Summary
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 thatDemon Slayerhas 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, whileOne Piece,Naruto, and the variousDragon Ballseries have been on the air for many years and produced hundreds of episodes, it does not look likeDemon Slayerwill 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 ofDemon Slayerwill 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 muchDemon Slayercan fans expect to get in the future?
What is Demon Slayer?
For those who may not be aware,Demon Slayer(known asKimetsu no Yaibain 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 asDemon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Trainin 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 somesignificant 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 thatDemon Slayeris 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 Slayerfans 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:
As of this writing theDemon Slayeranime hasreached up toThe Swordsmith Village Arc. Some of these arcsare longer than othersand 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.
How Many More Seasons Can Viewers Expect?
There are three more arcs ofDemon Slayerleft to be animated. Conventional wisdom would suggest that fans of the show have at least three more seasons ofDemon Slayerto anticipate and look forward to viewing. That being said,The Sunrise Countdown Arcwas 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 ifThe Sunrise Countdown Arcgets a movie treatment of some sort. There is also a slim (and we do meanslim) 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).
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