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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – To the Swordsmith Village

• Action/Adventure , Animation , Comedy , Drama , Sci-Fi/Fantasy

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In Theaters

• March 3, 2023
• Natsuki Hanae as Tanjiro Kamado; Toshio Furukawa as Hantengu; Kana Kanazawa as Mitsuri Kanroji; Akira Ishida as Akaza; Kengo Kawanishi as Muichiro Tokito; Akari Kitô as Nezuko Kamado; Katsuyuki Konishi as Tengen Uzui; Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Inosuke Hashibira; Mamoru Miyano as Doma; Ryôtarô Okiayu as Kokushibo; Miyuki Sawashiro as Daki; Toshihiko Seki as Muzan Kibutsuji; Hiro Shimono as Zenitsu Agatsuma; Kôsuke Toriumi as Gyokko; Ryôta Ôsaka as Gyutaro

Home Release Date

• April 18, 2023
• Haruo Sotozaki

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• Aniplex America

Movie Review

At the end of Demon Slayer ’s latest TV story arc, Tanjiro and his allies had just finished slaying a pair of demon siblings who collectively ranked as the 6 th most powerful demon in existence. That’s good news for Tanjiro, since he needed the blood of one such demon so that a researcher could study it and potentially cure Tanjiro’s sister, Nezuko, of her own demon nature.

But what’s not good news is that slaying any of the six most-powerful demons (collectively called the Upper Rank Six ) tends to draw the attention of the other top-ranked demons. After all, no one’s managed to kill one of them in more than a century. So now they’re really annoyed, and they’re heading out to put their diabolical response into motion.

Tanjiro, of course, knows nothing about this. How could he? He’s been in a coma for the last two months, ever since his injuries from his fight overcame his adrenaline. But now he’s up, and he’s ready to continue in his demon slaying.

The issue, however, is that he’s chipped his demon-slaying sword, and now he needs a new one. But swords with the power to slay demons don’t exactly grow on trees. And Tanjiro’s already broken one before, so his swordsmith isn’t willing to send him a new one. This time, he’ll need to visit the secret swordsmith village if he wants it.

When Tanjiro gets there, however, the swordsmith isn’t there, and he’ll need to wait for him to return. It’s just enough time for Tanjiro to begin looking for a “secret weapon” said to lie somewhere near the village.

Positive Elements

As we stated in our last review on the series, fighting demons isn’t for the faint of heart. Those who go up against these powerful supernatural beings are sure to be fighting for their lives. But instead of running away, these Demon Slayers seek out those battles, looking to rid the world of these evil creatures to protect everyone else. At the very least, we’re certainly not going to call slaying demons a negative thing (and more on the spiritual side of those demonic forces below).

In the original anime, Tanjiro’s quest begins when he finds his entire family slaughtered by demons and his younger sister turned into one. His goal is to find a way to turn her back. And ultimately, To the Swordsmith Village tells a tale of family. Not only do Tanjiro and Nezuko protect one another, but even two siblings-turned-demons are encouraged to look out for each other, because family is just that important.

Spiritual Elements

But here’s the thing: the demons in Demon Slayer aren’t what you might read about in the Bible. Sure, there are some superficial similarities: They’re evil and rejoice in suffering, for instance. But these beings also carry some traits that aren’t necessarily biblically accurate. For instance, people can become demons (and not just be possessed by them). Demons can also be killed via decapitation by some very special swords. And these beings each have a special power called a “Blood Demon Art,” supernatural abilities that revolve around blood magic.

Demons cause a lot of strife and pain in the world, and it causes characters to cry out in anger towards the gods they believe in. One character laments, “The gods are so cruel.” Another tells a god how she’ll “never pray to you again” if that deity allows someone to die. A boy yells to the gods that he’ll kill all of them … and Buddha. We also see Chachamaru, a spirit cat that acts as a messenger and transport mechanism.

One demon says that he “doesn’t regret becoming a demon” and would choose it every time. After his death, he arrives in a mist-filled landscape, wondering if he’s in hell. He walks into some nearby flames and vanishes. Other demons convene in an alternate dimension to discuss the slaying of another powerful demonic being.

Someone says, “No matter how many times I’m reborn, I’m going to be your little sister.” Someone’s magical attack turns into an elemental dragon. Nezuko uses her demonic fire-like ability to burn poison out of someone’s body.

