1 introduction.
Kimetsu no Yaiba(Demon slayer) is a Japanese manga series by Gotouge Koyoharu, which is also a highly popular anime series.
The story is set in Taisho era Japan and follows a boy, Kamado Tanjiro, whose family was killed by demons, who joins the Kisatsu-tai (Demon Slayer Corps) to fight them off.
His younger sister, Nezuko, is transformed into an ogre, but she retains her human emotions.
Tanjiro continues his journey to turn his sister back into a human and to avenge the demons that killed his family.
2 animation features
Beautiful animation:.
High-quality animation by ufotable is a feature of the series, and is particularly appreciated for the power and beauty of the battle scenes.
Emotional storyline:.
The emotional storyline, with its themes of family love, friendship and personal growth, strikes a chord with viewers.
Music:.
The story accompaniment by Yuki Kajiura and Go Shiina, and the theme song “Gurenge” by LiSA add to the appeal of the work.
Kimetsu-no-Yaiba (Demon slayer) has gained great popularity in Japan and abroad for the quality of its story, characters and animation, and has gained a large fan base.
In addition, the film Infinity Train Arc broke all previous box-office records for Japanese films, and had such an impact that it could be described as a social phenomenon.
3 details of the Kimetsu-no-Yaiba (Demon slayer) anime series
The Kimetsu-no-Yaiba(Demon slayer) anime series is divided into several editions, as follows.
For each instalment, the number of episodes, viewing time, content and the film version are described in detail.
1 Kamado Tanjiro Risshi Hen
Number of episodes: 26
Running time: approx. 24 mins per episode, total approx. 624 mins (approx. 10 hours 24 mins)
Description: The story begins at the beginning of the story and continues through to Tanjiro’s enlistment in the Kisatsu-tai (Demon Slayer Corps) and his first mission. Tanjiro’s family is killed by demons and he begins his journey to return his sister Priestess Priestess back to human form.
2 Infinity Train Arc (Mugen-ressha-hen)
Number of episodes: 7 (TV animation version)
Running time: approx. 24 mins per episode, total approx. 168 mins (approx. 2 h 48 mins)
Theatre version: Kimetsu-no-Yaiba the Movie – Infinity Train Arc
Running time: approx. 117 mins.
Description: The story of Tanjiro and his crew’s mission on the Infinity Train. The film version was the highest-grossing film of all time in Japan, and an animated TV version was subsequently produced.
3 Yukaku-hen (red light district compilation)
Number of episodes: 11
Running time: approx. 24 mins per episode, total approx. 264 mins (approx. 4 hours 24 mins)
Description: Series depicting the battle against Jogen no Roku and Gyutaro, in which Tanjiro and his friends take on a mission in a brothel. It features intense battles set in a glamorous brothel.
4 Sword Forging Village Arc (Katanakaji-no-sato hen)
Number of episodes: 11
Running time: approx. 24 mins per episode, total approx. 264 mins (approx. 4 hours 24 mins)
Description: The story follows Tanjiro’s adventures in the village where the blacksmiths live, and his quest to reacquire his lost Nichirin-to Sword. Battles with new enemies also unfold.
5 Hashira Practice Arc (Hashira geiko hen)
Number of episodes: 7
Running time: approx. 24 mins per episode, total approx. 168 mins (approx. 2 h 48 mins)
Description: This is an episode in which the Pillars of the Kisatsu-tai (Demon Slayer Corps) train Tanjiro and the other members of the Kisatsu-tai (Demon Slayer Corps). It depicts the further development of Tanjiro and the others.
6 Total viewing time
Total viewing time: approx. 1588 mins (approx. 26 hrs 28 mins)
Total viewing time including the film version: approx. 1705 mins (approx. 28 hr 25 mins)
7 Spin-off
As a spin-off, “Jr. High School and High School Consistency! Kimetsu Gakuen Monogatari” has also been produced, but this is a parody work that differs from the main series.
4 future plans for the anime
Infinity Castle Arc:. (Mugen jo hen)
It has been announced that this will be produced as a three-part film version. The release date has not yet been decided, but it is expected to be released around August/September 2025.
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