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Season 1 – Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

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A youth begins a quest to fight demons and save his sister after finding his family slaughtered and his sister turned into a demon.
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — Season 1

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Black Nerd Problems Staff Black Nerd Problems 09/18/2020
I'm pretty sure you could pause anywhere in this series, frame that print, and have your home looking like you got both the time and money to patronize museum gift shops. Go to Full Review Kelly Knox IGN Movies 09/16/2020
With stunning swordfights and supernatural powers, high stakes, a lot of heart, and even a fair amount of humor, the 26-episode first season has everything you need for your next anime binge watch. Go to Full Review Michael Moore The Verge 09/11/2020
What's rare about Demon Slayer's adaptation is the consistency with which the animation and voice acting enhances the work, not just for specific important scenes, but every episode. Go to Full Review Natasha H. IGN Movies 09/10/2020
It's the small things that matter after all, and Demon Slayer has continued to succeed with its brief but powerful moments of action and human (and demon?) drama. Go to Full Review Tony Whatley II Black Critic Guy 09/10/2020
It definitely will be the next Attack on Titan, and it already is one helluva anime. Go to Full Review Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse 01/26/2020
Has its faults, and I would place it on a lower level in terms of overall context than "Goblin Slayer" or "My Hero Academia". However, there is still a lot to like here, even for mature audiences, while fans of shonen will probably have a blast. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Juan J. @Gabriel1994 Nov 17 Wow 🥰 leve season 1 See more Noah B Sep 14 It was not bad until tanjiro did the kakra dance to rui and seeing nezuko use her blood demon art rally good See more Tyler K. @gorphead59 Sep 5 It’s good but it has just a lot of set up. But that last episode was pretty hype. 6.8/20 See more Cody W. @Cwalton1994 Aug 19 For those of you who are new to this series, trust me, you will be immediately hooked right after the first episode. All I can tell you is that DEMON SLAYER is literally that good. See more Austin M. @Amilly Aug 4 Demon Slayer Season 1 absolutely deserves a 5-star review. From start to finish, it’s a stunning blend of jaw-dropping animation, emotionally driven storytelling, and unforgettable character development. The visual quality alone is next-level—Ufotable set a new industry standard, especially with fight scenes like Tanjiro vs. Rui, which honestly felt like a movie. But it’s not just about the action. What really pulled me in was the heart. Tanjiro’s compassion, his dedication to protecting Nezuko, and the bond between siblings added a depth that most shonen anime miss. Every character, even side ones, felt alive with purpose and pain. The pacing was tight, the music was phenomenal, and the world-building felt fresh while still rooted in Japanese folklore. It balanced intensity and emotional weight perfectly, leaving me wanting more after every episode. It’s rare to see a first season this polished, and it completely earned the hype. If you’re into anime at all, Demon Slayer Season 1 isn’t just recommended—it’s essential. See more Joshua H @SnoopySoup11 Jul 30 8/10 Amazing animation, great fights, likeable characters, and a cool power system. Lacks creativity in the plot, however it is simple and effective. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Natsuki Hanae

