Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 21

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Volume 21, was written and illustrated by Koyoharu Gotouge. Serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump beginning in 2016, the series chronicles the journey of Tanjiro Kamado as he seeks a cure for his sister, Nezuko, following their family's massacre. By the time Volume 21 was released, the manga had become a global publishing phenomenon, largely propelled by the high-fidelity animation of the Ufotable television adaptation.

The design of Volume 21 centers on the intense confrontation between the Demon Slayer Corps and the demon progenitor, Muzan Kibutsuji. Gotouge’s aesthetic utilizes sharp, dynamic lines and emotive character expressions that shift between somber tragedy and kinetic action. Upon release, this volume was met with massive commercial success, serving as a critical penultimate installment that underscored the series' reputation for high-stakes narrative pacing and deep focus on character bonds.