Demon Slayer Corps
The silent guardians who hunt the night to save humanity from eternal darkness.
The Demon Slayer Corps is a clandestine organization dedicated to eradicating demons, operating in the shadows of Taisho-era Japan. Members wield Nichirin blades—swords forged from Scarlet Ore—to sever demon necks permanently. The Corps is commanded by the head of the Ubuyashiki family, supported in combat by the nine elite Hashira who serve as its strongest defenders. The organization remains unrecognized by the public, functioning without government oversight.
- Leader
- Kagaya Ubuyashiki
- Elite Rank Name
- Hashira (Pillars)
- Primary Weapon
- Nichirin Blades
- Core Technique
- Breathing Styles
- Base of Operations
- Entirely mobile; Headquarters located in a hidden estate
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Lore & Background
The Demon Slayer Corps traces its origins to the manga series *Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba* by Koyoharu Gotouge. The anime adaptation by Ufotable aired from April 6 to September 28, 2019, on Tokyo MX, GTV, GYT, and BS11. Directed by Haruo Sotozaki, the series is written by various Ufotable staff members and produced by Hikaru Kondo. Characters are designed by Akira Matsushima, and music is composed by Yuki Kajiura and Go Shiina. The first season contains 26 episodes, adapting from the first volume to the first chapters of the seventh. The series is licensed by Aniplex of America and streamed on Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Netflix. AnimeLab simulcasts the series in Australia and New Zealand.
In Their Own Story
The Demon Slayer Corps operates within the events of the anime series. The first season aired from April 6 to September 28, 2019. A sequel film, *Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train*, premiered in Japan on October 16, 2020. A second season, covering the "Entertainment District" arc, premiered on December 5, 2021, preceded by a television recompilation of the "Mugen Train" arc that premiered on October 10, 2021. A third season, covering the "Swordsmith Village" arc, premiered on April 9, 2023, and ended on June 18, 2023. A fourth season, covering the "Hashira Training" arc, premiered on May 12, 2024, and ended on June 30, 2024. Following the finale of the Hashira Training Arc, it was announced that the manga's "Infinity Castle" arc would be adapted into a film trilogy, premiering in Japan on July 18, 2025.
Reader's Guide
The Demon Slayer Corps serves as humanity's primary defense against the demonic threat, operating in secrecy to avoid panic while systematically hunting down Muzan Kibutsuji and his minions. Their ultimate goal is twofold: to protect innocent civilians from demon attacks and to locate the source of all demons to ensure their permanent extinction. Membership is open to anyone with the physical resilience and mental fortitude to survive Final Selection, though few applicants possess the necessary willpower to endure the lethal training required to become a full-fledged slayer.
Did You Know?
- The anime series adaptation by Ufotable was announced in Weekly Shōnen Jump in June 2018.
- Prior to airing, the first five episodes screened theatrically in Japan for two weeks from March 29, 2019, under the title *Kimetsu no Yaiba: Kyōdai no Kizuna*.
- The English dub of the series premiered on Adult Swim's Toonami programming block on October 13, 2019.
- The second season aired for two cours, with the "Entertainment District" arc premiering on December 5, 2021.
- The third season ended with a 70-minute special on June 18, 2023.
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