Demon Killer Parents: 3 minutes to find out all about your favorite teen anime

The demon killer has become a real phenomenon several times, sparking unprecedented enthusiasm. The original manga, created by Koyoharu Gotōge in 2016, contains 23 volumes to date.

In total, the work has sold more than 150 million copies, surpassing giants such as Bleach or Attack on Titan. The anime, which launched in 2019, was an instant success. After the release of the first season, Ufotable Studios worked on the film Le Train de l’Infini.

The latter became the number one Japanese box office of all time and surpassed the Frozen, Spirited Away or Titanic. In France, he gathered more than 700,000 fans, which is a real triumph for a Japanese animated film.

Რ About?

From ancient times the rumors have been circulating that man-eating demons were hiding in the forest. For this reason, local townspeople never go there at night. Legend has it that the killer spins at night and hunts down these bloodthirsty demons.

After the death of his father, Tanjiro took care of his family. Despite this tragedy, they manage to find a little happiness on a daily basis. However, this part of happiness is destroyed the day Tanjiro finds out that his family has been killed and the only survivor, he and Nezuko, have become demons.

To his surprise, Nezuko is still showing signs of human emotions and thoughts. Thus begins Tanjiro’s difficult task, fighting demons and turning his sister into a human.

From what age should we watch this anime?

The editors of AlloCiné recommend this program from the age of 12. Indeed, the series responds to complex topics clearly and sometimes brutally. The quarrel is violent and often bloody. For these reasons, Demon Slayer is aimed at a more teenage audience.

What does it look like ?

Why do your teens love it?

• Because the characters are attractive and convey beautiful values ​​such as courage, rejection or a sense of sacrifice. Tanjiro has an ultra positive personality and never gives up. Special mention to Inosuke, one of the funniest characters in the world with his pig mask.
• Because the world proposed by the anime pushes us into feudal Japan, which is inhabited by samurai armed with demons and avengers! And it’s still very cool.
• Because the animation is so beautiful. The combat sequence is more epic than the others, a sublimated story that is suspended in each episode.

5 terms you will not understand if your child is talking about them

• Pillars: Pillars are the nine most powerful swords in the army of demon killers. They play a major role in the fight against their leader, the cruel and evil Kibutsuji Musan.
• Breathing: Breathing is a sword-shooting style taught and taught by assassins. They are based on breathing and its absolute control. For example, the protagonist Tanjiro uses the breath of water, the force he instills in his katana to successfully kill demons.
• Sunsword: Sunsabers are special individuals used and specially designed by the Demon Slayer Army. They are rigged from a unique ore that absorbs sunlight, one of the only weaknesses of demons. Therefore, beheading with a solar sword is one of the only ways a person can kill a demon.
• Blood Thirst: Blood thirst refers to spells or techniques that higher level demons can use. The specifics of these spells are unique to each demon.
• Demon Moon: The Twelve Demon Moon is a very powerful group of demons under the direct command of Lord Kibutsuji Musan.

An anecdote that will surprise your teenager!

• The animated film Infinity Train is the biggest success at the Japanese box office with over 28 million releases. As of December 2020, sales around the franchise generated a profit of at least 270 billion yen ($ 2.6 billion) in the country of the rising sun.
• At the beginning of Demon Slayer, Tanjiro Kamado has a burn mark on his forehead, just as Harry Potter has a lightning scar. This spot changes shape after meeting the final selection arc and the hand demon. This is not necessarily a team mistake, but it does reflect the evolution of the character. Tanjiro has become a more powerful killer and the shape of his scar is a sign of his progress as a fighter.
• Tanjiro wears characteristic earrings that are of major importance to the protagonist. They are the inheritance of a father who died before his family was killed by demons. They represent the rising sun, and in some countries they are censored. Indeed, this symbol was used by Japan during World War II. For some Asian countries it still reminds you of the war crimes of the Imperial Japanese Army.
• Manga was first released in France under the title Night Sterkers. The sales were catastrophic, the publisher changed its melody after the anime triumph and got the name of the demon killer, with the success we know.
• In the French version of Demon Slayer, Inosuke is voiced by Christophe Lemoine, a comedian known for casting his vote for Cartman in South Park.

Where to watch this anime and what will it cost you?

On Netflix (only 1 season) (from € 8.99 per month), Wakanim and Crunchyroll (€ 4.99 per month).

Also available in manga (currently 23 volumes and still in print, sold for 7.29 euros each by Panini Publishing).

Which other anime to watch with your child?

• Jujutsu Kaisen, for his spiritual and supernatural side.
• BleachingFor the sword-wielding side and to elevate beautiful values.
• Fate / Zero, also produced by Ufotable Studio, is an action wizard.