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It is the Taisho Period in Japan. Tanjiro, a kindhearted boy who sells charcoal for a living, finds his family slaughtered by a demon. To make matters worse, his younger sister Nezuko, the sole survivor, has been transformed into a demon herself. Though devastated by this grim reality, Tanjiro resolves to become a “demon slayer” so that he can turn his sister back into a human, and kill the demon that massacred his family.

5 Seasons
63 Episodes
Ended
Animation Action & Adventure Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Cast & Characters
Hinokami
9.7/10 (20528 votes)

#1 Hinokami

S1:E19

Swordsmen in the Demon Slayer Corps known as Hashiras have arrived on Mt. Natagumo. Giyu Tomioka, the Water Hashira, slays the Father Spider Demon with a single strike. Inosuke, thrilled to see such a display of swordsmanship by someone in a totally different league from himself, challenges Giyu to a duel. Meanwhile, Zenitsu lies near death as the poison circulates throughout his body. Just then, the Insect Hashira, Shinobu Kocho appears before him.

Set Your Heart Ablaze
9.7/10 (9320 votes)

#2 Set Your Heart Ablaze

S2:E7

The demon that appeared before Tanjiro and Rengoku after they defeated Enmu was the Upper Three, Akaza. While injured and on the ground, Tanjiro is almost attacked by Akaza and narrowly escapes death when Rengoku quickly strikes back. During the intense battle between Rengoku and Akaza, Akaza suggests to Rengoku that he should also become a demon. Rengoku vehemently refuses Akaza's offer, but his injured body is exhausted and being pushed past its physical limits...

Never Give Up
9.7/10 (27004 votes)

#3 Never Give Up

S3:E10

Tanjiro and Uzui have been separated by Gyutaro’s Blood Demon Art. As Tanjiro joins the struggling Zenitsu and Inosuke, they manage to decapitate Daki at last thanks to their coordinated barrage of sword strikes. However, when Inosuke tries to run off with Daki’s head, he gets pierced by Gyutaro’s scythe. Uzui has also collapsed, leaving Tanjiro and the others with their backs to the wall.

The Hashira Unite
9.7/10 (22740 votes)

#4 The Hashira Unite

S5:E8

During a silent night when the moon shines, Kagaya finally meets Muzan Kibutsuji, who appears at the Ubuyashiki Mansion.

Defeating an Upper Rank Demon
9.6/10 (11627 votes)

#5 Defeating an Upper Rank Demon

S3:E9

Tanjiro, Zenitsu and Inosuke have joined Uzui in battle. While Zenitsu and Inosuke take on Daki, Tanjiro and Uzui deal with Gyutaro; however, they struggle as the demons have the upper hand with their coordinated attacks. But thanks to Hinatsuru's help and some teamwork from Uzui, Tanjiro's blade finds its way towards Gyutaro's neck...

Akaza
9.5/10 (6308 votes)

#6 Akaza

S2:E6

Nezuko, Zenitsu and Rengoku fight against Enmu to protect the passengers. Meanwhile, Tanjiro and Inosuke discover the location of Enmu's neck. They work in tandem to thwart Enmu's Blood Demon Art and sever Enmu's neck. The Mugen Train writhes in pain and derails. What will be the fate of the 200 or so passengers as well as Tanjiro and his friends?

Layered Memories
9.5/10 (12735 votes)

#7 Layered Memories

S3:E6

During the fierce battle with Daki, Tanjiro continues to unleash the Hinokami Kagura, which causes a huge strain on his body. Meanwhile, Inosuke reaches the Belt Demon’s nest and saves people who have been captured. Makio, Suma, and Zenitsu, who have been freed from the belt, join in on the fight. As the ceiling of the nest is broken, Uzui appears wielding his swords.

Transformation
9.4/10 (10124 votes)

#8 Transformation

S3:E7

Enraged by Daki's contempt for human life, Tanjiro attacks her with more intensity and gradually corners the demon. But he's already gone past his physical limit. As Tanjiro collapses and all seems lost again, Nezuko appears. A vicious battle ensues and Nezuko starts transforming into a more demon-like form...

