Where To Start Demon Slayer Manga After Anime

Okay, so you've devoured the Demon Slayer anime. Welcome to the club! Now you're itching for more demon-slaying action. You want to dive into the manga. But where to even begin?

The Obvious Answer (and Why It's Wrong-ish)

The "official" answer? Start with Chapter 1. Retrace Tanjiro's journey! See the animation's source material. Sounds responsible, right?

Here's my controversial take: Skip the beginning. Yes, you heard me. Don't @ me!

Think about it. You've already SEEN the first season. You know Nezuko is a demon. You know about Urokodaki. You know the feels when Tanjiro slays his first demon.

Why Re-Reading Can Be a Drag

Rehashing what you already know? It's like re-watching the same movie every night. Gets a bit dull, doesn't it?

Plus, the anime is pretty faithful. You won't miss crucial plot points. Instead, you'll be speed-reading, waiting for the *new* stuff.

So, where *should* you start then?

My Highly Unscientific (But Fun) Recommendation

Season 1 ends around chapter 52-53. BUT I say jump to Chapter 70. Hear me out!

This is roughly where the *Entertainment District Arc* truly kicks off. You get to see more of the flashy Tengen Uzui. Plus, some crazy demon battles!

You'll skip a mini-arc featuring Rengoku, but trust me, you experienced it fully in the *Mugen Train* movie.

Okay, Okay, Chapter 70 Is Too Bold?

Fine, you're a purist. I get it. You want some bridge material. I can respect that (sort of).

Then, start around chapter 67. It includes Tanjiro's training montage. This sets up the *Entertainment District Arc*. A tiny recap never hurt anyone.

This way, you get a *little* review without completely retreading old ground. Happy?

The Real Secret? It Doesn't Really Matter

Honestly, the best part about Demon Slayer? It's just good, plain fun. No matter where you start reading, you'll get sucked in.

If you feel lost, you can always backtrack. Reading is about enjoyment, not rigid rules.

So grab your manga, find your comfy reading spot, and get ready to fight some demons! Just don't blame me if you disagree with my starting point. I warned you it was an unpopular opinion!