鬼滅の刃 柱稽古編
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc
Adaptation of the Hashira Training Arc. The Hashira, the Demon Slayer Corps' highest ranking swordsmen and members. The Hashira Training has begun in order to face the forthcoming battle against Muzan Kibutsuji. Each with their own thoughts and hopes held in their hearts, a new story for Tanjiro and the Hashira begins. (Source: Aniplex USA) Note: The first episode received an early premiere in cinemas as part of a special screening alongside the final episode of Kimetsu no Yaiba: Katanakaji no Sato-hen.
Names
| Original | 鬼滅の刃 柱稽古編 (japanese) |
|---|---|
| Romaji | Kimetsu no Yaiba: Hashira Geiko-hen |
| English | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc |
| Chinese | 鬼滅之刃 柱訓練篇 (traditional · via wikidata) |
| Also known as | KnY 4 · Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - L'entraînement des Piliers · Miecz zabójcy demonów – Kimetsu no Yaiba: Trening Filarów · Клинок, рассекающий демонов: Тренировка столпов |
Facts
| Format | TV series · 8 ep · 30 min · 4h total |
|---|---|
| Aired | 2024-05-12 → 2024-06-30 (Spring 2024) |
| Status | FINISHED |
| Studio | ufotable |
| Source | Manga |
| Origin | Japan (Anime) |
| Demographic | Shounen |
| Genres | ActionAdventureDramaFantasySupernatural |
| Themes | DemonsShounenSwordplayCultivationMale ProtagonistCursesSuper PowerRevengeHistoricalRuralGore |
| Streaming | Bilibili TV · Crunchyroll · Hulu · Netflix |
Reception
| Community score | 8.07 / 10 |
|---|---|
| Bayesian score | 8.07 / 10 |
| Composite | 67.1 |
| On lists | 273,781 |
| Favourited | 6,167 (2.3%) |
| Completion | 90.6% |
| Drop rate | 0.4% |
| In backlog | 12.5% |
| Score spread σ | 1.48 |
| MyAnimeList | 8.01 / 10 |
Score distribution
14722263373841,34453,62867,590720,276835,533930,2931019,307
Where it places
| Cohort | Value | Tier | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Broadcast season | Spring 2024 | B | 9 of 76 |
| Length | Micro-series | A | 13 of 210 |
| Studio | ufotable | B | 16 of 63 |
| Year | 2024 | A | 28 of 297 |
| Season (all years) | Spring | A | 99 of 1,868 |
| Genre | Adventure | A | 115 of 1,534 |
| Genre | Supernatural | B | 128 of 1,234 |
| Genre | Fantasy | A | 128 of 2,142 |
| Era | Early 2020s | A | 144 of 1,596 |
| Demographic | Shounen | B | 148 of 1,219 |
| Genre | Action | A | 190 of 2,765 |
| Genre | Drama | B | 250 of 1,917 |
| Source material | Manga | A | 262 of 3,025 |
| Format | TV series | A | 290 of 3,322 |
| Origin | Japan | A | 401 of 7,157 |
Key staff
| Director | Haruo Sotozaki, Masaru Yanaka |
|---|---|
| Character design | Akira Matsushima, Youko Kajiyama, Miyuki Satou, Mika Kikuchi |
| Original creator | Koyoharu Gotouge |
Franchise — 鬼滅の刃
S🌍鬼滅の刃
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
S🌍鬼滅の刃 無限列車編
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train
S🌍鬼滅の刃 遊郭編
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc
A鬼滅の刃 無限列車編 (TV)
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train Arc
A鬼滅の刃 刀鍛冶の里編
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc
S劇場版「鬼滅の刃」無限城編 第一章 猗窩座再来
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
Related
| Relation | Year | Title |
|---|---|---|
| prequel | 2023 | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc |
| sequel | 2025 | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle |
AniList id 166240 · MAL id 55701 · record updated 2026-08-27