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鬼滅の刃 [Kimetsu no Yaiba] #15
Guardianes de la noche, vol. 15
Tanjirô al fin ha logrado acorralar al cuerpo original de la Luna superior Hantengu, ¡pero se acerca el alba y Nezuko corre el peligro de acabar abrasada! Preocupado por lo que le pueda suceder a su hermana, Tanjirô se debate entre protegerla a ella o ir a por el enemigo. ¡¿Será posible al fin acabar con Hantengu?! ¡¿Y conseguirá Nezuko salir sana y salva de esta situación?!
192 pages, Paperback
First published April 4, 2019
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Koyoharu Gotouge
96 books2,459 followersKoyoharu Gotouge (Jap: 吾峠呼世晴, Gotōge Koyoharu) is a Japanese manga artist, mostly known for Kimetsu no Yaiba (鬼滅の刃, Eng: Demon Slayer).
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January 9, 2026
The sun is rising. Will Tanjirou and the others kill the demon before it's too late?
This volume is one I looked forward the most to get an anime version. It was so full of emotions and I needed to see it animated. Especially 'cause the manga panels were so short but the anime made the moment feel longer, which I liked a lot.
Nezuko's abilities surpassed my expectations when I started this series. Now that I re-read it I obviously know about it, but it's still so interesting to see how she developed withouth having to train for it. I like it more when characters actually train 'cause it's more realistic but Nezuko isn't a human so I think it would be unrealistic if she would train like one.
Muzan appears once more and this time plans something more dangerous than ever. His new plan will put a certain character at great danger. Will the others be able to protect them? One also learns what the Blue Spider Lily is and why Muzan wants to get it so much.
Just as expected the next volume will be one I probably won't like too much. Most of the stuff was already included in this one, but if I remember correctly most of it will be in the next volume. So I might rate it lower than the other ones, which is a pity. The marks that resembled demon crests aren't necessarily boring, but I dislike the excessive focus of training to get it as Tanjirou has it already anyway and I don't really want to see how all the pillars get it too. Yes, the pillar training is even though it's appealing for the majority of people not really liked by me.
Another thing I didn't like but is pretty minor is how Himejima is displayed on the cover even though we only get to know him the next volume. It's out of place and that bothers me a bit.
The only stuff I liked in this volume which saved it from getting rated lower was the astonishing new ability of Nezuko that is groundbreaking for the plot, the dynamic between the Shinazugawa brothers and finally Tomioka's troubling past.
Shinobu's and Kanao's conversation is also important for later, but was cut off which made the information hidden so far. This is why I didn't count it in as stuff I liked in this volume 'cause it was too minor for the time being.
StoryGraph review
This volume is one I looked forward the most to get an anime version. It was so full of emotions and I needed to see it animated. Especially 'cause the manga panels were so short but the anime made the moment feel longer, which I liked a lot.
Nezuko's abilities surpassed my expectations when I started this series. Now that I re-read it I obviously know about it, but it's still so interesting to see how she developed withouth having to train for it. I like it more when characters actually train 'cause it's more realistic but Nezuko isn't a human so I think it would be unrealistic if she would train like one.
Muzan appears once more and this time plans something more dangerous than ever. His new plan will put a certain character at great danger. Will the others be able to protect them? One also learns what the Blue Spider Lily is and why Muzan wants to get it so much.
Just as expected the next volume will be one I probably won't like too much. Most of the stuff was already included in this one, but if I remember correctly most of it will be in the next volume. So I might rate it lower than the other ones, which is a pity. The marks that resembled demon crests aren't necessarily boring, but I dislike the excessive focus of training to get it as Tanjirou has it already anyway and I don't really want to see how all the pillars get it too. Yes, the pillar training is even though it's appealing for the majority of people not really liked by me.
Another thing I didn't like but is pretty minor is how Himejima is displayed on the cover even though we only get to know him the next volume. It's out of place and that bothers me a bit.
The only stuff I liked in this volume which saved it from getting rated lower was the astonishing new ability of Nezuko that is groundbreaking for the plot, the dynamic between the Shinazugawa brothers and finally Tomioka's troubling past.
Shinobu's and Kanao's conversation is also important for later, but was cut off which made the information hidden so far. This is why I didn't count it in as stuff I liked in this volume 'cause it was too minor for the time being.
StoryGraph review
September 8, 2019
I legit teared up at *that* Nezuko scene 😭😭😭
December 21, 2025
"Hold it! You're not getting away! I will chase you down the depths of hell and cut your head off!" [Tanjiro]
This volume had everything I love from the Swordsmiths Village Arc and Demon Slayer in general. It had been such a beautifully emotional volume, I'm still shaking from all the feelings! As an anime watcher, I already knew what will happen, but that knowledge didn't took away any emotional depth. I felt everything exactly how I felt when I saw all these events played out in the anime. What a truly magical experience.
'But before the dawn arrives and before Kanroji gets crushed, we're not gonna let that happen! We won't let you win!' [Tanjiro]
While Mitsuri's fighting a manifested dragon, the Kamado siblings and Genya are in pursuit of the Upper Rank demon, Hantengu. Everybody's doing their best, but the demon's not easy to defeat. The situation rappidly worsens and Tanjiro needs to make a quick and desperate choice: he can either save his sister or save two innocent swordsmiths.
