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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: Hashira Training Arc

  • 2024
  • 8 episodes

The members of the Demon Slayer Corps and their highest-ranking swordsmen, the Hashira. In preparation for the forthcoming final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji, the Hashira Training commences. While each carry faith and determination within their hearts, Tanjiro and the Hashira enter a new story.

Hashira Training Arc of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba premiered on May 12, 2024 and has 8 episodes, from "To Defeat Muzan Kibutsuji" to "The Hashira Unite". The last episode aired on June 30, 2024.

Where to watch Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

In the United States, you can stream Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba on Hulu, Netflix and Crunchyroll. You can also buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. It is on streaming services in 132 countries.

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Episodes

  1. Episode 1To Defeat Muzan KibutsujiAired May 12, 2024

    The Hashira, Sanemi and Iguro, along with their comrades head to an abandoned castle on top of a mountain for a mission, while Tanjiro is being treated at the Butterfly Mansion for the wounds he suffered at the Swordsmith Village. Later on, the Hashira gather at the Ubuyashiki Mansion to hold a Hashira meeting, where Muichiro reveals how the marks manifested. In an effort to strengthen the entire Demon Slayer Corps from the bottom up, the Hashira Training begins...

    • 49m
    • Directed by Shinya Shimomura and Takashi Suhara

    Guest stars

  2. Episode 2Water Hashira Giyu Tomioka's PainAired May 19, 2024

    Kagaya's Kasugai Crow suddenly appears in front of Tamayo and invites her to the Demon Slayer headquarters — even though she is a demon. Meanwhile, after receiving a letter from Kagaya at the Butterfly Mansion, Tanjiro pays a visit to Giyu, who is not participating in the Hashira Training. At first, Tanjiro is rejected by Giyu but patiently continues to try to talk to him. Giyu, who gives in to Tanjiro's persistence, begins to share the reason why he won't participate in the training.

    • 24m
    • Directed by Yuji Shimizu

    Guest stars

  3. Episode 3Fully Recovered Tanjiro Joins the Hashira Training!!Aired May 26, 2024

    After talking with Tanjiro, Giyu is able to overcome his past self and decides to join the training. Meanwhile, Tanjiro's wounds have healed enough to join the training, and heads to his first training with the former Hashira, Uzui.

    • 24m
    • Directed by Takashi Mamezuka

    Guest stars

  4. Episode 4To Bring a Smile to One's FaceAired June 2, 2024

    After completing training with Uzui, Tanjiro visits the Tokito residence next. The Demon Slayer swordsmen who have already started the training are dispirited by Muichiro's intense training and harsh words. Tanjiro hears the swordsmen discussing if there's anything they can do about it...

    • 24m
    • Directed by Seiji Harada

    Guest stars

  5. Episode 5I Even Ate Demons…Aired June 9, 2024

    After completing Mitsuri's training, Tanjiro heads to train with Iguro. When he arrives at the training site, Iguro is waiting for him, visibly angry. Will he be able to complete this horrifying training where he'll have to fix his sword skills?

    • 24m
    • Directed by Hideki Hosokawa

    Guest stars

  6. Episode 6The Strongest of the Demon Slayer CorpsAired June 16, 2024

    Tanjiro and Zenitsu head to Himejima's training site deep in the mountains and reunite with Inosuke and Murata. Tanjiro first starts the training by being hit by a waterfall but struggles with the coldness and weight of the water.

    • 24m
    • Directed by Ken Nakazawa

    Guest stars

    • Tomokazu Sugita Gyomei Himejima (voice)
    • Kouki Miyata Murata (voice)
    • Toshihiko Seki Muzan Kibutsuji (voice)
    • Marina Inoue Nakime (Biwa Demon) (voice)
    • Shoya Ishige (voice)
    • Kentaro Tone (voice)
    • Gakuto Kajiwara (voice)
    • Ryusei Nakao Kasugai Crow (voice)
  7. Episode 7Stone Hashira: Gyōmei HimejimaAired June 23, 2024

    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?

    • 32m
    • Directed by Akihiko Uda

    Guest stars

  8. Episode 8The Hashira UniteAired June 30, 2024

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

    • 41m
    • Directed by Haruo Sotozaki, Seiji Harada and Yuji Shimizu

    Guest stars

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