Rumor claims 'Demon Slayer' will only have 8 episodes

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A slight rumor has raised alarm among fans: the anime 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba' will apparently only have eight episodes in its fourth season. Therefore, the first episode premieres with an hour-long runtime, the same as the film.

Therefore, the premiere takes place on May 12, 2024 on the Crunchyroll streaming platform.

The new trailer reveals the opening theme song for the 4th season of the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba ( To the Hashira Training ), will be sung by HYDE, famous vocalist of the band L'Arc-en-Ciel (Samurai X, FullMetal Alchemist) in collaboration with the band My First Story.

Demon Slayer Synopsis:

In the fourth season, Tanjiro seeks guidance from Himejima, the Stone Hashira, as he prepares to face Muzan in an epic battle. Meanwhile, the villain Muzan intensifies his efforts to locate Tanjiro's sister, Nezuko.

Demon Slayer Season 1 premiered in April 2019, becoming a hit with the film. The second season premiered on December 5, 2021, in Japan. Finally, Season 3 premiered on Crunchyroll after the film, To the Swordsmith Village – World Tour, on February 2, 2023, in Japan.

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