With Viz Media about to release the first volume of Koyoharu Gotouge’s Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba next month in English, the timing couldn’t be better as an anime adaptation has now been announced. The production has set ufotable to animate it with details to come regarding staffing and casting. Check out the first visual and teaser from the site launch below!
You can see our reviews of the first, second, and third manga chapters.
The manga from Koyoharu Gotouge began in early 2016 and has eleven volumes out so far. Viz Media published the first three chapters as a Jump Start sample title in 2016.
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Plot Concept: Since ancient times, rumors have abounded of man-eating demons lurking in the woods. Because of this, the local townsfolk never venture outside at night. Legend has it that a demon slayer also roams the night, hunting down these bloodthirsty demons. For young Tanjiro, these rumors will soon to become his harsh reality…
Ever since the death of his father, Tanjiro has taken it upon himself to support his family. Although their lives may be hardened by tragedy, they’ve found happiness. But that ephemeral warmth is shattered one day when Tanjiro finds his family slaughtered and the lone survivor, his sister Nezuko, turned into a demon. To his surprise, however, Nezuko still shows signs of human emotion and thought… Thus begins Tanjiro’s request to fight demons and turn his sister human again.
