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Demon Slayer watch order

Demon Slayer shows in order, by release and rating. Updated October 20, 2026.

Watch Demon Slayer in release order, which is also story order: the first season (2019), the Mugen Train film (2020), then the Entertainment District, Swordsmith Village and Hashira Training arcs, then the Infinity Castle film (2025). The TV version of the Mugen Train arc retells the film, so you only need one of them.

How to watch Demon Slayer in order: the full guide

All 6 films and series in the Demon Slayer franchise, in release order and in chronological (story) order. The first in release order is Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (2019); the first in chronological order is Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (set in Taisho-era Japan).

Release order

  1. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (Series, 2019): Tanjiro becomes a Demon Slayer to save Nezuko; the place to start.
  2. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train (Movie, 2020): Rengoku and the Infinity Train; the TV arc retells it.
  3. Demon Slayer: Entertainment District Arc (Series, 2021): Tengen Uzui and the red-light district.
  4. Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village Arc (Series, 2023): Tanjiro gets a new sword as Upper Moons attack.
  5. Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc (Series, 2024): The Hashira prepare for the final battle.
  6. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle (Movie, 2025): The final battle begins.

Chronological order

  1. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (set in Taisho-era Japan): Tanjiro becomes a Demon Slayer to save Nezuko; the place to start.
  2. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train (set in The Infinity Train): Rengoku and the Infinity Train; the TV arc retells it.
  3. Demon Slayer: Entertainment District Arc (set in Yoshiwara): Tengen Uzui and the red-light district.
  4. Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village Arc (set in The swordsmiths' village): Tanjiro gets a new sword as Upper Moons attack.
  5. Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc (set in The Hashira): The Hashira prepare for the final battle.
  6. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle (set in The Infinity Castle): The final battle begins.

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Common questions

What order should I watch the Demon Slayer shows in?

Watch Demon Slayer in release order, which is also story order: the first season (2019), the Mugen Train film (2020), then the Entertainment District, Swordsmith Village and Hashira Training arcs, then the Infinity Castle film (2025). The TV version of the Mugen Train arc retells the film, so you only need one of them.

How many Demon Slayer movies and shows are there?

There are 6 titles in the Demon Slayer franchise: 2 films and 4 series, released from 2019 to 2025. 2 more are announced: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle 2 and Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle 3.

How long does it take to watch all the Demon Slayer shows?

About 29 hours for all 6 titles, counting every episode.

What is the first Demon Slayer title in chronological order?

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, set in Taisho-era Japan. In release order the first is Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (2019).

What is the next Demon Slayer release?

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - Infinity Castle 2, date to be announced.