Koyoharu Gotouge
Koyoharu Gotouge is a Japanese manga artist known for creating the popular series 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba'.
Books
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1. Demon Slayer
Kimetsu no Yaiba
The book is a dark fantasy manga that follows the journey of a young boy who becomes a demon slayer after his family is slaughtered by demons, and his younger sister is turned into one. Driven by a mix of grief and determination, he joins an organization dedicated to exterminating demons and seeks a way to revert his sister back to her human form. Throughout his perilous quest, he encounters various allies and adversaries, mastering swordsmanship and harnessing unique breathing techniques to battle the demon threat and unravel the mysteries surrounding their origin and his family's tragedy.
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2. 鬼滅の刃 6 [Kimetsu No Yaiba 6]
A continuing chapter in the young demon slayer's journey finds him pushing his limits through harsh training and dangerous missions as he fights to protect and restore his demon-turned sister; amid fierce battles and alliances with fellow slayers he hones new techniques, confronts a terrifying enemy, and faces painful revelations that harden his resolve for the trials yet to come.
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3. 鬼滅の刃 4 [Kimetsu No Yaiba 4]
In this installment, Tanjiro and his companions face harrowing missions that push them to their limits: they confront a cunning, dangerous demon whose traps and assaults force desperate fights, reveal hidden strengths, and bring painful losses; Nezuko’s struggle to hold onto her humanity remains central, and as the survivors recover and train, ominous hints of far greater enemies raise the stakes for their continuing journey.
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4. Demon Slayer, Tome 8
After the brutal battle on the mountain, the young demon slayer and his demon sister are whisked to a healing mansion where their wounds, both physical and emotional, are tended by the enigmatic insect Hashira and her attendants; between medical care, harsh rehabilitation and quiet moments of reflection, the siblings and their friends struggle to recover while confronting the cost of their recent fights. As they rebuild strength and refine their techniques, new tensions and mysteries surface—old grudges toward demons linger even as hope grows that Nezuko’s humanity might yet be understood—setting the stage for tougher challenges and darker enemies waiting beyond the recovery rooms.
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5. Demon Slayer, Tome 9
The volume follows the young demon hunter and his companions as they undertake a dangerous assignment that leads to brutal, high-stakes confrontations with powerful demons; through intense battles and harrowing losses the characters are pushed to their limits, revealing personal vulnerabilities, strengthening bonds, and forcing the protagonist to grow in skill and determination as darker truths about their enemies and the cost of their mission come to light.
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6. 鬼滅の刃 7 [Kimetsu No Yaiba 7]
A brutal confrontation on a mountain of monstrous spiders tests the young demon slayers like never before, forcing them into desperate, high-stakes combat where comrades are wounded and sacrifices are made. The protagonist's resolve and the fierce protective power of his demon-turned sister come to the fore, producing a shocking, intense clash with a powerful member of the enemy's inner ranks. The aftermath — marked by grief, hard-won growth, and the appearance of veteran warriors — shifts the group's path and sets up even greater threats ahead.
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7. 鬼滅の刃 3 [Kimetsu No Yaiba 3]
Now an official demon slayer, a determined young swordsman and his sister—who has been turned into a demon but still shows human emotion—undertake early deadly missions that test his fledgling skills and resolve; he hones his Water Breathing techniques, confronts brutal and morally complex foes, and repeatedly chooses compassion over hatred as he protects his sister and pursues a way to restore her humanity while learning the harsh realities of the demon-slaying world.
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8. 鬼滅の刃 2 [Kimetsu No Yaiba 2]
Continuing the young swordsman’s quest to restore his demon-turned sister, this volume follows his early missions as a newly minted demon hunter: he faces haunting, cunning foes that test his senses and resolve, hones his breathing-based sword technique in desperate battles to protect the innocent, and forms tentative bonds with fellow hunters while confronting the tragic humanity behind some enemies—discovering that compassion can be as crucial as steel in the fight against the night.