Demon Slayer (in japanese, Kimetsu no Yaiba), is an anime that has 63 episodes divided into 4 seasons, with 1 filler episode and its percentage is 2%. The anime adapted up to chapter 139 of the manga (this has 205 chapters, finished)
- Rating: 4.5/5 ( votes).
- Written by: Koyoharu Gotōge
- Magazine: Shōnen Jump
- Published by: Shūeisha
- Original run (manga): February 15, 2016 – May 18, 2020
- Studio: Ufotable
- Directed by: Haruo Sotozaki
- Music by: Yuki Kajiura, Go Shiina
- Original run (anime): April 6, 2019 – June 30, 2024
Since his father's demise, Tanjirou Kamado has shouldered the responsibility of providing for his family. Despite residing in poverty on a secluded mountain, the Kamado family manages to lead a relatively peaceful and content life. One fateful day, Tanjirou ventures down to the nearby village to earn some money by selling charcoal. However, as night descends on his way back, he seeks refuge in the home of a peculiar man who warns him about flesh-eating demons that roam the woods after dark.
Upon returning home the next day, Tanjirou is met with a horrifying scene—his entire family has been brutally slaughtered. To make matters worse, his only surviving sibling, Nezuko, has been transformed into a bloodthirsty demon. Overwhelmed by anger and resentment, Tanjirou vows to avenge his family and stand by his transformed sister. Teaming up with the enigmatic group known as the Demon Slayer Corps, Tanjirou is determined to eliminate the demons and safeguard the remnants of his sister's humanity at any cost.
Demon Slayer Filler Episodes List
The list will highlight the filler episodes of Demon Slayer (if any) and detail the episode-to-chapter conversion. Additionally, to help you watch the anime in order, any extra material, such as OVAs or movies, will be arranged according to its chronology. Finally, I will indicate the manga chapter where the anime ends and where to start reading from.
SEASON 1: Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc
The first season has 26 episodes, the opening used is Gurenge (1-26); thes endings used are from the edge (2-18, 20-25) and Kamado Tanjiro no Uta (19). ~ Adapted from manga 1 to 53.
| # | Title | Chapters | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01. | Cruelty | 1 | |
| 02. | Trainer Sakonji Urokodaki | 2, 3 | |
| 03. | Sabito and Makomo | 4, 5 | |
| 04. | Final Selection | 6, 7 | |
| 05. | My Own Steel | 8, 9 | |
| 06. | Swordsman with demon | 10, 11 | |
| 07. | Muzan Kibutsuji | 12, 13 | |
| 08. | The Smell of Enchanting Blood | 14, 15 | |
| 09. | Temari Demon and Arrow Demon | 16, 17 | |
| 10. | Together Forever | 18, 19 | |
| 11. | Tsuzumi Mansion | 20, 21 | |
| 12. | The Boar Bares its Fangs, Zenitsu Sleeps | 22, 23, 24 | |
| 13. | Something More Important Than Life | 25, 26 | |
| 14. | The House with the Wisteria Family Crest | 26, 27 | |
| 15. | Mount Natagumo | 28, 29 | |
| 16. | Letting Someone Else Go First | 30, 31, 32 | |
| 17. | You Must Master a Single Thing | 32, 33, 34 | |
| 18. | A Forged Bond | 35, 36, 37 | |
| 19. | Hinokami | 38, 39, 40 | |
| 20. | Pretend Family | 41, 42 | |
| 21. | Against Corps Rules | 43, 44 | |
| 22. | Master of the Mansion | 45, 46, 47 | |
| 23. | Hashira Meeting | 47, 48 | |
| 24. | Rehabilitation Training | 48, 49, 50 | |
| 25. | Tsuguko, Kanao Tsuyuri | 50, 51, 53 | |
| 26. | New Mission | 51, 52, 53, 54 | |
| <---------- Movie 1: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train (*) ----------> | |||
SEASON 2: Mugen Train Arc and Entertainment District Arc
The second season has 18 episodes, the openings used are Akeboshi (27-32) and Zankyosanka (34-44); the endings used are Shirogane (27-32) and Asa ga Kuru (34-44). ~ Adapted from manga 54 to 97.
