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rereader33's review against another edition
5.0
Holy SHIT, this volume was awesome! I know I've been saying that a lot lately (especially with this particular series) but holy flying FUCKER FUCK, this was volume rocked!
Tokito is officially awesome and I FUCKING ADORE HIM! His character development in this volume was inspiring, though his backstory was heartbreaking. Interesting that Tokito never showed much emotion before, but the driving force behind his strength in his fight was rage, a powerful tool when wielded properly. I loved his roasting match with Gyokko as well as his completely stoic face after Gyokko's final transformation. Seriously, Tokito has sky-rocketed into my favorites list, I SURE HOPE HE MAKES IT OUT ALIVE IN THE END!!!!...Sorry, I just have some trust issues due to an unexpected death earlier on in the series.
But wait, there's more! We didn't get just ONE badass Hashira moment, we got TWO! Kanroji's backstory kind of broke my heart with how relatable it was, but my absolute fucking favorite part was this line from the Master:
"Be proud of your strength! Those who speak ill of you fear your talent...and are merely envious!"
SAY IT LOUDER FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK!!! Kanroji is an incredibly strong, incredibly talented young lady who was looked down by others (specifically men) for her more "masculine" tendencies and unconventional appearance, but it was the Demon Corps where she found a group of people who ADMIRED her strength and weren't ashamed to express their admiration for her. It's a subtle way of showing how society tends to dismiss useful attributes in a woman (strength and vitality) while focusing on useless attributes (physical appearance), but the Demon Corps cares more for the former rather than the latter (because, you know, looks can't kill demons). And it's no small wonder Genya, Tanjiro, and Nezuko were so determined to protect her, she's the only one able to give this demon a run for his money! (That and they just generally care for her, too).
Damn, this was an excellent volume and I had an absolute BLAST reading it! I'm so curious to see where this arc goes, I'm hoping my pre-order for volume 15 arrives on time. I can't wait to see what happens next!
Tokito is officially awesome and I FUCKING ADORE HIM! His character development in this volume was inspiring, though his backstory was heartbreaking. Interesting that Tokito never showed much emotion before, but the driving force behind his strength in his fight was rage, a powerful tool when wielded properly. I loved his roasting match with Gyokko as well as his completely stoic face after Gyokko's final transformation. Seriously, Tokito has sky-rocketed into my favorites list, I SURE HOPE HE MAKES IT OUT ALIVE IN THE END!!!!...Sorry, I just have some trust issues due to an unexpected death earlier on in the series.
But wait, there's more! We didn't get just ONE badass Hashira moment, we got TWO! Kanroji's backstory kind of broke my heart with how relatable it was, but my absolute fucking favorite part was this line from the Master:
"Be proud of your strength! Those who speak ill of you fear your talent...and are merely envious!"
SAY IT LOUDER FOR THE PEOPLE IN THE BACK!!! Kanroji is an incredibly strong, incredibly talented young lady who was looked down by others (specifically men) for her more "masculine" tendencies and unconventional appearance, but it was the Demon Corps where she found a group of people who ADMIRED her strength and weren't ashamed to express their admiration for her. It's a subtle way of showing how society tends to dismiss useful attributes in a woman (strength and vitality) while focusing on useless attributes (physical appearance), but the Demon Corps cares more for the former rather than the latter (because, you know, looks can't kill demons). And it's no small wonder Genya, Tanjiro, and Nezuko were so determined to protect her, she's the only one able to give this demon a run for his money! (That and they just generally care for her, too).
Damn, this was an excellent volume and I had an absolute BLAST reading it! I'm so curious to see where this arc goes, I'm hoping my pre-order for volume 15 arrives on time. I can't wait to see what happens next!
dembury's review against another edition
3.0
The action was a bit tough to follow in this volume because there were SO many various demons and creatures attacking, and the fight scenes felt a bit all over the place. It got a bit difficult to understand the visual just because of all the chaos. But the characters are as fun as ever, and seeing two of the Hashira join in the sprawling battle was actually pretty fun! I also just like seeing their different backstories and motivations for things, so that was enjoyable to read.
All in all not the best volume since everything was spread so thin, yet the tension and stakes continue to rise and my investment in the series is still holding strong!
All in all not the best volume since everything was spread so thin, yet the tension and stakes continue to rise and my investment in the series is still holding strong!
halcyon_nights's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
crotchetaltmomma's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
wilhelmina_reads's review against another edition
5.0
Why is Mitsuri so fine oh my God. Need to practice drawing her so I don't have to pay money for it LOL.
This little demon is really starting to piss me off they better give him a brutal death in the next volume for real. My brain is one hundred percent failing me on an eloquent way to put my feelings into this review. Just know that I enjoy the art, the action, and the backstories of Tokito and Mitsuri.
This little demon is really starting to piss me off they better give him a brutal death in the next volume for real. My brain is one hundred percent failing me on an eloquent way to put my feelings into this review. Just know that I enjoy the art, the action, and the backstories of Tokito and Mitsuri.
mehsi's review against another edition
4.0
The 14th volume and a lot of battles as the fight for the swordsmith's town continues! It was exciting, I was a bit worried I may get bored, I mean, I am just not the girl for endless battles *looks at Dragonball Z/GT*. But this was actually exciting, I do hope that in the next volume things are concluded and that our group has defeated the evil. I love that we are getting backstories on so many characters and learn so much about them. Like what happened to Tokito, or why Genya looks so demonic (he can eat demon flesh/get stronger by that). And I was even more excited to see Mitsuri getting some of the spotlight. I love this girl! She is amazing!
rorycarroll's review against another edition
dark
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
bhall237's review against another edition
5.0
“I'M
SORRY I
COULDN'T
BE
KINDER.”
“I
COULDN’T
AFFORD
TO.”
“ONLY CHOSEN
SOULS CAN
BE KIND TO
OTHERS.”
The battle of the Swordsmith Village continues, and it’s pretty well split between Tanjiro and Tokito. I love the character development and backstory we get for Tokito, and I feel for him and his family. I love seeing Hanezuka so determined to finish Tanjiro’s blade for him and help the Demon Slayer’s emerge victorious.
SORRY I
COULDN'T
BE
KINDER.”
“I
COULDN’T
AFFORD
TO.”
“ONLY CHOSEN
SOULS CAN
BE KIND TO
OTHERS.”
The battle of the Swordsmith Village continues, and it’s pretty well split between Tanjiro and Tokito. I love the character development and backstory we get for Tokito, and I feel for him and his family. I love seeing Hanezuka so determined to finish Tanjiro’s blade for him and help the Demon Slayer’s emerge victorious.