Demon Slayer is 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.
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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 and has a total of 63 episodes till 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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Season |
Episodes |
|---|---|
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Demon Slayer: Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc |
26 |
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Demon Slayer – The Movie: Mugen Train |
1 (Movie) |
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Demon Slayer: Mugen Train Arc |
7 |
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Demon Slayer: Entertainment District Arc |
11 |
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Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village Arc |
11 |
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Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc |
8 |
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Demon Slayer: Infinity Arc |
1 (Movie) |
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 the base of the series and the themes that it will explore in upcoming arcs as well. Tanjiro learns more about breathing forms and goes through rigorous training to master his powers.
The Hashira are introduced and the 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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Episode |
Title |
|---|---|
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1 |
Cruelty |
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2 |
Trainer Sakonji Urodaki |
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3 |
Sabito And Makomo |
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4 |
Final Selection |
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5 |
My Own Steel |
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6 |
Swordsman Accompanying A Demon |
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7 |
Muzan Kibutsuji |
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8 |
The Smell Of Enchanting Blood |
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9 |
Temari Demon And Arrow Demon |
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10 |
Together Forever |
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11 |
Tsuzumi Mansion |
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12 |
The Boar Bares Its Fangs, Zenitsu Sleeps |
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13 |
Something More Important Than Life |
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14 |
The House With The Wisteria Family Crest |
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15 |
Mount Natagumo |
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16 |
Letting Someone Else Go First |
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17 |
You Must Master A Single Thing |
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18 |
A Forged Bond |
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19 |
Hinokami |
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20 |
Pretend Family |
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21 |
Against Corps Rules |
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22 |
Master Of The Mansion |
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23 |
Hashira Meeting |
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24 |
Rehabilitation Training |
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25 |
Tsuguko, Kanao Tsuyuri |
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26 |
New Mission |
Mugen Train Arc
If you have watched the Mugen Train movie, you can skip the anime except for the first episode. It covers the backstory of Kyojuro Rengoku which adds more depth to the events of the Mugen Train movie.
If you are new to the series, you can skip the movie, and watch the anime instead. The anime is a remaster that also adds some new cinematics which adds to the immersive experience.
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Episode |
Title |
|---|---|
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1 |
Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku |
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2 |
Deep Slumber |
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3 |
Should Have Been |
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4 |
Insult |
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5 |
Move Forward! |
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6 |
Akaza |
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7 |
Set Your Heart Ablaze |
Entertainment District Arc
The Entertainment District Arc puts the Sound Hashira into focus. Tanjiro also faces off against an Upper Moon Demon along with his sister Nezuko.
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Episode |
Title |
|---|---|
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1 |
Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui |
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2 |
Infiltrating The Entertainment District |
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3 |
What Are You? |
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4 |
Tonight |
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5 |
Things Are Gonna Get Flashy |
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6 |
Layered Memories |
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7 |
Transformation |
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8 |
Gathering |
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9 |
Defeating An Upper Rank Demon |
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10 |
Never Give Up |
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11 |
No Matter How Many Lives |
Swordsmith Village Arc
Swordsmiths are responsible for making swords for the Demon Corps, and this season focuses more on them and their roles. It also brings the Mist Hashira and the Love Hashira into focus.
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Episode |
Title |
|---|---|
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1 |
Someone’s Dream |
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2 |
Yoriichi Type Zero |
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3 |
A Sword From Over 300 Years Ago |
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4 |
Thank You, Tokito |
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5 |
Bright Red Sword |
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6 |
Aren’t You Going To Become A Hashira? |
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7 |
Awful Villain |
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8 |
The Mu in Muichiro |
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9 |
Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito |
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10 |
Love Hashira Mitsuru Kanroji |
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11 |
A Connected Bond: Daybreak And First Light |
Hashira Training Arc
The Hashira Training arc focuses on the remainder 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 for a showdown against Muzan Kibutsuji.
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Episode |
Name |
|---|---|
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1 |
To Defeat Muzan Kibutsuji |
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2 |
Water Hashira Giyu Tomioka’s Pain |
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3 |
Fully Recovered Tanjiro Joins Hashira Training |
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4 |
To Bring A Smile To One’s Face |
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5 |
I Even Ate Demons |
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6 |
The Strongest Of The Demon Slayer Corps |
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7 |
Stone Hashira Gyomei Himejima |
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8 |
The Hashira Unite |
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Demon Slayer: Sun Breathing, Explained
Sun Breathing is the original breathing technique in Demon Slayer’s universe. Learn more about its root and its connection to Tanjiro here.