When is kimetsu no yaiba season 2 coming out

When is kimetsu no yaiba season 2 coming out

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Ever since the first season of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba premiered in 2019, fans around the world can’t seem to get enough of the anime. And thanks to an impressive showing with its first theatrical film, Demon Slayer: Mugen Train, fans are even more eager to see how the anime will continue after the events from the film’s ending. Now, after a year of patiently waiting, the series has announced its release date for Season 2.

So When Is Demon Slayer Season 2 Coming Out?

According to Studio Ufotable’s official website, Demon Slayer Season 2 will premiere on December 5th, 2021. However, if you’ve been on Crunchyroll or Funimation lately, then you’ve noticed that they have already been updated with new episodes that have been included as part of Season 2. At first glance, most would assume that either there’s been a mistake or that Studio Ufotable has decided to release season 2 early. 

But if you are a fan who has already seen the anime’s theatrical film, Demon Slayer:Mugen Train and have tried to start watching episodes of this “Season 2,” then you have already noticed that it doesn’t pick up quite where the first season left off. Instead, this “season 2” is pretty much the beginning of the Mugen Train film. Of course, if you’ve already seen the film numerous times already, then this has more than likely been a turn off and you probably stopped watching after making this realization.

But you may want to return to those episodes because apparently it’s not quite like the film. Since October 7th, Studio Ufotable has released seven episodes that bring more depth to the Mugen Train Arc. The first episode features an all-new storyline with the Flame Hashira, Kyojuro Rengoku, as it covers events before the movie which include a mission that the Flame Hashira embarks on before boarding the Mugen train; while the remaining episodes from 2 through 7 basically is an extended retelling of the Mugen Train film. It also includes never before scenes and introductions to new characters like the Upper Rank 6 Demon Daki who will be more prominent in the rest of the second season.

The brief seven episode arc is meant to fully connect Seasons 1 and 2 so that fans who may not have had a chance to see the Mugen Train film can seamlessly catch up on the story before the next arc, Demon Slayer: Entertainment District debuts on December 5th. 

What is the Entertainment District Arc going to be about?

If you follow the manga, then you’re well aware of what’s about to happen in this arc. But if you’re an anime fan that likes to be surprised, then not much can be said without giving away any spoilers. Just know that Season 2 will immediately pick up after the end of the Mugen Train film and follow Tanjiro’s group as they accompany the Sound Hashira, Uzui as he goes on a mission in the Entertainment District.

One of the most popular storylines of the manga, the Entertainment District Arc will see Tanjiro and his comrades fight off against new villains such as Daki; while Nezuko begins to develop her demonic powers.

With the season less than a month away, fans won’t have to wait long to get into the new season; so if you’re looking to catch up, now is the time. You’re definitely not going to want to be the only one out of the loop when the second  season of Demon Slayer premieres on December 5th.

As Demon Slayer took the world by storm when it first came out, fans were eager for season 2. Now that Season 2 is out, they will be overjoyed. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba season 2 premiered on Netflix on 10th October.

The manga started in 2016 has already grossed $2.8 billion from anime, manga sales, figurines, etc. Ufotable studio was behind the anime, and they have done a good job with the animation and character design.

What to expect from Demon Slayer season 2?

Fans who have watched the Mugen Train film can skip the first seven episodes as the latest season has a seven-episode arc by the same name. This will help the fans who missed the Mugen Train movie get onboard.

The “Mugen Train” arc will contain some new scenes and an entire episode focussing on Kyojuro Rengoku (Flame Hashira). Fans will get to know more of the “flamboyant” Tengen Uzui (Sound Hashira). He leads our dynamic squad through the bustling town of Yoshiwara to fight against Daki (Upper Moon Six).

Demon Slayer season 2 release date

Fans who wish to start from the “Entertainment District” arc can watch the anime from the episode that aired on December 5.

To get fans on board, a sort of an extended trailer of the Entertainment District arc has been released on YouTube. Here, we get to see the Sound Hashira with his unwrapped shiny blades as he runs on the rooftops of Yoshiwara at night.

We also see Tanjiro using his fire breathing style on Daki but, the breathing style hardly fazes the Upper Moon Six. Inosuke, Zenitsu, and Nezuko can be seen in the thick of things.

The plot of Demon Slayer

The story follows Tanjiro Kamado and his younger sister Nezuko, who has turned into a demon even after surviving the attack. The government does not recognize the Demon Slayer Corps, but only they can fight demons. Thus, the war between humans and demons is secret.

When is kimetsu no yaiba season 2 coming out

A member of the Demon Slayer Corps, who they met just after the attack on their family, advises them to join the Demon Slayer Corps. They take his advice and embark on a journey to find a cure for Nezuko’s condition.

The cast of Demon Slayer

Sometimes voice actors for the characters change after a season. Fortunately, Demon Slayer season 2 hasn’t faced such issues, as the same cast has returned for the sophomore season. The following voice actors reprise their roles:

  1. Tanjiro- Natsuki Hanae/Zach Aguilar
  2. Nezuko- Akari Kitô/Abby Trott
  3. Zenitsu Agatsuma- Hiro Shimono/Aleks Le
  4. Inosuke Hashibira- Yoshitsugu Matsuoka/Bryce Papenbrook
  5. Tengen Uzui- Katsuyuki Konishi / Ray Chase
  6. Daki- Miyuki Sawashiro
  7. Muzan Kibutsuji- Toshihiko Seki / Greg Chun

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Fans still hum to the previous season’s opening theme “Gurenge” by LiSA, but they can now update their playlists. Aimer’s latest tunes, including “Zankyo Sanka” and “Asa ga Kuru” will bless your ears as the new opening and ending themes, respectively.

What are your thoughts about Tengen Uzui in Demon Slayer season 2 on Netflix?