Demon Slayer season 4 episode 3: Release date and time, where to watch, and more

Modified May 19, 2024 16:30 GMT

Demon Slayer season 4 episode 3 (Image via Ufotable)

Demon Slayer season 4 episode 3 is scheduled to release on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at 11:15 pm JST and will be simulcast by Crunchyroll at 10:45 am PT. Viewers in Japan can watch the broadcast on Fuji TV and other local television networks, while Crunchyroll will broadcast it worldwide, catering particularly to the English-speaking audience.

The initial episodes in this new season have introduced the premise that Tanjiro, Inosuke, and Zenitsu must become stronger to face Muzan and his most powerful demons, which is why the Hashira are going to train them. While Giyuu Tomioka, the Water Hashira, was not willing to do that, the most recent episode explored his backstory and its connection to Tanjiro's initial test to join the Demon Slayer Corps.

Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for the Demon Slayer series.

Demon Slayer season 4 episode 3 release date and time

The Hashira in a promotional image of the fourth season (Image via Ufotable)

Demon Slayer season 4 episode 3 will be released on May 26, 2024, at 11:15 pm JST. However, release times will vary internationally according to individuals' time zones based on the simulcast time.

The release times for Demon Slayer season 4 episode 3, along with their corresponding time zones, are listed below:

Time Zone	Release Time	Release Day	Release Date
Pacific Time	10.45 am	Sunday	May 26, 2024
Central Time	12.45 pm	Sunday	May 26, 2024
Eastern Time	1.45 pm	Sunday	May 26, 2024
Greenwich Mean Time	5.45 pm	Sunday	May 26, 2024
Central European Time	7.45 pm	Sunday	May 26, 2024
Indian Standard Time	11.15 pm	Sunday	May 26, 2024
Philippine Time	1.45 am	Monday	May 27, 2024
Australia Central Time	3:45 am	Monday	May 27, 2024

Where to watch Demon Slayer season 4 episode 3?

Tanjiro Kamado in training with Tengen Uzui and his three wives (Image via Ufotable)

Viewers in Japan can catch the broadcast of Demon Slayer season 4 episode 3 on Fuji TV, Tokyo MX, BS11, Gunma TV, and Tochigi TV. Additionally, BS11, Gunma TV, Tochigi TV, and Tokyo MX will rebroadcast the episode on June 1.

Fans in other parts of the world will also have access to Demon Slayer season 4 episode 3 since the English-subtitled version will be available on Crunchyroll. While the series' official website announced its partnership with the streaming platform, it is important to note that Crunchyroll requires a subscription fee for its services.

Recap of the previous episode

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While the arc's focus has been on Tanjiro, Zenitsu, and Inosuke getting back together after the Swordsmith Village storyline and getting stronger to face Muzan and his demons, this most recent episode also sheds some light on the motivations of other characters. In particular, that of the Water Hashira, Giyuu Tomioka, and why he didn't want to train Tanjiro.

The episode primarily focuses on explaining why, unlike other Hashira, such as Tengen Uzui, Tomioka has a reluctance to train others because of the events he went through in his final test with his friend Sabito. It turns out that Sabito, the spirit who helped Tanjiro pass his training early in the series, was Tomioka's friend, and both of them were doing the final test for the Demon Slayer Corps, with the latter dying to save his life.

While there was also a focus on characters such as Shinobu and Kanao, something that surprised a lot of viewers was the inclusion of another anime-only scene, such as the one featuring Sanemi Shinazugawa and Obanai Iguro in the first episode, but focused on Yoriichi Tsugikuni and his past with Muzan.

What to expect in Demon Slayer season 4 episode 3?

Obanai and Sanemi in the anime (Image via Ufotable)

The Hashira Training arc, as most readers of the manga know by now, doesn't have any significant battles, so the fandom can mostly expect more character moments such as training or fleshing out their backstories. Therefore, it's probable that Demon Slayer season 4 episode 3 is likely to focus on character interactions and probably include a few anime-original scenes, such as the ones featuring Obanai and Sanemi in the first episode or the new one with Yoriichi in this recent one.

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