Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba season 4
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 is set to premiere on May 12, 2024, with a one-hour episode.[2][3]
| Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba | |
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| Season 4 | |
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| Release | |
| Original network | Fuji Television |
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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 has licensed the season outside of Asia and will streaming it on Crunchyroll.[4]
The opening theme song for the season is "Mugen" (無限, lit. 'Infinite') 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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) | TBA | TBA | May 12, 2024 | TBD |
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 [On Air | TV Anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" Hashira Training Arc]. kimetsu.com (in Japanese). Retrieved May 4, 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)