From reading the manga to watching the CASINO ONLINE anime, who would have thought that fans in the Philippines can once again meet the Demon Slayers?
"" is finally in Quezon City — and it's an interactive exhibit that all fans of the anime and manga can enjoy.
Published from 2016 to 2020, "Demon Slayer: CQ9 Kimetsu no Yaiba," is a manga series set in the Taisho period in Japan where man-eating demons lurk at night.
It follows protagonist Tanjiro Kamado as he sets out on a journey as a Demon Slayer to find a cure for his cursed sister Nezuko and avenge the rest of his family for being murdered by a demon.
The "Demon Slayer" anime adaptation first aired in 2019 with 26 episodes.
Among the fans who immersed into the world of Demon Slayers is , who not only enjoyed the “positive” and “festive” vibes of the exhibit, but also dressed up as characters from the anime.
For the Filipino family of five, cosplaying is a whole family affair as they often share their cosplay adventures on social media.
“Our favorite part was being transported into the most iconic scenes of the show in cosplay!” Cosplay X Family told GMA News Online.
The "Demon Slayer" exhibit allows visitors to journey with Tanjiro as he meets allies and enemies.
Fans may even become a Demon Slayer themselves by trying sword skills from the anime.
Bringing the beloved anime into another perspective, sketches were also displayed, some of which show the characters in action while others highlight their emotions.
“The behind-the-scenes look on the animation and art design were very interesting and made you appreciate the medium even more. The Easter eggs were also very much appreciated,” Cosplay X Family said.
Meanwhile, "Demon Slayer" fan Jamilah Angco shared to GMA News Online that she likes the anime since the animation was “top-notch.”
“The animation studio did a really great job portraying and bringing the manga panels to life and giving it much justice,” Angco said.
Angco also said she was excited when she heard the exhibit will be held in Manila since it usually only happens in Japan.
“My favorite part of the demonstrated exhibit is the sections where it's not allowed to take photos since it brings more to the exhibit, so it just means that you really just have to be there to witness it first-hand to take it all in with your eyes only,” Angco said.
Aside from the interactive exhibit, visitors can also enjoy "Demon Slayer" merchandise, which includes Filipino-inspired designs.
The "" runs until Oct. 27 at New Gateway Mall 2 in Quezon City.
— CDC, GMA Integrated News
