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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

2019 – 2024Show5 seasons63 episodesTV-MA

Action & AdventureAnimation
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.5Rotten Tomatoes–87%

A pulse-pounding, epic animated series about fantasy and family, with standout direction and cinematography.

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

Skip it if you want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for laughs.

Shows with

Episodes

5 seasons · 63 episodes · best: S2E17 "Never Give Up" 9.8

Episodes

8.4
9.0
8.5
8.5

Story

The love of a brother transcends everything.

After a demon attack leaves his family slain and his sister cursed, Tanjiro embarks upon a perilous journey to find a cure and avenge those he's lost.

Feels like

  • High-Octane Shonen Action
  • Tragic Family Bond
  • Visually Spectacular Animation
  • Emotional Character Drama
  • Traditional Japanese Fantasy
  • Heroic Perseverance
  • Supernatural Horror Elements
  • Musically Sweeping Score

Cast

24 of 253 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Haruo Sotozaki, Shinya Shimomura, Takashi Suhara
Produced by
Masanori Miyake, Yuma Takahashi, Akifumi Fujio
Music by
Go Shiina, Yuki Kajiura

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

April 6, 2019 · June 30, 2024 · Ended

First aired
April 6, 2019
Last aired
June 30, 2024
Status
Ended
Length
5 seasons · 63 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
135 countries

Tropes

Adaptation Distillation, Barefoot Poverty, Wham Line +9

  • Adaptation Distillation
  • Barefoot Poverty
  • Wham Line
  • Cast of Snowflakes
  • Adaptation Explanation Extrication
  • Calling Your Attacks
  • Drum Bathing
  • Jacob and Esau
  • Combat Pragmatist
  • Market-Based Title
  • Mistaken for Badass
  • Orphan's Ordeal

12 of 317 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba?"

Questions about Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba?

NetflixPrimeHuluCrunchyroll

In the United States, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba streams on Netflix, Prime, Hulu, and Crunchyroll. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 130 other countries.

Is Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 8.5).

Does Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 8.4, and season 2 peaks at 9.0. The highest-rated episode is Never Give Up (season 2, episode 17) at 9.8, and the lowest is To Bring a Smile to One's Face (season 4, episode 4) at 7.1.

Is Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba okay for kids?

TV-MAViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated TV-MA in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba use?

Adaptation DistillationBarefoot PovertyWham LineCast of SnowflakesAdaptation Explanation ExtricationCalling Your AttacksDrum BathingJacob and EsauCombat PragmatistMarket-Based TitleMistaken for BadassOrphan's Ordealand 305 more

TV Tropes lists 317 tropes for it, including Adaptation Distillation, Barefoot Poverty, and Wham Line.