Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 1

Write an essay about the relationship between Tanjiro and Nezuko. What is Nezuko’s role in Tanjiro’s life? How do they help each other grow?

How do other characters view the relationship between Tanjiro and Nezuko? How do the siblings defy assumptions?

Write an essay about what demons are and their role in the Demon Slayer universe. What makes someone a demon? How do demons relate to the main themes of the series?

Analyze one of the important settings in the volume. What is this setting like? What types of entities exist there? How much of this setting is based on a real-life location or mythos?

What do you think is the most powerful force in the volume, physical or emotional? Explain your choice with textual evidence.

What is Urokodaki’s personality and role in the volume? Why are his masks important to the plot?

How does Tanjiro’s training relate to his ability to persevere through hardship? How do Makomo and Sabito correct his training?

At times, the manga evokes pathos, while at other times, it uses comedic relief. What is the relationship between the two? Why are they used together, and how does this method contribute to a well-balanced story?