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Demon Slayeris an intense anime with some dark themes despite being a Shonen. The overall arcs are fairly short, but you need to watch them in the correct order for the best experience.
It starts with the Unwavering Resolve arc, which is also the longest one and builds some essential themes. You will also learn more about Hashira and breathing forms as you progress through the anime. They face off against tough demons including Muzan and his lackeys of Upper Moon demons.
Demon Slayer Suggested Watching Order
Demon Slayer, also known as Kimetsu No Yaiba consists of several arcs andhas a total of 63 episodestill now. It’s an ongoing anime, and the remaining arcs will be covered in movies releasing in upcoming months.There are no fillers, and you need to watch all episodes for the best experience.
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Demon Slayer: Infinity Arc
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Demon Slayer: Infinity Arc has not released yet and will be released in July in Japan. If you live in the United States, you can watch it in September. Also, it hasn’t been confirmed how many movies will adapt the arc.
Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc
The first season of Demon Slayer builds up thebase of the series and the themes that it will explorein upcoming arcs as well. Tanjirolearns more about breathing forms and goes through rigorous trainingto master his powers.
The Hashira are introduced andthe main villain of the series, Muzan Kibutsuji,makes an appearance as well. Some other major characters such as Urodaki and Kanao are also introduced.Tanjiro makes a party with Inosuke and Zenitsu, and they have some fun and serious developments across the series.
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New Mission
Mugen Train Arc
If you have watched the Mugen Train movie, you canskip the anime except for the first episode. It covers the backstory of Kyojuro Rengoku whichadds more depth to the events of the Mugen Train movie.
If you are new to the series, you canskip the movie, and watch the animeinstead. The anime is a remaster that also adds somenew cinematicswhich adds to the immersive experience.
Set Your Heart Ablaze
Entertainment District Arc
The Entertainment District Arc puts theSound Hashira into focus. Tanjiro also faces off against an Upper Moon Demon along with his sister Nezuko.
No Matter How Many Lives
Swordsmith Village Arc
Swordsmiths are responsible for making swords for the Demon Corps, andthis season focuses more on them and their roles. It also brings theMist Hashira and the Love Hashira into focus.
A Connected Bond: Daybreak And First Light
Hashira Training Arc
The Hashira Training arc focuses on theremainder of the Hashira that were not explored previously. It’s a slow but essential arc where every Hashira and the members of the Demon Corps are busy training fora showdown against Muzan Kibutsuji.
