A well-known Weibo leaker assured that the anime Kimetsu no Yaiba: Katanakaji no Sato-hen (Demon Slayer: Swordsmith Village Arc), the third season of the popular anime adaptation of the manga by Koyoharu Gotouge, will end with an episode of extended duration to one hour (This block also considers commercial times).
Let’s remember that this third season is confirmed with a total of eleven episodes, so this final episode would air on June 18 in Japan. It’s also worth noting that this is a leak, so the information is not officially confirmed as of yet.
The series has been broadcast since April 9 in Japan, while the platform crunchyroll is in charge of its distribution in the West. Besides, Koyoharu Gotouge published the original manga through the magazine Weekly Shōnen Jump from the publisher Shueisha between February 2016 and May 2020, compiling the work in a total of twenty-three volumes.
Production team
- Haruo Sotozaki (Tales of Zestiria the X, Tales of Symphonia the Animation) is in charge of the serial direction in the studies ufotable (Fate/Zero, Kara no Kyoukai, Katsugeki: Touken Ranbu).
- Akira Matsushima (Maria-sama ga Miteru, Tales of Zestiria the X) is in charge of the character design together with Miyuki Satō, Yoko Kajiyama and Mika Kikuchiwho served as supporting character designers in the first season and the film.
- yuki kajiura (Sword Art Online, Fate/Zero, Mahou Shoujo Madoka Magica) and Gou Shiina (Tales of Zestiria the X, Juuni Taisen, God Eater) are in charge of composing the soundtrack.
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General Synopsis of Kimetsu no Yaiba
Tanjirou Kamado lives with his impoverished family on a remote mountain. As his older brother, he took responsibility for supporting his family after his father’s death. On a cold winter’s day, he goes down to the local village to sell charcoal. At dusk, he is forced to spend the night at the home of a curious man who warns him of the existence of strange creatures that roam the night: malevolent demons that crave human flesh.
When he finally gets home, Tanjirou’s worst nightmare comes true. His entire family has been brutally massacred, with the sole exception of his sister Nezuko, who has turned into a carnivorous demon. Filled with hatred and despair, Tanjirou desperately tries to stop Nezuko from attacking others, embarking on a journey to avenge his family and find a way to turn his beloved sister back into a human.
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