What day and time will 'Demon Slayer' Season 3 Episode 1 release? And everything else you need to know

'Demon Slayer' Season 3 Episode 1 releases in April 2023
UPDATED FEB 27, 2023
Kamado Tanjiro will make his way to the Swordsmith Village along with his friends on 'Demon Slayer' Season 3 (Screenshot from Aniplex USA/YouTube)
Kamado Tanjiro will make his way to the Swordsmith Village along with his friends on 'Demon Slayer' Season 3 (Screenshot from Aniplex USA/YouTube)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: 'Demon Slayer' fans get ready as the next mission is about to start. After the emotional conclusion of the Entertainment District Arc in Season 2, the next season will see our heroes moving to the swordsmith village, where the famed Nichirin blades are forged. Onlu recently, fans found that Season 3 Episode 1 was leaked before the series dropped, which only increased the anticipation for the season premiere. The new season will drop in Spring 2023. 

'Kimetsu no Yaiba' or 'Demon Slayer' follows the story of Kamado Tanjiro, whose family is annihilated by the powerful demon Kibutsuji Muzan, when he was out selling wood to earn for his family. His sister, Nezuko, who had been turned into a demon by the antagonist, was the sole survivor. In contrast to other demons, Nezuko does not attack humans and sleeps in order to recover unlike other demons that feast on human flesh. Kamado and Nezuko, therefore, set out on a quest to cure her and make her human again. Here's all you need to know about Season 3 Episode 1 of the series below.

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When does 'Demon Slayer' Season 3 Episode 1 release?

'Demon Slayer' Season 3 Episode 1 will be release in April 2023. There is a significant likelihood that 'Demon Slayer' Season 3 will also contain either 11 or 12 episodes given that both the Entertainment District Arc and the Swordsmith Village Arc have about the same number of chapters in the manga.

How can I watch 'Demon Slayer' Season 3 Episode 1?

You can catch the latest season of 'Demon Slayer' on Netflix.

What is the cast of 'Demon Slayer' Season 3 Episode 1?

The cast includes Zach Aguilar as Tanjiro ÷Kamado (voice), Kira Buckland as Mitsuri Kanroji (voice), Griffin Burns as Muichiro Tokito (voice), Ray Chase as Tengen Uzui (voice), Greg Chun as Muzan Kibutsuji (voice), Lucien Dodge as Akaza (voice),  and Stephen Fu as Doma (voice) along with many more.

What is the plot of 'Demon Slayer' Season 3 Episode 1?

According to the leaks, the first episode of Demon Slayer season 3 will focus on the meeting between Muzan Kibutsuji and the Twelve Kizuki's Upper Moons. Kokushibo, Doma, Akaza, Hantengu, and Gyokko are all expected to come following the deaths of the Upper Moon Six Demons Daki and Gyutaro.

What is the buzz around 'Demon Slayer' Season 3 Episode 1?

Fans are quite excited as The Swordsmith Village Arc is set to focus on Tanjiro and Nezuko's journey to the Swordsmith Village.Tanjiro will need Hotaru Haganezuka to restore his sword when it is accidentally damaged during his battle with Daki and Gyutaro. There, Tanjiro and Nezuko will fight two Upper Moon Demons, Upper-Rank Five Gyokko and Upper-Rank Four Hantengu, who intended to destroy the Swordsmith Village in order to halt the production of Nichirin swords. They will be joined by Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji, Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito, and Genya Shinazugawa.

How can I watch earlier seasons of 'Demon Slayer'?

You can catch the earlier seasons of Demon Slayer on Netflix.

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