Demon Slayer has received a massive cult following through its manga and anime series. Selling over 150 million copies, writer and illustrator Koyoharu Gotouge’s magic reached millions of fans.
Demon Slayer premiered in April 2019, and to date, three seasons have been released by Ufotable with two movies.
If you are in the mood to watch an action-filled fantasy drama that revolves around friendship goals and family dynamics, this series should be on top of your watch list.
This is a detailed article about how to watch Demon Slayer in order.
Demon Slayer: A Chronological Order to Watch the Series
Koyoharu Gotougue’s manga series has already wrapped up in May 2020. The anime series is yet to conclude. Since the anime series has been following the manga format, therefore we can expect an AOE for the anime series.
The series to date has released three seasons with two movies.
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (Season 1)
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (Season 2: Mugen Train and Entertainment District Arcs)
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: To the Swordsmith Village
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (Season 3: Swordsmith Village Arc)
Season 1 covers the following arcs in the series:
- The Final Selection Arc – Episodes 1-5
- Kidnapper’s Bog Arc – Episodes 6-7
- Asakusa Arc – Episodes 8-10
- Tsuzumi Mansion Arc – Episodes 11-14
- Mount Natagumo Arc – Episodes 15-21
- Rehabilitation Training Arc – Episodes 22-26
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train was released on October 16th, 2020, right after season 1, covering the Mugen Train Arc.
Season 2 covers 7 episodes of Mugen Train Arc. So if you have already watched the movie, feel free to skip the first seven episodes of the Second Season.
The second season of the series covers the following arc:
- Mugen Train Arc– Episodes 28-33
- Entertainment District Arc – Episodes 34-44
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: To the Swordsmith Village movie was released on February 3, 2023, . It covers the final two episodes from Season 2 and the first episode from Season 3, setting the tone for Season 3.
And finally, Season 3 is an ongoing series covering the Swordsmith Village Arc. It starts with Episode 45 and will have 11 episodes in all. Season 3 has the final two episodes left to air. That means you can quickly catch up on the series.
So what are you waiting for?
Watch the latest episodes of Demon Slayer only on Crunchyroll.
