Demon Slayer is definitely one of the best anime franchises going, along with Jujutsu Kaisen, My Hero Academia and One Piece. The anime series released its fourth season on May 12, 2024 and has fans waiting Demon Slayer Season 5.
The series, also known as Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba in Japanese, was created by Koyoharu Gotouge and set in Taisho-era Japan, telling the story of a boy named Tanjiro Kamado, whose family was demon massacre. His sister, Nezuko Kamado, was the only survivor but she was also turned into a demon.
With season 4 still underway, fans are already looking forward to season 5 of Demon Slayer. Can our beloved Tanjiro defeat all the demons and move the story forward? Read on to know all about the release date, plot, cast, and renewal status of Demon Slayer Season 5.
Will there be Demon Slayer Season 5?
As of May 2024, the official announcement about Demon Slayer Season 5 is still pending, but it can be assumed that it will eventually be announced. Likely Demon Slayer Season 5 will be the final season or at least the last season to cover the events of the manga.
The series has been consistently popular with fans, with each installment surpassing the previous one. So it makes sense for the creators to continue adapting the final manga story into multiple seasons.
What is the plot of Demon Slayer Season 5?
Demon Slayer Season 4 includes the Hashira Training Arc, where training reaches higher levels. Tanjiro takes the opportunity to improve his abilities and plunges into the world of the strongest Demon Slayer. Under the guidance of the Stone Hashira, Himejima, he underwent rigorous training to ensure that he was fully prepared for the upcoming battle.
After the Hashira Training Arc, the Demon Slayer manga only has two important story arcs left, which are the Infinity Castle Arc and the Sunrise Countdown Arc. These two parts are nicknamed the Final Battle.
As its name suggests, the Endless Castle is the battlefield where the Demon Slayer Corps ventures to conquer Muzan. Tanjiro and Tomioka engage in a fierce encounter with Akaza, a powerful 3rd class demon. Meanwhile, Tokito, Sanemi, and Genya encounter a criminal, who appears to have ties to Tokito, although Tokito does not know his identity.
Meanwhile, the Sunrise Countdown Arc continues and focuses on the fight to defeat Muzan. Even though he put all his strength into the battle, Tanjiro was still defeated by Muzan and forced to retreat. He sees visions from his ancestors, potentially revealing the solution to defeat evil once and for all.
Additionally, Ufotable, the anime production company, is considering the possibility of releasing the film first Demon Slayer Season 5like they did to build hype for season 4.
Actors and characters of Demon Slayer Season 5
The anime series' voice cast has an impressive lineup with Natsuki Hanae (known for Tokyo Ghoul and Tsukimichi: Moonlit Fantasy) as Tanjiro Kamado, Akari Kito as Nezuko Kamado, Hiro Shimono as Zenitsu Agatsuma, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Inosuke Hashibira, Reina Ueda as Kanao Tsuyuri, Nobuhiko Okamoto as Genya Shinazugawa, Toshiyuki Morikawa as Kagaya Ubuyashiki, Takahiro Sakurai as Giyu Tomioka and Saori Hayami as Shinobu Kocho.
When will Demon Slayer Season 5 be released?
Demon Slayer Season 5 has not yet been officially confirmed. If the studio gives the green light, anime fans can expect this new season in April 2025 or October 2025.
This article will be updated if there is a new update for Demon Slayer S5, so stay tuned for our articles on AnimeZ to know developments.