"Good morning."
The wail that I let out when the Kamado siblings scene came had to be inhuman. I saw it in the anime and I saw it repeatedly in the social media, but it never stops making me bawl my eyes out, despite the fact that I know how it ends. It's so incredibly emotional and beautiful so much so that you just can't help, but react to it. I love the Kamado siblings with all my heart and I'm so fond of their bond, but there is also Tanjiro's pure heart. Seeing him frantically trying to cover Nezuko and desperately looking for a solution to the incredibly tough situation he found himself in was devastating to watch. No matter what choice he made, someone's life would have been taken away and Tanjiro's would have to live with that. It was truly traumatizing.
But, as we all know, after the night sun rises. In the Demon Slayer verse it can either doom you or free you. Was it a good morning? This volume has all the answers ☺️
"Survival is what separates those who manifest the mark from those who don't." [Muichiro]
The Hashiras meet again, but this time the master isn't present. His health has worsened and his wife had to take his place. Many demons had been defeated, three of Upper Ranks dead, but, despite all of the success, the war gets worse and the stakes becomes higher than ever. All the demon slayers finally gets the most awaited training, trying to become stronger and awaken their marks, but it's debatable how much they enjoy it... 😂 All of the Hashiras come together to make the Demon Slayer Corps. ready for the next battle, but can we really stand a chance against Muzan and his demons, especially now when he finally found what he was been looking for?
"I don't deserve a place in the Demon Slayer Corps." [Giyu]
Tanjiro recovers from the tough fight and comes back to training, but before he could fully lose himself to it, the master gives him a special mission which involves Tomioka Giyu. There is a hilarious scene between Tanjiro and Giyu that a Demon Slayer fan certainly knows (the "GIYU-SAAAN!" scream is truly iconic) and loves (and I'm one of them), but that's not what I want to focus on here. I need to point out the amazing parallels between Tanjiro and Giyu. Both don't feel worthy of being where they are and both are living with a survivor's guilt, which is something that, no matter if you battle it or not let's be real, will slowly kill you to the point that you will lose all the will to live. I never felt that way and I hope that I never will, but it's something that many people will certainly relate to. It's hard to lose such a mindset, to find the strength and will to keep on living despite experiencing a huge loss. But either Tanjiro nor Guyu are alone. They have each other and I'm so happy that Tanjiro reached out to Giyu, never leaving him despite the other acting cold and trying to distance himself, and that he never stopped offering an understanding and kind smile. It was such a beautiful and wholesome interaction, I loved it so much.
"I don't have a little brother." [Sanemi]
This Shinazugawa brothers interaction was something that I've been both looking forward to and dreading it, because, as much as I love to see these brothers, that particular scene was heartbreaking. All Genya ever wanted was to meet his brother again, to apologize and reconcile, but Sanemi, unfortunately, didn't gave him a chance. He reacted how I would expect him to, even if I didn't watch that scene beforehand. He acted all cold and distant, demanding of Genya to quit his career in the Demon Slayer Corps, mocking him for not having any talent. It was cruel, incredibly cruel, but I understood why he did what he did. He doesn't hate Genya, I will NEVER believe that he hates Genya and doesn't want to have anything to do with him. I think that he acted how he acted, because he CARES. He wanted Genya to be far away from the demon slayers, because he wanted him to be safe, built his life somewhere else, without getting more trauma than he already had to deal with. I have to admit, though, that he went too far with his actions when he started to become violent. I can understand his cruel words, but not his choice of using force against both Genya and Tanjiro when Tanjiro rightfully stood up to protect Genya. It was uncalled for, no matter if his intentions were good or not. You can do better, Sanemi. I still love you and believe in you, brother.
"Training ground?! No! Hell ground!" [Zenitsu]
All the demon slayers are getting through training now, including our main trio. Nothing's easy, though, especially not the training grounds prepared by Mitsuri, Obanai and Sanemi. The difference between the Hashiras reactions at seeing Tanjiro was so funny to watch! And everybody's struggles as well! I wish I could see more of it, but I understand that the clock is ticking. Muzan can make his move at any time, so we have to be prepared. We can either get stronger and face the enemy or we will die. Simple as that.
Tanjiro and his friends went though all of the Hashira training grounds, except for Gyomei's one. What did the leader of the Hashira prepare for us? We will see in the next volume! ☺️
This volume had everything I love from the Swordsmiths Village Arc and Demon Slayer in general. It had been such a beautifully emotional volume, I'm still shaking from all the feelings! As an anime watcher, I already knew what will happen, but that knowledge didn't took away any emotional depth. I felt everything exactly how I felt when I saw all these events played out in the anime. What a truly magical experience.
'But before the dawn arrives and before Kanroji gets crushed, we're not gonna let that happen! We won't let you win!' [Tanjiro]
While Mitsuri's fighting a manifested dragon, the Kamado siblings and Genya are in pursuit of the Upper Rank demon, Hantengu. Everybody's doing their best, but the demon's not easy to defeat. The situation rappidly worsens and Tanjiro needs to make a quick and desperate choice: he can either save his sister or save two innocent swordsmiths.
"Good morning."
