Where can I watch Demon Slayer for Free? | English 2023

Demon Slayer or Kimetsu no Yaiba has gained exponential popularity after releasing its incredible Mugen Train movie worldwide. Thanks to Ufotable Studios for presenting us with such a mind-blowing animation with stunning background themes.

Besides animation, Demon Slayer also has an exciting plot with many emotional scenes. We have already cried too much at the ending of the Mugen Train movie. But it was just a trailer; the ending tale will make you weep. Yes, it is a cathartic anime. Yesterday, a question surfaced on social media, “Where can I watch Demon Slayer for Free and Legal in 2022,” along with other sub-queries.

Demon Slayer Movie Mugen Train
Image Source: @WSJ_manga (Twitter)

Hence, after going through all the watching services, I’ve prepared a guide from where you can get the information on Demon Slayer’s current availability on the various legal platforms in 2022. It means you can choose any platform based on your location and convenience. So, without any further ado, let’s begin.


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Where can I watch Demon Slayer for Free?

You can watch Demon Slayer Season 1 Free on Crunchyroll and VRV. However, the Mugen Train arc and the Entertainment District Arc are under the premium section. Demon Slayer currently has two seasons (Demon Slayer, Demon Slayer Season 2 Part 1 Mugen Train Arc, and Demon Slayer Season 2 Part 2 Entertainment District Arc). Many sites have made the Mugen Train Arc and the Entertainment District Arc in two different seasons. However, it’s not correct.

According to Wikipedia, Demon Slayer currently has only two seasons, with the 2nd still going on, and the Entertainment District arc is the part of Season 2. Presently, all top legal platforms like Funimation, Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and VRV have the license to play Demon Slayer Season 1&2 along with the Mugen Train movie.

1) Does Funimation have Demon Slayer?

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Yes, Funimation has all the episodes of Demon Slayer Season 1&2 along with the movie and other OVAs in both English dub and sub. If you have a Funimation premium account, then you can enjoy the Demon Slayer animated series without any obstacles. However, if you don’t have any premium plan, then no need to worry; later, I’ve shared the ways to watch Demon Slayer on Funimation for free.

Demon Slayer distribution on Funimation

  • Season 1 (26 Episodes, English dub & sub)TV Specials (3 Episodes, English)
  • 2021 Specials (5 Episodes, Japanese)
  • Mugen Train Arc (7 Episodes, Japanese)
  • Entertainment District Arc (6 ongoing episodes, Japanese)
  • Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train (English dub & sub)

2) Does Crunchyroll have Demon Slayer?

Crunchyroll

Yes, like Funimation, Crunchyroll also has all episodes of Demon Slayer in order but only in English sub. You can even watch the latest episodes of the ongoing Demon Slayer on Crunchyroll. However, only Season 1 is available under the ad-support section. It means you need to be a premium member of Crunchyroll for the latest season.

Demon Slayer distribution on Crunchyroll

  • Season 1 (26 Episodes, English dub & sub, French dub, Portuguese dub, Russian dub, Spanish dub)
  • Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train (English dub & sub, French dub, Portuguese dub, Russian dub, Spanish dub)
  • Mugen Train Arc (7 Episodes, Japanese)
  • Entertainment District Arc (6 ongoing episodes, Japanese)

3) Does Netflix have Demon Slayer?

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Of course, Netflix also has all two seasons of the Demon Slayer animated series. Netflix is even providing the latest episodes too. But only for these countries, “India, Japan, Philippine, Thailand, Hongkong, Pakistan, Taiwan, Singapore, and Bangladesh.” It means you have to use VPN to access these countries’ Netflix to watch Demon Slayer.

Demon Slayer distribution on Netflix

  • Season 1 (26 Episodes, also available in the US)
  • Season 2 (7 Episodes, available in India and Japan)
  • Season 3 (ongoing 6 episodes, available in India and Japan)
  • Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train (also available in the US)

4) Does Hulu have Demon Slayer?

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Yes, you can watch all episodes of Demon Slayer Season 1&2 on Hulu. For US fans, Hulu is one of the best platforms to watch any anime legally. You can watch the latest episodes of Demon Slayer Entertainment District Arc in English sub on Hulu.

