Summary
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaibais a beautiful story of love, vengeance, regret, and redemption centered aroundan empathetic teenager named Tanjiro Kamado. His journey of countless sacrifices and unyielding determination to protect Nezuko is captured through various compelling story arcs that delve deep into a world fractured by human-demon conflict.
While almost allDemon Slayerarcs are intriguing and offer unique moments that resonate with viewers, the following five truly stand out as the most rewatchable.
1Final Selection Arc
A Teenager Finds The Purpose Of His Life As His Family Is Killed By A Demon
Tanjiro Kamado’s ordinary life takes a dark turn as his family gets brutally murdered and his sister gets turned into a demon. An unexpected encounter with a swordsman acquaints Tanjiro with the Demon Slayer Corps, an ancient organization dedicated to fighting demons.
Driven by the desire for vengeance and the greater good, Kamado goes through a grueling training regimen under the watchful eyes offormer Water Hashira Urokodakito prepare for the Final Selection. The arc sheds light on Tanjiro’s life before he joined the Corps and captures his transformation into a demon slayer.
2Mount Natagumo Arc
Tanjiro Faces His Toughest Assignment
After Tanjiro joins the Demon Slayer Corps, he is entrusted with missions by the ancient organization. Soon afterward, he embarks on his quest to hunt down demons for the greater good. When the trio arrives at Mount Natagumo, it turns into their most challenging mission as demon slayers.
Tanjiro, Zenitsu, and Inosuke face the Spider family in a high-stakes battle as members of the Corps struggle for their lives. Thearc reveals Agatsuma’s tough pastand highlights how he has been shaped by his experiences. Meanwhile, Tanjiro faces a life-and-death battle against Lower Rank Five of the Twelve Kizuki. His valiant fight against Rui is beautifully animated and captures the strength of Tanjiro’s bond with Nezuko.
3Mugen Train Arc
Flame Hashira Faces Akaza
Tanjiro, Inosuke, and Zenitsu board the Mugen train as they are tasked to assistFlame Hashira Kyojuro Rengokuin investigating the mysterious disappearance of forty people on the locomotive. But soon after their arrival, the demon slayers slip into a deep slumber as planned by Enmu, the Lower Rank One of the Twelve Kizuki. With danger lurking at every corner, the brave combatants soon come back to their senses, only to find themselves surrounded by demonic enemies at every turn.
Although Tanjiro and his friends thrive in keeping their demonic enemies at bay, they soon learn that their real rival has possessed the train. The fight against Enmu pushes Tanjiro to evolve as a demon slayer by defying his physical limits. When the battle with the demon ends, it appears that the demon slayers can finally breathe a sigh of relief. But the situation takes a sinister turn with the unexpected arrival ofUpper-Rank Three, Akaza. As Tanjiro and his peers are unprepared to take on such a strong enemy, Rengoku volunteers to confront the dangerous demon in an epic battle.
4Entertainment District Arc
Tengen Uzui Investigates Yoshiwara’s Red Light District With Tanjiro And Others
AsSound Hashira Tengen Uzui’s female ninja agents go missing in Yoshiwara’s red light district while gathering intel about a demon, he enlists Tanjiro, Zenitsu, and Inosuke for the high-stakes mission to uncover the truth about the mysterious region. The three friends disguise themselves as women while Uzui keeps a close watch on the entertainment district for every clue that will lead him to his missing allies.
Soon the dark secret behind the disappearances comes to the fore, and it is revealed that the region has been terrorized by thebrother-sister duo of Daki and Gyutaro, who have killed several hashiras over the decades. The harsh reality and the emotionally charged confrontation culminate in one of the best-animated anime fight scenes that capture the brutality and emotional weight of the battle. The beautiful arc culminates with a touching tribute to Gyutaro and Daki’s relationship and their decision in the afterlife, leaving viewers with a sense of bittersweet reflection.
5Swordsmith Village Arc
Upper-Rank Demons Ambush Demon Slayer Corps' Backbone
Nestled within a dense forest, Swordsmith Village is a confidential territory for swordsmiths who forge weapons for the Demon Slayer Corps. Although it is expected to provide a safe haven, the security of the secretive settlement is breached as critical intel about its location is leaked to the demons. In the aftermath of Gyutaro and Daki’s death, Muzan and his most trusted underlings are desperate to get back atthe Demon Slayer Corps.
Swordsmith Village’s location provides the much-needed opening for an ambush, soUpper-Rank Five Gyokko, and Upper-Rank Four Hantengu, take it upon themselves to use the golden opportunity. Meanwhile, Tanjiro, Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito,Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji, Nezuko, and Genya are already in the village, unaware of the conspiracies hatched by the forces of evil. As the members of the Twelve Kizuki unleash a ruthless attack, Kamado and his comrades are caught off-guard. The defenseless villagers die one after another as the situation appears grim in the face of the dangerous incursion.
The Swordsmith Village arc beautifully captures the drama that unfolds as Gyokko and Hantengu launch their devastating assault, pushing Tanjiro and others to put their lives on the line to protect innocent swordsmiths and their families. The action-packed fight sequences are choreographed with impressive attention to detail, adding another layer to the already intriguing narrative.
Furthermore, the arc also delves deeper into Hantengu, Genya, and Muichiro’s backstories, adding emotional depth to the characters and rationalizing their motivations. The conclusion of the Swordsmith Village arc withNezuko conquering the sunadds further fuel to the viewers' rich imagination as Muzan’s dream of conquering the sun finally appears within his reach.