The wail that I let out when the Kamado siblings scene came had to be inhuman. I saw it in the anime and I saw it repeatedly in the social media, but it never stops making me bawl my eyes out, despite the fact that I know how it ends. It's so incredibly emotional and beautiful so much so that you just can't help, but react to it. I love the Kamado siblings with all my heart and I'm so fond of their bond, but there is also Tanjiro's pure heart. Seeing him frantically trying to cover Nezuko and desperately looking for a solution to the incredibly tough situation he found himself in was devastating to watch. No matter what choice he made, someone's life would have been taken away and Tanjiro's would have to live with that. It was truly traumatizing.
But, as we all know, after the night sun rises. In the Demon Slayer verse it can either doom you or free you. Was it a good morning? This volume has all the answers ☺️
"Survival is what separates those who manifest the mark from those who don't." [Muichiro]
The Hashiras meet again, but this time the master isn't present. His health has worsened and his wife had to take his place. Many demons had been defeated, three of Upper Ranks dead, but, despite all of the success, the war gets worse and the stakes becomes higher than ever. All the demon slayers finally gets the most awaited training, trying to become stronger and awaken their marks, but it's debatable how much they enjoy it... 😂 All of the Hashiras come together to make the Demon Slayer Corps. ready for the next battle, but can we really stand a chance against Muzan and his demons, especially now when he finally found what he was been looking for?
"I don't deserve a place in the Demon Slayer Corps." [Giyu]
Tanjiro recovers from the tough fight and comes back to training, but before he could fully lose himself to it, the master gives him a special mission which involves Tomioka Giyu. There is a hilarious scene between Tanjiro and Giyu that a Demon Slayer fan certainly knows (the "GIYU-SAAAN!" scream is truly iconic) and loves (and I'm one of them), but that's not what I want to focus on here. I need to point out the amazing parallels between Tanjiro and Giyu. Both don't feel worthy of being where they are and both are living with a survivor's guilt, which is something that, no matter if you battle it or not let's be real, will slowly kill you to the point that you will lose all the will to live. I never felt that way and I hope that I never will, but it's something that many people will certainly relate to. It's hard to lose such a mindset, to find the strength and will to keep on living despite experiencing a huge loss. But either Tanjiro nor Guyu are alone. They have each other and I'm so happy that Tanjiro reached out to Giyu, never leaving him despite the other acting cold and trying to distance himself, and that he never stopped offering an understanding and kind smile. It was such a beautiful and wholesome interaction, I loved it so much.
"I don't have a little brother." [Sanemi]
This Shinazugawa brothers interaction was something that I've been both looking forward to and dreading it, because, as much as I love to see these brothers, that particular scene was heartbreaking. All Genya ever wanted was to meet his brother again, to apologize and reconcile, but Sanemi, unfortunately, didn't gave him a chance. He reacted how I would expect him to, even if I didn't watch that scene beforehand. He acted all cold and distant, demanding of Genya to quit his career in the Demon Slayer Corps, mocking him for not having any talent. It was cruel, incredibly cruel, but I understood why he did what he did. He doesn't hate Genya, I will NEVER believe that he hates Genya and doesn't want to have anything to do with him. I think that he acted how he acted, because he CARES. He wanted Genya to be far away from the demon slayers, because he wanted him to be safe, built his life somewhere else, without getting more trauma than he already had to deal with. I have to admit, though, that he went too far with his actions when he started to become violent. I can understand his cruel words, but not his choice of using force against both Genya and Tanjiro when Tanjiro rightfully stood up to protect Genya. It was uncalled for, no matter if his intentions were good or not. You can do better, Sanemi. I still love you and believe in you, brother.
"Training ground?! No! Hell ground!" [Zenitsu]
All the demon slayers are getting through training now, including our main trio. Nothing's easy, though, especially not the training grounds prepared by Mitsuri, Obanai and Sanemi. The difference between the Hashiras reactions at seeing Tanjiro was so funny to watch! And everybody's struggles as well! I wish I could see more of it, but I understand that the clock is ticking. Muzan can make his move at any time, so we have to be prepared. We can either get stronger and face the enemy or we will die. Simple as that.
Tanjiro and his friends went though all of the Hashira training grounds, except for Gyomei's one. What did the leader of the Hashira prepare for us? We will see in the next volume! ☺️
January 2, 2020
Omg!!! Finally the long awaited! Tanjiro’s sword.
Omg! Tanjiro fucking did it!!! Yessssss. Wth wait omg what a very difficult decision!
Tanjiro got strong, indeed! He can now sniff the weakness of a demon omg !!! So happy of this great progress! Not to mention he got his sword. I also remembered he was also able to approximately estimate the humans a demon has eaten. Like wow Tanjiro!!!!
Holy shit!! I also thought Nezuko was sacrificed but like holy shit!!! She can stay out on a daylight now?? Like wtf she looks like human now?? 😱
Wthhh!!! Nezuko talked!!!!!!!
Omg she was able to conquer the sunlight now omg. So happy 😭
But omg Nezuko is in great danger! Now Muzan know it he will chase her to the ends of the world wtf so happy and yet so worried.
Oh freak! Lol. I totally forgot about Zenitsu’s love for Nezuko. Now that she can talk he will be so gaga to Nezuko. Like always lol.
