A really strong volume all around! It felt a teeny bit sporadic, but each different aspect and plot point ended up being very interesting and tying together well. This was a nice change of pace after the chaos of the last couple volumes, too. It's also enjoyable getting more expansion of the world of the Demon Slayer Corps and getting to see the inner working of the sword smith village -I feel like their role is important, and having Tanjiro be here as he finishes up healing was a great writing move.
Finally, I badly want Nezuko and Kanroji to get more time together because they are absolutely adorable. :3 This volume is also getting extra points from me due to the Inosuke on the ceiling gag, which had me CACKLING. ( )

The writing in this volume isn't really good, and the art is the worst it's been in the entire series. Not just in the "oh look boobs" aspect, but also just... most panels look very shoddy. I don't believe this is because I came from the anime, which is far more polished overall and all the characters got better looks (save kinda for Genya). I know there is good stuff in this arc because the anime is farther along, but I also don't really like this arc overall, and this is the start of it. ( )