Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba season 4
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba | |
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Season 4 | |
No. of episodes | 1 |
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Original network | Fuji Television |
Original release | May 12, 2024 present | –
Season chronology | |
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is a Japanese anime television series based on Koyoharu Gotouge's manga series of the same name. At the end of the third season finale, a fourth season covering the manga's "Hashira Training" arc was announced.[1] The fourth season, titled Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Hashira Training Arc,[a] adapts from the 15th and 16th volumes (chapters 128–136) of the manga. It premiered on May 12, 2024, with a one-hour episode.[2][3]
The season follows Tanjiro and his allies as they seek out the guidance of Stone Hashira, Gyomei Himejima, where the Demon Slayers undergo rigorous training with the Hashira to become stronger and preparing for their final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji, who continues to search for Nezuko and Ubuyashiki.
A compilation film titled Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – To the Hashira Training, which includes footage from the final Swordsmith Village Arc episode and an advanced screening of the first Hashira Training Arc episode, premiered in Japanese theaters on February 2, 2024.[2] Aniplex of America licensed the season outside of Asia and streamed it on Crunchyroll.[4]
The opening theme song for the season is "Mugen" (夢幻, lit. 'Dream') performed by My First Story and Hyde.[5]
Episodes[edit]
Story | Episode | Title [6] | Directed by [6] | Storyboarded by [6] | Original air date [7] | Viewership rating | |
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56 | 1 | "To Defeat Muzan Kibutsuji" Transliteration: "Kibutsuji Muzan o Taosu Tame ni" (Japanese: 鬼舞辻󠄀無惨を倒すために) | Shin'ya Shimomura & Takashi Suhara | Shin'ya Shimomura & Takashi Suhara | May 12, 2024 | TBD | |
While on a mission to rescue a kidnapped woman from a demon, Wind Hashira Sanemi Shinazugawa and Serpent Hashira Obanai Iguro encounter an entrance into the Infinity Castle before it suddenly vanishes. During an emergency meeting led by Kagaya's wife Amane Ubuyashiki, the Hashira discuss the mysterious marks that appeared on Mitsuri and Muichiro in their battles, which were said to have originated from the Demon Slayers during the Sengoku period. Muichiro gives details of the physicals conditions he experienced that may lead to the marks appearing on the others. Knowing that Muzan Kibutsuji will attempt to take Nezuko by force, the Corps enacts strict training for the Demon Slayers and the Hashira to condition them for the coming conflict. Each Hashira is assigned to lead a particular training regimen, hoping to strengthen the Corps members and improve their skills. However, Water Hashira Giyu Tomioka refuses to participate in training. Whilst in hiding, Tamayo is visited by Kagaya's Kasugai crow, who instructs her to ally with the Corps and work with Shinobu Kocho. | |||||||
57 | 2 | "Water Hashira Giyu Tomioka's Pain" Transliteration: "Mizu Bashira・Tomioka Giyū no Itami" (Japanese: 水柱・冨岡義勇の痛み) | TBA | TBA | May 19, 2024 | TBD |
Home media release[edit]
Japanese[edit]
Vol. | Episodes | Cover art | Bonus disc | Release date | Ref. | |
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1 | 1 | Obanai Iguro & Sanemi Shinazugawa | Soundtrack | July 3, 2024 | [8] | |
2 | TBA | TBA | Soundtrack | August 7, 2024 | [9] | |
3 | TBA | TBA | Soundtrack | September 4, 2024 | [10] | |
4 | TBA | TBA | Soundtrack | October 2, 2024 | [11] |
Notes[edit]
- ^ Hashira Geiko-hen (柱稽古編)
References[edit]
- ^ Loo, Egan (June 18, 2023). "Demon Slayer Manga's Hashira Geiko Arc Gets TV Anime". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on June 18, 2023. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
- ^ a b Hodgkins, Crystalyn (December 10, 2023). "Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc Anime Premieres in Spring 2024 With 'World Tour' in February in 140 Countries". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on December 10, 2023. Retrieved December 10, 2023.
- ^ Loo, Egan (March 9, 2024). "Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc Anime's New Video Unveils May 12 TV Debut". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on March 9, 2024. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
- ^ "Aniplex of America and Crunchyroll Announce Exclusive May Premiere for 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba Hashira Training Arc'". Anime News Network. April 9, 2024. Archived from the original on April 9, 2024. Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ Mateo, Alex (February 2, 2024). "MY FIRST STORY x HYDE Perform Opening Theme Song for Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc Anime". Anime News Network. Archived from the original on February 2, 2024. Retrieved February 2, 2024.
- ^ a b c "Arasuji | Terebi Anime "Kimetsu no Yaiba" Hashira Geiko-hen" あらすじ | テレビアニメ「鬼滅の刃」柱稽古編 [Synopsis | TV Anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" Hashira Training Arc]. kimetsu.com (in Japanese). Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ "Hōsō・Haishin Jōhō | Terebi Anime "Kimetsu no Yaiba" Hashira Geiko-hen" 放送・配信情報 | テレビアニメ「鬼滅の刃」柱稽古編 [Broadcast・Distribution Information | TV Anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" Hashira Training Arc]. kimetsu.com (in Japanese). Retrieved May 4, 2024.
- ^ "映像商品 | テレビアニメ「鬼滅の刃」柱稽古編". kimetsu.com (in Japanese). Retrieved May 13, 2024.
- ^ "映像商品 | テレビアニメ「鬼滅の刃」柱稽古編". kimetsu.com (in Japanese). Retrieved May 13, 2024.
- ^ "映像商品 | テレビアニメ「鬼滅の刃」柱稽古編". kimetsu.com (in Japanese). Retrieved May 13, 2024.
- ^ "映像商品 | テレビアニメ「鬼滅の刃」柱稽古編". kimetsu.com (in Japanese). Retrieved May 13, 2024.
External links[edit]
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Hashira Training Arc official anime website (in Japanese)
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Hashira Training Arc official anime website (in English)
- Official website at Crunchyroll
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba at IMDb (Hashira Training Arc)
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba season 4 (anime) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia (Hashira Training Arc)