Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba which is also known more commonly Demon Slayer, is a popular Japanese manga and anime series developed by Koyoharu Gotouge. The series has gained an enormous following across the world due to its compelling story amazing animation, as well as strong characters. In this article, we’ll take a deeper into Demon Slayer and explore its various seasons and the many other aspects.
The Plot
Demon Slayer is set in a fictional setting where demons exist and prey upon humans. The tale follows a small boy called Tanjiro Kamado who’s family is brutally killed demons. There is only his sister Nezuko remaining, but she is transformed into a demon. Determined to save his sister and avenge the family he was born into, Tanjiro becomes a demon slayer , and sets off on a journey to find the solution to his sister’s demonization and track to find the demons responsible for the murder of his family.
Seasons
Demon Slayer has been adapted into two seasons of anime so that time, with a 3rd season on the way. Let’s take a look at each season more in depth.
Season 1
The initial season of Demon Slayer consists of 26 episodes that cover the events of the first seven volume of manga. The season includes the primary characters, such as Tanjiro, Nezuko, and their fellow demon slayer friends, Zenitsu and Inosuke. It also introduced the principal enemy, Muzan Kibutsuji, the monster who transformed Nezuko as a demon and killing Tanjiro’s family.
Season 2
A second series of Demon Slayer, titled Demon Slayer – Kimetsu no Yaiba – Entertainment District Arc, is set to premiere in 2021. The series will focus on the episodes of the manga’s eighth volume through the 11th volume. The focus of the season will be Tanjiro, Zenitsu, and Inosuke while they investigate disappearances that have occurred in the area of entertainment.
Season 3
Demon slayer season 3 is announced however details regarding when it will be released and the storyline are not available at the moment. Fans are eagerly anticipating release of the third season which is expected cover the storyline of the manga’s 12th volume, and possibly more.
Characters
One of the main factors for the popularity of Demon Slayer is the solidly-developed characters. Let’s take a look at some of the principal characters in the series.
Tanjiro Kamado
Tanjiro is the main character in Demon Slayer. He is a caring but determined teenager who develops into the demon slayer after his family is killed by demons. Tanjiro will do anything to rescue his younger sister Nezuko from her demon appearance and to avenge the death of his family.
Nezuko Kamado
Nezuko is the Tanjiro’s older sibling, who is turned into a demon thanks to Muzan Kibutsuji. Even though she is a demon Nezuko retains some humanity and is deeply concerned for her brother. Nezuko has the ability to shrink her body to a small size and to utilize her powers as a demon to protect her brother.
Zenitsu Agatsuma
Zenitsu is an ally of demons who joins Tanjiro in his journey. Zenitsu is a timid and anxious young man who regularly doubts his own abilities. But, he’s got an extraordinary ability that allows him to unleash powerful attacks while he is asleep. Trippie Bri.
Inosuke Hashibira
Inosuke is an untamed and ferocious demon slayer who wears a boar’s skull mask. At first, he is hostile towards Tanjiro and his companions, but in time, he’s a trusted ally.
