami Kagura. | |||||
9 | Operation: Entertainment District Yūkaku Sennyū Dai Sakusen (遊郭潜入大作戦) | December 4, 2017[24] 978-4-08-881283-0 | November 5, 2019[25] 978-1-9747-0443-9 | ||
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Tanjiro and his friends are drafted by Tengen Uzui, the Sound Hashira to help investigate the red-light district in Yoshiwara, Tokyo, where Daki, one of the Upper Ranks, has established herself while disguising herself as an oiran. Once learning Daki's secret, they are forced to confront not one, but two enemies, as she shares her body and the position of Upper Rank Six with her brother, Gyutaro. | |||||
10 | Human and Demon Ningen to Oni (人間と鬼) | March 2, 2018[26] 978-4-08-881355-4 | January 7, 2020[27] 978-1-9747-0455-2 | ||
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The Demon Slayers discover the truth behind Daki and Gyutaro and a fight between them ensues. In the occasion, the truth is revealed about the siblings' harsh origins including their transformation into demons. | |||||
11 | A Close Fight Konsen (混戦) | June 4, 2018[28] 978-4-08-881399-8 | March 3, 2020[29] 978-1-9747-0648-8 | ||
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After a long fight, Daki and Gyutaro are defeated, but in the occasion, Nezuko almost loses control of herself and Tengen is forced to retire from his position as Hashira due to his wounds. Despite that, Kagaya Ubuyashiki, the leader of the Demon Slayers, rejoice over their victory against the Upper Ranks, certain that the day of Muzan's defeat is at hand. | |||||
12 | The Upper Ranks Gather Jōgen Shūketsu (上弦集結) | August 3, 2018[30] 978-4-08-881540-4 | May 5, 2020[31] 978-1-9747-1112-3 | ||
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After recovering from the previous battle, Tanjiro departs to the village of Swordsmiths to have his sword restored. Once there, he discovers an ancient, but well crafted old sword that his personal swordsmith, Hanezuka decides to reforge for him. Meanwhile, Hantengu and Gyokko, two of the Upper Ranks, discover the location of the village and prepare to attack it. | |||||
13 | Transitions Sen'i henten (遷移変転) | November 2, 2018[32] 978-4-08-881626-5 | June 2, 2020[33] 978-1-9747-1113-0 | ||
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Hantengu and Gyokko attack the Swordsman Village and Tanjiro fights them to protect the villagers, with help from Muichirō Tokitō, the Mist Hashira, Mitsuri Kanroji, the Love Hashira and Genya Shinazugawa, the younger brother of Sanemi, the Wind Hashira, who is eager to be acknowledged by his older brother. | |||||
14 | The Mu of Muichiro Muichirō no Mu (無一郎の無) | January 4, 2019[34] 978-4-08-881695-1 | July 7, 2020[35] 978-1-9747-1114-7 | ||
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After coming to terms with his own past, Muichirō defeats Gyokko, while Tanjiro and the others struggle against Hantengu. In the occasion, Hanezuka races to reforge Tanjiro's new sword and deliver it to him. | |||||
15 | To Become a Marked One Aza no Mono ni Naru Tame ni wa (痣の者になるためには) | April 4, 2019[36] 978-4-08-881799-6 | August 4, 2020[37] 978-1-9747-1478-0 | ||
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With his new sword, Tanjiro destroys Hantengu, and after risking herself to protect the villagers, Nezuko is bathed in sunlight, but to everybody's surprise, she was not harmed by it. Once learning of it, Muzan discovers that Nezuko attained the power he spent his entire life looking for. Knowing that Muzan is determined to confront them directly to capture her, the Demon Slayers make preparations for the final battle against him. | |||||
16 | Undying Fumetsu (不滅) | July 4, 2019[38] 978-4-08-881867-2 | September 1, 2020[39] 978-1-9747-1477-3 | ||
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A few months later, Muzan storms the Demon Slayer's headquarters. In the occasion, Kagaya and Tamayo make a suicide trap to restrain Muzan, but just when Tanjiro and the other Slayers are about to strike him down, they end up trapped inside Muzan's hideout, the Infinity Castle. | |||||