Omg Kagaya-sensei is getting worst I am worried for him! But also curious what his abilities are.
They should put Tanjiro as a pillar after all the words Amane said.
Omg Haganezuka is alive! Omg so happy and that hilt from Rengoku is giving me all the feels. Rengoku is a great guy.
Tanjiro’s sword is fucking GLORIOUS!!!!
I love it when Haganezuka get mad about the swords he make. I love his passion and dedication. It’s funny but admiring.
This Pillar training is interesting!!!! Many Demon Slayer should go up to being Pillar because this “Calm before the Storm” is so terrifying!
I wonder what happen to Tomioka. Maybe he is frustration no one is following his steps. But he is such a good guy and train Tanjiro. It’s just confusing but I love Tanjiro’s persistence!
Oh no, Giyu’s story. :’< OMG His story is making me cry. So sad and heartfelt.
Omg so funny!!! Kanroji’s training is hilarious! The clothes! Lol! XD
I forgot the name of the pillar who has snake but his training is questionable. Lol. Is he really a pillar? It looks like execution lol!!! Okay his name is Iguro. I think volume has the longest review from me. Lol.
A funny conversation:
Shinazugawa: Don’t get cocky, bub. I haven’t accepted you for shit.
Tanjiro: That’s totally okay! I don’t accept you either! You stabbed Nezuko, after all!
Shinazugawa: Kid’s got balls... (with a mad/annoyed expression)
LLLLOOOOLLLLL!!!!!!!!
The Pillars are Monsters! That’s for sure. But Shinazugawa has a loose screw that’s also for sure!
October 24, 2023
TW// murder (including of siblings)
This volume was freaking amazing. So many of my favorite characters returned in this volume. I’m so glad I managed to dodge spoilers for most of this volume so that I could be properly shocked by all the characters who are in this one.
There were a couple scenes in the anime that I found to be a little cringey/awkward and I was surprised to find that they weren’t that way in the manga. I definitely prefer the manga versions for the end of the Swordsmith Village arc. I’m not sure if it was just a translation issue, but the “thank goodness” part in the anime annoyed me to no end and I’m so glad the dialogue was different in the manga.
I can’t wait for the second half of this volume to be adapted for the anime. There’s so many panels in this volume that I’d love to see animated.
Super proud of myself for getting ahead of the anime. It’s rare when that happens for me but it always so fun. 🩷
This volume was freaking amazing. So many of my favorite characters returned in this volume. I’m so glad I managed to dodge spoilers for most of this volume so that I could be properly shocked by all the characters who are in this one.
There were a couple scenes in the anime that I found to be a little cringey/awkward and I was surprised to find that they weren’t that way in the manga. I definitely prefer the manga versions for the end of the Swordsmith Village arc. I’m not sure if it was just a translation issue, but the “thank goodness” part in the anime annoyed me to no end and I’m so glad the dialogue was different in the manga.
I can’t wait for the second half of this volume to be adapted for the anime. There’s so many panels in this volume that I’d love to see animated.
Super proud of myself for getting ahead of the anime. It’s rare when that happens for me but it always so fun. 🩷
November 25, 2024
4/5
The Obanai/Mitsuri obsession got way too real in this volume—I literally had to stop reading halfway through and run to ao3 to read fanfics about them…
The Obanai/Mitsuri obsession got way too real in this volume—I literally had to stop reading halfway through and run to ao3 to read fanfics about them…
August 29, 2020
One of my fav volumes yet!! *chefs kiss*
September 18, 2023
Overall Rating : B+
March 31, 2020
Tremendo entrenamiento les están poniendo.
Me hace gracia y a la vez me causa ternura ver a Iguro celoso de Tanjiro porque se lleva muy bien con Mitsuri.
Por otro lado pobre Genya, me imagino que Sanemi tiene sus razones para tratarlo así pero de igual manera como que no debería exagerar, dale un respiro al muchacho.
TANJIRO ES UN PAN DE DIOS que quiere ver a todos feliz, ojalá todos tuvieran su inocencia, me dio risa su awebason de competir con Giyu a quien comía más para hacerlo sentir mejor.
Me hace gracia y a la vez me causa ternura ver a Iguro celoso de Tanjiro porque se lleva muy bien con Mitsuri.
Por otro lado pobre Genya, me imagino que Sanemi tiene sus razones para tratarlo así pero de igual manera como que no debería exagerar, dale un respiro al muchacho.
TANJIRO ES UN PAN DE DIOS que quiere ver a todos feliz, ojalá todos tuvieran su inocencia, me dio risa su awebason de competir con Giyu a quien comía más para hacerlo sentir mejor.
May 4, 2023
Einer der besten Bände bisher 😂🤌🏼
August 19, 2020
Holy shit, this volume was hilarious! I don't know what it is with Demon Slayer, but there are certain volumes where Gotouge goes all-out with the humor and it works! Tanjiro's interactions with Giyu were easily the funniest, but Inosuke and Zenitsu got in some great moments as well!
I'm so happy we get to see the other Hashiras in action, especially Iguro. I like his not-so-secret crush on Kanroji and would love to see his breathing in combat. His training was awful, though, and it speaks to how little patience he has for failure or irritants. Kanroji was as wonderful as ever and I loved her trying to explain how she got her mark. She and Tanjiro how more in common than originally thought!
