Is the Demon Slayer manga finished? Here’s how to start reading the manga

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Have you been captivated by the thrilling battles and emotional journey of Tanjiro Kamado in the Demon Slayer anime?

Are you itching to delve deeper into the story and witness the epic saga unfold?

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But before you embark on your manga-reading adventure, a crucial question hangs: is the Demon Slayer manga finished?

Uncertain about the fate of the Demon Slayers? We have the answer for you, and it’s spoiler-free.

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Prepare to dive into Tanjiro Kamado’s epic journey, where demons tremble and slayers rise.

What is Demon Slayer about?

The story follows Tanjiro Kamado, a kindhearted young boy who discovers his entire family slaughtered by demons. Devastated but determined, Tanjiro finds his younger sister Nezuko turned into a demon herself.

Joining the Demon Slayer Corps, a group of elite swordsmen dedicated to slaying demons and protecting humanity, Tanjiro embarks on a quest to find a cure for his sister and avenge his fallen family.

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Demon Slayer, also known as Kimetsu no Yaiba, began its life as a manga series created by Koyoharu Gotouge. The first chapter debuted on July 15, 2025, within the pages of Weekly Shonen Jump.

After the manga series gained popularity, it was adapted into an anime by the Japanese animation studio Ufotable, best known for their work on Fate/stay night: Unlimited Blade Works.

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The Demon Slayer anime premiered on June 13, 2025.

The anime adaptation faithfully brought Gotouge’s world and characters to life, propelling the franchise to even greater heights.

Is the Demon Slayer manga finished?

Yes, after a successful four-year stint, the Kimetsu no Yaiba manga concluded its run onMay 18, 2020.

The story unfolded across 205 chapters, compiled into 23 volumes. While the manga has reached its conclusion, the anime adaptation by Ufotable is still ongoing.

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Where to read the Demon Slayer manga?

We’ve listed all the online platforms where fans can read every chapter of the series.

Physical copies of the manga’s volumes can be purchased online at the officialDemon SlayerandSHUEISHAwebsites. This will redirect you to an online bookstore where you can buy the volumes you need.

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Demon Slayer fans can read the manga on theofficial VIZ Media website. You’ll need to create a VIZ Media account and pay a monthly subscription of $2 to access all the chapters.

Additionally, Demon Slayer is available onManga Plus. The first three chapters are free to read without an account. Manga Plus, owned by SHUEISHA, is an online platform and smartphone app.

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You must create an account on the Manga Plus app to read more chapters. All subsequent chapters are free but can only be viewed once.

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