Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

Genres: action, horror, supernatural
Themes: demons, gore, historical, martial arts, swordplay, tragedy
Plot Summary: Since ancient times, rumors have abounded of man-eating demons lurking in the woods. Because of this, the local townsfolk never venture outside at night. Legend has it that a demon slayer also roams the night, hunting down these bloodthirsty demons. For young Tanjiro, these rumors will soon to become his harsh reality. Ever since the death of his father, Tanjiro has taken it upon himself to support his family. Although their lives may be hardened by tragedy, they’ve found happiness. But that ephemeral warmth is shattered one day when Tanjiro finds his family slaughtered and the lone survivor, his sister Nezuko, turned into a demon. To his surprise, however, Nezuko still shows signs of human emotion and thought. Thus begins Tanjiro’s request to fight demons and turn his sister human again.
Number of Episodes: 26
Vintage: 2019-04-06

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Episodes on Toonami
  1. Cruelty (October 12, 2019)
  2. Trainer Sakonji Urokodaki (October 19, 2019)
  3. Sabito And Makomo (October 26, 2019)
  4. Final Selection (November 2, 2019)
  5. My Own Steel (November 9, 2019)
  6. Swordsman Accompanying a Demon (November 16, 2019)
  7. Muzan Kibutsuji (November 23, 2019)
  8. The Smell of Enchanting Blood (December 7, 2019)
  9. Temari Demon and Arrow Demon (December 14, 2019)
  10. Together Forever (January 4, 2020)
  11. Tsuzumi Mansion (January 11, 2020)
  12. The Boar Bears Its Fangs, Zenitsu Sleeps (January 18, 2020)
  13. Something More Important Than Life (January 25, 2020)
  14. The House with the Wisteria Family Crest (February 1, 2020)
  15. Mount Natagumo (February 8, 2020)
  16. Letting Someone Else Go First (February 15, 2020)
  17. You Must Master a Single Thing (February 22, 2020)
  18. A Forged Bond (February 29, 2020)
  19. Hinokami (March 7, 2020)
  20. Pretend Family (March 14, 2020)
  21. Against Corps Rules (March 21, 2020)
  22. Master of the Mansion (March 28, 2020)
  23. Hashira Meeting (April 4, 2020)
  24. Rehabilitation Training (April 18, 2020)
  25. Tsuguko, Kanao Tsurui (April 25, 2020)
  26. New Mission (May 2, 2020)

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train Arc

Genres: action, comedy, drama, horror, supernatural, thriller
Themes: coming-of-age, demons, gore, historical, martial arts, swordplay, Taishou, tragedy
Plot Summary: A seven-episode recompilation TV version of the “Mugen Train” film, with a new original episode.
Number of episodes: 7
Vintage: 2021-10-10

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Episodes on Toonami
  1. Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku (November 11, 2023)
  2. Deep Sleep (November 11, 2023)
  3. Should Have Been (November 18, 2023)
  4. Insult (November 25, 2023)
  5. Move Forward! (December 2, 2023)
  6. Akaza (December 9, 2023)
  7. Set Your Heart Ablaze (December 16, 2023)

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc

Genres: action, comedy, drama, horror, supernatural, thriller
Themes: coming-of-age, demons, gore, historical, martial arts, monsters, revenge, swordplay, Taishou era, tragedy
Objectionable content: Intense
Plot Summary: After visiting the Rengoku residence in the wake of Hashira’s death, Tanjiro and his team accompany the Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui to the Entertainment District in order to investigate the disappearances of his three wives. They must disguise themselves as women in order to sneak in. However, the Demon Slayers soon discovered that an Upper Rank demon named Daki who terrorizes the town behind the murders and disappearances, with her brother named Gyutaro protecting her.
Number of Episodes: 11
Vintage: 2021-12-05

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Episodes on Toonami
  1. Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui (January 13, 2024)
  2. Infiltrating the Entertainment Disctrict (January 20, 2024)
  3. What Are You? (January 27, 2024)
  4. Tonight (February 3, 2024)
  5. Things Are Gonna Get Real Flashy! (February 10, 2024)
  6. Layered Memories (February 17, 2024)
  7. Transformation (February 24, 2024)
  8. Gathering (March 2, 2024)
  9. Defeating an Upper Rank Demon (March 9, 2024)
  10. Never Give Up (March 16, 2024)
  11. No Matter How Many Lives (March 23, 2024)

