Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba | |
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Season 4 | |
No. of episodes | 1 |
Release | |
Original network | Fuji Television |
Original release | May 12, 2024 present | –
Season chronology | |
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is a Japanese anime television series based on Koyoharu Gotouge's manga series of the same name. At the end of the third season finale, a fourth season covering the manga's "Hashira Training" arc was announced.[1] The fourth season, titled Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Hashira Training Arc,[a] adapts from the 15th and 16th volumes (chapters 128–136) of the manga. It premiered on May 12, 2024, with a one-hour episode.[2][3]
The season follows Tanjiro and his allies as they seek out the guidance of Stone Hashira, Gyomei Himejima, where the Demon Slayers undergo rigorous training with the Hashira to become stronger and preparing for their final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji, who continues to search for Nezuko and Ubuyashiki.
A compilation film titled Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – To the Hashira Training, which includes footage from the final Swordsmith Village Arc episode and an advanced screening of the first Hashira Training Arc episode, premiered in Japanese theaters on February 2, 2024.[2] Aniplex of America licensed the season outside of Asia and streamed it on Crunchyroll.[4]
The opening theme song for the season is "Mugen" (夢幻, lit. 'Dream') performed by My First Story and Hyde.[5]
Story | Episode | Title [6] | Directed by [6] | Storyboarded by [6] | Original air date [7] | Viewership rating | |
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56 | 1 | "To Defeat Muzan Kibutsuji" Transliteration: "Kibutsuji Muzan o Taosu Tame ni" (Japanese: 鬼舞辻󠄀無惨を倒すために) | Shin'ya Shimomura & Takashi Suhara | Shin'ya Shimomura & Takashi Suhara | May 12, 2024 | TBD | |
While on a mission to rescue a kidnapped woman from a demon, Wind Hashira Sanemi Shinazugawa and Serpent Hashira Obanai Iguro encounter an entrance into the Infinity Castle before it suddenly vanishes. During an emergency meeting led by Kagaya's wife Amane Ubuyashiki, the Hashira discuss the mysterious marks that appeared on Mitsuri and Muichiro in their battles, which were said to have originated from the Demon Slayers during the Sengoku period. Muichiro gives details of the physicals conditions he experienced that may lead to the marks appearing on the others. Knowing that Muzan Kibutsuji will attempt to take Nezuko by force, the Corps enacts strict training for the Demon Slayers and the Hashira to condition them for the coming conflict. Each Hashira is assigned to lead a particular training regimen, hoping to strengthen the Corps members and improve their skills. However, Water Hashira Giyu Tomioka refuses to participate in training. Whilst in hiding, Tamayo is visited by Kagaya's Kasugai crow, who instructs her to ally with the Corps and work with Shinobu Kocho. | |||||||
57 | 2 | "Water Hashira Giyu Tomioka's Pain" Transliteration: "Mizu Bashira・Tomioka Giyū no Itami" (Japanese: 水柱・冨岡義勇の痛み) | TBA | TBA | May 19, 2024 | TBD |
Vol. | Episodes | Cover art | Bonus disc | Release date | Ref. | |
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1 | 1 | Obanai Iguro & Sanemi Shinazugawa | Soundtrack | July 3, 2024 | [8] | |
2 | TBA | TBA | Soundtrack | August 7, 2024 | [9] | |
3 | TBA | TBA | Soundtrack | September 4, 2024 | [10] | |
4 | TBA | TBA | Soundtrack | October 2, 2024 | [11] |