The training begins.

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AllDemon Slayersare on the precipice of a brutal war against theDemon King Muzan Kibutsuji.

Tanjiro Kamado and his companions will have to get stronger or die trying, with the Demon Slayerseason 4episode 4 release date fast approaching.

Demon Slayer’s Water Hashira Giyu Tomioka and Tanjiro Kamado having a conversation in season 4 episode 2 of the anime

All the Pillarshave organized their training courses, and all members of the Demon Slayer Corps are in for a rude awakening once they enter the brutal trials and challenges.

As the anime progresses, the stakes rise, and the battles grow even more ferocious, setting the stage for an epic confrontation with the demons.

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What is Hashira Training in Demon Slayer? Season 4 Episode 3 and chapter 132 recap

Episode 3 started with the events of chapter 132 of the manga, diving into the Hashira training arc. This episode introduced the rigorous training methods used by the elite swordsmen.

The episode began with the former Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui leading the recruits’ training. All the other Pillars, includingSerpent Hashira Obanai Iguro,Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji, and Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito, have their own unique challenges for Tanjiro and the rest of the recruits.

Image of all the Hashira in Demon Slayer with the caption of who is the weakest in the group

Each Hashira brought a unique training style, pushing the young slayers to refine their skills and unlock their hidden potential.

In chapter 132, after Tanjiro observed the intense sessions, a battered and distraught Zenitsu Agatsuma, stumbled into view, revealing the grueling nature of the Wind Hashira Sanemi Shinazugawa’s approach.

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Unlike the other Hashira, Sanemi’s training involved relentless, nonstop combat, leaving the recruits physically and mentally drained.

After the brutal session, Genya, Sanemi’s younger brother, attempted to reconcile their strained relationship. However, Sanemi remained cold and dismissive, escalating the tension. This fragile peace shattered when Sanemi discovered the source of Genya’s newfound power, triggering his rage.

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Just as tensions reached a boiling point, Tanjiro intervened to prevent a fight between the brothers. With the immediate crisis averted, a new challenge awaited: the Stone Hashira Gyomei Himejima had yet to reveal his training course.

However, episode 3 of the anime included new scenes not found in the original manga. The episode prominently featured a demon infiltrating the training camp and attacking two demon slayers, along with a more detailed look at the Hashira Training sessions.

Demon Slayer’s Wind Hashira Sanemi Shinazugawa and Serpent Hashira Obanai Iguro with two other hunters about to seige a demon base

Demon Slayer season 4 episode 4 release date

The fourth episode airs onMonday, June 10, 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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