Life in the Taisho Period is not so simple, and it is dangerous, especially when legends about demons that hunt people are passed down from generation to generation. This story will affect the young man who was the breadwinner for his family. One night, he finds his relatives brutally murdered. And only the younger sister of the boy managed to survive, but now it is difficult to call her a human…
The premiere of the season 1 took place on April 6, 2019.
Genre – adventure, fantasy.
Number of episodes – 26.
Running time – 25 min.
When will the anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 2” come out?
The director is planning to release new episodes of the anime series “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba”, which tells about the adventures of demon hunters. But he is not ready to openly share his plans. While unofficial sources are betting that the sequel to the anime will be released in the fall of 2021, 2020 has given fans a full-length film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train. Its premiere took place in October.
p.s. The second season of the anime is divided into 2 parts, the 1st of which will be released on October 10, 2021 (7 episodes), the 2nd one – on December 5, 2021.
Bloodthirsty killers attacked humanity, but the responsibility for the sister will not allow the main character to surrender. Together with his friends, he is ready to fight any enemy.
Plot
A few years ago, Tanjiro’s father died and now he is responsible for his loved ones. Becoming the head of the family, the guy somehow managed his duties. But one night, in his absence, trouble came. After the sudden attack of the demons, only sister Nezuko remained alive. But the troubles did not end there – now the girl has become one of the monsters, but with human emotions.
After the incident, the hunters behind the demonic creatures began to hunt not only for them, but also for the unfortunate Nezuko. And only the eldest brother Tanjiro is able to protect her. At the same time, he is ready to make every effort and, if it is required, life, so that his beloved sister becomes just a girl again.
Tanjiro and Nezuko set off on a long and very dangerous journey, the goal of which is to find the killer who took the life of their relatives and take revenge, and also to acquire a potion from turning a girl into a monster. Due to the fact that Nezuko did not fully become a demon, but only gained their strength, a brother should not be afraid of sister’s bites – she is not a cannibal. Cooperating with other hunters, the guys defy the enemies – and no one can go unpunished.
The new season about the struggle of the young monster hunter will reveal the next secrets of the enemy. But who actually became the main character’s sister Nezuko? Will she be able to become the enemy of Tanjiro, or will she reunite with him in the fight against evil?
Anime main characters
- Tanjiro Kamado – a kind and intelligent guy who lost his father early, earning on the sale of charcoal to feed his family; could not protect their loved ones from the demons at whose hands they all died, while only a sister remained half alive and became a monster.
- Nezuko Kamado – Tanjiro’s younger sister, the only survivor of the demon attack, now she is becoming a target for hunters and only Tanjiro believes that she can turn her into a human again; possesses superpowers: regeneration, superpower, etc.
Interesting Facts
- Prior to the release of the premiere anime on March 29, 2019, the film “Kimetsu no Yaiba: Kyoudai no Kizuna”, which was based on the first five episodes of the series, was shown in Japan. Then the film was shown to viewers in Los Angeles and in some Australian cinemas.
- As of June 2018, the “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” manga circulation exceeded 2,5 million copies worldwide. At the same time, the product turned out to be on the 19th place in the list of the best mangas of 2018.
- The manga screenwriter is Koyoharu Gotōge, and Haruo Sotozaki took the role of anime series director, who participated in such projects as “Ninin ga shinobuden”, “Teiruzu obu shinfonia: The animation”, “Tales of Zestiria the X”, etc.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 2 - release date
| Number | Series title | Release date |
|---|---|---|
| 2x01 | Series 1 | October 10, 2022 |
| 2x02 | Series 2 | October 17, 2022 |
| 2x03 | Series 3 | October 24, 2022 |
| 2x04 | Series 4 | October 31, 2022 |
| 2x05 | Series 5 | November 7, 2022 |
| 2x06 | Series 6 | November 14, 2022 |
| 2x07 | Series 7 | November 21, 2022 |
