From breathing styles to the Twelve Kizuki, test your knowledge of Kimetsu no Yaiba.
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is one of the most successful manga and anime franchises in history. Created by Koyoharu Gotouge and serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2016 to 2020, the story follows Tanjiro Kamado, a kind-hearted boy who becomes a demon slayer after his family is massacred by Muzan Kibutsuji — the progenitor of all demons — leaving only his sister Nezuko alive, transformed into a demon herself. The anime adaptation, produced by ufotable, premiered in April 2019 and became a global phenomenon.
The world of Demon Slayer is built on a rich mythology: Nichirin blades forged from sunlight-absorbing ore, wisteria flowers toxic to demons, and the ancient Demon Slayer Corps standing guard since time immemorial. The Twelve Kizuki — Muzan's elite demons — include fearsome Upper Moons like Kokushibo (Upper Moon One), Doma (Upper Moon Two), and Akaza (Upper Moon Three). Against them stand the nine Hashira, each master of a unique breathing style: Flame, Water, Thunder, Sound, Insect, Mist, Love, Serpent, and Stone.
The 2020 Mugen Train arc, adapted as a film, became the highest-grossing Japanese film ever with over \u00a530 billion at the box office. The series has sold more than 150 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling manga of all time. Whether you know every form of Water Breathing or can name all nine Hashira, Demon Slayer rewards those who pay close attention to its intricate lore.