The Blade that Cleaves Demons Season 6: release date for new episodes of KRD 6

The release date of season 6 of Demon Slayer is eagerly awaited by fans of the franchise, and ufotable has already officially announced the release of the final story in the form of three films. According to Crunchyroll, the trilogy will be released outside of Japan, so there is a chance that these films will also come to Russian cinemas. KRD has become one of the most popular franchises in the history of anime, and future films are likely to break box office records, considering what exciting and unexpected plot twists are hidden in the chapters remaining for adaptation.

Nezuko and Tanjiro's story is coming to an end, and the previous season, which adapted the Hashirama arc, ended on a tense note and an unexpected plot twist. The events of the anime have reached their climax, and viewers will have to watch the final battle. Fans of the franchise who are waiting for the premiere of the finale will find all the relevant information about the sixth season of Demon Slayer in this article, including interesting facts about the series, plot details, and trailers.

When will The Demon Slayer Season 6 be released?

Whether there will be a Demon Slayer Season 6 soon or not has already been officially announced. A trilogy of full-length anime films has been announced, which will adapt the arc of the final battle and the resolution of all storylines. The release of the first film is scheduled in 2025 year on July 18. Nothing can be said for sure about the other two full-length films at the moment, but the interval between their releases, as Japanese sources assure, will be about two years.

Episode release schedule KRD season 6

Watching season 6 of the anime Demon Slayer will be possible starting in 2025. The release schedule of the entire full-length trilogy is presented in the table below. Due to the fact that the release dates of the second and third films are currently unknown, they are given tentatively and will be adjusted in the future:

Previously there were rumors that the ending of the story would be placed in several films, which was confirmed after the finale of the fifth season. Japanese sources assure that the films will be released every two years, but it is possible that the management of ufotable will listen to fans and shorten the . As soon as more official information appears about the release dates of the films for season 6 of KRD, we will definitely indicate it in the article.

Briefly about the events of previous seasons

Tanjiro Kamado is the eldest son in the family and its main breadwinner, because his father died and left several children in his mother’s arms. One terrible day, the young man’s life is divided into before and after, when he, returning from a neighboring town, finds all his relatives killed. The only survivor was Nezuko, but she was no longer human - the demon that attacked this family turned the girl into the same oni.

At this moment, Giyu Tomioka, a demon hunter, comes to the aid of the brother and sister. He sends Tanjiro to learn breathing techniques from Sakonji Urokodaki, and after that the protagonist manages to the Selection and the ranks of the organization. The young man sets himself the goal of returning Nezuko to human form and defeating Muzan Kibutsuji, who is the progenitor of oni.

In the third season, Nezuko managed to overcome the sun, becoming the first demon who does not burn under its light. Having learned about this, Muzan decides to find and absorb the girl. At the same time, at the council of pillars, an important question is raised regarding the mysterious marks that appeared on Mitsuri Kanroji and Muichiro Tokito during the battle in the blacksmith village.

Considering recent events and Kibutsuji's future plans, the pillars decide to begin full-scale training of all fighters in the organization. This is done in order to prepare them for the confrontation and, if possible, awaken the same marks in them. Meanwhile, the demon doctor Tamae and the insect pillar Shinobu Kocho combine their knowledge and skills to tly create a cure to transform Kamado's sister into a human.

What will happen in the sixth season of the Demon Slayer

The fifth season of KRD ended on an unexpected turn. Kagaya Ubuyashiki uses himself as bait for Muzan Kibutsuji and blows up the mansion along with himself, his children, his wife and the supreme demon. The explosion is attended by the hashira, ready to fight the monster, and it would seem that everything is going according to the leader's plan, but the enemy makes an unexpected move. Muzan transports the pillars, all the hunters and the protagonist to the Infinite Castle, where hordes of oni and the Twelve Moons are already waiting for them.

The sequel to Demon Slayer is expected to cover the Final Battle arc, which in the manga is divided into two large parts: Infinity Fortress and Countdown to Dawn. Tanjiro, his friends and pillars will clash in a decisive battle with the original demon Muzan, and everything will depend on the outcome of this battle.

Interesting facts about anime

The anime adaptation of Kimetsu no Yaiba is about to end, and viewers will see the emotional and dramatic ending of the manga in animated format. While waiting for news about KRD 6, we invite fans to learn interesting facts about their favorite franchise, a selection of which is given below:

• All seasons of the anime and feature film were directed by Haruo Sotozaki, who also worked on Fate/stay night: Unlimited World of Blades and Storm of Loss.
• The original manga by Koeharu Gotoge is among best selling manga series throughout history.
• According to the mangaka, when creating the story, sources of inspiration were such big hits as Bleach
• In addition to the anime and manga, two official fanbooks and an artbook have been released for the KRD, which expand and clarify some points, and also contain additional details about the characters.
• Based on the title, the video game Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles was released, the international release of which has already taken place.
• In 2021, the Mori Museum in the Japanese capital of Tokyo hosted a thematic art exhibition dedicated to the anime and manga Demon Slayer.
• A large-scale exhibition is planned from July 20 to October 20, 2024 in the Philippines in Araneta Quezon City Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Total Concentration Exhibition.
• Demon Slashing Blade: Blacksmith Village Wins Crunchyroll Anime Awards 2024 in the category "Best Fantasy".
• The KRD anime is currently airing in Japan on Fuji TV.
• In March 2024, the economic impact of the Demon Slayer franchise in Japan was estimated at more than 270 billion yen.

Teasers and trailers

Along with the announcement of the full-length continuation trilogy, the public was presented with the first teaser:

The December trailer, which gives a brief retrospective of recent events:

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