Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (鬼滅の刃, Kimetsu no Yaiba, rgh. "Blade of Demon Destruction")[4] is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Koyoharu Gotouge. It was serialized in Shueisha's shōnen manga magazine Weekly Shōnen Jump from February 2016 to May 2020, with its chapters collected in 23 tankōbon volumes. It has been published in English by Viz Media and simultaneously on the Manga Plus platform by Shueisha. It follows teenage Tanjiro Kamado, who strives to become a Demon Slayer after his family was slaughtered and his younger sister, Nezuko, is turned into a demon. A 26-episode anime television series adaptation produced by Ufotable aired from April to September 2019, with a sequel film, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train, released in October 2020 and became the highest-grossing anime film and Japanese film of all time. An 18-episode second season of the anime series aired from October 2021 to February 2022 while a compilation film, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – To the Swordsmith Village, was released in February 2023. An 11-episode third season aired from April to June 2023 while another compilation film, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – To the Hashira Training, was released in February 2024. A fourth season premiered in May 2024. By February 2021, the manga had over 150 million copies in circulation, including digital versions, making it one of the best-selling manga series of all time. Also, it was the best-selling manga in 2019 and 2020. The manga has received critical acclaim for its art, storyline, action scenes and characters. The Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba franchise is one of the highest-grossing media franchises of all time.
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In an unexpected convergence of realms, Liu Kang, the Fire God and protector of Earthrealm, finds himself drawn into the fantastical world of Teyvat after the events of Mortal Kombat 1. Following his victory over Shang Tsung and the Titan gods, Liu Kang seeks to rebuild and maintain balance across the multiverse. However, a mysterious disturbance in the cosmic flow catches his attention, pulling him into a new reality—Genshin Impact’s world of elemental powers and ancient deities. Upon arriving in Teyvat, Liu Kang discovers that this world is on the brink of a cataclysm, as powerful elemental forces destabilize. The Archons, including the Geo Archon Zhongli, Electro Archon Raiden Ei, Hydro Archon Furina, Dendro Archon Nahida, and Anemo Archon Venti, sense his arrival and initially mistake him for an enemy due to his god-like presence. However, Liu Kang proves himself to be an ally by saving a group of adventurers from a sudden elemental eruption caused by Abyss forces. Intrigued by Liu Kang's mastery over fire and his deep connection to the balance of worlds, the Archons enlist his help in uncovering the cause of the disturbance. With the Traveler and Paimon, Liu Kang journeys across Teyvat’s nations—Mondstadt, Liyue, Inazuma, Sumeru, Fontaine, and beyond. Along the way, he learns about the seven elements that govern the land, while the Archons come to respect Liu Kang’s wisdom as a former emperor and his relentless pursuit of peace.
