Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc preview: What to expect from episode 1 and what time to watch
By Diana Nosa
The return of Demon Slayer is only one day away, which is why we want to make sure you're up to date on all the information ahead of the highly anticipated premiere of the Hashira Training Arc.
In case you didn't know, this arc follows the lives of the remaining Hashira members as they attempt to whip many young demon slayers into shape. The Hashira feel that these demon slayers are too nimble and may get swallowed up by a strong demon without ever having a chance to so much as fight back. That's why they are more than determined to create a flock of soldiers that have a strength similar to or equal to that of Tanjiro Kamado, our Demon Slayer protagonist.
Of course, these Hashira members will have a lot on their plates since these young soldiers are far from ready to face Muzan and his immensely strong allies. Nevertheless, they each set out to try to ensure that each soldier is stronger than they were a day before.
See all this and more in the official trailer for Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc below.
Now that you know a little more about what to expect, you may be wondering when you can see all this amazing drama play out on your screens. Crunchyroll has confirmed that the new episode will be released at 11:45 a.m. PT / 2:25 p.m. ET this Sunday, May 12.
There will be a shakeup to the schedule after this week, with Crunchyroll confirming the remaining episodes will be released every Sunday at 10:45 a.m. PT / 1:45 p.m. ET.
It has also been confirmed that the first episode of this new arc is one hour long. Lastly, it is important to note that the debut of this new season of Demon Slayer will arrive on anime streaming services like Crunchyroll, so be sure to get a subscription to this site to avoid missing out on a single second of all this juicy drama. Here's how you can sign up:
Sign up for Crunchyroll
- Head to the Crunchyroll signup page and select "TRY MEGA FAN FREE FOR 7 DAYS"
- Input your email address and create a password to register
- Create your username and change your avatar if you please
- Verify your account and start streaming!
Once your seven-day free trial is up, you'll have to start paying for Crunchyroll. Below, you'll find the three different plans the platform offers.
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Again, Demon Slayer is on the way fast! Don't forget to head to Crunchyroll on Sunday, May 12, to stream every second of the release. Trust us, it'll be well worth it!
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