One thing I kind of want to address, though, is the story. For those of you not aware, the series ended this year and it will only be 23 volumes long. That means there are only 8 volumes left, making this is relatively short series considering its story. The issue that I think a lot of readers have, and one that I've noticed, is that plot points tend to come and go with little fanfare or things that seemed like they would be important later (such as the Blue Spider Lily) are just tossed to the wayside. Considering what the series has been up until this point, I feel like this is a more action/battle centric series that isn't as concerned about its story as long as it makes sense. The problem, though, is that being dismissive of plot points (or just abandoning them entirely) makes your story weaker and not as compelling. That being said, I still love the series and thoroughly enjoy it for what it is: an action packed, funny, heartfelt, and character-driven fantasy story. I won't say that people aren't right to be annoyed, they most certainly are, I just wanted to bring attention to this and offer my thoughts.
This was just an overall fun volume that I had a blast reading. Demon Slayer is easily one of my favorite series right now and I'm loving every volume I devour. Hopefully the next one comes soon, I want to learn more about the Stone Hashira!
I'm so happy we get to see the other Hashiras in action, especially Iguro. I like his not-so-secret crush on Kanroji and would love to see his breathing in combat. His training was awful, though, and it speaks to how little patience he has for failure or irritants. Kanroji was as wonderful as ever and I loved her trying to explain how she got her mark. She and Tanjiro how more in common than originally thought!
One thing I kind of want to address, though, is the story. For those of you not aware, the series ended this year and it will only be 23 volumes long. That means there are only 8 volumes left, making this is relatively short series considering its story. The issue that I think a lot of readers have, and one that I've noticed, is that plot points tend to come and go with little fanfare or things that seemed like they would be important later (such as the Blue Spider Lily) are just tossed to the wayside. Considering what the series has been up until this point, I feel like this is a more action/battle centric series that isn't as concerned about its story as long as it makes sense. The problem, though, is that being dismissive of plot points (or just abandoning them entirely) makes your story weaker and not as compelling. That being said, I still love the series and thoroughly enjoy it for what it is: an action packed, funny, heartfelt, and character-driven fantasy story. I won't say that people aren't right to be annoyed, they most certainly are, I just wanted to bring attention to this and offer my thoughts.
This was just an overall fun volume that I had a blast reading. Demon Slayer is easily one of my favorite series right now and I'm loving every volume I devour. Hopefully the next one comes soon, I want to learn more about the Stone Hashira!
February 13, 2022
How and what the when and why???
So... I closed this volume feeling sorry for everyone 😂🤣😭 Tanjirou goes through... a lot in this arc. I will always love him for remaining a shining ray of pure sunlight while being surrounded by these wholesome blockheads.
So... I closed this volume feeling sorry for everyone 😂🤣😭 Tanjirou goes through... a lot in this arc. I will always love him for remaining a shining ray of pure sunlight while being surrounded by these wholesome blockheads.
March 8, 2022
بازگشت زنیتسو مفرح ذات بود واقعا.
مسیر اصلی شروع شد، موزان نزوکو رو هدف گرفت و تانجیرو هم شمشیرشو به دست اورد. حالا باید صبر کنیم تا موزان ساما مستقیما جلوی تانجیرو قرار بگیره.
هیجان بالاتری داشت از جلد قبل و داستان و فان بیشتری هم.
مسیر اصلی شروع شد، موزان نزوکو رو هدف گرفت و تانجیرو هم شمشیرشو به دست اورد. حالا باید صبر کنیم تا موزان ساما مستقیما جلوی تانجیرو قرار بگیره.
هیجان بالاتری داشت از جلد قبل و داستان و فان بیشتری هم.
August 14, 2022
Wooo! That little reveal was something else. I loved it! The sun, the sun!
I’m totally on-board with the story at this point. I can’t wait to see how it will all turn out. We have an end in sight.
I’m totally on-board with the story at this point. I can’t wait to see how it will all turn out. We have an end in sight.
March 3, 2023
2023 Re-read - Pretty much agree with everything I said below. Still solid in all the right places, and a few funny moments I actually missed first time I read it or least forgot. Excited to get into volumes 16+ where the series goes insane. But still great building blocks.
Original Review: This volume finishes up the baddie from the last volume. In a sense this arc was a bit messy and not as exciting as the last but it still had great moments. The shining moment here is actually all about Nezuko. I'm not going to spoil it but even I gasped and nothing ever really surprises me while reading anymore.
But this volume is very much the transition volume to the next arc. After the first 1/3rd wrapping up the last arc we get pretty much a small recovery and get to see the Hashira talking about obtaining the ultimate power to stop the demons. But then we get into Tanjiro and his training to become stronger and basically we see how training works with the Hashira. It's all really fun, lots of great gags.
The best moment is with Tanjiro and Giyu. This volume lets a lot of characters break their "Silent mode" and become actual people. There's a wonderful small backstory for Giyu and you get to see who he is and why he does what he does. All really solid stuff on that end.
