theaters (outside of a short Oscar-qualifying run), making it the first Japanese film to cross the $400 million mark. The “Demon Slayer” movie had grossed over $417 million worldwide even before hitting U.S. Books from the “Demon Slayer” manga series topped Japanese sales charts in 2020 and was attributed as one of the factors that helped boost the entire comic market. Those curious about how the story continues beyond the anime series turned to the source material. The anime’s popularity led to an increased interest in the manga series, which was still ongoing when the first season had finished airing in Japan. He’s a character that is particularly resonant during a pandemic where so many people have faced so much loss. And despite his tremendous loss and various hardships he faces, he knows he has to keep on living and is determined to do what’s best. Tanjiro’s empathy is unmatched and serves as the emotional core of the series. While “Demon Slayer” features familiar manga tropes, its characters and story have also been a major part of its success. The stunning visuals are a credit to ufotable, the animation studio behind the anime adaptation.īut the series’ appeal is not the art alone. “Demon Slayer” has been praised for its gorgeous animation, particularly its dynamic action sequences where every frame feels like a piece of art.
(The series is currently available for U.S.
The first season of the “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” anime series originally aired in Japan from April to September in 2019. The full series has been collected into 23 volumes.Īlthough the “Demon Slayer” manga was generally positively received, what really propelled its popularity is the TV adaptation. The “Demon Slayer” manga was serialized in the weekly manga magazine “Shonen Jump” from February 2016 to May 2020. (Koyoharu Gotoge / Shueisha, Aniplex, ufotable)Īlong the way he befriends fellow Demon Slayer Corps members Zenitsu Agatsuma, a cowardly teen who is a surprisingly skilled sword fighter only when unconscious, and Inosuke Hashibira, a rambunctious teen who was raised by wild boars.
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