17 | Successors Uketsugu Monotachi (受け継ぐ者たち) | October 4, 2019[40] 978-4-08-882080-4 | October 6, 2020[41] 978-1-9747-1061-4 | ||
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Trapped inside the castle, the Demon Slayers confront the remaining Upper Ranks. Shinobu and Kanao confront the demon Doma in order to avenge Shinobu's older sister Kanae. Meanwhile, Tanjiro and Giyu face Akaza, while Zenitsu fights and defeats Kaigaku, a former Demon Slayer and fellow disciple who betrayed their master and turned into a demon. | |||||
18 | Assaulted by Memories Kaiko Kyōshū (懐古強襲) | December 4, 2019[42] 978-4-08-882141-2 | November 3, 2020[43] 978-1-9747-1760-6 | ||
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Shinobu is killed by Doma and Kanao keeps fighting the demon with Inosuke's help. In the occasion, Inosuke learns that Doma did not only kill Shinobu and her sister, but also he was responsible for his mother's death. Meanwhile, Tanjiro and Giyu defeat Akaza together after a long battle. | |||||
19 | Flapping Butterfly Wings Chō no Habataki (蝶の羽ばたき) | February 4, 2020[44] 978-4-08-882204-4 | December 1, 2020[45] 978-1-9747-1811-5 | ||
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Taking advantage of Shinobu's sacrifice, Kanao and Inosuke defeat Doma, while the Stone Hashira, Gyomei Himejima, along Muichirō, Sanemi and Genya confront the stronger of the Upper Ranks, Kokushibo who also is a former Demon Slayer. | |||||
20 | The Path of Opening a Steadfast Heart Hiseki no Kokoro ga Hiraku Michi (匪石之心が開く道) | May 13, 2020[46][47][lower-alpha 1] 978-4-08-882282-2 978-4-08-882306-5 (SE) | February 2, 2021[49] 978-1-9747-2097-2 | ||
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After a long and hard battle, Sanemi and Gyomei defeat Kokushibo, but not without Genya and Muichirō sacrificing themselves to give them an opening. | |||||
21 | Ancient Memories Inishie no Kioku (古の記憶) | July 3, 2020[50][51] 978-4-08-882349-2 978-4-08-882363-8 (SE) | April 6, 2021[52] 978-1-9747-2120-7 | ||
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With the Upper Ranks defeated, the Demon Slayers join forces in the final battle against Muzan. In the occasion, Tanjiro is poisoned by the enemy and at the brink of death, he has a vision of one of his ancestors and his encounter with Yoriichi Tsugikuni, who developed the original fighting style which was passed along the generations of the Kamado family in the form of the Hinogami Kagura. | |||||
22 | The Wheel of Fate Meguru Enishi (廻る縁) | October 2, 2020[53][54] 978-4-08-882424-6 978-4-08-908381-9 (SE) | — | ||
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As the Demon Slayers put their lives on the line to keep Muzan at bay until sunrise comes, Tanjiro reawakens and with the knowledge he obtained during his vision, leads the counterattack against the enemy. Meanwhile, Nezuko, certain that her brother needs her help, rushes to join his side. In the occasion, the medicine developed to cure her demon condition works, turning Nezuko into a human again. | |||||
23 | Life Shining Across the Years Ikuseisō o Kirameku Inochi (幾星霜を煌めく命) | December 4, 2020[55][56] 978-4-08-882495-6 978-4-08-908379-6 (SE) | — | ||
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By the sacrifice of many of their companions, the Demon Slayers defeat Muzan once and for all when the night ends and his body is destroyed by the sunlight. However, before disappearing, he transforms Tanjiro into a demon, in a final act of revenge against them. With Nezuko's help, Tanjiro's friends help turn him into human again and with their long battle against Muzan's demons finally concluded, the Demon Slayer Corps disband. Tanjiro and Nezuko return home with their friends, and the last chapter shows the lives of their descendants several decades in the future, among what appear to be reincarnations of the companions who lost their lives during their journey. |
Notes
- Volume 20 was delayed from May 1 to May 13 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[48]
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