Demon Slayer distribution on Hulu

  • Season 1 (26 Episodes, English dub & sub)
  • Mugen Train Arc (7 Episodes, Japanese)
  • Entertainment District Arc (6 ongoing episodes, Japanese)
  • Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train (English dub & sub)

5) Does Amazon Prime Video have Demon Slayer?

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Yes, Amazon Prime Video has Demon Slayer, but only Season 1 and the Mugen Train movie in both English sub and dub. For Season 2, you have to advance on the other platforms. Hence, presently Amazon Prime Video is the least good option among other services.

Demon Slayer distribution on Amazon Prime Video

  • Season 1 (26 Episodes, English dub & sub)
  • Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train (English dub & sub)

6) Does VRV have Demon Slayer?

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Yes, VRV has the Crunchyroll library for Demon Slayer Season 1,2, and the Mugen Train Movie. You can watch Demon Slayer Season 1 in English sub & dub and Season 2 in the original Japanese version. Below I’ve mentioned the tabular form of this information.

Demon Slayer distribution on VRV

  • Season 1 (26 Episodes, English dub & sub, French dub, Portuguese dub, Russian dub, Spanish dub)
  • Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train (English dub & sub, French dub, Portuguese dub, Russian dub, Spanish dub)
  • Mugen Train Arc (7 Episodes, Japanese)
  • Entertainment District Arc (6 ongoing episodes, Japanese)

Legal PlatformsDemon Slayer/ Kimetsu no Yaiba
FunimationSeasons (1&2, Demon Slayer Mugen Train Arc, Demon Slayer Entertainment District Arc), Only Season 1 in English dub
CrunchyrollSeasons (1&2, Demon Slayer Mugen Train Arc, Demon Slayer Entertainment District Arc), Only Season 1 in English dub
NetflixSeasons (1&2, Demon Slayer Mugen Train Arc, Demon Slayer Entertainment District Arc), Only Season 1 available in the US.
HuluSeasons (1&2, Demon Slayer Mugen Train Arc, Demon Slayer Entertainment District Arc), Only Season 1 in English dub
Amazon prime VideoOnly Season 1 in English sub & dub
VRVSeasons (1&2, Demon Slayer Mugen Train Arc, Demon Slayer Entertainment District Arc), Only Season 1 in English dub

How to watch Demon Slayer for Free?

There is still a way to watch the Demon Slayer series on the legal platforms for free. Only Season 1 is available under the ad-support format. But the Mugen Train movie and Season 2 are offered under the premium section. So how do we watch them?

First, let’s calculate;

Demon Slayer has 2 seasons with 39 episodes (excluding OVAs, movies), and each episode is approximately 20 minutes long (excluding themes). Therefore, the total duration is 39*20= 780 minutes, approximately 13 hours. It means if you watch Demon Slayer only for 2 hours, then you will catch the latest episodes in 7 days. Also, you can 1-2 days extra for the Mugen Train movies and OVAs.

Watch Demon Slayer Free on Funimation-

Demon Slayer on Funimation
Image Source: Funimation

Funimation subscription plans – $5.99/month, $7.99/month, $99.99/year. To know more about plans, visit the post below.

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For the available regions –

  • Step 2- Register your email id.
  • Step 3- Register valid credit card details
  • Step 4- You’ll get 14 days free trial.
  • Step 5- Search for Demon Slayer and start watching it.
  • Step 6- Try to complete it within 14 days.
  • Step 7- If not, cancel the membership on the 13th day of the trial period.
  • Step 8- Register with a new email id and new credit card details.
  • Step 9- Congratulations, you’ll get 14 days free trial.
  • Step 10- Search for Demon Slayer and complete it.

For the other regions-

  • Step 1- Purchase a good VPN.
  • Step 2- Register and login-in to the VPN.
  • Step 3- Change your geo-location to the US.
  • Step 4- Search for Funimation in incognito mode.
  • Step 5- Register on Funimation with your email id. If it’s not working, then try someone with the US mail id.

Follow from Step 3, “For the available regions,” to proceed.

Demon Slayer on Crunchyroll
Image Source: Crunchyroll

You can follow the same steps for Crunchyroll, VRV, Amazon Prime Video, Hulu but for Netflix, change your geo-location to either India or Japan. Some platforms like Hulu or Netflix offer 30 days free trial. So you have enough time to complete the Demon Slayer series.


