Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- the Stage

A vivid, theatrical retelling with stylized stage combat that carries the story's sorrow and fierce sibling devotion in a heightened, physical way.

Directed by

Kenichi Suemitsu

Genres

Music, Adventure, Drama

Starring

Ryota Kobayashi, Akari Takaishi, Keisuke Ueda

Overview

The official stage play adaptation of Koyoharu Gotoge's series Kimetsu no Yaiba. The time is Taisho, Japan. One day, Tanjiro, a kind-hearted boy who sells charcoal, has his entire family killed by a demon. Furthermore, his only surviving sister, Nezuko, has been transformed into a demon. Tanjiro is devastated by the hopeless reality, but decides to pursue the path of "demon hunting" in order to return his sister to a human and avenge the demon that killed his family. The sad story of brother and sister, woven together by humans and demons, begins now!

How it feels

Melancholic, tense, earnest and dark. Measured and demanding.

About

Grief, revenge, family, survival

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore. No sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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