Demon Slayer could just be one of the most favourite ongoing anime in 2024, no cap!
Ever since the anime adaptation of the Kimetsu no Yaiba manga hit the screens in 2019, fans have been fed with new seasons every year.
In case you are not acquainted with the plot but are curious about the buzz surrounding it, the series revolves around Tanjiro Kamado, training to become a demon slayer. Through three seasons and a movie, the anime portrays his path as he ascends the ranks of the demon slayers, all while coping with the tragic loss of his family and the transformation of his sister into a demon.
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Now that Demon Slayer season 4, aka the Hashira Training arc, is here, this is an ideal moment to start or revisit the anime series. However, despite being organised into several distinct arcs, navigating Demon Slayer in the correct chronological order can get tricky because some storylines are showcased in both the television series and the film. This is where our guide comes in handy.
Whether you are a newcomer looking to hop on board or a seasoned enthusiast wanting to relive the thrill, here is the exact sequence for watching Demon Slayer seasons and movies in chronological order.
Here is the chronological order you can watch ‘Demon Slayer’ in
Demon Slayer season 1 (Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc)
Release year: 2019
Demon Slayer season 1 introduces the audience to the world of Koyoharu Gotouge’s manga series by the same name, which makes for a gripping adaptation.
Dubbed Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc, Demon Slayer’s initial season covers the content from the first seven volumes (chapters 1–54) of the manga series.
It is set in Japan’s Taishō era, where humanity covertly exists and combats the menace of demons, aka individuals who have transformed into supernatural beings with abilities like heightened strength, rapid healing and powers like ‘Blood Demon Arts’. The story begins with Tanjiro Kamado, who aspires to become a Demon Slayer after his family is massacred and his younger sister Nezuko turns into a demon.
Demon Slayer The Movie: Mugen Train
Release year: 2020
Demon Slayer The Movie: Mugen Train is set after the events of the first season of Demon Slayer, where Tanjiro Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Inosuke Hashibira, along with Nezuko Kamado, journey on the Infinity Train to aid Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku in eradicating Enmu, the Lower Rank One who has snuck onto the train, all while protecting the 200 passengers on board.
The movie achieved critical acclaim and financial success, earning more than USD 507 million globally and becoming the highest-grossing film of 2020. This milestone marked the first instance of a non-American film leading the annual worldwide box office rankings, breaking several box-office records. It also surpassed Spirited Away (2001) to become the highest-grossing Japanese film of all time.
Demon Slayer season 2 (Mugen Train & Entertainment District Arc)
Release year: 2022
Demon Slayer season 2 is divided into two arcs, namely the Mugen Train arc and the Entertainment District arc, and adapts the 7th through 11th volumes (chapters 54–97) of the manga series.
The Mugen Train arc is an elongated version of the 2020 film, presenting all of the movie’s material in episodic form along with fresh content specifically created for the television anime airing.
On the other hand, the Entertainment arc consists of a brand-new storyline, where Tanjiro and his companions accompany the Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui, one of the top-ranked swordsmen of the Demon Slayer Corps, as they travel to the Yoshiwara Entertainment District. Their mission is to explore the rumoured strong demonic presence that hides within the city, blending in with the lively human population and activities during the night.
Demon Slayer season 3 (Swordsmith Village Arc)
Release year: 2023
Demon Slayer season 3 consists of the Swordsmith Village arc, adapted from the 12th to 15th volume (chapters 98–127) of the manga. Tanjiro is on a quest that takes him to the Swordsmith Village, where he is reunited with two Hashira, esteemed members of the Demon Slayer Corps. Among them are Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito and Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji.
As the threat of demons looms in the vicinity, a fresh battle commences for Tanjiro and his companions.
Demon Slayer season 4 (The Hashira Training)
Release year: 2024
Demon Slayer season 4 adapts the 15th and 16th volumes (chapters 128–136) of the manga series, aptly known as The Hashira Training arc.
In the anime series, Tanjiro and his comrades commence their Hashira Training programme, a well-structured regime overseen by the Hashira themselves. This rigorous training aims to equip them for the imminent battle against Muzan Kibutsuji, who relentlessly pursues Nezuko and Kagaya Ubuyashiki.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
– Which Demon Slayer anime season should I watch first?
If one wishes to watch Demon Slayer anime in order, one should start with season one, aka Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc.
– How many seasons of Demon Slayer are there?
As of May 2024, Demon Slayer comprises four seasons.