Gathering
9.4/10 (9933 votes)

#9 Gathering

S3:E8

After Nezuko attempts to attack innocent bystanders as her demon form advances, Tanjiro is finally able to make her fall asleep by singing a lullaby. Meanwhile, another demon emerges out of Daki's body after being beheaded by Uzui - Gyutaro, Daki's older brother and the other form of Upper Six. Uzui must now face both demons, Daki and Gyutaro.

A Connected Bond: Daybreak and First Light
9.4/10 (6970 votes)

#10 A Connected Bond: Daybreak and First Light

S4:E11

Tanjiro continues the fight against Hantengu. Amidst all his injuries and the Superior Four's skill, will he be able to defeat him? As the battle draws to a close, the Demon Slayer Squad must race against time to end the fight before dawn.

Bright Red Sword
9.2/10 (5521 votes)

#11 Bright Red Sword

S4:E5

Tokito continues advancing through the forest and finds Mr. Kanamori. As soon as they arrive at the work hut in the middle of the forest, they are welcomed by Gyokko. Meanwhile, Tanjiro continues his fight against Hantengu.

You Must Master a Single Thing
9.0/10 (6061 votes)

#12 You Must Master a Single Thing

S1:E17

One of the Twelve Kizuki, a direct subordinate of Muzan Kibutsuji, is here somewhere. When Tanjiro slays the Mother Spider Demon of Mt. Natagumo, he learns that a demon who might hold the key to turning Nezuko back into a human is somewhere in this very forest. With the battered Inosuke in tow, he heads deeper into the forest. Meanwhile, Zenitsu trudges forlornly through the woods only to encounter a spider with a human face.

A Forged Bond
9.0/10 (5509 votes)

#13 A Forged Bond

S1:E18

Tanjiro and Inosuke face off against the Father Spider Demon of Mt. Natagumo. Tanjiro unleashes an attack, only to get hurled away by the demon's overwhelming power. Landing near a river, he comes upon the young demon Rui torturing the Sister Spider Demon. When Rui calls their bond of terror and hatred "a family’s bond," Tanjiro is enraged. So begins the battle between Rui and Tanjiro.

Final Selection
8.8/10 (5586 votes)

#14 Final Selection

S1:E4

To pass Final Selection, one must survive for seven days on Mt. Fujikasane where demons captured by the Demon Slayers have been imprisoned. So begins the battle for survival between the young swordsmen and the demons. Armed with the breathing techniques and stances he'd learned from Sakonji Urokodaki, Tanjiro slashes demon after demon. His two years of training have not gone to waste. But just then, a morphed demon appears out of nowhere.

Pretend Family
8.8/10 (4943 votes)

#15 Pretend Family

S1:E20

When Rui assaults him with his Blood Demon Art, Tanjiro braces himself for certain death. As his life flashes before his eyes, he suddenly remembers his father's dance, the kagura, and unleashes a new, non-Water Breathing attack. Hinokami Kagura Dance. Knowing that he’ll be receiving a simultaneous blow from the demon, he uses his new move to slice off Rui’s head. As Tanjiro crawls towards Nezuko, who lies on the ground, riddled with wounds, someone appears before him.

New Mission
8.8/10 (5171 votes)

#16 New Mission

S1:E26

As Tanjiro and the others are devoted to their rehabilitation training, the absolute master of the demons, Muzan Kibutsuji, gathers the Lower Ranks of the Twelve Kizuki. The demons, too, are preparing to make their next move. As training draws to a close, Tanjiro has improved to the point where he can fight on equal terms with Kanao. Just then, he receives word of a new mission from his Kasugai Crow.

No Matter How Many Lives
8.8/10 (7261 votes)

#17 No Matter How Many Lives

S3:E11

Uzui deflects all of Gyutaro's Blood Demon Art attacks, and despite getting pierced in the jaw, Tanjiro is able to slice off Gyutaro's head. Though wounded from head to toe, Zenitsu and Inosuke also behead Daki, and they succeed in decapitating both demons at the same time. Just when it seems as though they've defeated the Upper Six demons after a fierce struggle, Gyutaro unleashes his Blood Demon Art...

Letting Someone Else Go First
8.7/10 (4796 votes)

#18 Letting Someone Else Go First

S1:E16

Tanjiro and Inosuke battle the Demon Slayers trapped by spider webs. After slashing the threads and destroying the webs, they head deeper into the mountain. The farther they advance through the forest, the thicker the threads become, and those under their control start moving in ways impossible for a human being. Stopping the Demon Slayers without hurting them isn't going to be easy, but then Tanjiro makes a certain move...

