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Demon Slayer Blog
The Boutique Demon Slayer blog brings together what there is to know about Kimetsu no Yaiba: the characters, the Hashira, the breathing styles, the arcs of the manga and the anime, and guides to find your way around the shop.
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Portraits make up the largest part of the blog. The nine Hashira go through one by one, along with the Demon Moons, the masters and the characters you meet once and never forget. Each article follows the character's path, their breathing style or Blood Demon Art, and what becomes of them in the end.
Other articles work as bearings in the series. Which order to watch the seasons and the films in, which order to read the volumes in, what the two spin-offs cover, what the school version Kimetsu Academy changes about the characters.
The buying guides start from the shop instead. Which figure to choose, what size to take in a hoodie, what a brick-built katana is worth, what to give a fan on a given budget. They link through to the matching aisles, but they are written to be useful even if you buy nothing.
Why does Obanai wear a bandage over his mouth?
The Iguro clan, the serpent demon it fed, the slit mouth, the escape, Kaburamaru, his eyes a...
Why did Yoriichi not kill Muzan?
The encounter, the question he asks, the cut, the fragments that flee, Tamayo, the exile, an...
Why does Tomioka say he is not a Hashira?
Sabito, the Final Selection he believes he did not pass, his sister Tsutako, the misundersta...
Why does Genya eat demons?
No breathing style, an extraordinary jaw and stomach, what the flesh gives him, what it cost...
Why does Gyomei cry all the time?
His faith, his prayer beads, the temple children, the betrayal, prison, his blind eyes and t...
Why does Akaza not kill women?
Koyuki, the promise made to Keizo, the code of the Soryu dojo, the memory erased by Muzan, h...
Why does Inosuke wear a boar mask?
The wild sow that raised him, the mother he never knew, his girlish face, the fear he wants ...
Why does Mitsuri have pink and green hair?
The sakura mochi, the black dye of the arranged marriage, the strength she hid, the outfit s...
Why is Zenitsu stronger when he sleeps?
The fear that paralyses him, what sleep sets free, the only form he masters, his yellow hair...
Religion in Demon Slayer: Buddhism, Shinto and rituals
Gyomei’s Buddhism, Doma’s cult, the Kamado family’s sacred dance, Shinto, the dead and what ...
The real places that inspired Demon Slayer
Asakusa, Yoshiwara, the mountains, the hot springs, the stations and the shrines that fans v...
The Demon Slayer soundtrack
The two composers, the recurring themes, the fight tracks, the opening and ending songs, and...
The French voice actors of Demon Slayer
The whole French cast, Tanjiro’s voice change, and the actors behind the Hashira and the dem...
Anime and manga like Demon Slayer: what to watch next?
Series close in theme, in tone, in period, and the manga to read to find what you loved again.
The best episodes of Demon Slayer
A selection season by season, what makes a great episode, and the episodes to rewatch before...
The Infinity Castle sequel: what we know
What is confirmed, what is not, and what the two films that conclude Demon Slayer will tell.
Chibi Demon Slayer: products with cute characters
What chibi is, small items, school, clothing, the home, pop figures and plushes, and gifts.
Infinity Castle, the first film: what it tells
Shinobu against Doma, Zenitsu against Kaigaku, Tanjiro and Giyu against Akaza: the first Inf...
Demon Slayer suitcase cover: which size to choose?
Sizes and measuring the suitcase, the designs, fitting, washing and spotting it at the airport.
Frequently asked questions about the blog
What will I find on this blog?
Three kinds of article: character portraits, bearings on the manga and the anime (watch order, reading order, arcs, spin-offs), and buying guides by category. They are all about Demon Slayer, and none of them is just a catalogue.
Do the articles contain spoilers?
Yes, often. The character portraits cover the full arc, ending included. If you are still reading or watching, start with the buying guides and the watch order, which give nothing away.
How often are new articles published?
The blog grows regularly. The three most recent articles always appear on the home page, and the full list is right here, newest first.
Do I have to buy something to read the blog?
No. The articles are free to read and written to stand on their own. They link to the shop's aisles where it is relevant, but the information holds up by itself.
How do I find an article about a specific character?
Browse the list above: it runs newest to oldest and every title names its subject. The site search answers with products first, so it is not the way to land on an article.