The art seem to be a bit lacking here. Maybe rushed in some panels? Lacking the great detail I usually expect. It's not every page or anything but I noticed it in the second half a few times. Least the comedy bits worked really well.
Demon Slayer continues to be one of the best Mangas in recent years. Even in the weaker volumes like here I still enjoyed a ton of it. I'm so eager to see where we go from here. A 4 out of 5.
Original Review: This volume finishes up the baddie from the last volume. In a sense this arc was a bit messy and not as exciting as the last but it still had great moments. The shining moment here is actually all about Nezuko. I'm not going to spoil it but even I gasped and nothing ever really surprises me while reading anymore.
But this volume is very much the transition volume to the next arc. After the first 1/3rd wrapping up the last arc we get pretty much a small recovery and get to see the Hashira talking about obtaining the ultimate power to stop the demons. But then we get into Tanjiro and his training to become stronger and basically we see how training works with the Hashira. It's all really fun, lots of great gags.
The best moment is with Tanjiro and Giyu. This volume lets a lot of characters break their "Silent mode" and become actual people. There's a wonderful small backstory for Giyu and you get to see who he is and why he does what he does. All really solid stuff on that end.
The art seem to be a bit lacking here. Maybe rushed in some panels? Lacking the great detail I usually expect. It's not every page or anything but I noticed it in the second half a few times. Least the comedy bits worked really well.
Demon Slayer continues to be one of the best Mangas in recent years. Even in the weaker volumes like here I still enjoyed a ton of it. I'm so eager to see where we go from here. A 4 out of 5.
June 24, 2022
A gorgeous looking and thrilling arc boss final battle followed by a hilarious and relaxing training session, this volume has readers at the edge of their seat in the first half and laughing hard in the other.
June 5, 2024
Tanjirou is a truly wonderful character.
Nezuko's story takes an interesting turn.
I love the light comedic interactions between some of the characters.
Nezuko's story takes an interesting turn.
I love the light comedic interactions between some of the characters.
January 13, 2024
Conclusión de la batalla, no murió ninguno 💞 por ajora jshsj solo quería que no le pasara nada a mitsuri. Así que dos lunas superiores menos, Tanjiro ya tiene su espada nueva y Nezuko ahora resiste el sol.
Esto buscaba Muzan y ahora cambiaran sus planes para atrapar a Nezuko ya que desde su "nacimiento" busca esa habilidad ara tener más poder, no solo andar de noche. Por mientras la situación está tranquila y los cazadores están aprovechando para entrenar, los pilares les enseñan, van de estación en estación. Hay escenas chistosas y ah mencionaron las marcas que les aparecieron primero a Tanjiro y luego al de la niebla y mitsuri.
También nos enteramos de una pequeña parate del pasado de Guyu? El pilar del agua y su relación con Sabito, el personaje fantasma que apareció en el Vol 1 a enseñarle a Tanjiro.
Por cierto me empecé el anime jshsj ya voy a ver el 2do capitulo 🤭
Esto buscaba Muzan y ahora cambiaran sus planes para atrapar a Nezuko ya que desde su "nacimiento" busca esa habilidad ara tener más poder, no solo andar de noche. Por mientras la situación está tranquila y los cazadores están aprovechando para entrenar, los pilares les enseñan, van de estación en estación. Hay escenas chistosas y ah mencionaron las marcas que les aparecieron primero a Tanjiro y luego al de la niebla y mitsuri.
También nos enteramos de una pequeña parate del pasado de Guyu? El pilar del agua y su relación con Sabito, el personaje fantasma que apareció en el Vol 1 a enseñarle a Tanjiro.
Por cierto me empecé el anime jshsj ya voy a ver el 2do capitulo 🤭
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May 13, 2021
Sere simple,Demon Slayer es el mejor manga que he leido en mi vida, ¿por que?
Este volumen es el porque. literal todo lo que pasa, en todas las paginas, incluso los extra y los cuervos, todo es perfecto.
Mas que nada los entrenamientos con los pilares, pero en si todo es increible.
Este volumen es el porque. literal todo lo que pasa, en todas las paginas, incluso los extra y los cuervos, todo es perfecto.
Mas que nada los entrenamientos con los pilares, pero en si todo es increible.
March 19, 2023
denso di colpi di scena, molto bello!
September 24, 2021
Y por fin, en el tomo 15, los engranajes de esta historia empiezan a ponerse en marcha. Ha costado, pero por fin empezamos a vislumbrar el objetivo final de Mugan (ya sabes, a parte de ser el más malo de todo Japón y crear demonios, y tal y cual…) y a que se le de más relevancia a Nezuko. Si hay algo que me ha puesto nerviosa desde manga es como ha tardado en aparecer esto en la historia, para mí la autora se ha tomado demasiado tiempo en preparar el terreno para lo que va a ser el eje de los arcos finales de su obra. Por cierto, en review anteriores se me olvido decirlo, pero Nezuko Me parece el personaje más desaprovechado de toda la historia. Pero a unos niveles increíbles, creo que podría dar mil veces más juego. Al menos en los últimos arcos en las peleas ha tenido sus pequeños momentos de gloria y aportado su granito de arena. Pero se me queda en nada, necesito que se la exprima más porque creo que tiene mucho potencial, aunque solo sea por ser la razón que motiva la historia y a su hermano.