Move Forward!
8.7/10 (3704 votes)

#19 Move Forward!

S2:E5

After waking up from his dream by cutting his own neck, Tanjiro battles Enmu, who is the source of all the turmoil on the train. Enmu appears to be getting pleasure from inflicting pain on the passengers, which only infuriates Tanjiro even more. Tanjiro succeeds in severing Enmu's head, only to discover that Enmu's body is fused with the Mugen Train itself. Tanjiro is backed into a corner, but a freshly-awakened Inosuke comes to assist him and...

Things Are Gonna Get Real Flashy!!
8.7/10 (6637 votes)

#20 Things Are Gonna Get Real Flashy!!

S3:E5

After being told of Zenitsu’s disappearance and to leave the Entertainment District by Uzui, Tanjiro and Inosuke decide that they will rescue Zenitsu. That evening, Tanjiro picks up a scent of a demon, which leads him to Koinatsu Oiran being swallowed by Daki’s belt. With Uzui nowhere in sight, Tanjiro must face the Upper Six demon alone.

Aren't You Going to Become a Hashira?
8.7/10 (3772 votes)

#21 Aren't You Going to Become a Hashira?

S4:E6

Two simultaneous fights continue, Tanjiro, Nezuko and Genya against Hantengu and Tokito against Gyokko. Genya began to show a demonic form. Tanjiro asks him to look for Hantengu's real body, but memories of the past begin to plague Genya.

The Mu in Muichiro
8.7/10 (3978 votes)

#22 The Mu in Muichiro

S4:E8

Muichiro, with the help of air blown by Kotetsu to him, escapes Gyokko's Water Prison Pot. Muichiro finally recalls his tragic past.

Muzan Kibutsuji
8.6/10 (5163 votes)

#23 Muzan Kibutsuji

S1:E7

Now split into three, the demons have driven Tanjiro into a corner. It is then that Nezuko attacks. Now that she’s become a demon herself, she’s no longer so weak that she needs protection. His mind made up, Tanjiro follows one of the demons into the swamp now spreading across the ground. Waiting for him there is...

Against Corps Rules
8.6/10 (4583 votes)

#24 Against Corps Rules

S1:E21

Seeing Tanjiro try to protect Nezuko even as he collapses triggers memories of Rui’s own past. Once a sickly boy, he became a demon after meeting Muzan Kibutsuji who gave him a share of his blood. But after he turns into a demon, his own parents try to kill him. Ever since then, he has been searching for a family. Seeking a bond that he can never hope to acquire...

Someone's Dream
8.6/10 (5039 votes)

#25 Someone's Dream

S4:E1

An Upper Rank Demon has been defeated for the first time in a hundred years by Uzui, Tanjiro, and his comrades' effort. This news causes a ripple effect not only among the members of the Demon Slayer Corps, but also the Upper Rank Demons, who have been summoned by Muzan Kibutsuji. Meanwhile, Tanjiro is recovering at the Butterfly Mansion when he discovers that he has upset his swordsmith Haganezuka after chipping his sword and decides to head to the village where the swordsmiths live to talk to him in person.

Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito
8.6/10 (3756 votes)

#26 Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito

S4:E9

Armed with his memories, Muichiro feels powerful and invincible, convinced that the demonic fifth moon has no chance against him.

Stone Hashira Gyomei Himejima
8.6/10 (3771 votes)

#27 Stone Hashira Gyomei Himejima

S5:E7

Tanjiro was struggling with Himejima's tasks. Now he finally manages to move the boulder after receiving advice from Genya, whom he meets by chance. With this breakthrough, will Tanjiro be able to overcome Himejima's rigorous training?

Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku
8.5/10 (4439 votes)

#28 Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku

S2:E1

Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku receives new orders: Travel to the Mugen Train, where over forty people have gone missing, and conduct an investigation. Leaving the Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters, he sets off on this new mission.

