Demon Slayer Entertainment District Arc Episode 1 is almost here. In the next two days, the most-awaited sequel of the year is finally here. As the story kicks off, there are many questions that need to be answered in the next outing. In the story so far, Tanjiro and his team are headed back to the Demon Slayer Corps headquarters. Now, the new mission will commence soon enough. Here is everything you need to know about the new arc.
In the upcoming episode, fans can expect to see the beginning of a new mission. The team of Demon Slayers will begin their journey in the Entertainment District of Japan. It is established that a demon is vandalizing the town and kidnapping young girls. Keep reading further to find out about the plot of the first episode.
Demon Slayer Entertainment District Arc Episode 1: Plot Details!
The next arc of Demon Slayer will kick off with a special one-hour episode. The story will pick up from the 71st chapter of the manga, right after the events of the Mugen Train. Four months have passed after the death of Kyojuro Rengoku. Tanjiro, Inosuke, and Zenitsu had been training day in and out. They were secluded in the butterfly mansion to perfect their craft of breathing techniques. Afterward, they were asked to complete individual missions of eliminating smaller demons.
The story will then move forward with the introduction of the sound Hashira, Tengen Uzui. After an incredible training session between Tengen and Aoi, the team will immediately move forward with their next mission. Tengen will introduce them to where they are about to reach the “flashiest place in Japan.” Demon Slayer Entertainment District Arc Episode 1 will finally commence this arc of the series.
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The Story So Far!
The Entertainment District Arc picks up right after the Mugen Train arc comes to a halt. In the story so far, Tanjiro and his team of budding demon slayers came aboard the Infinity Train only to encounter two High Ranking Kizukis. It turned out that Enmu was the demon that was devouring civilians on the train for years. Thus, Tanjiro, Nezuko, Inosuke, Zenitsu, and Rengoku valiantly fought the Demon of the train.
As Tanjiro finished off Enmu, another higher ranked Akaza came to challenge the demon slayer corps. This kicked off a maddening fight between Rengoku and Akaza. After what is considered the most epic fight of the franchise, Rengoku fell at the hands of Akaza. By the end of the arc, Tanjiro and his team lost all will to keep fighting and lose in the face of evil.
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Demon Slayer Entertainment District Arc Episode 1: Release Date
For almost a month now, the Entertainment District Arc has had a confirmed release window. Fans had been counting days until the release date. Well, in the next two days, fans will get to see the second season. So, Demon Slayer Entertainment District Arc Episode 1 is scheduled to release this Sunday on December 5, 2021. The third arc will be available on Netflix, Funimation, Crunchyroll, VRV, and Hulu. The release time will vary from region to region. So, stay tuned with The Anime Daily for more updates.