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Quick Answer
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba(TV · 26 eps)
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train Arc(TV · 7 eps)
- Junior High and High School!! Kimetsu Academy Story: Valentine Edition(ONA · 4 eps)
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba x MLB(ONA · 1 eps)
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Movie: Mugen Train(Movie · 1 eps)
- Junior High and High School!! Kimetsu Academy Story(Special · 3 eps)
Total: ~42 episodes / 17h watch time
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Watch Order(2026)
The Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba franchise has 6 entries and watching them in the wrong order can spoil some big moments. Here's the breakdown — main series, movies, OVAs, and where each one fits.
6 entries ~17h total4 series1 movie1 OVA/special
Full Watch Order (Release Order)
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Junior High and High School!! Kimetsu Academy Story: Valentine Edition
6.70ONA4 eps~2hufotable
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best order to watch Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba?
Release order. Start with Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and go down the list. This is how the creators intended the story to unfold — later entries build on what came before, and watching out of order can spoil key reveals.
How long does it take to watch all of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba?
About 17 hours total across 42 episodes and 6 entries. At 3-4 episodes per day, that's roughly 12 days.
Can I skip the movies and OVAs?
It depends. Recap movies are always safe to skip — they just compress the TV episodes. Original movies and OVAs range from "fun side stories" to "actually important for the plot." When you're unsure, just watch them where they fall in the list above. Better to have extra context than miss something.
Release order or chronological order?
Go with release order for your first time through. Chronological can be tempting, but shows are written with release order in mind — reveals hit harder and character arcs make more sense. Save chronological for a rewatch if you want a different perspective.