鬼滅の刃 1
2016
- brothers and sisters
- comic books, strips
- demonology
- revenge
- history
- comics & graphic novels, fantasy
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- literature
- comics & graphic novels, manga, general
- nyt:graphic-books-and-manga=2020-02-09
The story
Tanjiro sets out on the path of the Demon Slayer to save his sister and avenge his family! Learning to slay demons won t be easy, and Tanjiro barely knows where to start. The surprise appearance of another boy named Giyu, who seems to know what s going on, might provide some answers.
What it’s like
Heavy black ink and sharp, scratchy linework give this manga a restless energy, with night forests, snowbound mountain paths, and dim lantern-lit homes rendered in dense hatching. The pages swing between quiet, wintry domestic calm and explosive action spreads, where motion lines and slashing blades fill the frame. The atmosphere is mournful and grim, set in Taisho-era Japan, with a steady undercurrent of grief and determination. Violence is frequent and graphic: demons feed on people, bodies are dismembered, and blood is drawn in close detail, though the carnage is more rhythmic than lingering. This is not gentle reading, and it works best for a late-night or long-afternoon sitting when you want propulsive, emotionally charged momentum over calm. The emotional register centres on a gentle, devoted older-brother figure pushed toward a harsh new purpose, so the tone shifts from tender to fierce. It suits readers who enjoy shonen-style battles, earnest bonds between siblings, and the stark beauty of traditional Japanese settings drawn in bold ink.
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