Demon Slayer Season 3 Release Date, Story, and More!

2022 has come to a close. We have seen multiple anime go by the year and a few of them I enjoyed. Quirky yet deep stories like Lycoris Recoil left a mark on my heart. As did Cyberpunk Edgerunners, but I’m not ready to talk about that yet! However, these all happened in the latter half of the year. There was one particular announcement that got everyone running for the hills. Demon Slayer Season 3’s trailer was released back on April 16, 2022. And its contents had everyone salivating for content.

So, here’s the article for it all. What to expect this coming Season while being relatively Spoiler free! Or so I hope. Here are the release date for Kimetsu no Yaiba’s Season 3, episodes, and more!

Swordsmith Village Arc: Demon Slayer Season 3 Release Date

Demon Slayer Season 3 Release Date

The great news for Demon Slayer fans out there is that we don’t have to wait for long! Season 3 is set to release in April 2023. It will start off with an hour-long episode like the previous season. It appears that we’ll be getting a lot of new content along the way!

However, if you’re still impatient about that, don’t worry too much. After all, Demon Slayer’s episode one of Season 3 will air alongside episodes 10 and 11 of Season 2. The dates for when this will air will vary depending on the location.

Where to Watch Demon Slayer Season 3?

Where to watch Demon Slayer Season 3?

The medium to where Demon Slayer Season 3 will be released highly depends on your location. It is likely to release on Netflix and on Television in Japan. Crunchyroll confirmed that Demon Slayer will be available to watch on their streaming service.

But if you want to watch the special show, then you might want to take a look at these dates below!

KNY 3 February Release

During February, five cities and one country are set to air the Kimetsu no Yaiba special. The location where they are aired is unconfirmed for now. For Japan, it is estimated it will be done via Television. The dates are as follows:

  • February 3 for Japan
  • February 4 and 5 for Tokyo, Japan
  • February 18 for Los Angeles, America. This will be held at the Orpheum Theatre
  • February 25 for Paris, France
  • February 26 for Berlin, Germany

KNY 3 March Release

Some areas have a slightly delayed release. Locations for where these episodes are to be aired are unconfirmed. However, it is likely to be done on streaming services like Crunchyroll. The regional lock is a thing!

  • March 3 for the United States and Canada (Across its Theaters)
  • March 4 for Mexico City, Mexico
  • March 11 for Seoul, Korea
  • March 19 for Taipei, Taiwan

Demon Slayer Season 3’s Key Visual

Demon Slayer Season 3 key visual

A new key visual is released on December 10, 2022. It was made to commemorate the upcoming global theater screening event of Demon Slayer Season 3. The Key Visual shows the Upper Moon demons alongside Tanjiro, three Hashira, and Muzan. Details are seen below!

Demon Slayer Season 3 Trailers? Let Me See!

As of the time of this writing, Demon Slayer has released two trailers. The first is a teaser back on April 16, 2022. The other is a trailer released on December 13, 2022! The last one shows more compared to the first trailer. There, we see our first look at all the protagonists and a taste of the battle to come. All of them are beautifully animated as usual!

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 3 Official Trailer

Who Will Be in Demon Slayer Season 3?

Assuming that no major voice actor changes happen, the main cast will reprise their roles. The following are estimated to show up:

  • Kamado Tanjiro – Natsuki Hanae and Zach Aguilar
  • Kamado Nezuko – Akari Kitou and Abby Trott
  • Hashibira Inosuke– Yoshitsugu Matsuoka and Bryce Papenbrook
  • Agatsuma Zenitsu – Hiro Shimono and Aleks Le
  • Kibutsuji Muzan – Toshihiko Seki and Greg Chun
  • Ubuyashiki Kagaya– Toshiyuki Morikawa and Matthew Mercer
  • Mitsuri Kanroji – Kana Hanazawa and Kira Buckland
  • Muichiro Tokito – Kengo Kawanishi and Griffin Burns
  • Tsuyuri Kanao– Reina Ueda and Brianna Knickerbocker

No confirmation yet on who voices the Upper Rank Demons.

What Will be the Story for Demon Slayer Season 3?

Season 3 will revolve around the Swordsmith Village Arc. Tanjiro is on his way to the Swordsmith Village after his sword got chipped. There, he will meet two Hashiras and an old acquaintance. However, his long stay made him uncover a murky plot. Together, he and others work to protect the village from Upper-Rank Demons Four and Five.

If you want to know more about this, we got a separate article on this topic!

What Chapter in the Book is the Swordsmith Village Arc Found?

The arc technically starts on Chapter 97 and on the first page of Chapter 98. It spans 30 arcs and ends in Chapter 127. For more information on Kimetsu no Yaiba’s story arcs, we have an article written on this site!

And that is all we know for Demon Slayer Season 3 for now.