The Complete Demon Slayer Watch Order (2026 Guide)
A definitive guide to watching the Demon Slayer anime in proper chronological order, including all movies and TV seasons.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba has captivated audiences worldwide with its stunning animation and thrilling story. Navigating its various seasons and movies can be tricky, but following the correct watch order ensures you experience Tanjiro's journey against demons exactly as intended by the creators. This guide will walk you through every canonical entry, guaranteeing a seamless and epic viewing adventure.
Whether you're starting your demon-slaying journey or catching up, begin with 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba' (2019) to follow Tanjiro's path from the very beginning. Enjoy the breathtaking world of Demon Slayer!
The Complete Watch Order
- 1
Recommended starting point for the entire series.
- 2Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen TrainMovie2020
Covers the Mugen Train arc. Can be watched as a standalone film experience if preferred over the episodic TV version.
- 3
Re-tells the Mugen Train arc from the movie, featuring an original first episode and additional scenes for continuous TV series viewing. Watching this makes the movie largely redundant for story progression.
- 4Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District ArcTV2021
- 5
A special theatrical release recapping the end of the Entertainment District Arc and previewing the beginning of the Swordsmith Village Arc. Not essential for home viewing if you plan to watch the TV series.
- 6
- 7Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba -To the Hashira Training-Movie2024
A special theatrical release recapping the end of the Swordsmith Village Arc and previewing the beginning of the Hashira Training Arc. Not essential for home viewing if you plan to watch the TV series.
- 8Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training ArcTV2024