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Koyoharu Gotōge
Koyoharu Gotōge is the creator of the hugely popular manga series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. This action-packed fantasy story follows a young boy's quest to avenge his family and cure his demon sister.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 8
Synopsis
In Taisho-era Japan, kindhearted charcoal seller Tanjiro Kamado returns home to find his family slaughtered by a demon and his younger sister Nezuko transformed into one. Determined to find a cure for her and hunt down the demon responsible, he sets out on the path of the Demon Slayer.
After dealing with several demonic enemies aboard the Infinity Train, Tanjiro, Zenitsu and Inosuke must face the demon spirit of the train itself! Even if they can stop the demon train, the minions of Muzan Kibutsuji are still out there and Tanjiro must continue to improve his strength and skills. Learning the secret of the Hinokami Kagura and Flame Breathing will give him a powerful new advantage.
Genres
Characters
Tanjiro KamadoProtagonist
Facing the demon bonded to the Infinity Train and unlocking Hinokami Kagura.
Muzan KibutsujiAntagonist
The demon king whose minions remain at large.
Zenitsu AgatsumaSupporting
Fighting through the possessed train.
Inosuke HashibiraSupporting
Fighting through the possessed train.
Frequently asked questions
How does this volume relate to the Mugen Train film?
This volume contains the source material for the climax and immediate aftermath of the events depicted in the Mugen Train film and the corresponding television anime arc.
Does this book provide new information about Tanjiro's abilities?
The narrative shifts focus here to provide significant backstory regarding the Hinokami Kagura and the origins of Tanjiro's breathing style, which serves as a major turning point for the series' mythology.
