: In a rare occurrence, the demon Nezuko protects her brother from Giyu. Impressed by their bond, Giyu spares Nezuko and directs Tanjiro to seek out a trainer named Sakonji Urokodaki. Key Story Beats for Season 1 A Beginner's Guide to Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
The first episode of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba , titled originally aired on April 6, 2019. It serves as the series' foundation, introducing the protagonist Tanjiro Kamado and the central conflict of the story. Episode Summary Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 1 Episode ...
: Living in the Taisho era, young Tanjiro Kamado supports his family by selling charcoal. He is known for his kind heart and strong sense of smell. : In a rare occurrence, the demon Nezuko
: A mysterious swordsman named Giyu Tomioka, the "Water Hashira," arrives to slay Nezuko. Tanjiro desperately protects her, begging for her life. It serves as the series' foundation, introducing the
: Only his younger sister, Nezuko, is still warm. While Tanjiro tries to carry her to a doctor, she awakens as a feral demon and attacks him.
: After spending a night in town to avoid bad weather, Tanjiro returns home to find his entire family slaughtered by a demon.