Fans have eagerly anticipated Demon Slayer season two since its first season and movie Mugen Train broke box office records, and Netflix and Crunchyroll both have confirmed that its Entertainment District arc will premiere on December 5th.
This seven-episode prelude will serve as an introduction to Season 2, beginning October 10th. Viewers will meet Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku while also learning their backstory.
What is the Demon Slayer Season 2 Release Date?
Demon Slayer fans have patiently been waiting for season 2, following Mugen Train’s record-breaking 2020 movie debut. Now it has been confirmed that Demon Slayer will return with an Entertainment District Arc in 2021!
| Key Points | Details |
|---|---|
| Season 2 Announcement | Confirmed for Demon Slayer: Entertainment District Arc |
| Release Date | Prelude starts on October 10; Entertainment District Arc premieres on December 5 |
| Prelude Episodes | Seven episodes to recap Mugen Train movie |
| Cast | Includes Natsuki Hanae, Akari Kito, Katsuyuki Konishi, Ray Chase, and others |
| Music | LiSA to perform opening and ending themes |
| Netflix Release | Netflix to stream season 2 |
| Crunchyroll Release | Crunchyroll to add episodes starting October 10 |
| Funimation Release | Funimation to simulcast episodes in multiple countries |
| Story Arc | Follows Tanjiro Kamado and introduces Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku’s perspective |
| Record-Breaking | Mugen Train movie broke box office records and made history in Japan |
| TV Broadcast | Fuji TV in Japan to broadcast the show |
| Second Season Details | Focus on Entertainment District Arc with new music and intros for each episode |
| Manga Source | Adapted from Koyoharu Gotouge’s manga set in 20th century Japan |
| Previous Success | Awards for best new anime and record-breaking film success |
| Streaming Services | Crunchyroll, Funimation, and Netflix involved in streaming |
| Specials | Special episodes recapping Season 1 story arcs |
| Fan Anticipation | High anticipation for the return of Demon Slayer |
| Distribution | Multiple platforms for international distribution |
Beginning October 10, seven episodes will focus on recapping the Mugen Train movie before Entertainment District will start airing from December 5.
Katsuyuki Konishi and Ray Chase will reprise their roles of Rengoku and Tengen Uzui respectively. LiSA will perform both opening and ending themes for this season’s episodes.
This show follows Tanjiro Kamado as he hunts down the demonic being responsible for his family’s brutal murder. Based on Koyoharu Gotouge’s manga, this story takes place in 20th century Japan where demons are known to roam freely; after Tanjiro’s parents are killed by unknown demons, he joins the Demon Slayer Corps and fights them himself – though this version does not alter any violent or bloody scenes seen in its source material! The original series’ manga source material or even anime does not alter or edit out any violent or bloody scenes seen within its pages!
When is the Demon Slayer Season 2 Release Date?
Demon Slayer has recently emerged as an unparalleled hit in anime, making an unprecedented comeback after being shut out for so long. Already winning multiple awards such as best new anime at 2019 Newtype Anime Awards and Crunchyroll Anime Awards; its movie is Japan’s highest grossing film ever!
Now it appears fans can look forward to a second season of Demon Slayer TV show. It was recently revealed that the Entertainment District Arc will premiere on Dec 5 and includes new music and intros for every episode.
Many of the cast from both season one and the movie will return for this arc, such as Natsuki Hanae (Tanjiro Kamado), Akari Kito (Nezuko), Hiro Shimono (Zenitsu Agatsuma), and Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (Inosuke Hashibira). Katsuyuki Konishi who portrays Tengen Uzui can also be found among them – although Ray Chase will introduce himself – who will bring a different perspective.
Will the Demon Slayer Season 2 Release Date be on Crunchyroll?
After an outstanding first season that garnered huge success and broke Studio Ghibli’s Japan box office record, many fans of Demon Slayer are eagerly awaiting its second chapter. Though no official announcement has been made regarding Netflix hosting it yet, most assume this is likely to happen.
Netflix typically only adds popular anime like Demon Slayer after it has been out for several years and, even then, often takes several months before appearing on their streaming service.
Crunchyroll has taken an aggressive stance when it comes to adding new popular anime series as they’re released, already adding Mugen Train Movie Arc 2 and will add episodes for Entertainment District Arc starting October 10.
Natsuki Hanae will reprise her role of Tanjiro Kamado from season 1 and Mugen Train film, joined by Akari Kito as Nezuko. Additionally, Katsuyuki Konishi and Ray Chase (in Japanese; Zach Aguilar and Abby Trott (English) voice Tengen Uzui). Additionally, season two takes place within a red-light district and may contain explicit content.
Will the Demon Slayer Season 2 Release Date be on Netflix?
Demon Slayer made waves upon its debut season, shattering Studio Ghibli’s record to become the highest-grossing anime film ever. Fans have eagerly anticipated its return and are almost at last ready for more! However, now is your time – second season will soon arrive!
Netflix announced on January 21, 2023 via an announcement posted to their official website that they will stream season 2 of Demon Slayer anime.
The second season of “Mugen Train” picks up immediately following the events of Mugen Train movie and will follow Tanjiro Kamado as he embarks on new adventures while exploring the Entertainment District. Additionally, this season will include a seven-episode miniseries that retells Flame Pillar Kyojuro Rengoku’s perspective of Mugen Train arc from perspective of Flame Pillar Kyojuro Rengoku. Furthermore, popular anime streaming sites Crunchyroll and Funimation have signed on to distribute its second season so fans from US, Canada UK Ireland can watch it!
Will the Demon Slayer Season 2 Release Date be on TV?
Demon Slayer has become one of the most beloved anime franchises ever since its first season premiered nearly five years ago, selling 8 million manga copies and breaking Studio Ghibli’s Japan box office record with its hit 2020 film release.
As such, fans have eagerly anticipated the second season of this beloved anime. Fans can look forward to witnessing Tanjiro Kamado and his crew in action once again on TV!
However, this season will differ significantly from its predecessor: starting off with a seven-episode recap of Mugen Train movie before moving onto Entertainment District arc.
Funimation will simulcast episodes of this show across Hulu and Crunchyroll in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Ireland; Fuji TV in Japan also broadcasts it. Fans can catch the first episode of Season Two starting Sunday December 5th as well as specials recapping all three story arcs that made up Season 1.
Conclusion
Demon Slayer Season 2 is an eagerly awaited treat for anime fans, with a prelude starting on October 10th and the main ‘Entertainment District Arc’ premiering on December 5th. The beloved anime’s return promises excitement, new perspectives, and a continuation of the captivating journey that fans have been eagerly anticipating.
