Demon Slayer has quickly become one of the most popular shonen titles in modern times. The fact that Demon Slayer: Mugen Train has become the highest-grossing movie in Japanese history demonstrates how massively popular this series has become in a short span of time. It would be hard to talk about the massive phenomenon without acknowledging Ufotable's incredible anime adaptation.
However, to only given Demon Slayer's anime all the credit would be doing a huge disservice to the creator of the series, Koyoharu Gotouge. After all, the anime itself would not have existed without this genius as the helm. Gotouge deserves all the fame she's received from penning one of the most popular shonen series ever. In fact, most fans would even cite the following reasons as to why her original manga is superior to its anime counterpart.
5 Gotouge's Impressive Artwork
Most people might attribute the beauty of Demon Slayer to Ufotable's admittedly impressive adaptation. However, there's no denying that the studio's source material had already done half the job for them. Koyoharu Gotouge's art style is an absolute treat to witness, and any person lucky enough to have read Demon Slayer will certainly attest to this.
The sheer brilliance of Gotouge's art style shines during the more eventful fights in the series. She packs an incredible amount of detail and elegance into each and every panel of the Demon Slayer manga. It's certainly the biggest and most impactful point that can be made in favor of the source material.
4 A Ton Of Interesting Developments
Fans who have already been enraptured by the charm of Demon Slayer will be delighted to know that everything they've seen in the series is nothing more than the tip of a massive iceberg. More of the story is yet to be revealed. Plenty of interesting developments have occurred in the manga; thus, it's a must-read for any fan of Demon Slayer that simply can't get enough of this brilliant series.
Demon Slayer: Mugen Train was enough to excite audiences. Following on from that, the vast host of developments and events that have occurred in the manga will be an amazing treat for fans. From awe-inspiring fights to mind-blowing revelations, it's easy to see how Demon Slayer managed to oust One Piece as the highest-selling Shonen Jump property this year.
3 The Hashira Appear Frequently In The Manga
One thing that viewers of Demon Slayer have noticed are the striking character designs of each and every Hashira, which are shown near the end of the anime. When all these characters were merely teased before the anime ended, it signaled a landmark change in the series and the focus of the show itself. Small fry demons would simply not cut it for Demon Slayer's action. Rather, most powerful fighters were going to take center-stage from there on out.
The manga has already shown these Hashira in action. Any fan of the Demon Slayer anime who has yet to see their true power is missing out. The only Hashira to show his power onscreen was Kyojuro Rengoku. That mere glimpse was enough for any fan to be absolutely thrilled with the idea of witnessing these Hashira in battle. The anime might be a more comfortable watch, but fans who simply can't wait for season two of Demon Slayer need to read the manga to see these magnificent Hashira in action.
2 The Manga's Arcs Are Incredible
The first half of Demon Slayer's anime felt like the show was aiming for a monster-of-the-week format. It was an easy watch, but not a particularly exciting one. Thankfully, the show started picking up near the latter half, and the nineteenth episode became the stuff of legends. However, just when the real threats started to appear, the anime ended.
It was easy to see that great things were in store for Demon Slayer. To that end, the manga has definitely delivered with a string of incredible arcs that are riveting to witness firsthand. Any fan of Demon Slayer who can't wait to see what's in store for the characters should bite the bullet and read the manga. It's a decision that they won't regret anytime soon, as the manga takes them on a thrill ride.
1 The Story Has Reached Its Conclusion
For all the massive success that Demon Slayer has experienced over the course of the past few years, fans assumed that this series would be going on for a long while. However, Gotouge decided to put an end to all speculation. She ended the Demon Slayer story after a string of excellent arcs that helped the series reach its natural conclusion.
Readers can't really complain about this decision. After all, there was no reason to needlessly prolong Demon Slayer. However, the mere fact that the manga has ended means that fans of the anime will have an even hard time waiting for this medium to catch up. In a bid to satiate this curiosity and avoid any spoilers, it's highly recommended for fans to read the manga. In doing so, they can find out how this amazing tale draws to a close.