# Where to Watch Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village Arc **Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village Arc sits well past the beginning of Tanjiro's journey, directly after the Entertainment District Arc. Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Netflix carry all 11 episodes. This finished 2023 TV installment trades the city's crowds for the hidden community that makes the Demon Slayer Corps' blades, then turns that refuge into the site of a sustained supernatural attack. Ufotable gives the swordplay force and clarity, while the quieter material makes the craftspeople and their work feel central to the conflict. It is a strong fit for viewers who like action tied to earnest personal stakes, but newcomers should begin with the earlier Demon Slayer installments instead.** ## Where to Watch - [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GY5P48XEY/demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba) - [Hulu](https://www.hulu.com/series/demon-slayer-kimetsu-no-yaiba-swordsmith-village-arc-a92c9b0f-1aa2-42f4-9b73-29d0d51e27ba) - [Netflix](https://www.netflix.com/title/81091393) Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Netflix carry Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village Arc. Crunchyroll also places it alongside the broader Demon Slayer series, which can make watching the preceding story easier. ## Synopsis Tanjiro travels to a secluded swordsmith village while recovering and waiting for a replacement blade. There he meets Muichiro Tokito, the reserved Mist Hashira, and Mitsuri Kanroji, the openhearted Love Hashira. What begins as a visit to the people who keep the slayers equipped becomes a fight to protect their home from demons. Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village Arc builds from recovery and discovery into a prolonged defense, pairing distinct supernatural techniques with concern for the craftspeople caught in danger. The premise stays focused on whether the defenders can hold their ground when the village itself is exposed. ## Fast Facts - **Format:** TV - **Episodes:** 11 - **Premiered:** 2023 - **Studio:** ufotable - **Score:** 8.1 ## Watch Order Begin with the original Demon Slayer television season, continue through the Mugen Train arc, and then watch the Entertainment District Arc. Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village Arc follows those events directly, so the earlier installments supply important context for Tanjiro's recovery and his relationships with the Hashira. - [Kimetsu no Yaiba: Yuukaku-hen](https://hozuna.com/anime/demon-slayer-entertainment-district-arc) (prequel) - [Kimetsu no Yaiba: Hashira Geiko-hen](https://hozuna.com/anime/demon-slayer-hashira-training-arc) (sequel) ## If You Liked This - **[Jujutsu Kaisen](https://hozuna.com/anime/jujutsu-kaisen)**: Pick this for another story about cursed-spirit hunters whose loyalty to one another gives its harsh, fast-moving battles real emotional weight. - **[Bleach](https://hozuna.com/anime/bleach)**: A broad cast of specialized sword fighters faces monsters with sharply differentiated techniques, which suits viewers who most enjoy the combat in Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village Arc. - **[Hell's Paradise](https://hozuna.com/anime/hell-s-paradise)**: This supernatural period tale combines elaborate imagery with threatening nonhuman foes, making it a fitting choice for fans drawn to the historical atmosphere here. - **[Noragami](https://hozuna.com/anime/noragami)**: A minor god and his weapon-spirit confront supernatural dangers together. The shifts between lighter moments and sincere bonds echo the tonal range around the action in Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village Arc. - **[Berserk](https://hozuna.com/anime/berserk)**: - **[Demon Slayer: Mugen Train](https://hozuna.com/anime/demon-slayer-mugen-train)**: - **[Demon Slayer](https://hozuna.com/anime/demon-slayer)**: - **[Naruto Shippuden](https://hozuna.com/anime/naruto-shippuden)**: ## FAQ ### Where can I watch Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village Arc legally? Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Netflix carry Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village Arc. Crunchyroll also groups it with the larger Demon Slayer series, which is useful if you need to catch up first. ### How many episodes does Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village Arc have? Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village Arc has 11 episodes. The runtime is 24 minutes per episode, so this is a relatively concentrated part of the larger story. ### What should I watch before Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village Arc? Start with the original Demon Slayer television season, then watch the Mugen Train arc and the Entertainment District Arc. Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village Arc continues directly from that material and assumes you know what happened to Tanjiro beforehand. ### What comes after Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village Arc? The Hashira Training Arc follows Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village Arc. Finish this installment before moving on, since the next part continues the same ongoing story. ### Which Hashira appear in Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village Arc? Muichiro Tokito, the Mist Hashira, and Mitsuri Kanroji, the Love Hashira, have prominent roles in Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village Arc. Their contrasting personalities also give the village defense two noticeably different senior fighters. ### Is Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village Arc finished? Yes. Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village Arc is a finished 2023 TV production with 11 episodes, adapted from manga material.