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The Best Episodes of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 5

Every episode of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 5 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 5!

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After a demon attack leaves his family slain and his sister cursed, Tanjiro embarks upon a perilous journey to find a cure and avenge those he's lost.

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 5 Episode 8 - The Hashira Unite
    8.3/10(55 votes)

    S5:E8

    During a silent night when the moon shines, Kagaya finally meets Muzan Kibutsuji, who appears at the Ubuyashiki Mansion.

    Directors:Haruo Sotozaki, Seiji Harada, Yuji Shimizu
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 5 Episode 7 - Stone Hashira: Gyōmei Himejima
    7.8/10(33 votes)

    S5:E7

    Tanjiro was struggling with Himejima's tasks. Now he finally manages to move the boulder after receiving advice from Genya, whom he meets by chance. With this breakthrough, will Tanjiro be able to overcome Himejima's rigorous training?

    Director:Akihiko Uda
    Writer:Unknown

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  3. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 5 Episode 1 - To Defeat Muzan Kibutsuji
    7.6/10(37 votes)

    S5:E1

    The Hashira, Sanemi and Iguro, along with their comrades head to an abandoned castle on top of a mountain for a mission, while Tanjiro is being treated at the Butterfly Mansion for the wounds he suffered at the Swordsmith Village. Later on, the Hashira gather at the Ubuyashiki Mansion to hold a Hashira meeting, where Muichiro reveals how the marks manifested. In an effort to strengthen the entire Demon Slayer Corps from the bottom up, the Hashira Training begins...

    Directors:Shinya Shimomura, Takashi Suhara
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 5 Episode 2 - Water Hashira Giyu Tomioka's Pain
    7.6/10(36 votes)

    S5:E2

    Kagaya's Kasugai Crow suddenly appears in front of Tamayo and invites her to the Demon Slayer headquarters — even though she is a demon. Meanwhile, after receiving a letter from Kagaya at the Butterfly Mansion, Tanjiro pays a visit to Giyu, who is not participating in the Hashira Training. At first, Tanjiro is rejected by Giyu but patiently continues to try to talk to him. Giyu, who gives in to Tanjiro's persistence, begins to share the reason why he won't participate in the training.

    Director:Yuji Shimizu
    Writer:Unknown

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  5. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 5 Episode 6 - The Strongest of the Demon Slayer Corps
    7.5/10(32 votes)

    S5:E6

    Tanjiro and Zenitsu head to Himejima's training site deep in the mountains and reunite with Inosuke and Murata. Tanjiro first starts the training by being hit by a waterfall but struggles with the coldness and weight of the water.

    Director:Ken Nakazawa
    Writer:Unknown

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  6. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 5 Episode 3 - Fully Recovered Tanjiro Joins the Hashira Training!!
    7.4/10(35 votes)

    S5:E3

    After talking with Tanjiro, Giyu is able to overcome his past self and decides to join the training. Meanwhile, Tanjiro's wounds have healed enough to join the training, and heads to his first training with the former Hashira, Uzui.

    Director:Takashi Mamezuka
    Writer:Unknown

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  7. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 5 Episode 4 - To Bring a Smile to One's Face
    7.4/10(34 votes)

    S5:E4

    After completing training with Uzui, Tanjiro visits the Tokito residence next. The Demon Slayer swordsmen who have already started the training are dispirited by Muichiro's intense training and harsh words. Tanjiro hears the swordsmen discussing if there's anything they can do about it...

    Director:Seiji Harada
    Writer:Unknown

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  8. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 5 Episode 5 - I Even Ate Demons…
    7.3/10(35 votes)

    S5:E5

    After completing Mitsuri's training, Tanjiro heads to train with Iguro. When he arrives at the training site, Iguro is waiting for him, visibly angry. Will he be able to complete this horrifying training where he'll have to fix his sword skills?

    Director:Hideki Hosokawa
    Writer:Unknown

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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"The Hashira Unite" is the best rated episode of "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" season 5. It scored 8.3/10 based on 55 votes. Directed by Haruo Sotozaki, Seiji Harada, Yuji Shimizu and written by Unknown, it aired on 6/30/2024. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Stone Hashira: Gyōmei Himejima".