Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (2019)
The love of a brother transcends everything.
After a demon attack leaves his family slain and his sister cursed, Tanjiro embarks upon a perilous journey to find a cure and avenge those he's lost.
| Type | TV series |
|---|---|
| First aired | 6 April 2019 |
| Status | Ended, last episode 30 June 2024 |
| Genre | Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy |
| Starring | Natsuki Hanae, Akari Kito and Hiro Shimono |
| Seasons | 5 seasons, 63 episodes |
| Episode length | about 23 min |
| Time to watch it all | about 24 hours |
| Rated | TV-MA |
| Scores | TMDB users 8.6/10 |
Where to watch Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is streaming on Hulu ($18.99 a month) in the US. It is also on Netflix ($17.99 a month) and Crunchyroll ($9.99 a month). At ten hours a week, all of the series takes about 1 month of Crunchyroll, or $9.99 at list price.
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What kind of watch this is
Demon Slayer is a 2019 animated action series where grief fuels the violence. It leans into the absurdity of its premise, treating sword fights like high-stakes ballets. The emotional weight is immediate, not earned over years. With 5 seasons and 63 episodes, it demands 24 hours of your life. That is a lot of time to spend watching a boy swing a sword.
What the critics said
The critics did not just approve of the first season; they treated it as a benchmark. Rotten Tomatoes holds a 100% approval rating based on six reviews, a score that signals zero hesitation. Patrick Frye of Monsters and Critics noted the animation quality and flowing battle scenes that integrate digital effects seamlessly. He added that while some fans complained about weird story pacing issues, everyone agrees that once the action picks up, it's amazing. James Beckett of Anime News Network highlighted the 19th episode, describing it as a thrilling showstopper that shows off ufotable's considerable skills. The production has since been listed among the best anime of the 2010s by multiple outlets. It is rare for a review to be this unburdened by caveats.
How it did with audiences
TMDB users rate it 8.6 out of 10. Without box office data, the proof is in the numbers. The Entertainment District Arc averaged 18.43 million viewers, with episode 10 hitting 25.5 million. Episode 11 followed with 25.97 million. The Swordsmith Village Arc finale averaged 22.87 million. That specific final episode became the most-watched anime in Japan in 2023, drawing 15.4 million viewers. High ratings, high counts. The audience did the work.
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Sources
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba on TMDB — synopsis, cast, ratings and recommendations
- Wikidata Q63350570 — review scores, box office and awards (CC0)
- “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (TV series)” on Wikipedia, by its contributors (history) — reception, audience figures and legacy, summarised and adapted here under CC BY-SA 4.0
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