Sexual Content

Previous installments of the overarching TV and movie Demon Slayer story have mostly avoided unnecessary sexual content throughout the series thus far. However, this latest addition will disappoint those hoping that this story maintains that status quo.

A woman is shown bathing in a hot spring. She rises from the water, and we see her rear. Her breasts are seen, only barely covered by her hair. Later, when she comes running down a hill, the camera intentionally focuses on her bouncing chest. Tanjiro panics, yelling for her to cover up before her breasts spill out.

We later see Tanjiro jump naked into the hot spring; his private parts strategically hidden from view by a passing crow. Elsewhere, when a woman whispers into Tanjiro’s ear, he gets a nosebleed—a popular anime trope that’s shorthand for a character’s excitement about seeing or hearing something sexual.

Additionally, one female demon’s shirt exposes quite a bit of that character’s breasts. One man has three wives.

Violent Content

There’s quite a lot of slaying in Demon Slayer . Characters lose blood by the bucketful. Someone gets stabbed through the chest. Another combatant gets stabbed through his throat with a blade, which is visible in his mouth. Someone has his fingers brutally broken by a demon, and he’s further kicked and punched around. A couple of hands get cut off. A man and woman are both stabbed in the head with a scythe. A demon holds severed limbs and a head in its hands, and one of the limbs has a nasty bite out of it. A man coughs up blood.

Demons also get injured, too. Some are decapitated. But demons can only be permanently dispatched when they’re decapitated by specific swords. So when, at other times, they have their heads or hands ripped apart or split, the wounded body parts reconsolidate after a couple moments. One demon’s head is ripped from his body, but his head grows arms and legs and walks away on all fours.

Children in the story aren’t immune from the violence either. We see the bodies of Tanjiro’s dead siblings. We also glimpse the body of a girl who was burned to death at the age of 13. She was burned to death because she refused to have sex with a samurai (as the 13-year-old girl was hired to work as a prostitute), stabbing him in the eye instead. A woman beats a child, and the same child is hit with rocks by passersby. The boy is sliced in his back with a katana.

Crude or Profane Language

We hear many uses of “d–n” and “crap.” There are two uses of “p-ss,” and people are additionally called a variety of rude names, such as “idiot” and “scumbag.” “H—” is used three times. God’s name is abused once.

Drug and Alcohol Content

Other negative elements.

If you expected another epic installment a la Mugen Train , you’ll likely be sorely disappointed with this story.

That’s because Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – To the Swordsmith Village isn’t really a movie—it’s both a recap and an early access preview. The whole thing takes us through episodes 10 and 11 of Demon Slayer ’s already-released second season before we get to watch the first, rather uneventful episode of Season 3. So for die-hard fans of the show, that’s a cash-grab that’s probably not worth your money.

The aforementioned full-length episodes 10 and 11 show us the bloody and violent battle that concludes the season, one that’s rife with supernatural elements and some intense scenes. The subsequent first episode of Season 4, then, may feel like a nice breather. But its strange injection of a busty woman whose breasts take up more screen time than her face will certainly make viewers feel uncomfortable all the same.

Ultimately, the Demon Slayer franchise offers some redemptive messages and consistently emphasizes the importance of family. But these certainly won’t make any of Swordsmith Village ’s issues any easier to swallow.

Kennedy Unthank

Kennedy Unthank studied journalism at the University of Missouri. He knew he wanted to write for a living when he won a contest for “best fantasy story” while in the 4th grade. What he didn’t know at the time, however, was that he was the only person to submit a story. Regardless, the seed was planted. Kennedy collects and plays board games in his free time, and he loves to talk about biblical apologetics. He thinks the ending of Lost “wasn’t that bad.”

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – To the Swordsmith Village (2023) Review

Hyped for more, but nothing too special.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba - To the Swordsmith Village

The Demon Slayer series continued to take on the theatrical stage with another film—which had much success with their first movie, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train . While the last film offered a deep display of a whole new arc between season two and the upcoming season three, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – To the Swordsmith Village almost felt like a cheap money grab from the ufotable studio and the other executives of the franchise.  

