The latest season of Demon Slayer is right around the corner, and we can’t wait for Tanjiro, his sister, and his two friends to go on another adventure. Oh wait, this season isn’t one of the demon-fighting seasons. Instead, Demon Slayer season 4 will see the Hashira training Tanjiro and his friends to prepare them for the fight against the Demon King, Muzan. So, if you’re eager to know when Demon Slayer Season Episode 1 is releasing, you’re in the right place.
This post has been updated with a new countdown timer for the exact release time of Season 4 Episode 1 on Crunchyroll.
Demon Slayer season 4 episode 1 countdown
As confirmed by Crunchyroll, the first episode of the Demon Slayer Hashira Traning arc will be released on May 12, 2024 at 11:45 AM PT globally. Hence, Season 4 will be available to stream in the following locations: North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Ocenia, Middle East, CIS, India, and Southeast Asia.
Here is the countdown timer for Demon Slayer Season 4 premiere in these regions:
Furthermore, Crunchyroll has announced that the 11:45 AM PT time is exclusively for the Season 4 premiere. From Episode 2, the Hashira Training arc will stream at 10:45 AM PT globally.
Whereas, in Japan, the first episode will be released on May 12, i.e. Sunday, at 11:15 PM JST (7:15 AM PT, 9:15 AM CST, or 3:15 PM BST) on local networks.
Demon Slayer Hashira Training arc: what to expect
For a quick recap, Demon Slayer Season 3 adapted the ‘Swordsmith Village arc’ that saw Tanjiro take a trip to the village where Nichirin swords are made. He met up with Muichiro, the Mist Hashira, and Mitsuri, the Love Hashira, at the village. They defeated Upper Moon 4 and 5 demons, namely Hantengu and Gyokko.
The Swordsmith Village arc is also where Muichiro awakens the Demon Slayer mark, with Tanjiro at his side, and its significance is discussed in the upcoming season. With Muzan getting eager to capture and devour Nezuko since she has conquered the sun, Season 4 kicks off a grueling training regimen led by the Hashira.
So, in the first episode, you will see Tanjiro, Inosuke, Zenitsu, and other members of the Demon Slayer Corps gearing up to undergo training with the Hashira. Their training will focus on improving stamina, agility, and swordsmanship, while also revealing to fans the breathing techniques of all the Hashiras.
How many episodes are in Demon Slayer Season 4?
The production staff has yet to confirm the exact number of episodes, but Demon Slayer is expected to follow the same pattern as recent releases. Apart from the debut season, which had 26 episodes, all consecutive seasons have had a lower episode count. Check out the episode count for all Kimetsu No Yaiba seasons here:
- Demon Slayer Season 1: 26 episodes
- Demon Slayer Mugen Train arc: 7 episodes
- Demon Slayer Entertainment District arc: 11 episodes
- Demon Slayer Swordsmith Village arc: 11 episodes
In line with this, Demon Slayer Hashira Training arc (Season 4) is likely to be a shorter season with around 7 to 11 episodes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can you watch Demon Slayer Season 4?
As confirmed, the Demon Slayer Hashira Training arc will be available to stream on Crunchyroll and Netflix from May 12.
[SPOILERS] Will Tanjiro become a Hashira in Season 4?
Season 4 will only see Tanjiro train with the Hashira to prepare for the Final Battle arc. In the final arc of the manga, we see the Demon Slayer corps fight the Upper Moons and Muzan, who are all ultimately defeated. With Muzan out of the picture, the Demon Corps had served its purpose and there didn’t seem a need for Tanjiro to become a Hashira. So, no, the manga does not show Tanjiro become a Hashira.
