The Path of Opening a Steadfast Heart (
Chapters[]
Synopsis[]
In Taisho-era Japan, kindhearted Tanjiro Kamado makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who ruined his life.
Their initial confrontation with Kokushibo, the most powerful of Muzan's demons, has left Tokito severely wounded and Genya cut in half—but still alive! Can his regenerative power heal even this fatal wound? The Hashira Himejima and Sanemi square off with Kokushibo and unleash all the skill they have against him. Himejima is blind, but if he can see into the Transparent World he might have a chance. Who will survive this whirlwind of flashing blades?
Author's Comment[]
| “ | Hi, I'm Gotouge. Lately, I've been eating a lot of Chinese onions. What have you been eating? Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for the continuous support through letters and gifts. I apologize for not responding to any of them yet. Please wait a little longer for my responds to each and every one of you. (Tears) I want to say "Baby potter anzun," almond. Keep moving forward, baby potter anzun. I'll work hard! | ” |
—Koyoharu Gotoge, Volume 20 | ||
Extra Pages[]
Title Page
Sketch of Kanao, Inosuke, Murata and Zenitsu
Sketch of Kanao, Inosuke, Zenitsu and Murata
Sketch of Kanao, Inosuke and Murata
Jump Illustrations
Sketch of Tanjiro, Giyu and Kasugai Crows
Sketch of Tanjiro, Giyu and Kasugai Crows 2
Jump GIGA 4-koma
Sketch of Gotoge
Taisho Secret
Kimetsu Academy - Obanai and Gyomei
Kimetsu Academy - Akaza, Koyuki and Doma
Volume Cover Sketch
Bonus Volume Back Cover
Bonus Volume Back Cover 2
Context in the Images[]
Taisho Secret[]
- Michikatsu and Yoriichi's mother, Akeno Tsugikuni, was so calm and quiet that people say she was like a doll. For that reason, it must have been shocking to the people who knew her when she flew into a rage at her husband for saying he would kill Yoriichi for being born with an unsettling birthmark. Michikatsu and Yoriichi's mother treated the children with equal affection as much as possible. The horrible stress over Yoriichi wearing shabby clothes and living in a room like a closet worsened her illness. In her will, she expressed concern for her husband's health, and begged that her children be kept together, treated equally and raised in good health. The father named Michikatsu in the hope that he would be strong and always be successful, while the mother named Yoriichi in the hope that he would value connections between people above all.
Kimetsu Academy[]
- Obanai Iguro: Chemistry teacher. He has a severe allergy to women and can't stop his heart from palpitating and breaking out in a cold sweat merely because a woman comes near him. To protect himself from women he always wears a mask. It is said that he keeps a snake (Kaburamaru) around him in order to avoid contact with women. He often goes to Aozora Diner, but only ever orders tea. He would frequently ask if the "girl with the braids" (Mitsuri) is coming over. When students fail tests, they are crucified to a post and shot at with bottle rockets.
- Gyomei Himejima: Civics teacher and first-year Bamboo Shoot class homeroom teacher. Since he's so muscular, students were afraid of him at first. But because his personal belongings generally have cats on them, everybody quickly became aware that he's a nice person who likes cats. There have been many incidents of people calling him Dad by accident.
- The Soyama Couple. From the time they were kids, they have been promised to marry each other. They're neighbours and their parents agreed to the marriage. They're nicknames are Lord Hakuji and Princess. They're in the Handicrafts Club. (*The two are actually married.)
- Hakuji Soyama: 18 years old, third-year highschool Eboshi Class. It's been decided that he will inherit the dojo of Koyuki's family.
- Koyuki Soyama: 16 years old, first-year highschool Hydrangea Class.
- Doma: Scam artist. "Doma" seems to be an alias, and his real name and age are unknown. Beyond fake marriages, he is a scam artist in various ways. He would scam people into signing contracts to buy something, but also set up a stall and act as a fortune teller. He is infamous to the point that he gets covered in special programs on TV and names himself "Happiness Advisor". He's also been involved in several incidents, but because the evidence is insufficient, he has yet to be prosecuted. He has connections to some of the city's top officials. After greeting a woman with pink and green hair, he went missing afterward. Earlier at the crime scene, the voices of a man and a woman fighting were overheard saying "I had a feeling you were lying!!" "Guh!".
Sketches[]
- The miraculous moment of the group reunited. Inosuke kicking Murata, while Kanao and Zenitsu are shocked.
- Inosuke says "I know I should be saying sorry here, so forgive me!! Tangoro (*Tanjiro) would forgive me. But he probably wouldn't even let himself be kicked!! Gahaha". Murata's annoyed and Zenitsu empathize with him. While Kanao makes a decision.
- Aoi's recommended disciplinary method: Spanking. With Aoi says "When you do it, go all out." Kanao hitting Inosuke by the butt makes the sound "Smack smack" and Inosuke screams "Gyaaah!". Inosuke was caught off guard because Kanao's usually quiet. Murata's overjoyed as he jumps.
- Giyu's grandpa crow (Kanzaburo) lands on Tanjiro's head and says "Giyu... Are you okay?...", while makes the sound "Tremble tremble" and gently pecks his head making the sound "Rub rub". Tanjiro replies "Ah, No." and "I'm Tanjiro." Tanjiro's crow (Matsuemon) angrily yells "Yours is hereee!!" as he points at Giyu, who's being quiet.
- Kanzaburo flying in the wrong direction says "Oyakata-sama is calling...", but Giyu steps further making the sound "Thump" and stops him making the sound "Grab". Giyu says to Kanzaburo "No, not that way, Kanzaburo." and "Not that way!". While Tanjiro makes the sound "Gasp" and Matsuemon says "Hey hey".
- Jump Illustrations:
- Tanjiro as Christmas tree's ornament from Combined Issue 4-5, 2019.
- Tanjiro wearing sendaihira hakama with his face is scribbled on from Combined Issue 6-7, 2019.
- Tanjiro as Samurai class RPG from Combined Issue 22-23, 2019.
- When Kokushibo was reflected in Sanemi's sword, it should be reversed the left to right just like a mirror, which is odd, but Croc (the author) did not have the time or skill to correct it. Croc comment the readers to try reverse it in your head.
Special Edition Bonus[]
The special edition copies of the volume include a box containing 16 character postcards. The postcards feature a full-color illustration of each character against a backdrop of manga panels and flora.
Postcard box
Tanjiro Kamado postcard
Nezuko Kamado postcard
Zenitsu Agatsuma postcard
Inosuke Hashibira postcard
Kanao Tsuyuri postcard
Genya Shinazugawa postcard
Giyu Tomioka postcard
Kyojuro Rengoku postcard
Shinobu Kocho postcard
Tengen Uzui postcard
Muichiro Tokito postcard
Mitsuri Kanroji postcard
Sanemi Shinazugawa postcard
Gyomei Himejima postcard
Obanai Iguro postcard
Muzan Kibutsuji postcard