Temari Demon and Arrow Demon
8.4/10 (4671 votes)

#29 Temari Demon and Arrow Demon

S1:E9

It was two demons named Tamayo and Yushiro who came to Tanjiro’s rescue. Using the “Eyeblind” spell, Tamayo guides Tanjiro and Nezuko to her house. There, through his conversation with Tamayo, Tanjiro learns that there is a way to return demons to human form. Just then, two demons in pursuit of Tanjiro locate the house and unleash a furious assault...

Together Forever
8.4/10 (4609 votes)

#30 Together Forever

S1:E10

Tanjiro’s crisis continues. He uses multiple forms of the Water Breathing technique to hold out against Yahaba’s final Blood Demon Art, the "Kouketsu Arrow." Meanwhile, Nezuko and Susamaru are still battling it out. Worried about the outcome, Tamayo unleashes her own Blood Demon Art.

Master of the Mansion
8.4/10 (4417 votes)

#31 Master of the Mansion

S1:E22

After the battle is over, Tanjiro and Nezuko are taken to the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters. This is where the Hashira Meeting between the Corps leader, Ubuyashiki, and the Hashiras, the most powerful swordsmen in the Corps, is to be held. The Hashiras censure Tanjiro for violating the Demon Slayer Corps by protecting a demon. And then, the Wind Hashira, Sanemi Shinazugawa, raises his sword against Nezuko...

Cruelty
8.3/10 (6620 votes)

#32 Cruelty

S1:E1

It is the Taisho Period (i.e. 1912-1926). Tanjiro Kamado is living a modest but blissful life in the mountains with his family. One day, when he returns from selling charcoal in town, he finds the remains of his slaughtered family in pools of blood after a demon attack. Tanjiro rushes down the snowy mountain with the sole survivor, his sister Nezuko, on his back. But on the way, Nezuko suddenly snarls, turning on Tanjiro.

The Smell of Enchanting Blood
8.3/10 (4710 votes)

#33 The Smell of Enchanting Blood

S1:E8

The next mission is in Asakusa, Tokyo. Tanjiro is taken aback by the opulent Taisho Era cityscape, but soon picks up the demon’s scent there. His pursuit of the scent leads him to Muzan Kibutsuji. Tanjiro attempts to strike him down. But Kibutsuji transforms a passerby into demon, triggering a commotion. As Tanjiro desperately tries to get things under control, someone appears before him...

Insult
8.3/10 (3536 votes)

#34 Insult

S2:E4

Tanjiro, Zenitsu, Inosuke and Rengoku have fallen into a deep sleep while under the control of Enmu's Blood Demon Art. As Enmu attempts to use his accomplices to destroy the spiritual cores of Tanjiro and his companions in order to defeat them, Tanjiro realizes that he is inside a dream and searches for a way to wake up. In order to awaken from the dream, Tanjiro makes a decision to use his sword to cut into his own neck.

A Sword From Over 300 Years Ago
8.3/10 (3864 votes)

#35 A Sword From Over 300 Years Ago

S4:E3

Tanjiro begins his training with Yoriichi Type Zero and is pushed to the limits by Kotetsu's relentless coaching and extreme training. Through this experience, Tanjiro masters a new skill of predicting where the opponent's next move will hit by using his sense of smell. During his training, Tanjiro lands a blow on Yoriichi Type Zero and ends up destroying it, but a sword from over 300 years ago appears from inside...

Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji
8.3/10 (3407 votes)

#36 Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji

S4:E10

Tanjiro, Nezuko, and Genya are struggling through an arduous battle against Zohakuten and his five tree dragons. They are forced to fight defensively against the tree dragons using the four emotion demon's powers, and Tanjiro is swallowed by one of them amidst the fight. Just as Tanjiro is close to meeting his demise, Mitsuri arrives in the nick of time and rescues him. And now, Mitsuri faces off against Zohakuten to rescue the captured Nezuko and Genya...!

Something More Important Than Life
8.2/10 (4501 votes)

#37 Something More Important Than Life

S1:E13

Every time Kyogai, the master of house, plays his tsuzumi, the room spins and Tanjiro struggles. Debilitated by the fractured bones he sustained in his previous battle, Tanjiro tries to fire himself up as he desperately fights on, but he is overwhelmed by Kyogai's Blood Demon Art. Will he find a way to slice off Kyogai's head?

