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Demon Slayer is an action-adventure anime based on the award-winning Japanese manga series created by Koyoharu Gotogue and everyone seems to be curious about the Demon Slayer watch order, which is not surprising. Japanese animation studio Studio Ufotable is behind the creation of the anime. Two successful seasons and one full-length movie have already been released since it premiered in the spring of 2019.
While many would like to begin watching the show, they are unsure of where to start. The best bet would be to start with the first season and work your way up. But it's not that simple for those looking to ride the thrill that this anime offers.
Veteran fans understand that the list of episodes in the Demon Slayer watch order, which includes all arcs, is crucial, which is why we have provided the complete chronological order for those who want to begin watching the show.
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All you need to know about Demon Slayer watch order (movie included)
Before we get into the entire Demon Slayer watch order, viewers should be aware that the films are canon and should not be skipped. This is a brief chronological arrangement for the reader's convenience.
Chronological Demon Slayer watch order
- Demon Slayer season 1 (episodes 1-26)
- Demon Slayer: Mugen Train arc (movie)
- Demon Slayer season 2 (episodes 1-17)
- Demon Slayer: Road to the Swordsmith Village arc (movie)
- Demon Slayer season 3: Swordsmith Village arc (episodes 1-11)
- Demon Slayer season 4: Hashira Training arc (episodes 1-8)
Spin-off, ONA and Extras
- Junior High and High School: Kimetsu Academy Story
Brief overview of the Demon Slayer watch order
Demon Slayer season 1
First up on the Demon Slayer watch order list is the first season of the series. It tells the story of Tanjiro Kamado, the protagonist, who arrives home to discover his family dead and his sister, Nezuko, transformed into a demon.
He then sets out on a quest to find the demon or demons responsible for the mass slaughter of his family as well as a way to turn Nezuko back into a human. In order to acquire the skills he will need to survive his journey, Tanijro joins the Demon Slayer Corps. During his journey, Tanjiro met and traveled with fellow demon slayers Zenitsu Agatsuma and Inosuke Hashibira.
The first season has a total of 26 episodes. These are presented in a chronological order below.
- Cruelty
- Trainer Sakonji Urokodaki
- Sabito and Makomo
- Final Selection
- My Own Steel
- Swordman Accompanying a Demon
- Muzan Kibutsuji
- The Smell of Enchanting Blood
- Temari Demon and Arrow Demon
- Together Forever
- Tsuzumi Mansion
- The Boar Bares its Fangs, Zenitsu Sleeps
- Something More Important Than Life
- The House with the Wisteria Family Crest
- Mount Natagumo
- Letting Someone Else Go First
- You Must Master a Single Thing
- A Forged Bond
- Hinokami
- Pretend Family
- Against Corps Rules
- Master of the Mansion
- Hashira Meeting
- Rehabilitation Training
- Tsuguko, Kanao Tsuyuri
- New Mission
Up next in the Demon Slayer watch order is its movie.
Demon Slayer The Movie: Mugen Train
The Mugen Train film figures next in the Demon Slayer watch order. Many fans must wonder if the film is canon or not and whether they should see it. Well, they will be happy to know that this film is canon. It picks up where season one left off.
The film's storyline follows Tanjiro and his gang as they are tasked with traveling on the Mugen train to aid Hashira Kyojuro. However, a demon breaks into the train, forcing them to kill it while also protecting 200 passengers. Towards the conclusion of the movie, we also get to see Kyujuro battle with the Upper Moon Akaza.
People will enjoy this movie and find it thrilling. Next in the Demon Slayer watch order is the latest release of the franchise's second season.
Demon Slayer season 2
Mugen Train arc
Demon Slayer's second season is next on the Demon Slayer watch list. This season contains two arcs, one of which is the Mugen Train arc, which consists of the first seven episodes of the second season.
If anyone missed the film, they could watch this and then move on to the next arc. You can skip these episodes if you've already seen the movie because they serve only as filler. The second season's animation is identical to that in the movie.
It is up to the fans whether they choose to watch it or not. Below is a list of episodes of the Mugen Train arc that fall under the Demon Slayer watch order
- Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku
- Deep Sleep
- Should Have Been
- Insult
- Move Forward!
- Akaza
- Set Your Heart Ablaze
Entertainment District arc
The second arc that follows the Mugen train is the Entertainment District arc. It continues following the Mugen train. Tanjiro, Zenitsu, and Inosuke follow the Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui on their next assignment, infiltrating the renowned Yoshiwara red-light district, where demons are rumored to reside, four months after the Mugen Train episode.
What will happen in the entertainment district is for fans to watch. Below is the episode list of the Entertainment District arc that falls under the Demon Slayer watch order.
- Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui
- Infiltrating the Entertainment District
- What Are You?
- Tonight
- Things Are Gonna Get Real Flashy!!
- Layered Memories
- Transformation
- Gathering
- Defeating an Upper-Rank Demon
- Never Give Up
- No Matter How Many Lives
Demon Slayer: To the Swordsmith Village (Movie)
To the Swordsmith Village movie was not simply a standalone and theatrical release movie only. The movie was a compilation of the last two episodes from season 2 and contained clips from the first episode of the upcoming season 3. This movie was intended to be included along with the anime release.
Demon Slayer season 3: Swordsmith Village arc
The third anime season follows Tanjiro and Nezuko to the Swordsmith Village since the former needed a new blade after fighting against Daki and Gyutaro in the Entertainment District. Tanjiro trains with a Yoriichi prototype robot and gains new skills. The Swordsmith village is attacked by Gyokko, the Upper-Rank Five, and Hantengu, the Upper-Rank Four. We also the Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito and Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji in action. At the end of this season, Nezuko becomes the first demon to conquer sunlight and gains back her speech a little.
Follow the episode list for season 3 to continue with the Demon Slayer watch order:
- Someone's Dream
- Yoriichi Type Zero
- A Sword from Over 300 Years Ago
- Thank You, Tokito
- Bright Red Blade
- Aren't You Going to be a Hashira?
- Awful Villain
- The Mu in Muichiro
- Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito
- Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji
- The Connected Bonds: Daybreak And First Light
Demon Slayer season 4: Hashira Training arc
After having gained knowledge of the Demon Slayer Mark, the Hashiras plan an intense training session with all members of the Corps to cultivate as many potential Mark users. Tanjiro and his friends join the Hashiras in their respective estates to learn the particular skills they excel at and try activating the Mark. The season ended with Muzan coming out of hiding to kill Ubuyashiki and take away Nezuko, but the Demon King was trapped through the sacrifice of Ubuyashiki, his wife and two daughters.
Below is a list of all the released episodes of Demon Slayer season 4:
- To Defeat Muzan Kibutsuji
- Water Hashira Giyu Tomioka's Pain
- Fully Recovered Tanjiro Joins the Hashira Training!!
- To Bring a Smile to One's Face
- I Even Ate Demons
- The Strongest of the Demon Slayer Corps
- Stone Hashira Gyomei Himejima
- The Hashira Unite
Spin-off, ONA and Extras
Junior High and High School: Kimetsu Academy Story
Last but not least, on the Demon Slayer watch order list, is a spin-off miniseries set in Kimetsu Academy's parallel reality. All of the Demon Slayer characters have interesting and enjoyable short adventures here. These shorts aren't crucial to the main plot, but they're worth a look if you're looking for additional charming information after completing the series.
With the end of season 4, Demon Slayer anime has reached its final arc that will display the all-out war of the Corps against Muzan and the remaining Upper Moons. The Infinity Castle arc will be released as a trilogy as announced on the official X (formerly Twitter) handle of the anime.
