When it comes to movie fans, we can think of no other group more loyal and passionate than anime fans. And that is for a reason, too. Anime is praised all over the world for its precise emotions and fight quality. One of the most celebrated anime of the current decade is Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba, or Blade of Demon Destruction. The Anime series was released on 26 April 2029. There were a total of 26 episodes. It was received with love and respect from the audience and the critics alike. The show has an IMDB rating of 8.2, which says a lot about the show.
The show is set in a Taisho era in Japan. The premise follows a young man Tanjiro Kamado who sells charcoal in the streets for a living. He has to do so because his father has passed away and he is the only source of income for the family. One day, after he comes home from his work, his whole life changes when he witnesses what has happened in his house. He sees that his family was murdered by a demon and his sister was converted into one herself.
They could see hope when they see that the sister was still showing signs of human emotion. Thus begins the quest of finding the cure to his sister’s condition and taking revenge for what he had lost. But how is a young man expected to do so? Demons are humans who sold their souls to gain power or something material for themselves. There is an organization called Demon Slayer Corps who has been around for ages. They must hunt demons. They recruit the young boy and he begins the journey of slaying demons, which spans a total of 26 episodes.
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Demon Slayer Season 2 Release Date
The first season was released on 26 April 2019. It was received very positively by the critics and the audience alike. After that, the demand for the second season went sky high. But, the studio came out with a different plan. A feature film named Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train. The movie picked off from where the series had left.
It was also very well received, especially the action sequences. But, it only increased the demand for season 2 of the show. On 25th October 2020, the production house put out an official statement saying that season 2 of the show was in production. Although they have not given any specific details about the release date, it will not be unwise to assume that the show will be released in the spring or summer of the coming year. The pandemic has affected multiple other shows and Demon Slayer is one of them, too.
Demon Slayer Season 2 Cast
While the official cast hasn’t been announced yet, it is safe to assume that the characters will be played by the same actors as the first season and the feature film. Here is a list of the actors who play the prominent characters.
- Tanjiro Kamado, the protagonist of the show, is played by Zach Aguila
- Nezeku Kamado, Tanjiro’s sister who becomes a demon, plays, ed Abby Trott
- Zenitu Agatsuma is played by Aleks LeYosukee
- Hashibira is voiced by Bryce Papenbroom
- Giyu Tomiyoka is played by Johnny Yong Bosch
- Sakonji Urokodaki is voiced by Brook Chalmers
- Sabato Is played by Max Mittelman
- Makomo is voiced by Ryan Bartley
- Usher Shirokami is played by Mela Lee
- Usher Kurukami is played by Christine Marie Cabanos
- Kasugai, the crow is played by Doug Erholtz
- Haganezuka Is voiced by Robbie Daymond
- Tamayo by Laura Post
Demon Slayer Season 2 Plot
It is safe to assume that the second season will kick off from where the movie had left off. It is because the movie itself was a continuation of the first season. Although no official plotline or hints are given, there are some things the fans are certain will feature in the next season.
We have seen Tanjiro’s journey of finding the cure for his sister’s condition. He will continue his journey on finding that cure. Also, now that he has found Giyu, the original Demon Slayer, Tanjiro is way more strong and able now. He will be going after the demons with way more power and felicity than before. It is also possible that he might be able to get his revenge in the second season since this was his main motivation for going after the demons.
Demon Slayer Season 2 Trailer
After the success of the first season, the studio was already bombarded with requests and queries for the second season. The studio did have something for the audience but it was not the second season but a feature film. The movie was also well received by the audience. But, the demand for the second season still went up.
There had been multiple spy reports that work on the second season had started but there was no final confirmation. Finally, the studio announced on 25 October 2020, the studio officially gave a green flag to the production of the second season. But, that is all the news that they put out. There were no other reveals and the trailer was also not put out. But, it is expected to be out in the spring of the next year. The show itself is expected to be out around that time since the first season was also released in the summer of 2019.
When exactly will we get to see Demon Slayer Season 2?
Since it’s release, the fans have loved Demon Slayer more than any other anime show out there. It has won multiple awards and accolades since its release. Some have even called it the Anime of the decade; the best the 2010s produced.
The fans were already waiting for the second season when the movie was announced and they loved it, too. Now, we have news about the second season. The good news is that the second season is happening for sure as the studio itself confirmed it. Although no other details were revealed, the show is happening and is estimated to come out in the summer of the next year.
