Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba--Stories of Water and Flame

In 2022, Viz Media released a single-issue special, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba--Stories of Water and Flame, a prequel manga that expands the backstory of two beloved Hashira, Giyu Tomioka and Kyojuro Rengoku. Written and illustrated by Koyoharu Gotouge, the creator of the main Demon Slayer series, this volume offers fans a deeper, poignant look at the trials that shaped these pillars of the Demon Slayer Corps. Though brief, it enriches the epic saga with essential character moments and emotional weight, making it a must-read for devotees of the franchise.