Demon Slayer Watch Order | In this article, we’ll tell you the exact order in which to watch Demon Slayer, both the series and the movie. You are going to be given information regarding the format of the series as well as the recommended sequence in which to see it. First, we are going to provide you with a brief summary of the chronological watch sequence for the Demon Slayer anime, and then we are going to delve more deeply into the reasons why that is the correct way to watch it.
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Demon Slayer chronological watch order
The following is a chronological order in which to watch the anime series Demon Slayer:
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (season 1)
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (season 2)
Now that you know how to watch Demon Slayer in order, you better get started watching this amazing show.
How many seasons does Demon Slayer have?
The first episode of the anime version of Demon Slayer came out on April 6, 2019, and the 26 episodes of the first season ended on September 28, 2019. All of the episodes aired as part of a single season that ran for almost six months without any breaks. This is a bit unusual, as most anime series are split into two seasons of 10-15 episodes each, based on how many episodes are in the whole series.
On October 10, 2021, the season 2 of Demon Slayer began to air. Its first seven episodes were actually a rerun of the first movie in the series, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train. This part of the season ended on November 28, 2021, and the new episodes started on December 5, 2021. It contains a total of 18 episodes, 7 of which cover the Mugen Train arc and 11 covering the Entertainment District arc.
Demon Slayer In Order
This section will provide a comprehensive viewing schedule for Demon Slayer. Since there isn’t a ton of content to go through, transitioning between the anime episodes and the sequel film shouldn’t be too difficult. This is the recommended watch order for Demon Slayer
1. Demon Slayer Season 1
| # | Episode Title | Air Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | “Cruelty” Transcription: “Zankoku” (Japanese: 残酷) |
April 6, 2019 |
| 2 | “Trainer Sakonji Urokodaki” Transcription: “Iku-shu Urokodaki Sakonji” (Japanese: 育手・鱗滝左近次) |
April 13, 2019 |
| 3 | “Sabito and Makomo” Transcription: “Sabito to Makomo” (Japanese: 錆兎と真菰) |
April 20, 2019 |
| 4 | “Final Selection” Transcription: “Saishū Sembetsu” (Japanese: 最終選別) |
April 27, 2019 |
| 5 | “My Own Steel” Transcription: “Onore no Hagane” (Japanese: 己の鋼) |
May 4, 2019 |
| 6 | “Swordsman Accompanying a Demon” Transcription: “Oni wo Tsureta Kenshi” (Japanese: 鬼を連れた剣士) |
May 11, 2019 |
| 7 | “Muzan Kibutsuji” Transcription: “Kibutsuji Muzan” (Japanese: 鬼舞辻 無慘) |
May 18, 2019 |
| 8 | “The Smell of Enchanting Blood” Transcription: “Genwaku no Chi no Kaori” (Japanese: 幻惑の血の香り) |
May 25, 2019 |
| 9 | “Temari Demon and Arrow Demon” Transcription: “Temari Oni to Yajirushi Oni” (Japanese: 手毬鬼と矢印鬼) |
June 1, 2019 |
| 10 | “Together Forever” Transcription: “Zutto Issho-ni iru” (Japanese: ずっと一緒にいる) |
June 8, 2019 |
| 11 | “Tsuzumi Mansion” Transcription: “Tsuzumi Oyashiki” (Japanese: 鼓お屋敷) |
June 15, 2019 |
| 12 | “The Boar Bares its Fangs, Zenitsu Sleeps” Transcription: “Inoshishi wa Kiba wo Muki, Zenitsu wa Nemuru” (Japanese: 猪は牙を剥き、善逸は眠る) |
June 22, 2019 |
| 13 | “Something More Important Than Life” Transcription: “Inochi Yori Daiji-na mono” (Japanese: 命より大事なもの) |
June 29, 2019 |
| 14 | “The House with the Wisteria Family Crest” Transcription: “Fuji no Hana no Kamon no Ie” (Japanese: 藤の花の家紋の家) |
July 6, 2019 |
| 15 | “Mount Natagumo” Transcription: “Natagumo-zan” (Japanese: 那多蜘蛛山) |
July 13, 2019 |
| 16 | “Letting Someone Else Go First” Transcription: “Jibun dewa nai Dareka wo Mae e” (Japanese: 自分ではない誰かを前へ) |
July 20, 2019 |
| 17 | “You Must Master a Single Thing” Transcription: “Hitotsu no Koto Kiwame ke” (Japanese: 一つのこと極めけ) |
July 27, 2019 |
| 18 | “A Forged Bond” Transcription: “Nisemono no Kizuna” (Japanese: 偽物の絆) |
August 3, 2019 |
| 19 | “Hinokami” Transcription: “Hinokami” (Japanese: ヒノカミ) |
August 10, 2019 |
| 20 | “Pretend Family” Transcription: “Yose Atsume no Kazoku” (Japanese: 寄せ集めの家族) |
August 17, 2019 |
| 21 | “Against Corps Rules” Transcription: “Tairitsu Ihan” (Japanese: 隊律違反) |
August 24, 2019 |
| 22 | “Master of the Mansion” Transcription: “Oyakata-sama” (Japanese: お館様) |
August 31, 2019 |
| 23 | “Hashira Meeting” Transcription: “Chūgō Kaigi” (Japanese: 柱合会議) |
September 7, 2019 |
| 24 | “Rehabilitation Training” Transcription: “Kinō Kaifuku Kunren” (Japanese: 機能回復訓練) |
September 14, 2019 |
| 25 | “Tsuguko, Kanao Tsuyuri” Transcription: “Tsuguko Tsuyuri Kanao” (Japanese: 継ぐ子 栗花落カナヲ) |
September 21, 2019 |
| 26 | “New Mission” Transcription: “Aratanaru Nimmu” (Japanese: 新たなる任務) |
September 28, 2019 |
2. Demon Slayer: The Movie – Mugen Train
The anime series Demon Slayer continues in the film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train. It was directed by Haruo Sotozaki and based on a screenplay credited to the Ufotable firm, and it premiered on October 16, 2020 in Japan.
