Demon Slayer season 4 will see “much more action” in Hashira Training Arc

Tanjiro is going back to school… again.

By Jasmine Valentine

Published: Friday, 01 March 2024 at 20:00 PM

Fans of Demon Slayer might have to wait until April for new episodes, but the first instalment of season 4 – also known as the Hashira Training Arc – is set to pack an almighty punch.

Those who have seen Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – To the Hashira Training will know that the end of the Swordsmith Village Arc saw Nezuko beating the sun, placing a target on her back for others to harness her powers.

In order to protect them from this brand new threat, the Hashiras decide to train the Demon Slayer Corps themselves, hinting at more dramatic action and battles to come. 

Speaking exclusively to RadioTimes.com, Tanjiro voice actor Natsuki Hanae agreed, saying: “There’s a lot more training and action that you didn’t see so much in season 1. There’s a really big sense of that in this next season.

“I think fans will really be able to get behind their favourite characters.”

Demon Slayer - To The Hashira Training Arc key art showing five character mid-battle
Demon Slayer – To The Hashira Training Arc.
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When fans originally met the Hashiras back in season 1, they were introduced through Tanjiro’s eyes, with the story focused on his journey to becoming a member of the Demon Slayer Corps.

Though there are a select number of active Hashiras, there are even more that are retired – which is something season 4 looks to pick up on.

Following the Hashira Training Arc manga, viewers might already have an idea of what’s in store for season 4 – but that doesn’t mean a few surprises won’t be thrown in along the way.

Retired Hashiras are expected to take centre stage once again, alongside a deeper dive into Gyomei’s backstory.

Demon Slayer fans are also expecting to see epic fights including Giyu vs Sanemi, while a more complex relationship between Muzan and Ubuyashiki is yet to be revealed.

But where does this leave the immediate threat to Nezuko’s safety? According to Hanae, the Hashira action just might take viewers by surprise. 

“All of the Hashiras are strong, but when you watch the next season, you’re about to get a new impression of other characters,” he told RadioTimes.com. “I think it is something to really look forward to.”