El arco de la Villa de los Herreros ha terminado, y la verdad es que ha estado bien. Especialmente en el último tramo las peleas han sido de lo más intensas, y habido momentos en los que me era imposible dejar de mirar las páginas que tenía delante de tan embebida que estaba con las peleas. Pero también tengo que reconocer que el arco me ha parecido menos explosivo y menos interesante que el anterior, las peleas, aunque sufres mucho viendo como sufren (Valga la redundancia) los personajes, me han parecido un poco más descafeinadas en el anterior volumen, y ciertamente habido momentos en los cuales me perdía totalmente con tanto personaje y tanta rama secundaria. La verdad es que reconozco que seguramente este no sea mi arco preferido, pero me quedo con los nuevos personajes que se han desarrollado.
Tras esto, empezamos una nueva parte de la historia focalizada en un nuevo elemento, las marcas de demonio que aparecen en los cazadores de demonios y aumentan sus poderes. Y para conseguir el máximo número posible de cazadores que la exporten, el resto del tomo se centran en un entrenamiento intensivo dirigido por los Pilares para los cazadores de menor rango. Lo más interesante de esta parte (que desengrasa totalmente después de todo el sufrimiento e intensidad vividos en los anteriores volúmenes) es conocer en mayor profundidad a algunos de los pilares que no conocíamos anteriormente.
De esa parte los platos fuertes son el descubrimiento de la personalidad y del pasado de Gyuki, el Pilar del Agua, más relacionado con Tanjiro de lo que hubiéramos podido pensar. Para mí este personaje era uno de los grandes misterios que había desde el inicio del manga, y que se haya incidido en el ha sido una agradable sorpresa que me ha gustado mucho. Tampoco podemos olvidar la forma en que hemos visto con mayor profundidad la relación entre Gnya y su hermano. Para mí ese momento le ha dado algunas pinceladas más a la personalidad del primero, y ha hecho que me haya resultado un personaje mucho más convincente de lo que lo consiguió su Flashback, que también ayudado mucho, la verdad sea dicha.Y es que esta parte del arco se ha focalizado más en algunos personajes y su forma de ser, ha sido un descanso que personalmente he disfrutado y he agradecido bastante.
Y , por supuesto, gran alegría en volver a ver a Zenitsu e Inosuke. Como les echaba de menos…sobre todo por lo nerviosa que me pone Tanjiro y la forma que tiene de inspirar y evangelizar a todo ser que se encuentre por delante. Todo muy shonen, la verdad. Eso sí, tengo curiosidad por ver qué va a hacer con su nueva espada.
El arco de la Villa de los Herreros ha terminado, y la verdad es que ha estado bien. Especialmente en el último tramo las peleas han sido de lo más intensas, y habido momentos en los que me era imposible dejar de mirar las páginas que tenía delante de tan embebida que estaba con las peleas. Pero también tengo que reconocer que el arco me ha parecido menos explosivo y menos interesante que el anterior, las peleas, aunque sufres mucho viendo como sufren (Valga la redundancia) los personajes, me han parecido un poco más descafeinadas en el anterior volumen, y ciertamente habido momentos en los cuales me perdía totalmente con tanto personaje y tanta rama secundaria. La verdad es que reconozco que seguramente este no sea mi arco preferido, pero me quedo con los nuevos personajes que se han desarrollado.
Tras esto, empezamos una nueva parte de la historia focalizada en un nuevo elemento, las marcas de demonio que aparecen en los cazadores de demonios y aumentan sus poderes. Y para conseguir el máximo número posible de cazadores que la exporten, el resto del tomo se centran en un entrenamiento intensivo dirigido por los Pilares para los cazadores de menor rango. Lo más interesante de esta parte (que desengrasa totalmente después de todo el sufrimiento e intensidad vividos en los anteriores volúmenes) es conocer en mayor profundidad a algunos de los pilares que no conocíamos anteriormente.
De esa parte los platos fuertes son el descubrimiento de la personalidad y del pasado de Gyuki, el Pilar del Agua, más relacionado con Tanjiro de lo que hubiéramos podido pensar. Para mí este personaje era uno de los grandes misterios que había desde el inicio del manga, y que se haya incidido en el ha sido una agradable sorpresa que me ha gustado mucho. Tampoco podemos olvidar la forma en que hemos visto con mayor profundidad la relación entre Gnya y su hermano. Para mí ese momento le ha dado algunas pinceladas más a la personalidad del primero, y ha hecho que me haya resultado un personaje mucho más convincente de lo que lo consiguió su Flashback, que también ayudado mucho, la verdad sea dicha.Y es que esta parte del arco se ha focalizado más en algunos personajes y su forma de ser, ha sido un descanso que personalmente he disfrutado y he agradecido bastante.
Y , por supuesto, gran alegría en volver a ver a Zenitsu e Inosuke. Como les echaba de menos…sobre todo por lo nerviosa que me pone Tanjiro y la forma que tiene de inspirar y evangelizar a todo ser que se encuentre por delante. Todo muy shonen, la verdad. Eso sí, tengo curiosidad por ver qué va a hacer con su nueva espada.
