VIZ Media announced the English localization of a trilogy of light novels based on the hit shonen manga, Demon Slayer.
The three books are titled The Flower of Happiness, One-Winged Butterfly and Signs from the Wind, with each novel being named after the first chapter in each book. The trilogy features multiple short stories that take place throughout the events of the main Demon Slayer narrative, with a few chapters set in the comedic world of spinoff series Kimetsu Academy. All three works were written by author Aya Yajima, while series creator Koyoharu Gotouge provided the books' cover art and accompanying illustrations.
Announcement: Complete your Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba experience with three new exciting novels—The Flower of Happiness, One-Winged Butterfly, and Signs from the Wind. Starts releasing in Fall 2022. pic.twitter.com/kqwj5MPFEp
— VIZ (@VIZMedia) February 14, 2022
The books are set at various points in Demon Slayer timeline, with each self-contained chapter featuring a different tone and focusing on a different character. Some chapters contain humorous peaks into the lives of the cast, such as when Demon Slayer Corps leader Kagaya Ubuyashiki tasked the other Hashiras with making the stoic Giyu smile, while other chapters contain heavier themes, such as a story detailing the meeting between the Wind Hashira Sanemi Shinazuguwa and his former partner, Masachika.
The announcement of the English localization of Demon Slayer's light novel trilogy comes as the anime adaptation wraps up its second season. The season's "Entertainment District" arc covered Tanjiro and his allies' investigation of a demon-infested red-light district, as well as the swordsmen's eventual showdown with the Upper Rank Six siblings Daki and Gyutaro. The season finale also featured the animated debut of future antagonist Doma, who was revealed to be the nefarious villain that turned Daki and Gyutaro into demons.
Following the conclusion of Demon Slayer's second season, animation studio Ufotable announced that a third season was in production and will cover the "Swordsmith Village" arc, which focuses on Tanjiro's trip to the titular Swordsmith Village in search of a new weapon. Two key visuals were released to commemorate the announcement, featuring the Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito and Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji, who will both play major roles in the upcoming arc. A premiere date for the season has yet to be announced.
Demon Slayer's light novels will release sometime in Fall 2022, while both seasons of the anime adaptation are now available for streaming on Netflix, Hulu and Crunchyroll.
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