# Demon Slayer Watch Order The simplest way to watch Demon Slayer is in release order. Start with Season 1, then watch the Mugen Train movie, the Entertainment District Arc, the Swordsmith Village Arc, and the Hashira Training Arc. Together, they tell one continuous story about Tanjiro Kamado, a kind-hearted charcoal seller who joins a corps of demon hunters after a demon kills his family and turns his younger sister into one of the creatures he must fight. Each arc begins almost exactly where the last one stops, so the growing danger, the arrival of new Hashira, and Tanjiro's hard-earned power-ups make the most sense in sequence. Chronological order and release order are identical here. The only choice involves the Mugen Train movie and its television recut, which we explain below. Start with episode one and continue from there. > Mugen Train is available in two versions: the original 2020 theatrical movie and a later seven-episode television recut. We recommend the movie because it is the original theatrical cut and presents the story as one uninterrupted feature. The television version covers the same events but adds an episode of extra buildup at the beginning. It is a perfectly reasonable substitute for viewers who prefer an episodic television format, although the main story does not change. Both versions leave Tanjiro in the same place before the Entertainment District Arc. Pick the movie for this order, and do not feel obliged to watch both. ## The order 1. **[Kimetsu no Yaiba](https://hozuna.com/anime/demon-slayer)** (TV · 2019 · 26 eps) Begin with this 26-episode first season from 2019. It introduces Tanjiro, his demon-turned sister Nezuko, and the wider Demon Slayer Corps while establishing the conflict that drives every later arc. Since the rest of the franchise continues this story, every new viewer should start here. Streams on: Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix 2. **[Kimetsu no Yaiba Movie: Mugen Ressha-hen](https://hozuna.com/anime/demon-slayer-mugen-train)** (Movie · 2020 · 1 eps) This 2020 feature film begins immediately after the end of Season 1 and follows Tanjiro and his friends aboard a train plagued by a demon. Mugen Train is part of the main story, not an optional side adventure, and its events lead directly into the Entertainment District Arc, so watch it second. Streams on: Crunchyroll, Netflix 3. **[Kimetsu no Yaiba: Yuukaku-hen](https://hozuna.com/anime/demon-slayer-entertainment-district-arc)** (TV · 2022 · 11 eps) Continue with this 11-episode arc from 2022, which follows directly after the events on the train. Tanjiro goes undercover in the Entertainment District with the flamboyant Sound Hashira, Tengen Uzui, as they search for a deadly demon that has been preying on the town. Streams on: Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix 4. **[Kimetsu no Yaiba: Katanakaji no Sato-hen](https://hozuna.com/anime/demon-slayer-swordsmith-village-arc)** (TV · 2023 · 11 eps) The next stop is the 11-episode Swordsmith Village Arc from 2023. Tanjiro travels to the hidden village where the Demon Slayer Corps' blades are forged, then fights beside two more Hashira, Muichiro Tokito and Mitsuri Kanroji. Its story follows the Entertainment District Arc and belongs here in the sequence. Streams on: Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix 5. **[Kimetsu no Yaiba: Hashira Geiko-hen](https://hozuna.com/anime/demon-slayer-hashira-training-arc)** (TV · 2024 · 8 eps) Finish this order with the eight-episode Hashira Training Arc from 2024, the last television chapter. It brings the Demon Slayer Corps together for demanding training meant to prepare them for the coming showdown with Muzan. The ending leads directly into the Infinity Castle films, which continue the story from this point. Streams on: Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix ## FAQ **Where should I start with Demon Slayer?** Begin with Season 1 (2019). It introduces Tanjiro, his sister Nezuko, and the demon-slaying world from the ground up, and every later entry expects you to know what happened there. Do not start with the Mugen Train movie or one of the later arcs. They continue the story directly and are not designed as entry points. **Should I watch the Mugen Train movie or the TV recut?** Watch the movie. Mugen Train was made as a theatrical feature, and we consider that original cut the best way to experience it. The television recut tells the same story and includes one additional setup episode, so you can use it instead if you prefer episodic pacing. You do not need to watch both versions, and this order recommends the film. **Where can I watch all of Demon Slayer?** Crunchyroll has every entry in this order, covering Season 1 through the Hashira Training Arc, which makes it the easiest single service to use. Netflix also carries the complete run. Hulu offers the television seasons and arcs, but not the Mugen Train movie. Streaming availability can differ by region, so check each title's page for the latest local details. **Is there anything after the Hashira Training Arc?** Yes. The Hashira Training Arc (2024) is the final television chapter and prepares the characters for their last battle with the demon king, Muzan Kibutsuji. The story concludes with the Infinity Castle film trilogy, which begins directly after the Hashira Training Arc ends. Once you have completed this order, those films are the next part of the story. **Do I need release order, or is there a separate chronological order?** Release order and chronological order are the same for Demon Slayer. The franchise follows a direct chain of sequels, with no flashback series or side stories that need to be moved around. Watch Season 1, the Mugen Train movie, the Entertainment District Arc, the Swordsmith Village Arc, and the Hashira Training Arc to see the events in the order they happen.