What order should I watch Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba in?

Watch in release order: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Mugen Train Arc, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Entertainment District Arc, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Swordsmith Village Arc, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Hashira Training Arc, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle - Part 1: Akaza Returns.

Where do I start Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba?

Start with Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (TV series · 2019 · 26 ep.).

How many episodes is Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba?

The main story has 63 episodes across 5 series plus 2 films, not counting specials and recaps.

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How to watch Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba in order

Start with Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. The main story is 5 series and 2 films: 63 episodes in total. Below is the release order, then the optional extras.

Main story (release order)

1
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (Kimetsu no Yaiba)TV series · 2019 · 26 ep.
2
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train (Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mugen Ressha-hen)Movie · 2020
3
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Mugen Train Arc (Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mugen Ressha-hen)TV series · 2021 · 7 ep.
4
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Entertainment District Arc (Kimetsu no Yaiba: Yuukaku-hen)TV series · 2021 · 11 ep.
5
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Swordsmith Village Arc (Kimetsu no Yaiba: Katanakaji no Sato-hen)TV series · 2023 · 11 ep.
6
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Hashira Training Arc (Kimetsu no Yaiba: Hashira Geiko-hen)TV series · 2024 · 8 ep.
7
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle - Part 1: Akaza Returns (Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mugenjou-hen Movie 1 - Akaza Sairai)Movie · 2025

Caught up with the anime?See exactly where the anime ends and which manga chapter or volume to read next.

Where the anime ends

Specials, films & side stories (optional)

These aren't needed to follow the main plot. Watch them after the series they come from (by date).

Kimetsu Gakuen Monogatari: Demon's Banquet Special Arc (Kimetsu Gakuen Monogatari: Kimetsu no Utage Tokubetsu-hen)Special · 2020 · 3 ep.
Kimetsu Gakuen: Valentine-henWeb series · 2021 · 4 ep.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Swordsmith Village- (Kimetsu no Yaiba: Jougen Shuuketsu, Soshite Katanakaji no Sato e)Movie · 2023 · Alternative version

Recaps (skippable)

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Sibling`s Bond (Kimetsu no Yaiba: Kyoudai no Kizuna)Movie · 2019 · Recap
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Mt. Natagumo Arc (Kimetsu no Yaiba: Natagumo Yama Hen)Movie · 2020 · Recap
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hashira Meeting Arc (Kimetsu no Yaiba: Hashira Gou Kaigi - Chouyashiki Hen)Movie · 2020 · Recap
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Asakusa Arc (Kimetsu no Yaiba: Asakusa Hen)Special · 2021 · 1 ep. · Recap
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Tsuzumi Mansion Arc (Kimetsu no Yaiba: Tsuzumi Yashiki Hen)Special · 2021 · 1 ep. · Recap

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Order and relationships from Kitsu's media-relationship data (sequel / prequel / side story), dates and episode counts as listed there; checked 2026-11-15. Release order is the safest first-watch order.

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