Demon Slayer season 4 episode 2 release date, schedule, where to watch

An urgent meeting.

Updated on May 12, 10:45 p.m. (GMT+8):Added the schedule of episode 2.

The recruits are in for the toughest training session of their lives, as theDemon Slayerseason 4 episode 2 release date is fast approaching.

Demon Slayer’s the Insect Hashira Shinobu Kocho in season 4’s hour-long special permiere episode

Kimetsu no Yaiba’s fourth season premiered with a significant one-hour episode, setting the stage for the upcoming Hashira training arc.

In the season 4 premiere, we pick up right after the events of season 3’s Swordsmith Village arc, with Tanjiro Kamado and his allies emerging triumphant againstUpper Demon MoonsHantengu and Gyokko.

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With the stage set for intense training, the promise of unexpected alliances, and the anticipation of thrilling battles, episode 2 ofDemon Slayer season 4will surely be an episode fans can’t miss.

Demon Slayer season 4 episode 1 premiere recap

The episode then swiftly shifted gears, revealing a new and unsettling development.Muzan Kibutsuji, the series’ main antagonist and the Demon King himself, now has a new target in Nezuko Kamado, Tanjiro’s demonized younger sister who is immune from sunlight.

This revelation significantly raised the stakes for the Demon Slayer Corps.

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The episode also highlighted an importantHashirameeting, during which they discussed the Demon Slayer marks, markings that coincided with enhanced abilities.

We learned that these marks allowed theLove Hashira Misturi Kanrojiand theMist Hashira Muichiro Tokitoto combat Upper Rank demons effectively.

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Recognizing the heightened threat posed by Muzan’s new focus, the Hashira made a critical decision. They initiated a rigorous training program to fortify the Demon Slayer Corps and prepare for the upcoming battles.

This intensive training included Tanjiro, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Inosuke Hashibira, and all members, pushing them to new limits and honing their combat skills.

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The episode concluded with a cliffhanger. Kagaya Ubuyashiki, the leader of the Demon Slayers, extended an offer to Tamayo, the demon doctor Tanjiro encountered during the Asakusa arc.

This potential alliance between humans and demons could be a pivotal turning point in the fight against Muzan.

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Demon Slayer season 4 episode 2 release date

The second episode airs onMonday, July 29, 2025, at 3:45 a.m. (JST) Japanese Standard Time.

The release times for international viewers vary based on their time zone.

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You can watch the anime on the following streaming platforms:

Availability may differ depending on your region.

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