With Demon Slayer season 4 airing in 2024, this dark fantasy anime is finally drawing to a close. Rather than concluding with a fifth season, we now know that Demon Slayer will end with a new movie trilogy, adapting the manga's Infinity Castle arc for the big screen.
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The release dates for those Infinity Castle movies haven't been announced yet, but we can expect the first film to arrive later in 2025.
When Koyoharu Gotouge's original Demon Slayer manga debuted in 2016, it soon became a smash-hit, becoming the ninth bestselling manga series of all time, and spawning a hugely popular multimedia franchise.
Alongside four seasons of TV, the most prominent Demon Slayer anime spinoff is the the box office blockbuster Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train.
If you're new to the franchise, it may be reassuring to learn that you don't technically have to watch every single instalment. Like many anime franchises, the Demon Slayer canon includes compilation movies that recap material we've already seen in the main show. It can get a little confusing, so if you're looking for an efficient guide to the anime's viewing order, we've got you covered.
How to watch the Demon Slayer franchise in order
Beginning its first 26-episode season in 2019, the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba anime franchise now includes four seasons of TV and two spin-off films - with three more movies on the way.
Here's the best way to watch the full series in order:
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba season 1
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train OR Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba season 2 - Mugen Train Arc
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba season 2 - Entertainment District Arc
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba - To the Swordsmith Village OR Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba season 3 - Swordsmith Village Arc
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba season 4 - Hashira Training Arc
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Infinity Castle film trilogy (upcoming)
However, there are also other potential ways to experience Demon Slayer.
All newcomers should start by watching season 1, but after that, you have different options for how to continue. For instance, season 2 is split into two story arcs: the Mugen Train Arc and the Entertainment District Arc.
The franchise's first feature-length movie, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train, covers the same story as the first half of Demon Slayer season 2. It actually arrived first, and then the TV series recapped the same story with some new material thrown in. So if you prefer, you can just watch the movie and skip that part of the TV adaptation.
The next film, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – To the Swordsmith Village, covers the final two episodes of season 2, and the premiere episode of season 3. So there's some more overlap there as well. After that, season 3 adapts the Swordsmith Village arc from the manga, followed by the Hashira Training arc in season 4. The manga's epic Infinity Castle arc will then follow in the upcoming trilogy of new movies.
Where to watch Demon Slayer in the UK
Demon Slayer: To the Hashira Training Arc. Crunchyroll
All four seasons of Demon Slayer, alongside the Mugen Train movie, are available to stream on Crunchyroll in the UK.
The Infinity Castle films are expected to arrive later in 2025, and will likely receive a theatrical release in the UK.
How many episodes of Demon Slayer are there?
There are 63 episodes of Demon Slayer altogether.
All four seasons of Demon Slayer are currently available to watch on Crunchyroll. Visit our Fantasy hub for the latest news and features, or find something to watch with our TV Guide and Streaming Guide.
James Hibbs is a Drama Writer for Radio Times, covering programmes across both streaming platforms and linear channels. He previously worked in PR, first for a B2B agency and subsequently for international TV production company Fremantle. He possesses a BA in English and Theatre Studies and an NCTJ Level 5 Diploma in Journalism.
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