| # | Title | Chapters | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ↓--------------------- Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mugen Train Arc (**) ---------------------↓ | |||
| 27. | (01). | N/A | |
| 28. | (02). | Deep Sleep | 54, 55 |
| 29. | (03). | Should Have Been | 55, 56, 57 |
| 30. | (04). | Insult | 57, 58, 59 |
| 31. | (05). | Move Forward! | 60, 61, 62 |
| 32. | (06). | Akaza | 62, 63, 64 |
| 33. | (07). | Set Your Heart Ablaze | 64, 65, 66 |
| ↓--------------------- Kimetsu no Yaiba: Entertainment District Arc ---------------------↓ | |||
| 34. | (01). | Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui | 67, 68, 69, 70 |
| 35. | (02). | Infiltrating the Entertainment District | 71, 72 |
| 36. | (03). | What Are You? | 73, 74 |
| 37. | (04). | Tonight | 75, 76 |
| 38. | (05). | Things Are Gonna Get Real Flashy!! | 77, 78, 79, 80 |
| 39. | (06). | Layered Memories | 80, 81, 82, 83 |
| 40. | (07). | Transformation | 83, 84, 85, 86 |
| 41. | (08). | Gathering | 87, 88, 89 |
| 42. | (09). | Defeating an Upper Rank Demon | 90, 91, 92 |
| 43. | (10). | Never Give Up | 92, 93, 94 |
| 44. | (11). | No Matter How Many Lives | 95, 96, 97 |
SEASON 3: Swordsmith Village Arc
The third season has 11 episodes, the opening used is Kizuna no Kiseki (45-55); the ending used is Koi Kogare (45-55). ~ Adapted from manga 98 to 127.
| # | Title | Chapters | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 45. | (01). | Someone's Dream | 98, 99, 100, 101, 102 |
| 46. | (02). | Yoriichi Type Zero | 102, 103, 104 |
| 47. | (03). | A Sword from Over 300 Years Ago | 105, 106, 107 |
| 48. | (04). | Thank You, Tokito | 108, 109, 110, 111, 112 |
| 49. | (05). | Bright Red Sword | 110, 111, 112, 113 |
| 50. | (06). | Aren't You Going to Become a Hashira? | 113, 114, 115 |
| 51. | (07). | Awful Villain | 115, 116, 117, 118 |
| 52. | (08). | The Mu in Muichiro | 118, 119 |
| 53. | (09). | Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito | 120, 121, 122 |
| 54. | (10). | Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji | 122, 123, 124, 125 |
| 55. | (11). | A Connected Bond: Daybreak and First Light | 125, 126, 127 |
SEASON 4: Hashira Training Arc
The fourth season has 8 episodes, the opening used is Mugen (56-63); the ending used is Tokoshie (56-63). ~ Adapted from manga 128 to 136.
| # | Title | Chapters | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 56. | (01). | To Defeat Muzan Kibutsuji | 128, 129, 130, 131 |
| 57. | (02). | Water Hashira Giyu Tomioka's Pain | 130, 131 |
| 58. | (03). | Fully Recovered Tanjiro Joins the Hashira Training!! | 132 |
| 59. | (04). | To Bring a Smile to One's Face | 132 |
| 60. | (05). | I Even Ate Demons | 132, 133 |
| 61. | (06). | The Strongest of the Demon Slayer Corps | 134, 135 |
| 62. | (07). | Stone Hashira Gyomei Himejima | 135, 136 |
| 63. | (08). | The Hashira Unite | 137, 138, 139 |
| Where Does the Anime End? | Where Should I Start Reading? |
|---|---|
The anime ended at episode 63 (8 of Season 4), which corresponds to Chapter 137, 138 and 139 of the manga. The adaptation covers up to this point. |
After watching the anime, to continue the story in the manga, start reading from Chapter 140, which corresponds to Volume 16 (collecting chapters 134 to 142). |
How to Watch Demon Slayer in Order?
The anime order is simple—you just need to watch all four seasons. However, on some platforms, the series is divided into five parts because the second season is split into two. The movie is not necessary to watch since the second season includes the same story. The chronological order is as follows:
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba This first season has 26 episodes, they were adapted from chapters 1 to 53 of the manga, volumes 1-6.
- After the first season you will have to choose between watching a movie or a 7-episode season, since both adapt the infinite train arc from the manga:
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train: This movie was trained after the first season, it has a duration of 1 hour and 57 minutes. The film adapts chapters 54 to 66 of the manga, volumes 7-8.
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train Arc: This is the first part of the second season, it has 7 episodes, the big difference with the movie is that it includes an original episode. The season also adapts chapters 54 to 66 of the manga, volumes 7-8.
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc: This second part of the second season has 11 episodes, adapted from chapters 67 to 97 of the manga, volumes 9-11.
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc: This is the third season, it will have 11 episodes, adapted from chapters 98 to 128 of the manga, volumes 12-15.
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc: This is the fourth season, it will have 8 episodes, adapted from chapters 129 to 136 of the manga, volumes 15-16.