Feeling overwhelmed by the many releases of Demon Slayer? Don’t worry—we’ve got you covered with a concise guide on how to watch it all in order.
Unarguably, this series is one of the most popular anime shows right now. Fans often praise it for well-executed action scenes, stunning visuals, and waifu bait. The latter always seems to work.
Let’s look at the correct watch order.
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How to watch Demon Slayer in order (with movies)
| ANIME TITLE | TYPE | AIRED |
|---|---|---|
| Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (Season 1) | TV series | 2019 |
| Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train | Movie | 2020 |
| Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba 2nd Season (2 cours: Mugen Train Arc & Entertainment District Arc) | TV Series | 2021–2022 |
| Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Swordsmith Village- | Movie | 2023 |
| Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc (3rd Season) | TV series | 2023 |
| Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – To the Hashira Training | Movie | 2024 |
| Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Hashira Training Arc (4th Season) | TV series | 2024 |
It’s recommended to follow the release order. Regarding the movies, you don’t need to watch any movies before Season 4.
The lengthy titles and the split of the second season into two parts only added more complexity. If you’re considering watching the movies, it’s crucial to note that the second season of Demon Slayer was divided into two cours:
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Mugen Train Arc (7 episodes)
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Entertainment District Arc (11 episodes)
The first movie, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train, covers the Mugen Train Arc, which is the first cour of the second season. You can choose to skip the movie and watch only the second season of the TV series, or you can watch the movie and skip the first cour, proceeding directly to the Entertainment District Arc within the second season.
Similarly, the second movie, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Swordsmith Village-, mixes the end of the second season (Entertainment District Arc) with the beginning of the third season (Swordsmith Village Arc). If you watch the second movie, you can skip the first episode of the third season.
Whether to watch both movies and the TV series depends on your preference and pace.
The fourth season concluded on June 30, 2024, leaving fans eagerly awaiting news of Tanjiro and the gang’s return. Instead of a traditional fifth season, the series will continue with a trilogy of films adapting the Infinity Castle Arc, promising an epic conclusion.
TLDR How to watch Demon Slayer in order
So, basically:
- If you want to watch the Demon Slayer movies: Demon Slayer 1st Season → Demon Slayer – The Movie: Mugen Train (1st movie) → Demon Slayer 2nd Season (Entertainment District Arc) → Demon Slayer -To the Swordsmith Village- (2nd movie) → Demon Slayer 3rd Season (Swordsmith Village Arc) → Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – To the Hashira Training → Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Hashira Training Arc
- If you want to watch only the Demon Slayer TV series: Demon Slayer 1st Season → Demon Slayer 2nd Season (both Mugen Train Arc and Entertainment District Arc) → Demon Slayer 3rd Season (Swordsmith Village Arc) → Demon Slayer 4th Season
The series is really good. I haven’t heard any filler complaints. I am curious to see the anime TV version of Mugen Train. The movie was awesome.