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – To the Swordsmith Village pretty much showed the entire tenth and eleventh episodes from season two, the Entertainment District arc . Eventually, it got to the first episode of the Swordsmith Village arc. Sure, a recap from last season was good, but this was just a straight copy of the episodes adapted to the big screen.  

While I enjoyed the action scenes from the Entertainment District arc , I would have loved to see a better theatrical cut in a more condensed format. It was a lazy move because it also played the credits and commercial break animations in between episodes, and in the middle of episodes.  

To The Swordsmith Village could have been more original and authentic if it had a great action montage of all the fights that happened in the Entertainment District, but no, the film decided to cover even the emotional backstory of the Upper Ranks demons who served as the antagonists for the season—sibling demons, Daki and Gyutaro. This flashback was a nice touch to the story upon a first viewing on TV, but did not serve as a better experience in a theatrical version.   

“ To The Swordsmith Village could have been more original and authentic if it had a great action montage of all the fights that happened in the Entertainment District…”

As cute as Nezuko could be and the jokes were enjoyable from season two, the choice to straight copy the last two episodes of season two was uninspiring, especially to its last film release, Mugen Train . It took over an hour for the film to get to the new content! The only saving grace to the movie was the inclusion of the first episode of the Swordsmith Village arc, even though the first episode tease seemed like it was dragging out content for time too.  

There were literally almost a hundred snapshots of the Infinity Castle where the Upper Ranks demons’ HQ was, and of the demon, Lord Akaza. I get it tried to add some kind of tension when the Upper Rank demons finally met up, but why do I need countless shots of one guy’s face, a weird version of the shifting staircases from the Harry Potter movies, and other demons’ faces.  

Once I got through these nonsensical shots, I enjoyed the introduction of all the Upper Ranks demons because some of them looked like creepy creatures right out of Elden Ring . This scene and a few later scenes also revealed some major plot points that will impact the protagonist, Tanjiro Kamada, in future episodes. This was also another point to what sort of saved the film.  

“… To the Swordsmith Village almost felt like a cheap money grab from the ufotable studio and the other executives of the franchise.”

The rest of the film/episode offered a wonderful look at the Swordsmith Village itself, along with more scenes involving Tanjiro, Nezuko and the Love Hashira, Mitsuri Kanroji. It also had a small tease of the Mist Hashira, Muichiro Tokito. Aside from this, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – To the Swordsmith Village was almost a waste of time. Even more so, the Swordsmith Village arc will be airing worldwide on Crunchyroll on April 9, 2023—pretty much a month away.  

Japan had an earlier release date for To The Swordsmith Village , on February 3, 2023. While this was a hyped way to get fans back into the Demon Slayer series, I felt like they missed the mark with the timing of its release being so close to the Swordsmith Village arc airing on TV. If you want to see the action scenes from episodes ten and eleven of season two on the big screen, sure, this could be worth the audiences’ time.  

I think To The Swordsmith Village would have worked better in the format of an Original Video Animation (OVA) instead, on Crunchyroll or Netflix , rather than a full theatrical release. Personally, I would just wait for the series to air in a month. 

Final Thoughts

Ridge has almost always grown up around three things: Star Wars, video games, anime, manga, TV shows, films, basketball, hockey, volleyball, and anime. He typically writes about—you guessed it—anime-centric content. When he is not doing any of those things, he is usually trying out something new like streaming on his Twitch channel @wrainsparrow.

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Demon slayer: kimetsu no yaiba - to the swordsmith village, common sense media reviewers.

Anime follow-up film starts strong, has graphic violence.

A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this movie.

Themes include family, friendship, teamwork, sacri

Tanjiro displays determination and courage while f

Japanese film set in a fictional Japan during the

Lots of fantasy violence (blood and gore, use of w

Some sexual references and partial nudity. A scene

Language includes "crap," "damn," "hell," and "pis

Parents need to know that Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba - To the Swordsmith Village is a dark fantasy anime movie based on the popular Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba manga and anime series created by Koyoharu Gotouge. The movie centers around a group of demon slayers who battle against two…

Positive Messages

Themes include family, friendship, teamwork, sacrifice, tragedy, humanity, perseverance, and determination.

Positive Role Models

Tanjiro displays determination and courage while facing off against powerful opponents and odds that are overwhelming. Tanjiro's goal is to keep fighting until the end in order to protect his sister and friends. The rest of the demon slayers have similar courageous attributes and attitudes and fight to protect their family and friends.

