Where does the Demon Slayer anime end in the manga?

Ever wondered where does the Demon Slayer anime end in the manga?

We give you the answers by laying out exactly how Koyoharu Gotouge’s hit manga series aligns with the beloved Demon Slayer anime adaptation by ufotable.

Spanning four seasons and even hitting theaters with three films, the Demon Slayer anime offers a thrilling journey.

But where does it leave off in the original manga? We’ve got the chapter-by-chapter breakdown for you.

Warning: Minor spoilers if you haven’t watched the Demon Slayer anime or read the manga.

Where does the Demon Slayer anime end in the manga?

Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 1

The first season of the anime, which aired from April 6, 2019 to September 28, 2019 and had 24 episodes, adapted chapters 1 to 53 of the manga, ending with Tanjiro Kamado, Nezuko Kamado, and their travel companions Inosuke Hashibira and Zenitsu Agatsuma heading to the Mugen Train to investigate mysterious disappearances.

Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train movie and season 2’s first cour

The Mugen Train movie, released on October 16, 2020, was the series’ first theatrical release. Following the movie, season 2 of the anime, which aired from October 10, 2021 to November 28, 2021, retold the events of the Mugen Train arc over seven episodes.

The Mugen Train arc adapted chapters 54 to 66 of the manga.

Kimetsu no Yaiba season 2’s second cour

The second half of season 2 featured the Entertainment District arc, consisting of 11 episodes from December 5, 2021 to February 13, 2022. These episodes adapted chapters 67 to 97 of the manga.

Season 2 concluded with Tanjiro and his group, the Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui, and his three wives defeating the Upper Demon Moon Six siblings, Gyutaro and Daki.

This marked the first time in 100 years that the Demon Slayer Corps had defeated an Upper Moon Demon while fighting the Demon King Muzan Kibutsuji.

Kimetsu no Yaiba To the Swordsmith Village movie and season 3

The premiere of Demon Slayer’s Swordsmith Village arc was released in two parts.

The “To the Swordsmith Village” movie, released on February 3, 2023, featured the season 2 finale and the season 3 premiere, packaged into a feature film released in cinemas worldwide.

Season 3, consisting of 11 episodes, premiered on April 9, 2023, and aired until June 18, 2023. This season adapted chapters 98 to 127 of the manga.

It showcased Tanjiro, Nezuko, Genya Shinazugawa, along with the Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji and the Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito, as they battled and defeated Upper Demon Four Hantengu and Upper Demon Five Gyokko.

Kimetsu no Yaiba To the Hashira Training movie and season 4

Like the previous Demon Slayer theatrical release, the Hashira Training arc also had a feature film and a season premiere. The “To the Hashira Training” movie was released on February 2, 2024, and it included the season 3 finale and the one-hour special premiere of season 4, which was shown in cinemas.

Season 4, consisting of eight episodes, premiered on May 13, 2024, and aired until July 1, 2024. The fourth season adapted chapters 128 to 139 of the manga.

As the demon hunters prepared for an all-out war, the Hashira organized a training program for all members of the Demon Slayer Corps.

Season 4 led directly into the penultimate arc of the series, the Infinity Castle saga.

Demon Slayer anime and manga matched timeline

Where to read the Demon Slayer manga?

If you can’t wait for the release of the Demon Slayer movie trilogy, you can go to the official VIZ Media website.

You’ll need to create a VIZ Media account and pay a monthly subscription of $2 to access all the chapters.

Additionally, Demon Slayer is available on Manga Plus. The first three chapters are free to read without an account. Manga Plus, owned by SHUEISHA, is an online platform and smartphone app.

You must create an account on the Manga Plus app to read more chapters. All subsequent chapters are free but can only be viewed once.

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