Demon Slayer is getting a chapter showing life after the mainline manga

Demon Slayer’s Tanjiro Kamado has always been the hardworking type, and now it seems like he’s finally found a bit of peace.

Viz Media releases a new guide that goes along with the Demon Slayer A manga containing art, information about characters and an extra chapter showing life for the characters following the main story. It’s called Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba—Corps Records, and Polygon has a preview of the manga ahead of the book’s release on Sept. 26.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no YaibaKoyoharu’s shonen-style series has become a hit worldwide thanks to the 2019 animated adaptation. While the anime is still ongoing — it wrapped up the Swordsmith Village Arc in June — the manga concluded in 2020. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba—Corps RecordsThe original characters and world of the series will be brought back to life for readers.

The story is set in Japan’s Taisho period. Demon SlayerThe story follows Tanjiro, a young swordsman who is trying to free his sister from a curse of demons. He joins the Demon Slayer Corps, and meets new people, such as the feral Inosuke Hashibira and the angst-ridden Zenitsu Agasuma. Below are some previews of what the characters will be like after the mainline story.

[Ed. note: The rest of this post contains spoilers for the ending of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.]

Tanjiro remains a hard worker

For those who have read the end of the manga, you’ll know that Tanjiro succeeds in ridding his sister, Nezuko, of her demon curse. According to the manga, Tanjiro shares a life with Nezuko Inosuke and Zenitsu. Kiriya Ubuyashiki, the founder of Demon Slayer Corps, sends Tanjiro plenty of money for his friends to live on. However he would rather spend most days at work to support their household.

A page showing three manga panels. The top one shows Tanjiro working with the text: I can’t bear to sit still and I’ve always preferred to work because I want to make as much money as possible for Nezuko and the others. Below re three panels show character hanging out and say: Many people use gas more than charcoal now but luckily some people still prefer my charcoal. Uroko-Daki and other often come to visit. Then we reminisce about the old days.

Giyu gets a sweet new look as she takes a bath with Uzui

Giyu Demon Slayer Heartthrob Tengen Uzui hangs out with friends. Giyu is seen having fun and taking a bath with Uzui’s three wives in the manga. The manga shows that the hardened bladesman has a soft side.

A comic with three large rectangular panels. The top shows Giyu with the text: “Giyu responds to my letters now and his style has changed. He doesn’t express shame or criticize himself like before.” The second panel shows a bath with five characters and the text: “The other day, he went with Uzui and his wives to a hot spring so I’m glad he’s having fun.” The third panel shows Shinazugawa’s scarred face and says: “I also write Shinazugawa but he doesn’t reply.”

Tanjiro continues to visit Kanao

Kanao Tsuyuri and Aoi Kanzaki now live in Shinobu Kocho’s home. Tanjiro’s gang and he go to their home every month and have a good time.

The first shows Tanjiro and Kanao and it says: “Once a month, we go to Shinobu’s house (now Aoi and Kanao’s) for a health checkup. Kanao is a great doctor.” The middle two panels shoe Kanao and Tanjiro and says: “When I need help understanding something, I write to Yushiro. He writes back right away and I’ve heard he isn’t far away.” The bottom panel shows Nezuko waving bye and says: “Nezuko often goes to visit Kanao and Aoi. She gets cooking tips, and brought back ramune once.”

Tanjiro gets the peaceful, tranquil life he deserves

Demon Slayer tells a tragic story where the majority of Tanjiro’s family passes away in the opening scenes. He has to endure a lot of hardships as he tries to rescue his sister. He can finally enjoy the life that a hardworking child deserves.