Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

High school (ages 12+)
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1. What is the creator?Koyoharu Gotouge
2. What is the manga publication?Serialized in Weekly Shōnen Jump from February 2016 to May 2020
3. What is Demon Slayer about?Demon Slayer follows Tanjiro Kamado, a kind young man who fights scary demons to protect people and find a cure for his sister, Nezuko, who turned into a demon.
4. Why does Tanjiro fight demons?After his family is attacked by demons, Tanjiro joins the Demon Slayer Corps to avenge them and to help his sister Nezuko become human again.

Demon Slayer Corps: A covert organization of highly skilled warriors dedicated to protecting humanity from demons.
Nichirin Blade: Special swords forged from unique ores that are the only effective weapon against demons.
Breathing Styles: Advanced martial arts techniques that enhance a user's physical capabilities through specialized breathing methods.
Hashira: The nine strongest and highest-ranking swordsmen within the Demon Slayer Corps.