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At the end of 2023, the DEMON SLAYER anime website shared details about the upcoming season 4, including information that the season will adapt the Hashira Training Arc from the manga. Other information about DEMON SLAYER: HASHIRA TRAINING ARC also revealed that it will be released around spring 2024. Hashira Training Arc is the final part of the DEMON SLAYER story before the final arc begins, showing how important this arc is to the overall story.
DEMON SLAYER: HASHIRA TRAINING ARC will continue from the end of the Swordsmith Village Arc, chapters 98-127 of the manga, by adapting the Hashira Training Arc from chapters 128-136. In the Hashira Training Arc, Tanjiro will learn to master more of his powers with the help of various Hashira. Hashira Stone, Hashira Water, Hashira Insect, Hashira Wind, and Hashira Snake have been confirmed to appear.
Hashira Training Arc will also expand the narrative by exploring the emergence of new powers possessed by Nezuko. After Tanjiro's victory against Hantengu, Nezuko is seen able to control sunlight, an ability that allows her to step under the sun's rays without burning. However, with this new power, Nezuko becomes the main target of Kibutsuji Muzan's attention. If you're curious about the latest season of Demon Slayer, here are some things you need to know.
1. Synopsis of Demon Slayer: Hashira Training Arc
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Ubuyashiki and the Demon Slayer Corps finally find hope after Muichiro and Mitsuri reveal their demon slayer mark during the battle against the Upper Moons demons. After being in weakness for so long, the Demon Slayer Corps finally have a chance to defeat the Upper Moons demons if they show their demon slayer mark. However, obtaining the demon slayer mark is not easy and requires a lot of training. That's why the entire Demon Slayer Corps starts training relentlessly under the guidance of the Hashira, which then begins the Hashira Training Arc.
The synopsis of Hashira Training Arc is as follows: "Tanjiro goes to meet the Stone Hashira, Himejima, who intends to prepare him for the upcoming battle. Training to become a Hashira, a high-ranking member of the Demon Slayer Corps, is extremely intense and demanding, and gaining Himejima's approval seems impossible, but Tanjiro won't give up!"
2. Preparation for the Final Battle Between the Demon Slayer Corps and Muzan
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Although the Hashira Training Arc mostly focuses on the Demon Slayer Corps sharpening their skills for the upcoming final battle against Muzan and the Upper Moons demons, Muzan still plays an important role in this arc. During the emergency meeting of the Hashira, Ubuyashiki informs the Hashira that Nezuko is the first demon to successfully master the sun, making her a high-priority target for Muzan.
In the Hashira Training Arc, Muzan will prepare to fight against the Demon Slayer Corps for Nezuko. During this period, he appoints Nakime as Upper Rank 4, replacing Hantengu, making her a stronger member of the Twelve Kizuki. Using Nakime's power to use various eyeballs as spying tools, Muzan orders her to spy on the Demon Slayer Corps during their Hashira Training.
Although the Hashira Training Arc mostly sees Muzan gathering his troops and waiting for the right time to attack, it is certain that the events in DEMON SLAYER: HASHIRA TRAINING ARC will culminate in the final battle between Muzan, Tanjiro, and the entire Demon Slayer Corps.
3. Continuation After Hashira Training Arc and Season 4 Episode
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Written by Koyoharu Gotouge, DEMON SLAYER has 11 arcs delivered in 23 volumes. The 10th story of DEMON SLAYER is the Hashira Training Arc. Although not confirmed yet, this upcoming season is likely not going to be the final season of the show. The final arc of DEMON SLAYER will likely be saved for the next season or possibly in the form of a film.
Season 1 of DEMON SLAYER consists of 26 episodes, but the number of episodes has decreased in Season 2. The Mugen Train and Entertainment District arcs each consist of 7 and 11 episodes, while the Swordsmith Village Arc has 11 episodes. The Hashira Training Arc has only a small source material to be adapted because it is the shortest arc in the entire DEMON SLAYER manga. It is unlikely that season 4 will be comparable to the shortened duration of 7 episodes from Mugen Train.
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