Back in 2019, the debut season of Demon Slayer stunned everyone. Its recent movie also set several box-office records. Now the fans are waiting to see its most-awaited Kimetsu No Yaiba Season 2. The first season of the anime and the movie both received a tremendous response from the fans as well as the critics. And now they are getting desperate for its second season. So when will it release? Here’s everything to know.
Kimetsu No Yaiba, aka Demon Slayer, is a Japanese dark fantasy anime series. It adapts its plot from the manga series of the same title by Koyoharu Gotōge. Demon Salyer anime made its debut on April 6, 2019. It ran for 26 episodes which ended on September 21 of the same year. Its film recently premiered on October 16, 2020, which is a direct sequel to the first season.
Kimetsu No Yaiba Season 2: Canceled Or Renewed?
Ufotable Studio who produced the debut season and anime movie is yet to announce the second season officially. Demon Salyer Mugen Train movie recently became the highest-grossing film of Japan and dethroned Studio Ghibli’s Spirited Away. The first season also received a great response from the viewers for its engaging storyline and great animation.
So it is only a matter of time when Ufotable will green light Kimetsu No Yaiba Season 2. They haven’t renewed or cancelled the show yet. But it is likely that they won’t cancel it because of its huge fan following and it will also cause a backlash. So the fans can expect the official announcement of its renewal in the upcoming months.
Is The Second Season Of Demon Slayer Already In Production?
After the grand success of its movie and the debut season, a lot of rumours are making rounds that the second season is already in development. It all began when a Twitter user, Spytru tweeted a picture and informed the fans that the anime’s second season is in development. The manga of this series is outselling the best mangas in the running. And the film also became the highest-grossing film in Japan. Therefore many fans believed that the production for Kimetsu No Yaiba Season 2 has already started and the makers will announce it very soon.
Demon Slayer Season 2: Plot Details!
The plot of the second season of the anime will take place after the events of the movie. So, the viewers will most likely see Inosuke, Tanjiru, and Zenitsu follow the Demon Slayer Corps Pillar named Tengen Uzui in their next mission. The jewel-wearing Shinobi is the Sound Pillar, which suggests he utilises a blend of sounds, weapons, and bombs to fight demons. Along with this, Kimetsu No Yaiba will also feature some interesting twists and turns and other arcs as well.
Kimetsu No Yaiba Season 2: Release Date
The makers are yet to announce the second season of the series officially. So, we have to wait for their official announcement first. But it is likely that the fans will see the premiere of Kimetsu No Yaiba Season 2 in the first half of 2022. For now, we can only wait for its official announcement from Ufotable Studios.