Diverse Representations

Japanese film set in a fictional Japan during the Taisho era (1912–1926). Cast presents as entirely Japanese. Demon Slayer Corps is made up of both male and female characters. In flashback scene exploring former lives of some demon characters, it is revealed that Gyutaro and Daki were considered a lower class in society and were outcasts from society and abandoned by their mother.

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Violence & Scariness

Lots of fantasy violence (blood and gore, use of weapons, magic, fighting, dead bodies, dismemberment, decapitation, body horror, and cannibalism). Characters are slashed, stabbed, dismembered, and decapitated in brutal stylized fight scenes. Some demon characters are slowly decapitated in multiple scenes, the blade and lots of blood can be seen spraying out of the wound. One scene shows a character's eye getting slashed, while another character gets stabbed through the jaw with a sickle. The charred body of a girl who was set on fire is shown. Another flashback shows a humanoid demon eating and holding various chopped off limbs and even a head.

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Sex, Romance & Nudity

Some sexual references and partial nudity. A scene implies that prior to becoming a demon, a female character worked in a brothel while they were still human. One scene focuses on a female character's chest as she runs down a staircase. Another character quickly pulls her kimono closed and comments that her breasts were about to spill out of her clothing. A couple of hot spring scenes show men and the naked backside of a woman while bathing.

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Language includes "crap," "damn," "hell," and "pissed."

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Parents Need to Know

Parents need to know that Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba - To the Swordsmith Village is a dark fantasy anime movie based on the popular Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba manga and anime series created by Koyoharu Gotouge. The movie centers around a group of demon slayers who battle against two very powerful demons. Expect to see lots of fantasy violence (blood and gore, use of weapons, magic, fighting, dead bodies, dismemberment, decapitation, body horror, and cannibalism). Characters are slashed, stabbed, dismembered, and decapitated in brutal and very bloody stylized fight scenes. There are some sexual references and partial nudity. One scene implies that prior to becoming a demon, a female character worked in a brothel. Another scene focuses on a female character's chest as she runs down a staircase. There are a couple of hot spring scenes that show the naked backside of a woman as well as men while bathing. Language includes "crap," "damn," "hell," and "pissed." Overall the movie focuses on fights, but there are some characters that display courage and determination in the face of impossible odds. To stay in the loop on more movies like this, you can sign up for weekly Family Movie Night emails .

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What's the story.

DEMON SLAYER: KIMETSU NO YAIBA – TO THE SWORDSMITH VILLAGE follows the story of Tanjiro Kamado (voiced by Zach Aguilar ), a young boy whose family was murdered by demons. Tanjiro has joined the Demon Slayer Corps, an organization dedicated to protecting humanity from demons. This film covers the finale of the previous season of the anime series, where Tanjiro and a group of slayers face off against two strong high-ranking demons. The film also serves as an introduction to the upcoming season of the series.

Is It Any Good?

This movie starts off exciting and action-packed, but too quickly grinds to a halt. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba - To the Swordsmith Village is a follow-up to the anime TV series, and ultimately this "movie" is actually three anime episodes stitched together. It's executed messily, and feels like you're watching a film backward. The movie starts off with the exciting conclusion of the last TV season, and then ends with the first episode of the new season. Jumping right into the action and excitement of the last season's final battle still feels satisfying. However, once this sequence is over, the film comes to a screeching halt, switching over to exposition and buildup of the next season.

Another aspect that may disappoint fans is that there isn't a ton of new content to see here. The majority of the film consists of the last two episodes of the previous TV season, with only one of the three episodes that make up this film being anything new. That said, the art, animation, and choreography in the battle sequences are absolutely amazing. But, overall, this movie is best left to existing fans of the series. And even then, it's debatable if there's enough new content to warrant its existence.

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Families can talk about ways to cultivate hope in their lives even during difficult times. Hope in the face of adversity is a theme in this series. What does hope mean to you and why is it important?

Families can also talk about the graphic violence in this anime. How intense is it? How do depictions of animated violence compare to depictions of live-action violence?

