What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedDemon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Series · 2019
If you loved Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, start with Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba (Koyoharu Gotouge, 2018) — a book from the same story. Below: 4 books, 4 films and 2 podcasts, each matched to Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba across media.
If you loved Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, you crave stories where personal loss transforms into an epic, supernatural crusade.
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Adaptation
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train
Film · 2020
Adaptation
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle
Haruo Sotozaki · Film · 2025
Books on the same thread
Chainsaw Man, Vol. 1
Tatsuki Fujimoto · Book · 2020
Explores: demonic pacts, survival horror, existential dread.
Like the protagonist of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Denji navigates a brutal world where a singular, life-altering pact forces him into a dangerous life of demon hunting.
Attack on Titan 1
Hajime Isayama · Book · 2012
Explores: Existential dread, Humanity vs. monsters, Political corruption.
Much like the desperate struggle in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, this story pits humanity against overwhelming, monstrous forces that threaten to erase everything you hold dear.
Chainsaw Man
Tatsuki Fujimoto · Book · 2021
Explores: existential dread, survival, moral ambiguity.
Fans of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba will recognize the intense need to grow stronger alongside comrades to survive the persistent, lethal threat of specialized devilish assassins.
吸血鬼ハンターD (Vampire Hunter D)
Hideyuki Kikuchi · Book · 1983
Explores: Good vs Evil, Humanity vs Monster, Isolation.
The duty-bound isolation found in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba echoes here as hunters combat ancient, malevolent beings that have returned to terrorize the innocent and seek vengeance.
Films on the same thread
KPop Demon Hunters
Film · 2025
Explores: Secret Identities, Supernatural Defense, Fame and Celebrity.
If the secret society of demon slayers in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba intrigued you, you will appreciate how these heroes balance hidden identities with high-stakes supernatural defense.
Chainsaw Man - The Movie: Reze Arc
Film · 2025
Shares a thread with Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: Shonen.
The emotional stakes of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba carry over into this conflict, where personal connections and the weight of survival define the deadliest battles imaginable.
Ninja Scroll
Yoshiaki Kawajiri · Film · 1993
Shares 2 threads with Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: Redemption, Dark Fantasy Anime.
This tale of a masterless warrior mirrors the wandering path of the protagonist in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, focusing on honor and redemption against dark, conspiratorial forces.
Your Name.
Makoto Shinkai · Film · 2016
Explores: Fate, Interconnectedness, Rural vs. Urban Life.
While different in tone from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, the central theme of interconnected destinies across time and space resonates with the strong bonds of fate.
Podcasts on the same thread
Anime Grind
Podcast
Explores: Personal Growth, Goal Setting, Positive Mindset.
Channel the same resilient spirit that drives the hero of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba by applying these lessons of personal growth and goal setting to your life.
1619
The New York Times · Podcast · 2019
Explores: systemic racism, national identity, legacy of slavery.
While this explores historical reality rather than the fiction of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, both narratives grapple with the heavy, lingering legacy of trauma and national identity.
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Common questions
What order should I watch Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba in?
You should begin with the 2019 television series, followed by the 2020 film Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train. The story continues with subsequent television arcs, and the upcoming project is the 2025 movie titled Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle.
Is Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba based on a book?
Yes, the source material for the television series and films is the 2018 book Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. The adaptations follow the journey of Tanjiro as he seeks a cure for his sister and pursues vengeance for his slain family.
When will Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle be released?
The film titled Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle is scheduled for release in 2025. This movie serves as a continuation of the narrative established in the 2019 television series and the previous film installments.
Does Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba have a movie sequel?
Yes, the franchise includes the 2020 film Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train and the upcoming 2025 movie Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle. These films expand upon the story of Tanjiro and his quest to cure his sister.