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Demon Slayer is widely considered the new-generation shonen icon in the anime community. This bestselling hit from mangaka Koyoharu Gotouge ticks off all the essential ingredients that a narrative needs to become a joyride. It chronicles the journey of Tanjiro Kamado as he turns out to be one of the strongest demon slayers after a tragedy struck his family, leaving him and his sister Nezuko orphaned.
The manga consists of 12 story arcs, 3 of which are yet to be animated. Here are all the arcs of Demon Slayer in chronological order, with their corresponding chapters and anime episodes.
The list of 12 Demon Slayer Arcs in chronological order
1) Final Selection Arc (Chapters 1-9 & Episodes 1-5)
The opening story of Demon Slayer, this arc introduces us to the lead siblings, Tanjiro and Nezuko Kamado. Their normal and mundane world turns upside down as a demon wipes out his entire family, leaving them as the sole survivors. Adding to the tragedy, Nezuko gets transformed into a demon.
After meeting the Water Pillar, Giyuu Tomioka, Tanjiro decides to join the Demon Slayer Corps. In a true shonen-style narrative, Tanjiro heads off to become a demon slayer by taking the Final Selection entrance exam after undergoing rigorous training from Urokodaki.
2) Kidnapper’s Bog Arc (Chapters 10-13 & Episodes 6-7)
Now a rookie demon slayer, Tanjiro resumes his quest to find the demon that slaughtered his family. His journey leads him to investigate the sudden disappearance of young girls in a neighboring village.
This results in the battle with the culprit, the Swamp Demon, which is the highlight of the arc. This arc is important for the Kamado siblings' relationship because this is where Tanjiro learns to let Nezuko help him fight.
3) Asakusa Arc (Chapters 14-19 & Episodes 8-10)
This arc features the debut of the demons Tamayo and Yoshiro, who form an alliance with Tanjiro. Like Nezuko, these two demons are not malevolent and have learned to coexist with the rest of humanity.
We also learn more about Muzan Kibutsuji, the primary antagonist, and his Twelve Kizuki, as Tanjiro faces off against two of its demons, Susamaru and Yahaba. This arc introduces the first ray of hope in curing Nezuko.
4) Tsuzumi Mansion Arc (Chapters 20-27 & Episodes 11-14)
Two of the beloved major characters of the series are introduced in this arc, namely Zenitsu, the cowardly demon slayer, and the boar-head masked swordsman Inosuke.
Both showcased their phenomenal strength when they engaged in battle with the Tongue Demon and the Horned Demon. Tanjiro battles Kyogai, a former Twelve Kizuki member, and reunites Kiyoshi with his siblings, Teruko and Shoichi.
5) Mount Natagumo Arc (Chapters 28-44 & Episodes 15-21)
Tanjiro, Zenitsu, and Inosuke meet their next opponents in Mount Natagumo, the family of Spider Demons. They are quite the formidable enemy, forcing the trio to pull out their maximum strength.
This arc introduces Rui, a lower moon of the Twelve Kizuki demons. The trio's true fighting power is explored in this arc, alongside a proper introduction to Kanao Tsuyuri and Shinobu Kocho.
6) Rehabilitation Training Arc (Chapters 45-53 & Episodes 22-26)
We finally get a closer look at the Hashira, the highest-ranking combatants of the Demon Slayer Corps that overlook the protection of the realm from demons, introducing us to fan favorites like Master Tengen Uzui and Mitsuri Kanroji.
The arc follows Tanjiro’s affiliation with Nezuko, being judged as a crime by the Hashira because Nezuko is a demon and it is against the law to protect their kind. However, all is well at the end when Kaguya, the leader of the Demon Slayer Corps chooses to overlook the situation.
7) Mugen Train Arc (Chapters 54-69 & Episodes 27-34, Demon Slayer: The Movie - Infinity Train)
The core part of this Demon Slayer arc was adapted into the 2019 movie Mugen Train, and the story follows the demonic encounters of the protagonists aboard the eponymous Train. Rengoku is re-introduced in this arc, and he steals the spotlight as he joins the main trio in fighting the demon spirit of the Train.
The arc also introduced the Upper Demon Moon three, Akaza, who would play an important role throughout the series. the arc also explored Tanjiro's mental fortitude and his compassion.
8) Entertainment District Arc (Chapters 70-97 & Episodes 34-44)
This Demon Slayer arc introduces Tengen Uzui and his three wives. the Sound Hashira takes the three boys and Nezuko to the Red Light District on a mission where they encounter the Upper Moon Six, Daki, and her brother Gyuutarou.
The Entertainment District Arc is the most popular animated arc to date. it is lauded for both the animation and the incredible voice acting by Miyuki Sawashiro as Daki/Ume and Ryota Osaka as Gyuutarou.
9) Swordsmith Village Arc (Chapters 98-127)
The Swordsmith Village arc is currently being broadcast and is set to air its finale on June 18. The arc follows Tanjiro and Nezuko as they go to the Swordsmith Village to repair the former's katana. This arc reintroduces Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji and Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito.
Genya Shinazugawa reappears in this arc as well. The main villains of this Demon Slayer arc are Hantengu and Gyokko, Upper Demon Moons Four and Five, respectively. The arc offers one of the most shocking revelations in the series.
10) Hashira Training Arc (Chapters 128-136)
The Hashira Training engages the crème de la crème of the slayers and allows the lower ranks of slayers to train alongside the best. Tanjiro must take on this training to earn the Stone Hashira, Gyomei Himejima’s approval.
This arc is famous amongst manga readers for explaining Giyu Tomioka's backstory and re-introducing Sanemi Shinazugawa. Ufotable has already announced the production of Demon Slayer season 4, which is supposed to cover this arc.
11) Infinity Castle Arc (Chapters 137-183)
The first part of the finale arc pits the Demon Slayer Corps against Muzan and the remaining Upper Moons. As the name suggests, the battle takes place mainly inside the Infinity Castle, created by Nakime's Blood Demon Art.
The intense fight sequences had made this arc one of the most loved among manga readers. Ufotable has excellently adapted the story till now and fans are hopeful that they will give justice to this arc as well. The three strongest Upper Moons will fight alongside
12) Sunrise Countdown Arc (Chapters 183-205)
Directly following the Infinity Castle arc, all the Upper Moons are defeated and Muzan is brought out to the open. Now the remaining Hashiras and Tanjiro must face the Demon King with all their strength. However, they can't cut his head off because he instantly regenerates it; thus, waiting for sunrise is their last resort.
Yoriichi appears briefly in Tanjiro's flashbacks and we get a better glimpse of his past life and how he became close with the Kamados. The whole arc pushes the Demon Slayer Corps to its limit but all of them leave no expense to bring Muzan down. Many slayers willingly threw themselves infront of Muzan's attacks to save the Hashiras and stall him even for a moment.
The final arc of the Demon Slayer series portrays the corps' solidarity and bravery beautifully. Despite many sacrifices, Tanjiro managed to stall Muzan till sunrise and end him finally.
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This article was modified on Sunday, June 18 at 04:56 PM by Aratrika Baidya.