Movie Details

• In theaters : March 3, 2023
• Cast : Zach Aguilar , Aleks Le , Bryce Papenbrook
• Director : Haruo Sotozaki
• Inclusion Information : Multiracial actors, Asian actors
• Studios : Crunchyroll , Aniplex America
• Genre : Anime
• Topics : Magic and Fantasy , Adventures , Monsters, Ghosts, and Vampires
• Run time : 110 minutes
• MPAA rating : R
• MPAA explanation : Rated R for violence and bloody images
• Last updated : August 2, 2023

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba just wrapped its Hashira Training arc but the (Mugen) train isn’t slowing down: on the heels of the finale, Crunchyroll that Demon Slayer ’s next arc, Infinity Castle, will roll out in theaters as an “epic trilogy of films.” In a news release, Crunchyroll notes that “the three-part cinematic movies represents the final arc and culmination of the hugely popular award-winning anime shonen series.”

Based on the manga series by Koyoharu Gotoge, published under Shueisha’s Jump Comics, Demon Slayer currently consists of 23 volumes that have sole upward of 150 million copies, a number that turned it into one of the most popular anime on the planet. For Crunchyroll, nabbing the worldwide distribution rights (excluding a few Asian territories) to three additional Demon Slayer films is a major boon; the 2020 film Mugen Train remains the highest-grossing anime movie of all time, the highest-grossing Japanese film at the global box office of all time, and the second-highest grossing anime film in U.S. box office history (having earned $49.5 million, more than Madame Web made in 2024!). Sony’s recent acquisition of the Alamo Drafthouse theater chain expressly for the purpose of platforming anime films in America makes the trilogy a major milestone in Crunchyroll’s campaign to be a one-stop shop for all things anime in the U.S..

After training with the Hashira in the previous arc, Demon Slayer ’s majin protagonist Tanjiro is off to the Infinity Castle to take on Muzan Kibutsuji, the Demon King. A teaser for the movie trilogy is light on footage from any of the Infinity Train films — it’s light on animation in general — but it gives fans who only know the anime a taste for what’s next.

The untitled first Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle movie is currently undated. All of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is streaming on Crunchyroll.

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc (2023): A Review

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• July 6, 2023 July 6, 2023

More Action, Less Humor

Things are seriously ramping up for the slayers. Barely recovered from his battle in the entertainment district, Tanjiro is once again faced with danger. UfoTable once again manages to make draws drop with their incredible animations. Despite having only concluded last month, it’s hard not to rewatch the entire season again.

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The plot for this season is simple enough but still leads to incredible moments of tension. Without spoilers, Tanjiro is left swordless after his previous encounter with an upper moon demon. As a result, he must fight for his life under less than optimal circumstances. The fight scenes and animation for this season are, unsurprisingly, top tier as this series has become well known for its unique style. The opening sequence in the beginning of the first episode alone is impossible to forget. This season spans a total of eleven episodes. Impressively, a majority of them are filled with moment to moment action. This however, is also a bad thing because it messes with the pacing. Since there is a lot of action, it may be tiring for the viewer. This also leads to a lack of humor after the first episode. The tone and atmosphere are both excellent as there are moments where the viewer is left questioning if the character will actually survive.

The setting for this season is the only genuine thing that may bore some viewers. In the previous arc, Tanjiro and his allies were sent to the entertainment district which was filled with brothels and gambling dens. That arc seemed more unique with more outstanding backgrounds that stand out. By comparison, this season’s setting seems boring. A majority of the episodes take place in the forest which ends up getting bland after a while. Incredibly, the setting could have been better if some time was spent near the village itself or the hot spring area in the first episode.

Characters And Demons 

The usual cast of characters are unfortunately forced to sit this entire season out. This is painful for anyone who is a fan of Zenitsu or Inosuke will be severely disappointed. Instead, viewers will be treated to the sudden reappearance of Genya who has not made an appearance since the first season. While this character is in no shape a replacement for Inosuke or Zenitsu, he certainly holds his own. The backstory for this particular character will most likely leave even the most stonewalled viewer teary-eyed. His fighting style is also refreshing to see as he uses a sawed off shotgun in addition to a sword. This leads to some incredible scenes down the line. The minor characters are also worth mentioning as they provide a majority of the light hearted moments for this season. Most of the characters in this village wear silly masks that make them look like cartoon octopus with bulging eyes.

