Demon Slayer

Based on Koyoharu Gotouge's shonen manga, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is an action anime set in Japan during the early 20th century. Seeking revenge for the murder of his family while also looking to save his sister, Tanjiro joins the Demon Slayer Corps as they try to eradicate Demons led by Muzan.

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Demon Slayer
Release Date
April 6, 2019
Network
Adult Swim

Japanese Title
Kimetsu no Yaiba
Studio
ufotable
Seasons
4
Number of Episodes
63
Based On
Manga
Creator
Koyoharu Gotoge
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The following characters from the Demon Slayer anime have the most honor, thanks to their efforts in eradicating evil.

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Though without parents, these famous orphaned anime characters still manage to make the best of their lives.

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Tengen is an elite Demon Slayer who uses his incredible Sound Breathing to fight demons. But what does that mean?

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It's not just about the color. The patterns on some of the clothing of the main characters in Demon Slayer has more meaning than you might think.

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Whether due to their antics in or out of battle, these hilarious shonen protagonists are among the funniest anime characters of all time.

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You don't need to be the main character to make an impact, and these fantastic side characters in battle shonen anime series prove it.

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Anime protagonists rarely have it easy, but these particular characters have been through hell and back.

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Spiders can be off-putting for many people. These terrifying arachnids in anime are certain to keep fans up at night.

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Tengen Uzui and Kyojuro Rengoku are two of the most powerful characters in Demon Slayer — but between the two of them, who is the stronger Hashira?

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Bravery is essential when it comes to slaying demons. These characters have shown the most courage of any in Demon Slayer.

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