Tonight
8.2/10 (5206 votes)

#38 Tonight

S3:E4

As Tanjiro close in on the demon that has been preying upon the entertainment district. But even as he closes in, the others continue to follow their leads toward their query. Who will find the demon first? And will they be able to survive the confrontation when they do?

Thank You, Tokito
8.2/10 (3619 votes)

#39 Thank You, Tokito

S4:E4

Hantengu's head is slashed by Muichiro and he splits into two clones. Muichiro is blown away by Karaku. Tanjiro, Nezuko and Genya are stunned when the clones split into more clones. Muichiro rescues Kotetsu from a Goldfish Demon.

Sabito and Makomo
8.1/10 (5253 votes)

#40 Sabito and Makomo

S1:E3

The Demon Slayer Corps... An organization that's been hunting down demons since ancient times. Sakonji Urokodaki starts training Tanjiro for Final Selection, the test for joining the unit. Navigating a mountain riddled with booby traps, dry sword swings, waterfall immersion and breathing techniques... A year later, Urokodaki informs Tanjiro that he has nothing more to teach him, and gives him one last hurdle to overcome in front of a giant boulder.

Cast & Chracters

Tanjiro Kamado (voice)

Tanjiro Kamado (voice)

Actor: Natsuki Hanae
Nezuko Kamado (voice)

Nezuko Kamado (voice)

Actor: Akari Kito
Zenitsu Agatsuma (voice)

Zenitsu Agatsuma (voice)

Actor: Hiro Shimono
Inosuke Hashibira (voice)

Inosuke Hashibira (voice)

Actor: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
Genya Shinazugawa (voice)

Genya Shinazugawa (voice)

Actor: Nobuhiko Okamoto
Giyu Tomioka (voice)

Giyu Tomioka (voice)

Actor: Takahiro Sakurai

The highest rated episode of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is "Hinokami" (S1E19) with a rating of 9.70.

This episode received 20,528 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "To Bring a Smile to One's Face" (S5E4) with a rating of 7.10.

This episode received 2,829 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Hinokami" (S1E19) with a rating of 9.70.

This episode received 20,528 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Tsuzumi Mansion" (S1E11) with a rating of 7.30.

This episode received 4,674 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Set Your Heart Ablaze" (S2E7) with a rating of 9.70.

This episode received 9,320 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Deep Sleep" (S2E2) with a rating of 7.90.

This episode received 3,546 votes.

The highest rated episode is "Never Give Up" (S3E10) with a rating of 9.70.

This episode received 27,004 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Infiltrating the Entertainment District" (S3E2) with a rating of 7.40.

This episode received 5,257 votes.

The highest rated episode is "A Connected Bond: Daybreak and First Light" (S4E11) with a rating of 9.40.

This episode received 6,970 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "Yoriichi Type Zero" (S4E2) with a rating of 7.30.

This episode received 3,757 votes.

The highest rated episode is "The Hashira Unite" (S5E8) with a rating of 9.70.

This episode received 22,740 votes.


The lowest rated episode is "To Bring a Smile to One's Face" (S5E4) with a rating of 7.10.

This episode received 2,829 votes.

Name Department Job
Koji Eto Art Supervising Art Director
Masaharu Koyama Art Prop Designer
Masaru Yanaka Art Art Direction
Sae Yoshikawa Art Assistant Director of Photography
Yuri Kabasawa Art Art Direction
Yuichi Terao Camera Director of Photography
Haruo Sotozaki Directing Series Director
Manabu Kamino Editing Editor
Yuri Takahashi Editing Assistant Editor
Akifumi Fujio Production Producer
Akino Matsumoto Production Production Manager
Maasa Murakami Production Producer
Manabu Jinguji Production Associate Producer
Masanori Miyake Production Producer
Miyu Masaki Production Associate Producer
Yuma Takahashi Production Producer
Go Shiina Sound Original Music Composer
Naoki Okabe Sound Sound Mixer
Ryosuke Naya Sound Sound Recordist
Yuji Akazawa Sound Sound Effects
Yuki Kajiura Sound Original Music Composer
Akira Matsushima Visual Effects Supervising Animation Director
Kazuki Nishiwaki Visual Effects 3D Director
Yuko Omae Visual Effects Color Designer
Koyoharu Gotouge Writing Original Story

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