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Demon slayer = Kimetsu no yaiba. Volume 1, Cruelty / story and art by Koyoharu Gotouge ; translation, John Werry ; English adaptation, Stan! ; touch-up art & lettering, John Hunt.
In Taisho-era Japan, Tanjiro Kamado is a kindhearted boy who makes a living selling charcoal until his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who ruined his life. Learning to slay demons won't be easy, and Tanjiro barely knows where to start. The surprise appearance of another boy named Giyu, who seems to know what's going on, might provide some answers - but only if Tanjiro can stop Giyu from killing his sister first!
Record details
- ISBN: 9781974700523
- ISBN: 1974700526
- Physical Description: 152 pages, 39 unnumbered pages : chiefly illustrations ; 19 cm
- Edition: Shonen Jump edition.
- Publisher: San Francisco, CA : VIZ Media, LLC, [2018]
- Copyright: ©2016
Content descriptions
| General Note: | Manga. Translation of: Kimetsu no yaiba. First published in Japan in 2016 by Shueisha Inc., Tokyo. Manga format; reads back to front, right to left. |
| Target Audience Note: | Rated T for teen. |
| Language Note: | In English, translated from the Japanese. |
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| Genre: | Paranormal comics. Comics (Graphic works) Graphic novels. Manga. |
Available copies
- 4 of 6 copies available at Lehigh Valley Library System.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 6 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allentown Public Library | YA DEMON V.01 (Text) | 34455006929174 | YA Manga | Checked Out | 05/09/2024 |
| Bethlehem Main Library | YA GRAPHIC 741.5 (Text) | 33062009684045 | YA Graphic | Available | - |
| Bethlehem Main Library | YA GRAPHIC 741.5 (Text) | 33062009736019 | YA Graphic | Available | - |
| Bethlehem South Side Branch | YA GRAPHIC 741.5 (Text) | 33062009596231 | YA Graphic | Checked Out | 05/06/2024 |
| Easton Main Library | GOTOUGE D1 (Text) | 31901004567949 | Graphic Novels | Available | - |
| Easton Palmer Branch | GOTOUGE D1 (Text) | 31901004728285 | YA Graphic | Available | - |
Summary:
In Taisho-era Japan, Tanjiro Kamado is a kindhearted boy who makes a living selling charcoal until his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who ruined his life. Learning to slay demons won't be easy, and Tanjiro barely knows where to start. The surprise appearance of another boy named Giyu, who seems to know what's going on, might provide some answers - but only if Tanjiro can stop Giyu from killing his sister first!