Tanjirō Kamado

Akari Kito

Nezuko Kamado

Hiro Shimono

Zenitsu Agatsuma

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka

Inosuke Hashibira

Takahiro Sakurai

Giyū Tomioka

Haruo Sotozaki

Director

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 6, 2019 Cruelty Tanjiro Kamado lives a simple, happy life in the mountains until the day he finds his family slaughtered; Tanjiro's sister, Nezuko, is the sole survivor. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 13, 2019 Trainer Sakonji Urokodaki When Tanjiro heads for Mount Sagiri with Nezuko, who's been turned into a demon, Tanjiro catches the smell of blood from inside a temple. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 20, 2019 Sabito and Makomo The Demon Slayer Corps hunts down demons; Sakonji Urokodaki starts training Tanjiro for the final selection test for joining the unit. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 27, 2019 Final Selection To pass the final selection, the young swordsmen must survive for seven days on Mt. Fujikasane where demons have been imprisoned. Details Episode 5 Aired May 4, 2019 My Own Steel Tanjiro and the survivors are issued uniforms and select the ore for their own Nichirin swords. Details Episode 6 Aired May 11, 2019 Swordsman Accompanying a Demon Tanjiro heads out for his first assignment -- helping a town where girls have been vanishing nightly. Details Episode 7 Aired May 18, 2019 Muzan Kibutsuji When the demon divides into three parts, Nezuko and Tanjiro both attack as a swamp grows across the battlefield. Details Episode 8 Aired May 25, 2019 The Smell of Enchanting Blood The mission is in Asakusa, Tokyo, where Tanjiro picks up the demon's scent and leading him to Muzan Kibutsuji; Tanjiro attempts to kill Muzan Kibutsuj, but Kibutsuji transforms. Details Episode 9 Aired Jun 1, 2019 Temari Demon and Arrow Demon Two demons save Tanjiro and Nezuko and offer them shelter; Tanjiro learns of a way to restore his sister's humanity. Details Episode 10 Aired Jun 8, 2019 Together Forever Tanjiro uses every trick in his arsenal against Yahba's Kouketsu Arrow; Nezuko fights Susamaru; Tamayo interferes in the battle. Details Episode 11 Aired Jun 15, 2019 Tsuzumi Mansion Tanjiro must put up with the meek Zenitsu as he embarks on his next quest, which lands the two in a dangerous situation facing a tsuzumi that abducted the older brother of two young kids. Details Episode 12 Aired Jun 22, 2019 The Boar Bares Its Fangs, Zenitsu Sleeps The constantly transforming house separates Tanjiro and Zenitsu; Tanjiro encounters a demon musician and a man wearing the head of a boar. Details Episode 13 Aired Jun 29, 2019 Something More Important Than Life A badly injured Tanjiro refuses to give up in is fight against Kyogai, who unleashes his powerful Blood Demon Art. Details Episode 14 Aired Jul 6, 2019 The House With the Wisteria Family Crest Zenitsu refuses to fight; Inosuke challenges Tanjiro to a fight; all of the human corpses are buried; the trio follows a Kaugai crow. Details Episode 15 Aired Jul 13, 2019 Mount Natagumo Tanjiro and Nezuko head to a mountain crawling with spiders. Details Episode 16 Aired Jul 20, 2019 Letting Someone Else Go First As they move deeper into the mountain, Tanjiro and Inosuke fight through a horde of demon slayers being controlled like puppets, trying not to severely injure them in the process. Details Episode 17 Aired Jul 27, 2019 You Must Master a Single Thing Tanjiro gets a lead on a demon deeper into the forest who may help restore Nezuko; Zenitsu runs into a bizarre spider. Details Episode 18 Aired Aug 3, 2019 A Forged Bond Tanjiro is violently ejected from his clash with the father spider demon and comes face to face with another demon who tortures her own kind. Details Episode 19 Aired Aug 10, 2019 Hinokami Giyu Tomioka arrives at Mt. Natagumo to help dispatch the spider demons but an eager Inosuke becomes intent on challenging him; the poisoned Zenitsu receives an unlikely visitor; the demons offer to spare Tanjiro if he gives up his sister. Details Episode 20 Aired Aug 17, 2019 Pretend Family When Tanjuro's latest move leaves him immobilized, Giyu Tomioka comes to his aid and shows off a powerful ability; Shinobu Kocho puts her powerful insect breathing techniques on display. Details Episode 21 Aired Aug 24, 2019 Against Corps Rules Watching Tanjiro attempt to protect Nezuko even as he collapses sparks memories of Rui's own past. After becoming a demon, his own parents try to kill him and Rui has been searching for a family ever since. Details Episode 22 Aired Aug 31, 2019 Master of the Mansion Following the battle, Nezuko and Tanjiro get taken to the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters; the fate of the siblings is discussed as the Hashira meeting with the Corps leader takes place. Details Episode 23 Aired Sep 7, 2019 Hashira Meeting The leader of the Demon Slayer Corps Ubuyashiki allows Tanjiro and Nezuko to join the Corps, but the Hashiras are unable to accept this decision. The Wind Hashira tries to get Nezuko to show her true colors as a demon. Details Episode 24 Aired Sep 14, 2019 Rehabilitation Training Tanjiro and Inosuke struggle to recover as they are forced to endure a punishing training regimen. Details Episode 25 Aired Sep 21, 2019 Tsuguko, Kanao Tsuyuri Tanjuro trains hard to keep his breathing techniques active all day long; Zenitsu and Inosuke receive motivation to resume training. Details Episode 26 Aired Sep 28, 2019 New Mission Muzan Kibutsuji gathers the lower ranks of the Twelve Kizuki; Tanjuro and the others receive a new mission. Details

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba — Season 1

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Season Info

Director
Haruo Sotozaki
Network
TMXJP
Genre
Adventure, Action, Anime
Original Language
Japanese
Release Date
Apr 6, 2019