One of the best parts of every season of this series are the demon designs. Each demon looks and feels unique with their designs reflecting their sadism. The two stars of this season are the most grotesque looking demons by far. While they initially come off as stupid designs as one demon is literally stuck in a vase, they quickly leave a disgusting impression on viewers. Upper Moon demon number 5 stands out not only because he is physically attached to a vase but also because of his crazy facial features. His face looks like a horrific mosaic painting with mouths in place of eyes.

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Similar to the animation, the cinematography is outstanding in most scenes. Even without the over the top violence and action, this series would still maintain its watchability based on its incredible cinematography alone. The only real issue in this department is the usage of CGI in some scenes. The topic of CGI usage is a highly divisive subject amongst the anime industry those who consume it. Many view the usage of CGI as lazy and destructive towards animation. Others view it as being necessary and a part of the future. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba has always been able to make good usage of CGI as a sort of juxtaposition to its already unique style. A good example of this is in the first episode of this season. The viewer is taken into the demon realm in an over the top sequence which makes good usage of CGI. Its usage in this scene also makes this realm seem more alien. This same effect can be seen on some of the other demons throughout the series as a whole.

Due to how sinister the central enemies of this season are, it would have been beneficial for there to be a more dark tone throughout this season. Since these particular demons have the most grotesque designs, it makes sense to create a more horrific tone to represent this arc. As is, these foes feel dangerous but not as straight up horrific as their appearances would have you believe.

Pass, Watch, or Wait?

After fully watching the new season, it’s not hard to recommend it to others as well. Nearly everything that this season has to offer will not only meet fan expectations but also surpass them. Describing it as a must watch wouldn’t be too far fetched. Aside from a lackluster setting, this season is just as good as the previous entries. Currently, this season of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is available to stream on Crunchyroll. Do yourself a favor and watch this newest season of Demon Slayer, it’s sure to slay all expectations.

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Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures Entertainment are giving the blockbuster Demon Slayer anime franchise an appropriately grand finish. The partners revealed Sunday that they will release Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle , the last episodes in the hit anime franchise, as a trio of theatrical films in cinemas worldwide. The three-part installment represents the final arc and culmination of the hugely popular award-winning anime shonen series. 

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“Crunchyroll is thrilled to be able to bring this trilogy of films to fans, on the big screen, and it promises to be one of the truly epic and consequential pop-cultural events of our time when it hits theaters,” said Rahul Purini, president of Crunchyroll.

Crunchyroll and SPE have taken worldwide rights to the title, excluding a few Asian territories, including Japan. No release date has been revealed yet.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is based on the manga series by artist Koyoharu Gotoge published under Shueisha’s Jump Comics, consisting of 23 volumes with over 150 million copies in circulation. The action fantasy anime franchise has become a global cultural phenomenon since its debut in 2018. The story begins when Tanjiro Kamado, a boy whose family is killed by a demon, joins the Demon Slayer Corps to turn his younger sister Nezuko back into a human after she is transformed into a demon. 

The various anime TV and film adaptations o f Demon Slayer are produced by Tokyo-based production banner Ufotable. The property has been a major player in the ongoing worldwide surge in the popularity of Japanese anime.

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How to watch Demon Slayer in order

Don't be scared off by Demon Slayer, here's how to watch the show in the correct order

With Demon Slayer's Hashira Training arc now finished and the Infinity Castle movie trilogy on the way, you might need to know how to watch Demon Slayer in order from start to finish.

Whether you're sitting down to watch Tanjiro's adventures for the first time or just need a refresher in preparation after the madness of Demon Slayer season 4 and its wild ending, you're in the right place.

Below, we'll present the full release date order for Demon Slayer, as well as answer any burning questions you may have. That includes which version of Mugen Train you should watch, how many episodes there currently are, and all the latest on the Infinity Trilogy release.

For more, check out our list of the best anime , best Netflix anime , and new anime you should be watching right now, as well as guides on how to watch Neon Genesis Evangelion in order and how to watch Pokemon in order .

Demon Slayer currently consists of four seasons and three (skippable) movies. An upcoming movie trilogy is also in the way. But that's not as intimidating as it sounds: Here's how you should watch Demon Slayer in order.

