- Release Date
- April 6, 2019
- Network
- Adult Swim
- Japanese Title
- Kimetsu no Yaiba
- Studio
- ufotable
- Seasons
- 4
- Number of Episodes
- 63
- Based On
- Manga
- Creator
- Koyoharu Gotoge
Based on Koyoharu Gotouge's shonen manga, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is an action anime set in Japan during the early 20th century. Seeking revenge for the murder of his family while also looking to save his sister, Tanjiro joins the Demon Slayer Corps as they try to eradicate Demons led by Muzan.
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