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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 4 by Koyoharu Gotouge

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ayoitswren's review against another edition

5.0

I originally watched Demon Slayer, but am now reading it and I cannot stress how much I love the Mount Natagumo arc. The spiders masquerading as a family while we see their brutal treatment of humans gives the arc the perfect eerie tone for what is about to unfold. It majorly enforces the themes of kny: family and kindness, a moment that especially strikes me is when Tanjiro beheads the 'mother' spider. In addition to finding it well written and as a fan of horror enjoying the creepiness, I like how the main group comes together, with Zenitsu protecting Nezuko's box and the beginnings of Inosuke fighting demons with Tanjiro (as opposed to well, just fighting Tanjiro).

rokujo's review

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4.0

This is where my interest really started ramping up. I like the little cadre they're making.

galaxytesh's review

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5.0

4.5/5 stars. mount natagumo arc is where demon slayer finally started picking up for me. i can't wait for THAT fight.

wylanslcve's review

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adventurous dark emotional tense fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

as an arachnophobe, this volume was hell to get through (and I know the next one will be as well), but at least the characters are fun and made it all worthwhile (tanjiro, zenitsu and inosuke all share half a braincell and most of the time it's with tanjiro). admittedly, zenitsu's backstory made me tear up despite my very mixed feelings about him this early on in the story - honestly, those feelings didn't really change by the time I finished the anime, but I appreciate the character work. we were also briefly introduced to shinobu and reintroduced to giyuu (both of whom I love with my whole heart and soul), which was exciting! I can't wait to see more of them in the next volume.

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chudley's review

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adventurous dark funny mysterious tense medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.25

thelilbookwitch's review

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3.0

Not sure if I will continue past this as it has slight deviation from the typical formula, as there are consequences/legitimate injuries, but still formulaic nonetheless.