Ever since his father passed away, Tanjirou Kamado has shouldered the responsibility of supporting his family while living in poverty on a remote mountain. Despite their difficult circumstances, the Kamado household maintains a generally peaceful and happy life. One day, Tanjirou travels to a nearby village to sell charcoal and earn money. As night falls during his return trip, he finds shelter at the home of an odd stranger, who warns him about flesh-eating demons that roam the forest after sunset. The following morning, upon returning home, Tanjirou encounters a horrific scene: his entire family has been brutally slaughtered. The only survivor is his sister Nezuko, who has been transformed into a blood-thirsty demon. Driven by rage and grief, Tanjirou vows to avenge his family and protect his remaining kin. Joining forces with the mysterious Demon Slayer Corps, he is resolved to eradicate demons and preserve what little of his beloved sister's humanity remains.

Background

The anime covers chapters 1 to 53 of the manga. Kimetsu no Yaiba won the Animation of the Year award in the Television category at the Tokyo Anime Award Festival in 2020.