Demon Slayer Volume 3, by Koyoharu Gotouge

 

Tanjiro Kamado is a good-hearted man who sells charcoal in Taisho-era Japan. But a monster slaughters his entire family, shattering his tranquil existence. The only survivor is his little sister Nezuko, who has been changed into a demon herself. Tanjiro embarks on a perilous quest to restore his sister to normalcy and vanquish the demon responsible for his life's demise.

Two strong demons using magical weapons come into contact with Tanjiro and Nezuko. These demons claim to be members of the Twelve Kizuki and immediately assist Kibutsuji, the demon who is the source of all of Tanjiro's problems, therefore it may not even be possible for Tamayo and Yushiro to destroy them.

The third volume, Demon Slayer Volume 3, by Koyoharu Gotouge,  is the best introduction to the actual lives of demon slayers. After Tanjiro battles two strong demons, we get to know Zenitsu, the second important character. In this book, the mythology of the demon species really begins to take shape, and it's fascinating to see it become almost as developed as those of the Demon Slayer Corps. The action and graphics are stunning as the exposition accelerates toward the major plot. Once more, I would advise people who are following the series to read this volume. Everyone could get into this graphic novel because it is pretty light and simple to get immersed in.

Reviewed by Natali <3, Grade 11

Glendale Central Library