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Demon Slayer, a popular anime series, has made a significant impact on the industry in just a few years, attracting millions of viewers with its captivating story and unique animation style.
The anime has covered more than half of the original manga, sparking discussions about how many more seasons fans can expect. While there are three remaining arcs, it is uncertain if they will be adapted into seasons, movies, or both.
Despite the uncertainty, it is safe to say that fans can anticipate a minimum of three more projects, including two seasons. There is a possibility of additional content beyond the manga, but this is purely speculative at this point.
While One Piece may remain the undisputed (pirate?) king of anime due to its length and many years on the air, it can not be denied that Demon Slayer has made a significant impact on the anime industry in just the few short years it has been on the air. Millions have tuned in to watch it and enjoy the adventures of a boy slaying demons and trying to find a cure for his sister. That being said, while One Piece, Naruto, and the various Dragon Ball series have been on the air for many years and produced hundreds of episodes, it does not look like Demon Slayer will match those levels of content anytime soon.
With the anime has already covered more than half of the original manga (and without using the dreaded filler that takes up a good portion of the other series), the question has started to come up on just how many more seasons of Demon Slayer will we get in anime form? Though it’s hard to know for sure, with some reasonable deduction we can make some educated guesses. So how much Demon Slayer can fans expect to get in the future?
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What is Demon Slayer?
For those who may not be aware, Demon Slayer (known as Kimetsu no Yaiba in Japanese) is a popular Japanese manga series written by Koyoharu Gotouge. The story follows a young boy named Tanjiro Kamado, who embarks on a quest to save his sister, Nezuko, who has been turned into a demon, and to avenge the death of his family, who were slaughtered by demons. Throughout his journey, Tanjiro joins other demon slayers and faces numerous challenges, both from demons and fellow demon slayers.
The manga’s immense popularity led to the anime adaptation we are discussing today, which first aired in 2019 and quickly became one of the most celebrated anime series globally. The anime further boosted the manga’s popularity. Demon Slayer: Mugen Train (known as Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train in Japan), a movie sequel to the anime series, was released in 2020 and broke box office records in Japan, becoming the highest-grossing film in Japanese cinema history (the film also broke some significant records in American cinemas as well).
The anime has been especially successful with its unique animation style, high-octane action sequences, and heartfelt moments that convey depth and meaning that is rarely found in modern-day shounen anime. While there are many quality anime titles being made every year, it is largely agreed upon that Demon Slayer is a once-in-a-generation series that captures the imagination of viewers worldwide and creates something special. All good things must come to an end though, and eventually, Demon Slayer fans will have to face the end of the anime as well.
How Many Arcs in Demon Slayer Are There?
As of this writing there are 11 arcs of the franchise in manga form. The arcs are as follows:
The Final Selection Arc
The Kidnapper’s Bog Arc
The Asakusa Arc
The Tsuzumi Mansion Arc
The Rehabilitation Training Arc
The Mugen Train Arc
The Entertainment District Arc
The Swordsmith Village Arc
The Hashira Training Arc
The Infinity Castle Arc Chapters
The Sunrise Countdown Arc
As of this writing the Demon Slayer anime has reached up to The Swordsmith Village Arc. Some of these arcs are longer than others and the last few arcs are longer than the earlier ones. As such, determining how much of the anime we have left to receive may be a guess, however, we can make an educated guess.
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How Many More Seasons Can Viewers Expect?
There are three more arcs of Demon Slayer left to be animated. Conventional wisdom would suggest that fans of the show have at least three more seasons of Demon Slayer to anticipate and look forward to viewing. That being said, The Sunrise Countdown Arc was split into two mini-arcs in the manga. That means we can either get two more seasons for that arc, two movies, or a season and a movie. Right now it’s difficult to say which of these roads Aniplex will go down (our third grade math teachers would call this a “variable”).
Regardless though, it appears – by all reason and math – that fans of the franchise can expect to receive a minimum of three projects. Two more seasons of the anime are almost certainly guaranteed while we’ll just have to wait and see if The Sunrise Countdown Arc gets a movie treatment of some sort. There is also a slim (and we do mean slim) chance that Aniplex may continue with the franchise beyond what the manga has provided, though there is no way to predict that happening and may be just wishful thinking. Either way, Demon Slayer fans can rest easy knowing that there is a lot more Demon Slayer on the way (and this is ignoring any potential spin-offs, video games, and light novels).