The film earned over $388 million worldwide, making it the highest-grossing non-English film of all time and the seventh highest-grossing traditional animation film of all time. In Japan, it became the highest-grossing film of all time.
It was so well received that it was entered into the best animated movie category at the 93rd Academy Awards.
3. Demon Slayer Season 2
Like we mentioned, first 7 episodes are just a serialized recreation of the Mugen Train movie. It is not until episode 8 of the season 2 that the official season begins. You can skip the first seven episodes and start here, If you’ve already seen the movie.
| # | Episode Title | Air Date |
|---|---|---|
| 27 | “Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku” Transcription: “En Bashira Rengoku Kyōjurō” (Japanese: 炎柱・煉󠄁獄杏寿郎) |
October 10, 2021 |
| 28 | “Deep Sleep” Transcription: “Fukai Nemuri” (Japanese: 深い眠り) |
October 17, 2021 |
| 29 | “Should Have Been” Transcription: “Hontō nara” (Japanese: 本当なら) |
October 24, 2021 |
| 30 | “Insult” Transcription: “Bujoku” (Japanese: 侮辱) |
November 7, 2021 |
| 31 | “Move Forward!” Transcription: “Mae e!” (Japanese: 前へ！) |
November 14, 2021 |
| 32 | “Akaza” (Japanese: 猗窩座) |
November 21, 2021 |
| 33 | “Set Your Heart Ablaze” Transcription: “Kokoro o Moyase” (Japanese: 心を燃やせ) |
November 28, 2021 |
| 34 | “Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui” Transcription: “On Bashira Uzui Tengen” (Japanese: 音柱・宇髄天元) |
December 5, 2021 |
| 35 | “Infiltrating the Entertainment District” Transcription: “Yūkaku Sennyū” (Japanese: 遊郭潜入) |
December 12, 2021 |
| 36 | “What Are You?” Transcription: “Nanimono?” (Japanese: 何者？) |
December 19, 2021 |
| 37 | “Tonight” Transcription: “Kon’ya” (Japanese: 今夜) |
December 26, 2021 |
| 38 | “Things Are Gonna Get Real Flashy!!” Transcription: “Dohade ni Iku ze!!” (Japanese: ド派手に行くぜ‼) |
January 2, 2022 |
| 39 | “Layered Memories” Transcription: “Kasanaru Kioku” (Japanese: 重なる記憶) |
January 9, 2022 |
| 40 | “Transformation” Transcription: “Henbō” (Japanese: 変貌) |
January 16, 2022 |
| 41 | “Gathering” Transcription: “Shūketsu” (Japanese: 集結) |
January 23, 2022 |
| 42 | “Defeating an Upper Rank Demon” Transcription: “Jōgen no Oni o Taoshitara” (Japanese: 上弦の鬼を倒したら) |
January 30, 2022 |
| 43 | “Never Give Up” Transcription: “Zettai Akiramenai” (Japanese: 絶対諦めない) |
February 6, 2022 |
| 44 | “No Matter How Many Lives” Transcription: “Nando Umarekawatte mo” (Japanese: 何度生まれ変わっても) |
February 13, 2022 |
Do you need to watch Demon Slayer in order?
You should, indeed, watch the episodes of the Demon Slayer anime in chronological order. However, if you’ve seen the film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train, you can skip the first 7 episodes of the second season and start from the 8th episode, as they just recreate the film’s story in episodes.
Is it necessary to watch Demon Slayer movie?
Even if the movie Demon Slayer: Mugen Train is fantastic, it is not mandatory watching. Reason being, if you simply watch anime, everything will be made clear in the first seven episodes of the second season which is recreation of the movie in episode format. So it is up to you to decide. I would suggest to give it a watch as its an amazing film.
Will there be more Demon Slayer seasons?
Demon Slayer will return for more series. It’s a hit with fans and critics alike, and it’s being called the best new anime on TV. The Swordsmith Village Arc will be the official name for Demon Slayer’s upcoming third season. Find all about Demon Slayer Season 3.
Final Thoughts
Demon Slayer is one of the best anime of all time and there is a lot more to come. It has great story lines and amazing animation and sound. I hope you find this Kimetsu No Yaiba watch order helpful.
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