How to watch Demon Slayer Season 2 for free?

As mentioned above, you can follow the same steps to watch Demon Slayer Season 2 (Mugen Train Arc and Entertainment District Arc) on Funimation, Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix, and VRV. Presently Demon Slayer Entertainment District Arc is ongoing; therefore, I advise you first to let it complete, then take the free trial so that you don’t have to wait for the next episode weekly. And if you already have a premium account, then you can enjoy Demon Slayer every week.

Also, it will take a month or two for Funimation to translate the Japanese version of Season 2. So can purchase the free trial in mid-February or March to get the Season 2 English dub.

Where can I watch the Demon Slayer Movie for free?

You can watch Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train (English dub & sub) for free on Funimation, Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix, VRV, and Amazon Prime Video under the 14 days or 30 days free trial.

All you need is a credit card to register along with your valid email id to register and enjoy. Also, for Netflix, you need a VPN to change your geo-location to either India or Japan. Netflix US only has the license for Demon Season 1; therefore, you have to access these countries, “India, Japan, Philippines, Thailand, Hongkong, Pakistan, Taiwan, Singapore, and Bangladesh,” to enjoy all episodes of Kimetsu no Yaiba.


Where can I watch Demon Slayer Season 2 for free?

Presently, Demon Slayer Season 2 is only available in original Japanese audio, and you can watch it for free on Funimation, Crunchyroll, Hulu, VRV, and Netflix under the 14- or 30-days free trial. Follow the steps mentioned above, and you’ll enjoy all episodes of Kimetsu no Yaiba.

Where can I watch Demon Slayer Season 2 dub?

Currently, the English dub version of Demon Slayer Season 2 is not officially translated by Funimation. It will take a month or two, after the complete release of Entertainment District Arc, by Funimation to translate it. Hence, it deviates; you’ll have to wait to watch Demon Slayer Season 2 dub.

How to watch Demon Slayer in order?

Demon Slayer follows the common Release and Chronological order. Therefore, it will not be a trouble to understand the correct watch order of the Demon Slayer series. So, let’s see how to watch Demon Slayer in precise order.

  • Demon Slayer Season 1 (1-26 Episodes)
  • Demon Slayer 2021 Special (1-6 Episodes) | Optional
  • Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train
  • Demon Slayer Mugen Train Arc (1-7 Episodes)
  • Demon Slayer Entertainment District Arc (1-6…. Episodes) | On-going

This is the correct way to watch Demon Slayer in 2022. Also, you can ignore “Demon Slayer 2021 Special” as it is available on Funimation.

Is Demon Slayer worth watching?

Yes, Demon Slayer is one of the best anime series with incredible animation and emotional plot. The anime has only unveiled the beginning of the plot. Later on, the introduction and the history of the upper moons will reveal the reasons and oppression of why they became demons. And it will change your perspective towards the series.

Also, the first three upper moons and their techniques will definitely blow your mind. In contrast, each Upper Moon (above 4) is powerful enough to down any Hashira in a one-on-one fight. The real fight will begin after the Entertainment Arc.

In my opinion, Demon Slayer is a good anime. If you compare it with the Big Three, AOT, or DBZ, then maybe it will not stand to your expectations. But if you keep your excitement a little low till the final battle, you’ll definitely enjoy it.

Here, we conclude our article on “Where can I watch Demon Slayer for Free,” along with other questions. I hope you like the guide. Share it with your friends and read the articles below.


Frequently Asked Questions-

Q1. How to watch Demon Slayer for free?

Ans. You can watch Demon Slayer for free by opting for the ad-support subscription or in the free trial period.

Q2. How to watch Demon Slayer Season 2 free?

Ans. You can watch Demon Slayer Season 2 by registering the credit card on the legal platforms and taking advantage of the free trial period.

Q3. Where can you watch Demon Slayer?

Ans. You can watch Demon Slayer on Funimation, Crunchyroll, Hulu, Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and VRV.

Q4. Where can I watch Demon Slayer Season 2 free?

Ans. You can watch Demon Slayer Season 2 for free on Funimation, Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Netflix under the free trial period.

Q5. How to watch the new Demon Slayer movie for free?

Ans. You can watch Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train free on Funimation, Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Netflix under the free trial period.


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