Here Are Some Unknown Facts About "Demon Slayer" That You Probably Don't Know!

1. The series is heavily influenced by Japanese mythology, particularly yokai and Shinto beliefs. The author, Koyoharu Gotouge, has cited his love for Japanese folklore as a major inspiration for the series.


2. The series was initially rejected by several publishers before being picked up by Weekly Shōnen Jump. Gotouge was working part-time while creating the series and faced numerous rejections before finally being given a chance to serialize the manga.

3. The names of the Demon Slayer Corps are based on real-life Japanese swordsmiths, such as Yagen Toushirou and Kanroji Mitsuri. Similarly, the names of the demons are often puns or references to different things in Japanese culture, such as the demon Rui being named after the word for "tear".

4. The characters' breathing techniques in the series are based on real-life breathing techniques used in traditional Japanese martial arts, such as the "Water Breathing" technique being based on the real-life martial art of Iaido.

5. The author, Koyoharu Gotouge, is known for being very private and rarely makes public appearances or gives interviews. In fact, there are very few photos of the author available online.

6. The voice actors for the series often do live performances of the show's theme songs and perform in-character skits at events. The voice actors for Tanjiro and Nezuko, Natsuki Hanae and Akari Kito, even performed a live action skit together in 2019.

7. The series has inspired a variety of merchandise, including clothing, figures, and even themed food items such as Demon Slayer-themed burgers and cakes.

8. The series has also had a significant impact on tourism in Japan. Fans have flocked to locations featured in the series, such as the real-life locations used as inspiration for the "Infinity Castle" and the "Demon Slayer Corps headquarters".