Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (2019)
Kernel Score: 91% · 7,094 ratings
Genres: Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
First aired: 2019-04-06
Seasons: 5 · 63 episodes
Is Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba worth watching?
Must-watch. A beautifully animated demon-hunting series with a kind, determined hero and fight scenes that are among the best in anime. The story is simple, and the heart is in Tanjiro's care for his sister.
Watch it if you
- like anime with big action and emotion
- enjoy a sincere hero
- want gorgeous animation
Skip it if you
- dislike violence and gore
- want a complex, twisty plot
Best for: Binge weekend
Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.
Where to watch Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
- Stream: Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu, Crunchyroll
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
After a demon attack leaves his family slain and his sister cursed, Tanjiro embarks upon a perilous journey to find a cure and avenge those he's lost.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Demon Slayer is a TV-MA dark fantasy anime with intense demon-hunting violence and mutilation.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — Frequent intense sword combat against demons, including mutilation and dark fantasy horror elements.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
Shows like Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
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- Dororo (2019) — 89%: Dark demon-hunting story with a driven hero and a family wound.
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- Bleach (2004) — 90%: Demon-fighting action with sword battles and loyal friends.
- Solo Leveling (2024) — 91%: Action-focused fantasy with a hero who grows stronger.
- Frieren: Beyond Journey's End (2023) — 92%: Heartfelt fantasy adventure with beautiful animation.
Cast
- Natsuki Hanae as Tanjiro Kamado (voice)
- Akari Kito as Nezuko Kamado (voice)
- Hiro Shimono as Zenitsu Agatsuma (voice)
- Yoshitsugu Matsuoka as Inosuke Hashibira (voice)
- Nobuhiko Okamoto as Genya Shinazugawa (voice)
- Takahiro Sakurai as Giyu Tomioka (voice)
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba FAQ
Is Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba worth watching?
Must-watch. A beautifully animated demon-hunting series with a kind, determined hero and fight scenes that are among the best in anime. The story is simple, and the heart is in Tanjiro's care for his sister.
Where can I watch Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba?
In the US you can stream Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba on Netflix, Prime Video, Hulu and Crunchyroll and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba OK for kids?
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Demon Slayer is a TV-MA dark fantasy anime with intense demon-hunting violence and mutilation.
What shows are like Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba?
If you liked Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, try Dororo, InuYasha, Attack on Titan and Bleach.