"Blade cleaving demons" is one of the most popular anime of our time, based on the manga of the same name. Its name is often translated as "Demon Slayer", which causes confusion. However, this does not prevent the project from attracting a huge audience — viewers are hooked by a vivid plot in which fantasy is intertwined with the story of growing up. Due to the complex structure of the narrative, which consists of the series and individual films, you can get confused in the chronology. We are figuring out in which order to watch the main parts of the "Blade dissecting demons" and which ones can be skipped.
Kimetsu no Yaiba
Japan, the beginning of the XX century. Tanjiro Kamado is the eldest son in a family that was brutally torn apart by demons. Humanoid creatures feed on humans, and those who survive the attack become monsters. Tanjiro's parents died, only his younger sister managed to escape. She needs medicine because she has become a demon. The hero goes in search of healing, and at the same time tries to destroy all such creatures.
The series based on the manga "Blade cleaving demons" started in 2019. The audience liked the intense plot, some even call the project one of the best anime released in recent years. Beginners should start watching it from season 1, there are no prequels to it. The first episodes tell about the characters and reveal the features of the world in which the characters live.
Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mugen Ressha‑hen
Tanjiro has been trained and has now become a demon slayer. He goes on the train to complete a new task. Suddenly, strange things start happening there. The hero and his like-minded people must deal with the demon that has settled in the composition. While the road leads nowhere, Tanjiro meets Kyoujuro Rengoku, a swordsman.
The series is worth watching in order to get better acquainted with the fiery pillar of Kyojuro Rengoku. This minor character plays an important role in the formation of Tanjiro.
Kimetsu no Yaiba
Tanjiro continues to fight the demons and cleanse the earth of their presence. The heroes are studying the case of the disappearance of a huge number of people, and it seems that there is not a single clue. Friends go to the Red Light District in order to find the killers.
The release of the second season was logical after the success of the first. Tanjiro's new investigations are just as fascinating.
Kimetsu no Yaiba
Tanjiro, Nezuko, Zenitsu and Inosuke find themselves in the Village of Blacksmiths. According to legend, it contains a secret weapon that can help in the fight against demons. The heroes are looking for him, preparing for a new deadly fight .
In the third season, the heroes face new enemies, and Tanjiro learns the truth about his past and the visions that visited him earlier. The premiere episodes began airing in April 2023 and will end in June.
The authors regularly release films based on the series. Most of them are a simple compilation of episodes, so you don't have to watch them. However, with luck, you can get to a movie theater session and watch your favorite episodes on the big screen.
