Paratext: Journal of Language and Literature
Vol 1 No 2 (2025): Paratext: Journal of Language and Literature

CHARACTERIZATION OF THE CHARACTER IN DEMON SLAYER MANGA (KIMETSU NO YAIBA) BY KOYOHARU GOTOUGE

Zahra Fadhilah Raihani Mantau (Universitas Sam Ratulangi)
Christo R.Pua (SAM RATULANGI UNIVERSITY)
Mariam L. M. Pandean (SAM RATULANGI UNIVERSITY)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Oct 2025

Abstract

The focus of this research refers to the characteristization of the character in the comic or manga Demon Slayer (Kimetsu No Yaiba) by Koyoharu Gotouge. The theory of this study is about character characteristics from Burhan Nurgiantoro and Edgar Roberts. The research method used in this research is a qualitative descriptive method.  Based on the results of the research, the author identified eight characters who played an important role in the development of the Demon Slayer manga story, namely Tanjiro Kamado (main character, protagonist, complex, developing, neutral),  Nezuko Kamado (main character, protagonist, static, neutral), Sakonji Urokodaki (minor character, protagonist, simple, static, typical), Muzan Kibutsuji (main character, antagonist, simple, static, typical), Giyu Tomioka (supporting character, protagonist, simple, static, typical), Tamayo (minor character, protagonist, simple, static, typical), Yushiro(minor character, protagonist, simple, static, typical) and Zenitsu Agatsuma (supporting character, protagonist, complex, typical);2) furthermore, each character has its own characteristics.

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paratext

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Subject

Arts Languange, Linguistic, Communication & Media

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Paratext: Journal of Language and Literature is a peer-reviewed, open-access journal dedicated to exploring the diverse fields of language and literature. The journal publishes original research, critical analyses, and innovative studies focusing on literary works, linguistic phenomena, cultural ...