Synopsis: Tanjiro finally chases down the main body of the upper-rank demon Hantengu. However, dawn is approaching, and the rising sun is a threat to Nezuko. Tanjiro's concern for his sister is a distraction from the focus he needs to fight Hantengu, and if he hesitates it could be the last mistake he makes! Elsewhere, Tamayo ponders the nature of Nezuko's curse and how she could be so different from other demons. Hodgkins, Crystalyn (October 16, 2021). "Japanese Animation TV Ranking, October 4–10". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on October 16, 2021 . Retrieved June 11, 2023. in Japanese). Shueisha. Archived from the original on February 3, 2021 . Retrieved February 2, 2021. The story takes place in the Taishō era Japan, where a secret organization, known as the Demon Slayer Corps, has waged a longtime war against demons for centuries. These demons are former humans who possess supernatural abilities such as super strength, rapid regeneration, and unique powers referred to as "Blood Demon Art." Demons can only be killed if they are decapitated with weapons crafted from a rare alloy called Nichirin, injected with a poison extracted from wisteria flowers, or exposed to direct sunlight. Episode 50: Pineda, Rafael Antonio (May 25, 2023). "Japanese Animation TV Ranking, May 8–14". Anime News Network . Retrieved May 26, 2023.

Pineda, Rafael Antonio (July 4, 2019). "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Anime to Air With English Dub on Toonami". Anime News Network . Retrieved July 5, 2019. After two years of strenuous training during which he learns the "Water Breathing" style, Tanjiro takes part in a formidable exam and is one of the few survivors to pass, officially making him a member of the Corps. He begins his work of hunting down and slaying demons alongside Nezuko, who has been hypnotized to not harm humans and who occasionally helps him in battle. One of Tanjiro's assignments brings him to Asakusa where he encounters Muzan Kibutsuji, the evil progenitor of all demons and the one who murdered his family. Tanjiro and Nezuko also meet Tamayo and Yushiro, two demons who are free from Muzan's control. They ally to develop a cure for Nezuko, though it will require Tanjiro to supply Tamayo with blood samples from the Twelve Kizuki – Kokushibo, Doma, Akaza, Hantengu, Gyokko, Gyutaro, Enmu, Rokuro, Wakuraba, Mukago, Rui, and Kamanue – the twelve most powerful demons under Muzan's command.in Japanese). Shueisha. Archived from the original on February 25, 2021 . Retrieved December 3, 2020. A 26-episode anime television series adaptation produced by Ufotable aired from April to September 2019. A sequel film, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train, was released in October 2020 and became the highest-grossing anime film and Japanese film of all time. An 18-episode second season of the anime series aired from October 2021 to February 2022 while a compilation film, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – To the Swordsmith Village, was released in February 2023. An 11-episode third season aired from April to June 2023. A fourth season has also been announced. a b c 鬼滅の刃公式ファンブック 鬼殺隊見聞録・弐 (in Japanese). Shueisha. Archived from the original on January 25, 2021 . Retrieved February 1, 2021.

A video game based on the series was announced in 2020. [116] [117] Titled Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles ( 鬼滅の刃 ヒノカミ血風譚, Kimetsu no Yaiba Hinokami Keppūtan), [118] it is developed by CyberConnect2, and published by Aniplex. [119] The game was released for PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S and Steam on October 14, 2021, in Japan. [120] [121] [118] Sega published the game worldwide for the same platforms on October 15, 2021. [122] [123] Stage plays [ edit ] Synopsis: In Taisho-era Japan, Tanjiro Kamado is a kindhearted boy who makes a living selling charcoal. However, his peaceful life is shattered when a Demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a Demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the Demon who ruined his life. In Taisho-era Japan, kindhearted Tanjiro Kamado makes a living selling charcoal. But his peaceful life is shattered when a demon slaughters his entire family. His little sister Nezuko is the only survivor, but she has been transformed into a demon herself! Tanjiro sets out on a dangerous journey to find a way to return his sister to normal and destroy the demon who ruined his life.Episode 29: Pineda, Rafael Antonio (October 30, 2021). "Japanese Animation TV Ranking, October 18–24". Anime News Network . Retrieved December 17, 2022. Bae, John (February 19, 2016). "VIZ Blog / Nihongo Lesson 02/19/16". Viz Media. Archived from the original on February 15, 2020 . Retrieved December 5, 2019. Synopsis: Tanjiro goes to see the Stone Hashira, Himejima, who intends to prepare him for the battles to come. The training to become a Hashira—a high-ranking member of the Demon Slayer Corps—is intense and demanding. Earning Himejima's approval seems impossible, but Tanjiro won't give up! Meanwhile, the demon lord Muzan continues to search for the location of Nezuko and Ubuyashiki. Loo, Egan (June 18, 2023). "Demon Slayer Manga's Hashira Geiko Arc Gets TV Anime". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on June 18, 2023 . Retrieved June 18, 2023. Episode 32: Pineda, Rafael Antonio (November 27, 2021). "Japanese Animation TV Ranking, November 15–21". Anime News Network . Retrieved December 17, 2022.