The release dates are yet to be announced but we do know fans will be able to see the trilogy on the big screen to see the franchise bow out in style.
When Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba debuted as a manga in 2016, it quickly took the world by storm, with over 150 million copies in circulation – making it the ninth best-selling manga series of all time.
Soon after the anime's season 1 premiere in 2019 came more TV seasons and movies within the franchise that adapt Koyoharu Gotouge’s original manga – which ended in 2020, with 23 volumes in total.
However, it's important to note that you don't technically have to watch everything the Demon Slayer anime has released, as some instalments actually cover similar ground, or in fact, even compact certain episodes into feature-length presentation. It can be a little confusing...
The series follows Tanjiro Kamado, a teenager who is training to be a demon slayer. We follow his journey as he climbs the demon slayer ranks after his family is killed and his sister is turned into a demon.
Newcomers to the franchise should start with season 1 of the anime, but it is after this that viewers will have different options presented to them.
The second season of the series was split into two separate arcs – the first is titled the Mugen Train Arc, while the second is the Entertainment District Arc.
The first film from the franchise is titled Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train, and it covers the same story as the first half of the TV show’s second season. In fact, the film came first, but the TV show features some original content for viewers looking for something new. However, it is skippable and you won't be missing out on much of the story!
The fourth season adapted the Hashira Training arc, which is actually quite a short and sweet arc compared to the Swordsmith Village arc. However, while many fans expected a season 5, instead they'll get the Infinity Castle arc in the form of a trilogy of films.
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 release dates of the Infinity Castle films are yet to be announced but, presumably, the films will be available in cinemas worldwide.
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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