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc

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Genres: action, comedy, drama, horror, supernatural, thriller
Themes: coming-of-age, demons, gore, historical, martial arts, monsters, revenge, swordplay, Taishou era, tragedy
Plot Summary: In order to repair his damaged sword, Tanjiro along with his sister Nezuko, was assigned by the Demon Slayer Corps to travel to the Swordsmith Village. There, they meet the Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji, Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito, and Genya Shinazugawa. While Tanjiro waiting for his sword to be reforged, the two Upper Rank demons: Gyokko and Hantengu, were sent by Muzan to destroy the village and wiped out the Demon Slayer Corps. Now, Tanjiro and his new allies must fight together to stop the demons and protect the village.
Number of episodes: 11
Vintage: 2023-02-03

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc

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Genres: action, comedy, drama, horror, supernatural, thriller
Themes: coming-of-age, demons, gore, historical, martial arts, swordplay, Taishou, tragedy
Objectionable content: Significant
Vintage: 2024-05-12

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: Bonds of Siblings (movie) - Vintage: 2019-03-29
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: The Movie: Mugen Train (movie) - Vintage: 2020-10
Kimetsu Gakuen Valentine-hen (ONA) - Vintage: 2021-02-14

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga Gets TV Anime by ufotable

posted on 2018-06-03 11:00 EDT by Karen Ressler
Manga about young man whose sister turns into demon launched in 2016

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Anime’s Visual Revealed

posted on 2018-06-03 23:16 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
1st promo video for anime debuts at 8:00 p.m. JST on Monday

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Anime’s 1st Teaser Video Streamed

posted on 2018-06-04 08:55 EDT by Jennifer Sherman
ufotable animates story about young man whose sister turns into demon

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Official Trailer

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Anime Premieres in Spring

posted on 2018-08-03 01:02 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Anime Stars Natsuki Hanae, Akari Kitō

posted on 2018-10-05 11:00 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Anime to premiere in April 2019

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Anime Reveals Staff, More Cast

posted on 2018-11-24 23:50 EST by Crystalyn Hodgkins
Hiro Shimono, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Takahiro Sakurai join cast for series premiering in April 2019

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Anime’s New Promo Video Streamed

posted on 2018-12-22 00:52 EST by Crystalyn Hodgkins
Anime’s new visual, novel adaptation also revealed

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Anime’s TV Ad Streamed

posted on 2018-12-31 18:00 EST by Jennifer Sherman
Series premieres in April

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Anime’s New Videos Reveal Theatrical Debut Before TV Airing

posted on 2019-02-15 04:07 EST by Crystalyn Hodgkins
1st 5 episodes of anime to screen in theaters for 2 weeks starting on March 29

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Anime Premieres on April 6

posted on 2019-02-28 04:49 EST by Crystalyn Hodgkins

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Premiere Screening Planned for LA

March 07, 2019 4:06pm CST
March 31 screening to be held at the Aratani Theater in Little Tokyo

DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA Special Premiere in Los Angeles

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Anime Reveals More Cast, Theme Song Artist

posted on 2019-03-19 11:50 EDT by Egan Loo
LiSA performs song for theatrical version opening March 29 in Japan, March 31 in L.A.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Anime’s Video Previews LiSA’s Opening Song

posted on 2019-03-24 02:29 EDT by Rafael Antonio Pineda
Anime premieres on April 6 after theatrical screening of 1st 5 episodes in Japan, U.S. on March 29, 31

Premiere Report - Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

by Jacob Chapman, Apr 2nd 2019

Aniplex of America Licenses Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Anime

posted on 2019-04-02 15:15 EDT by Jennifer Sherman
Series debuts on Hulu, Crunchyroll, FunimationNow on April 6

Crunchyroll to Simulcast Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Anime

April 02, 2019 3:13pm CDT
Series joins the Spring 2019 lineup on April 6

Kimetsu no Yaiba Anime Compilation Film Tops Japan’s Mini Theater Ranking

April 02, 2019 8:10pm CDT
ufotable-animated TV series will arrive on Crunchyroll on April 6