‘Demon Slayer’ Season 3: release date, teasers, and Swordsmith Village Arc details

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In the Swordsmith Village, Tanjiro’s exploits are continued in the following chapter.

This year marks the third season of the popular anime series Demon Slayer. The third season of Tanjiro Kamado’s anime is one of the most eagerly awaited anime releases of 2023 because of the success of the first two highly successful seasons and the animated film that became Japan’s highest-grossing film of all time.

The anime series Demon Slayer, which is based on the well-known manga series of the same name by Koyoharu Gotouge, initially debuted in 2019 and has since gone viral. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, an anime movie released in 2020 The Motion Picture: Mugen Train surpassed Titanic and Spirited Away to become Japan’s highest-grossing film ever. It also became the second anime movie in history to top the US box office charts. The popularity of Demon Slayer inspired other series adaptations, including numerous video games and a kabuki play.

Tanjiro Kamado, the show’s protagonist, and his pals will travel to the shrouded Swordsmith Village for their upcoming adventure in the third season of the show. The Swordsmith Village Arc, which will introduce some well-known characters from the manga series and introduce some menacing new villains, is eagerly anticipated by fans. Here is everything we currently know about Demon Slayer’s third season.

Spoilers for the first and second seasons of the anime Demon Slayer as well as the film Mugen Train are presented below.

What transpired in the first and second seasons of Demon Slayer and the film Mugen Train?

Tanjiro Kamado and his family were first featured in Demon Slayer season 1, which aired in 2019. They battle for survival in the Japanese woods during the Taisho era. When Tanjiro returns home one day to find his family slain by encroaching demons and his sister Nezuko transformed into a ferocious demon, his life is flipped upside down.

Sakonji Urokodaki, a retired expert demon slayer who instructs Tanjiro in becoming a demon slayer, is intrigued by Nezuko’s abilities to fight against her demonic urges. In order to join the Demon Slayer Corps, Tanjiro must eventually pass a demanding and brutal test. Along the way, he encounters the cowardly Zenitsu Agatsuma and the obstinate Inosuke Hashibira.

Tanjiro learns that his parents’ demise and his sisters’ transformation were brought about by Muzan Kibutsuji, the first Demon King and the origin of all demons. He then discovers the existence of the Hashira, the Corps’ most skilled demon hunters, as well as the Twelve Kizuki (also known as the Blood Moons), a group of demons under Muzan’s control that has received a significant amount of his blood, giving them significantly more power than the average demon. Tanjiro eventually strikes an uneasy agreement with the Hashira over his demon sister after a fierce struggle with the Lower Rank Five Kizuki Rui.

The events of season one set the stage for Mugen Train, in which Tanjiro, Inosuke, Zenitsu, and Nezuko help Flame Hashiro Kyojuro Rengoku investigate a demon that is believed to be responsible for the disappearance of 40 passengers on a steam train. Enmu, Lower One of the Twelve Kizuki, ultimately merges with the train and makes a threat to devour everyone on board, revealing himself to be its creator. The Upper Three of the Twelve Kizuki, Akaza, attacks Tanjiro and his allies after he is defeated and kills the Flame Hashira in a bloody struggle.

The Entertainment District Arc, commonly known as season 2 of Demon Slayer, which debuted in December 2021, follows up where Mugen Train left off, with Tanjiro and his comrades still in shock after the death of Rengoku. They are sent by Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui to find a demon causing trouble in Yoshiwara’s brothel area, where they will face off against Gyutaro and Daki, the two demons who make up the Upper Rank Six of the Kizuki.

Nezuko appears in an adult form during the subsequent conflict, gaining stronger abilities that assist turn the tide against the demonic pair. Tengen loses an eye and a hand in the battle and is forced to relinquish his position as a Hashira, as has become the pattern for the series, thus the triumph is not without a price.

Tanjiro himself sustains damage to his Nichirin sword during the battle, prompting him to look out the Swordsmith Village.

What will the third season of Demon Slayer’s storyline be?

Tanjiro and his pals will travel to the secluded colony of craftspeople in the aforementioned town in the Swordsmith Village Arc to ask Hotaru Haganezuka, the swordsmith who made Tanjiro’s sword, for assistance. Fan favourites Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito and Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji, who haven’t shown since the first season, have already been hinted at in the show.

The appearance of Genya Shinaguzawa, another youthful demon slayer and the younger brother of the Wind Hashira, Sanemi Shinazugawa, will also be anticipated by manga readers. During the Final Selection in season 1, Genya and Tanjiro got off to a rocky start when Genya threatened Kanata Ubuyashiki, the daughter of the leader of the Demon Slayer Corps, and Tanjiro retaliated by breaking Genya’s arm. A tense exchange between Genya and his older brother in season 1 hinted to his unstable mental state, which is expected to be revealed by his entrance in the Swordsmith Village.

Muichiro runs across Hantengu and Gyokko, Upper Ranks 4 and 5 of the Kizuki, who have been searching for the Swordsmith Town in an effort to harm the Demon Slayer Corps. The secluded village is not without risk.

When will the third season of Demon Slayer air?

In April 2023, Japan will begin airing Demon Slayer season 3. Beginning on February 3, special showings of the one-hour premiere episode will be presented as part of a celebration known as the “Kimetsu no Yaiba – World Tour Screening.” Before seeing the first episode of season 3, viewers in more than 80 countries will be able to watch back-to-back episodes 10 and 11 of season 2.

On March 3, the Japanese screenings will start, followed by those in the US and Canada. Both English-subtitled and -dubbed versions will be offered. The tour will also stop in Taiwan on March 19, Paris on February 25, Berlin on February 26, and Mexico City on March 4.

Tickets for the US screening at the Los Angeles Orpheum in California are presently sold out, and information on purchasing tickets for the other screenings will be made available on the website for “Kimetsu no Yaiba – World Tour Screening.”

Producer Yma Takahashi, Tanjiro’s voice actor Natsuki Hanae, and singer Aimer, who performed the track “Zankyou Sanka” for the start of season 2, have been announced for the events thus far. Each screening will have new special guests.

Where can I watch Demon Slayer season 3?

In Japan, 30 domestic television channels, including prestigious ones like Fuji TV and Tokyo MX, will air Demon Slayer season 3. Additionally, the online streaming platform Crunchyroll has previously declared that it will offer Demon Slayer season three when it becomes available.

Although no official announcement has been made as of the time of writing, Netflix has already broadcast the final two seasons of the anime and the Mugen Train movie, thus the show may eventually be added to the streaming service. Before the release of season 3, you may brush up on your knowledge of anime by watching seasons 1 and 2 on Netflix and Crunchyroll.

Does the third season of Demon Slayer have an official trailer or teaser?

In April of last year, the first teaser for Demon Slayer season 3 was made public. Before providing viewers a glimpse of the Swordsmith Village and Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito and Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji, it recaps the events of the anime up to the dramatic confrontation of Demon Slayer season 2’s Entertainment District arc.

The news of the “Kimetsu no Yaiba – World Tour Screening” was accompanied by a slightly revised version with more action images.

Check out the two teasers here: