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The Demon Slayer manga is a solid 10/10, a truly exceptional work. While some may criticize its core story as "basic," this dismisses the incredible emotional depth and unforgettable characters Gotouge crafts. The manga excels in delivering impactful fights and poignant moments that genuinely evoke tears, excitement, and profound empathy, particularly for both the Hashira and even the Upper Moons. Their strengths, flaws, and reactions to the brutal world feel deeply resonant. Unable to wait for the anime's Infinity Castle arc adaptation, I dove into the manga and was astounded. Incredible things are coming, and I'm certain a specific, Sanemi scene will emotionally devastate ... readers. A highly recommended, must-read journey.

"Demon Slayer," or as I affectionately refer to it, "The Encyclopedia of Shounen Tropes: Demon Edition," does indeed feel like someone decided to play Shounen Bingo and ended up shouting "Bingo!" before the end of the first chapter. It's as if the manga sat down, made a checklist of every single shounen trope out there, and then proceeded to tick off each one with the determination of a protagonist facing their final boss battle.

Now, don't get me wrong, there's a certain charm to sticking to the classics. After all, tropes become tropes for a reason—they work. And "Demon Slayer" works... in the way a microwave ... meal satisfies your hunger. It's quick, it's easy, and you know exactly what you're getting: a wholesome serving of demons, swords, and the power of family and friendship with a side of spectacularly animated battles.

Our hero, Tanjiro, is the epitome of the shounen protagonist: kind-hearted, determined, and equipped with a tragic backstory that's as required in this genre as a sword is for a samurai. His quest to save his sister, who's been turned into a demon, is noble, heart-wrenching, and a perfect vehicle for introducing a variety of demons with increasingly complicated motives and tragic backstories of their own. It's like "My Neighbor Totoro," if Totoro wanted to eat you.

The battles are visually stunning, a feast for the eyes, and they do an excellent job of reminding you that, yes, this is indeed a battle shounen manga. Each fight is more elaborate than the last, showcasing the power of friendship, determination, and, most importantly, breathing. Lots and lots of specialized breathing. Because who needs straightforward swordsmanship when you can have water dragons and fire tigers erupting from your blade?

Let's talk about the side characters, who range from the loveably quirky to the "I swear I've seen you in three other mangas" familiar. They add color, humor, and sometimes a depth to the narrative that keeps it from being just another demon-hunting story. And by depth, I mean they ensure the story checks off another square on the Shounen Bingo card: the power of teamwork.

In summary, "Demon Slayer" might not be breaking any new ground with its adherence to shounen tropes, but it's a testament to the fact that sometimes, all you need is a well-told story with characters you can root for, fights that keep you on the edge of your seat, and animation that makes each scene a work of art. It's comfortable, familiar, and sometimes, that's exactly what you're in the mood for. After all, there's a reason comfort food is so popular, and "Demon Slayer" is the manga equivalent of your favorite dish, served just the way you like it.

To be honest I feel very disappointed. That start was great and the characters were interesting, the story was interesting and it offered a lot of plots for the reader to wonder. The second arc and the third was also pretty good but at some point it feels like the budget ended and rushed the ending so fast slaughtering characters and villains in each volume. So beacouse of this I didint like the ending it ruined the manga for me. It's a shame beacuse this manga has a lot of potential. Missed opportunity. The drawings btw are in my hopinion not that great. I think ... you should better watch the anime.