Quick Answer

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is based on the manga "Kimetsu no Yaiba: Rengoku Kyoujurou Gaiden" — 2 chapters. The manga is complete. By Ryouji Hirano.

Anime covers: Chapters 1–139 (through Hashira Training arc)

Start reading at: Chapter 140 — starts the Infinity Castle / Final Battle arc

Faithful adaptation? YesAlmost panel-for-panel, no filler, only small additions

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba— Read the Manga

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is based on the manga "Kimetsu no Yaiba: Rengoku Kyoujurou Gaiden" (2 chapters). If the anime left you wanting more, the manga is usually well ahead of what's been adapted.

Source Manga

Kimetsu no Yaiba

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

Kimetsu no Yaiba

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By Gotouge, Koyoharu

Tanjirou Kamado lives with his impoverished family on a remote mountain. As the oldest sibling, he took upon the responsibility of ensuring his family's livelihood after the death of his father. On a cold winter day, he goes down to the local village in order to sell some charcoal. As dusk falls, he is forced to spend the night in the house of a...

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Kimetsu no Yaiba: Tokubetsu Yomikiri

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Special One-Shot

Kimetsu no Yaiba: Tokubetsu Yomikiri

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By Gotouge, Koyoharu

Even though he is discouraged by his father Shinjurou Rengoku, who is the current Flame Hashira, young and upcoming Demon Slayer Corps member Kyoujurou Rengoku is determined to follow in his footsteps. When the time for the recruit's first mission arrives, Kyoujurou is immediately exposed to danger as he encounters a formidable demon. While...

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Should You Read from the Beginning?

Not necessary for continuation. Safe to jump to 140, though starting from 1 is a nice pure manga experience. The anime was a faithful adaptation, so you won't miss anything critical by jumping ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba have a manga?

Yes — the manga "Kimetsu no Yaiba: Rengoku Kyoujurou Gaiden" runs 2 chapters and is complete. There are 5 related works total.

Where does the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba anime end in the manga?

The anime covers Chapters 1–139 (through Hashira Training arc). To continue the story, start reading at Chapter 140.

Should I start from the beginning or skip ahead?

You can safely skip ahead. Safe to jump to 140, though starting from 1 is a nice pure manga experience. Starting from chapter 1 is always an option if you want the full manga experience though.

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