• Demon Slayer season 1, AKA Unwavering Resolve arc  (episodes 1-26)
• Demon Slayer season 2, part 1, AKA Mugen Train arc (episodes 27-33) or Mugen Train movie 
• Demon Slayer season 2, part 2, AKA Entertainment District arc (episodes 34-44)
• Demon Slayer season 3, AKA Swordsmith Village Arc (episodes 45-55) 
• Demon Slayer season 4, AKA Hashira Training arc (episodes 56-63)
• Demon Slayer Infinity Castle movie trilogy (release dates TBA)

The first season, released in 2019, is 26 episodes long – and you should watch that from start to finish.

Here’s where it gets a little trickier to follow. A sequel to the first season was released as a film: Demon Slayer: Mugen Train. The wildly successful Demon Slayer movie was also adapted into a television arc as part of Demon Slayer season 2.

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That 'Mugen Train' arc is seven episodes long and is then followed by 11 wholly original episodes in the 'Entertainment District' arc. In total, Demon Slayer season 2 is 18 episodes long.

To keep things simple, we recommend watching Demon Slayer season 1 and then picking either the Mugen Train feature film or the Mugen Train recap arc (episodes 27-33) to watch. From there, you can watch the Entertainment District arc (episodes 34-44) as normal.

A second Demon Slayer 'movie', To the Swordsmith Village, was released in 2023. It bundles together episodes 10 and 11 of the Entertainment District arc and the first episode of season 3, AKA the Swordsmith Village arc. This is now redundant. We recommend just jumping ahead to the proper TV episodes.

Speaking of, Demon Slayer season 3 - 11 episodes long - was released in 2023 and should be watched from beginning to end after Entertainment District.

A fourth season, titled Hashira Training, has now finished, wrapping up in June 2024. It consists of eight episodes, bringing us up to 63 episodes total.

An Infinity Castle movie trilogy was also announced, which we expect to bring the entire series to a close. Unlike most of Demon Slayer's other big-screen adventures, this one is unskippable.

That’s all you really need to focus on. In our educated opinion, we would recommend watching the adapted-for-TV Mugen Train arc instead of the movie. Not only do you get extra scenes, but you also get a bonus episode (the 27th episode), which provides a little more backstory to one of Mugen Train’s most prominent characters.

Crunchyroll Whatever country you're in, it's easy to sign up to Crunchyroll and start working your way through its massive anime library – just head to the website here .

And don't forget that new customers are also able to take advantage of the service's 14-day FREE trial , letting you effectively try before you buy.

Should I watch the Mugen Train, Swordsmith Village, and To the Hashira Training movies?

It's completely your choice. Mugen Train is a full sequel to the first season and, unlike other anime tie-in movies, it’s canon. It also introduces various characters and story beats that are followed up on in Demon Slayer’s Entertainment District Arc.

It does feel a little pointless watching both the movie and the Mugen Train arc series, however. So make sure you pick one or the other.

To the Swordsmith Village and To The Hashira movies are completely skippable; move on to the full Swordsmith Village (season 3) and Hashira Training (season 4) arcs instead.

The next batch of movies, the Infinity Castle trilogy, will not be skippable, however.

Can I skip any Demon Slayer episodes?

Anime can sometimes be packed with so-called 'filler' episodes, entries designed to kill time until the manga source material pumps out new issues for the TV show to adapt. That’s not really the case in Demon Slayer.

Some episodes can be a little slow, particularly in the middle third of the first season and the third season, but everything is worth watching. We’d only recommend skipping the Demon Slayer: Mugen Train arc if you’ve already seen the Mugen Train movie recently, as well as skipping To The Swordsmith Village movie and To The Hashira Training movies entirely as those events are covered in Demon Slayer seasons 3 and 4 respectively.

Having said that , some of the Hashira Training arc feel skippable. Honestly? It's pretty slow going and much of the episodes have padded out the manga's pages and added anime-only scenes that don't further too much of the overall saga. Still, we'd suggest watching it for the full picture and for crucial background to some of the key players in the upcoming final arc.

How many episodes of Demon Slayer are there?

There are currently 63 episodes of Demon Slayer .

A fourth season, the Hashira Training arc debuted in May 2024 and lasted for eight episodes.

For more from the world of anime, here are our guides to Jujutsu Kaisen season 3 and One-Punch Man season 3 .

