Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc
Episodes
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc - Episode 1
Tanjiro’s journey leads him to the Swordsmith Village, where he reunites with two Hashira, members of the Demon Slayer Corps’ highest-ranking swordsmen - Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito and Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji. With the shadows of demons lurking near, a new battle begins for Tanjiro and his comrades. Notes: • The first episode has a runtime of ~49 minutes, and received an early premiere in cinemas worldwide as part of a special screening alongside the final two episodes of Kimetsu no Yaiba: Yuukaku-hen. • The final episode has a runtime of ~52 minutes.
Episode 1 Viewing Guide & Storyline Overview
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Technical Stream & Anime Specifications
Verified Metadata- Japanese Title
- 鬼滅の刃 刀鍛冶の里編
- Animation Studio
- ufotable
- Audio Codec
- Dual Audio AAC 192k (Sub/Dub)
- Video Resolution
- 1080p Ultra HD (60 FPS)
- Episode Duration
- 24 min / ep
- Broadcast Format
- TV • FINISHED
- Community Score
- 8 / 10
- Failover CDN
- Active Multi-Server CDN
Key Characters & Voice Cast (Seiyuu)
Official Voice Actors
Tanjirou Kamado
Nezuko Kamado
Muichirou Tokitou
Mitsuri Kanroji
Genya Shinazugawa
Inosuke Hashibira
Zenitsu Agatsuma
Muzan Kibutsuji
Episode 1 Frequently Asked Questions
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When will the next episode release?
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