Episode 2 of Demon Slayer season 3 is set to release on Sunday. After a fantastic premiere episode, which lasted around 1 hour of screen time and introduced fans to the Swordsmith Village setting, fans can not wait to watch what’s next. Here is everything you need to know about the upcoming episode.
Episode 1 Summary
In this episode of Demon Slayer, the story begins with a significant event at the Infinity Fortress. Muzan Kibutsuji, the primary antagonist, has called together his Upper Moons for a rare meeting after the death of Gyutaro and Daki. This gathering of the powerful demons is the first in a century, highlighting the gravity of Gyutaro’s death and its impact on Muzan’s plans.
Muzan, visibly enraged by the recent events, reprimands his subordinates for their failures. This episode also introduces the audience to Kokushibou, the number one-ranked demon among the Upper Moons. With an air of mystery surrounding him, Kokushibou quickly becomes a fan favorite as viewers eagerly anticipate learning more about this enigmatic character.
Meanwhile, Tanjiro, the main protagonist, is shown recuperating after his previous battles. Knowing that he needs to have his sword repaired, he prepares to travel to the secret Swordsmith Village. To maintain the village’s hidden location, Tanjiro is blindfolded and transported to the village by a member of the Demon Slayer Corps.
Upon arriving at the Swordsmith Village, Tanjiro reunites with Mitsuri Kanroji, the Love Pillar, and Genya Shinazugawa, a fellow Demon Slayer who shares a complicated history with his older brother, the Wind Pillar Sanemi. Additionally, there is a brief appearance by Muichiro Tokito, the Mist Pillar, who plays a crucial role in later events.
Release Date & Preview
Kimetsu no Yaiba (Demon Slayer) season 3 episode 2 will be released on April 16, 2023. The episode is titled “Enichi Zero Style” and the preview for the episode has been released.
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The official synopsis of the Kimetsu no Yaiba season 3 episode 2 is as follows:
Due to the damaged blade, Tanjiro, who angered Haganezuka, decides to head to the village where the swordsmiths live with Nezuko. The hidden village of swordsmiths, one of the important bases for the Demon Slayer Corps members, is where Tanjiro reunites with his fellow student, Genya Shinazugawa, and the Love Pillar, Mitsuri Kanroji. Upon hearing about the existence of a secret weapon from Mitsuri, Tanjiro explores the mountain and comes across the Mist Pillar, Muichiro Tokito, and a village boy having a heated argument…
Demon Slayer Season 3 Episode 2 Release Time
Demon Slayer season 3 episode 2 will release in Japan at 11:45 p.m. JST (Japanese Standard Time). Fortunately, Crunchyroll will simulcast the episodes, which means the episode will be released at the same time as the Japanese premiere. Demon Slayer Season 3, Episode 2 will release at 10:45 a.m. Pacific Time.
For the international audience, here is the exact release time for Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 3 Episode 2:
- Japan (Tokyo): Mon, 17 April 2023 at 12:45 am
- India (New Delhi): Sun, 16 April 2023 at 8:45 pm
- Philippines (Manila): Sun, 16 April 2023 at 10:45 pm
- Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur): Sun, 16 April 2023 at 10:45 pm
- Indonesia (Jakarta): Sun, 16 April 2023 at 9:45 pm
- Germany (Berlin): Sun, 16 April 2023 at 4:45 pm
- France (Paris): Sun, 16 April 2023 at 4:45 pm
- United Kingdom: Sun, 16 April 2023 at 3:45 pm
- US & Canada (Eastern Time): Sun, 16 April 2023 at 10:45 am
- US & Canada (Pacific Time): Sun, 16 April 2023 at 7:45 am
Episode Countdown
Here is the exact countdown for fans so that they can easily track when exactly the episode will be released:
CountdownWhere To Watch Demon Slayer Season 3?
Demon Slayer Season 3 will be streaming on Crunchyroll for selected regions. Crunchyroll’s official Twitter handle previously announced that, just like the previous seasons, Season 3 would also be available on their platform. However, to watch the series, you must have a paid subscription. Crunchyroll recently significantly lowered its subscription fee for various regions.
Crunchyroll will bring Demon Slayer Season 3 to selected regions, including North America, Central America, South America, Europe, Africa, Oceania, the Middle East, CIS, and India.
Is Netflix Streaming Demon Slayer Season 3?
Demon Slayer season 3 is streaming on Netflix only in India. Netflix UK and Netflix US have not announced the release date for the third season yet. Only the first two seasons of Demon Slayer are available on Netflix UK and Netflix US.