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To the swordsmith village catches heat for recapping a little too much of the series..

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – To the Swordsmith Village drew series fans in the United States and Canada to theatres over the weekend, racking in a solid $10 million from its debut in the United States and Canada, according to numbers reported to IGN from Comscore. Despite the showing, however, not everyone walked away thrilled.

The latest Demon Slayer movie only made half of what the last feature film, Mugen Train, made with its $21 million opening weekend in 2021. The premiere put To the Swordsmith Village in fourth place at the box office, showing alongside films like Creed III and Cocaine Bear.

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As pointed out by Sportskeeda , Demon Slayer's new movie debut may make for a more divisive entry to the series, too. Across Twitter and Reddit, some fans raised issue with how much the animated film pulls from the original series. Though some complaints noted they expected a degree of retelling, it seems fans believed the movie would offer more from the next Demon Slayer arc.

While the movie was advertised as a recap of Demon Slayer's Entertainment District Arc episodes 10 and 11 with new footage from Season 3, complaints seemed focused on how little there was of the next saga. The upcoming third season, featuring the Swordsmith Village arc, only showed off its first episode in Tanjiro's next adventure, catching heat from fans who called it a " cash grab " and a scam .

Bruh it's sad when mfs just do shit as a cash grab. That's exactly what this new Demon Slayer Movie is. Basically "the movie" is a reshowing of episode 10 and 11 of Season 2. Then u get a peek of the first episode of the new season 😂. Don't waste ya time with this save ya money pic.twitter.com/viuENbYtI2 — D I G G Z 🎚️ (@DiggzDaProphecy) March 1, 2023

They scammed tf out of everyone with this Demon Slayer “movie” but I guess it could have been worse. 😏 pic.twitter.com/rkk77cs68w — Lucha (@iMaskedLuchador) March 4, 2023

Users on IMDB continue to weigh in as well, with reviews highlighting how "more than half" of the film's runtime is dedicated to the episodes. While a few fans admitted they should've researched more of the Demon Slayer movie premise, others pointed out that official descriptions were pretty honest about what To the Swordsmith Village included.

Do not watch the new demon slayer movie lol. Such a scam hahahaha — Randumb (@Randumb) March 4, 2023

They tricked me with that demon slayer movie had me watching two recap episodes and one new episode bruh pic.twitter.com/wX22bsGioI — Johnny (@JohnnySpittin) March 4, 2023

Regardless of mixed reception, To the Swordsmith Village continues the trend of major anime films demonstrating their pull to western theatres. A $10 million debut placed the Demon Slayer flick in the top ten anime opening weekends , landing it just below Jujutsu Kaisen 0: The Movie.

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News Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc Anime Ends With 2 Extended Episodes

The staff for the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc television anime announced on the official website on Sunday that the final two episodes of the anime will have extended lengths. Episode 7 will be 40 minutes long, and episode 8 will be 60 minutes long.

Episode 7 will premiere on Fuji TV on June 23 and episode 8 will air on Fuji TV on June 30. The episodes will also air on Tokyo MX , BS11 , Gunma TV , and Tochigi TV on June 29 and July 6 respectively.

A "Hashira Training Arc Climax Special Screening" for the final two episodes will also be held on the premiere date of the final episode at the TOHO CINEMAS in Shinjuku. There will be a talk event after the screening.

The anime premiered on the Fuji TV channel and its affiliates with a one-hour special on May 12 at 11:15 p.m. (10:15 a.m. EDT).

The Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc anime premiered on April 9, 2023 with a one-hour special and aired for 11 episodes. Crunchyroll streamed the anime as it aired.

The first television anime of Koyoharu Gotouge 's Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba manga premiered in April 2019. Aniplex of America licensed the series and streamed the show on Hulu , Crunchyroll , and Funimation . Adult Swim 's Toonami programming block premiered the television anime in October 2019.

The Demon Slayer – Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train anime film began screening in Japan in October 2020. Crunchyroll is streaming the film.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train Arc , a seven-episode arc that adapts the Mugen Train film, premiered in October 2021. The Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc ( Kimetsu no Yaiba: Yūkaku-hen ) television anime then premiered in December 2021 with a one-hour special. Funimation and Crunchyroll both streamed the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train Arc and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc anime.

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