May 11, 2022
#1) Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 1 ★★★☆☆
#2) Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 2: It Was You ★★★★☆
#3) Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 3: Believe in Yourself ★★★★☆
#4) Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 4: Robust Blade ★★★★☆
#5) Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 5: To Hell ★★★★☆
#6) Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 6: The Demon Slayer Corps Gathers ★★★★☆
#7) Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 7: Trading Blows at Close Quarters ★★★★☆
#8) Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 8: The Strength of the Hashira ★★★★☆
#9) Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 9: Operation: Entertainment District ★★★★☆
#10) Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 10: Human and Demon ★★★★☆
#11) Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 11: A Close Fight ★★☆☆☆
#12) Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 12: The Upper Ranks Gathers ★★★★☆
#13) Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 14: The Mu of Muichiro ★★★★☆
#14) Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 13: Transitions ★★★★☆
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July 18, 2022
This volume was so good! I loved the battle sequences and how everyone is working together to get ready for the final battle. I'm so anxious but I am also not ready for this to be over...
I'm so happy we get to see the other Hashiras in action, especially Iguro. I like his not-so-secret crush on Kanroji and would love to see his breathing in combat. His training was awful, though, and it speaks to how little patience he has for failure or irritants. Kanroji was as wonderful as ever and I loved her trying to explain how she got her mark. She and Tanjiro how more in common than originally thought!
More detailed review here: SOON
I'm so happy we get to see the other Hashiras in action, especially Iguro. I like his not-so-secret crush on Kanroji and would love to see his breathing in combat. His training was awful, though, and it speaks to how little patience he has for failure or irritants. Kanroji was as wonderful as ever and I loved her trying to explain how she got her mark. She and Tanjiro how more in common than originally thought!
More detailed review here: SOON
May 9, 2023
i 🩵 giyuu
June 16, 2021
This volume was another good one! As Tanjiro defeats the demon Hantensu after gaining his power and concentration the other demons there also dissipate but the swordsmen village was destroyed and had to be relocated and there are good moments with his new sword and we find Nezuko has new powers so people will be coming after her and a big war is coming. They recover and the Hashiras start training to gain some mark and so Tanjiro and the other boys also have to train and there are comedic moments and great moments for Sanemi and Giyu. Loved this volume and focus on Tanjiro balancing it with insane characters and good comedic moments and also for shining a light on the training aspects and that insane last page. The big revelation changes the whole manga for good for sure.
May 31, 2024
2024: sabito ily and its wild that the training is becoming an actual season. they've already added a good bit more and expanded scenes into the season than just in the manga. now while this arc being an entire season is completely unnecessary, I WILL eat it up happily
2023: reread but not sure this volume will be in the swordsmith village arc movie. one of my favorite volumes and hoping for a great training montage (i’d watch an entire season of them just training ngl). rengoku and sabito flashbacks don’t make me cry
i’m OBSESSED with this volume.
2023: reread but not sure this volume will be in the swordsmith village arc movie. one of my favorite volumes and hoping for a great training montage (i’d watch an entire season of them just training ngl). rengoku and sabito flashbacks don’t make me cry
i’m OBSESSED with this volume.
December 31, 2021
I'm loving this arc of training. Getting to know a bit more about the rest of the Hashira is sooo interesting. Tanjiro is for sure the best of the best, I love him so much.
Giyu finally talking about Sabito got me almost in tears, I just love him so much.
I can't believe I'm going to the 16th volume!!!
Giyu finally talking about Sabito got me almost in tears, I just love him so much.
I can't believe I'm going to the 16th volume!!!
October 31, 2019
Wow!!
I think all these rare and special abilities are kind of related to their father.
Just who was he really?!
I think all these rare and special abilities are kind of related to their father.
Just who was he really?!
August 20, 2020
So much going on here; I'll spoiler-tag my thoughts on the story here and then give my general thoughts on the title overall:
I've wondered for awhile why this title takes place during the Taishō era as opposed to the Meiji period or late-Edo period. I think it may be a meta-commentary on modernity, but I'm not sure. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba could be my favorite manga right now if not for the art and story-pacing. The Promised Neverland (which share the same publisher) still edges it out at both. The pacing was actually a little better here, but only by a slim-margin. Koyoharu Gotouge handles the art and story of the manga, so you can't argue that the decompressed story is the fault of differences with the creative team, but still the story is good even if it is obvious the author is writing for the trades. I'm glad I won't have to wait long for the next volume (yes I'm trying to read the English translation for this title the right way unlike the rest of the reviewers of this book (though some of y'all might be reading the actual licensed-translated chapter releases).
I've wondered for awhile why this title takes place during the Taishō era as opposed to the Meiji period or late-Edo period. I think it may be a meta-commentary on modernity, but I'm not sure. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba could be my favorite manga right now if not for the art and story-pacing. The Promised Neverland (which share the same publisher) still edges it out at both. The pacing was actually a little better here, but only by a slim-margin. Koyoharu Gotouge handles the art and story of the manga, so you can't argue that the decompressed story is the fault of differences with the creative team, but still the story is good even if it is obvious the author is writing for the trades. I'm glad I won't have to wait long for the next volume (yes I'm trying to read the English translation for this title the right way unlike the rest of the reviewers of this book (though some of y'all might be reading the actual licensed-translated chapter releases).
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