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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 1 - To Defeat Muzan Kibutsuji
    7.3/10(23 votes)

    #1 - To Defeat Muzan Kibutsuji

    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:Takashi Suhara, Shinya Shimomura
    Writer:Unknown

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  2. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 5 Episode 2 - Water Hashira Giyu Tomioka's Pain
    7.5/10(23 votes)

    #2 - Water Hashira Giyu Tomioka's Pain

    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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  3. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 5 Episode 3 - Fully Recovered Tanjiro Joins the Hashira Training!!
    7.2/10(22 votes)

    #3 - Fully Recovered Tanjiro Joins the Hashira Training!!

    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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  4. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 5 Episode 4 - To Bring a Smile to One's Face
    7.3/10(22 votes)

    #4 - To Bring a Smile to One's Face

    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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  5. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 5 Episode 5 - I Even Ate Demons
    6.9/10(22 votes)

    #5 - I Even Ate Demons

    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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  6. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 5 Episode 6 - The Strongest of the Demon Slayer Corps
    7.2/10(19 votes)

    #6 - The Strongest of the Demon Slayer Corps

    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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  7. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 5 Episode 7 - Stone Hashira Gyomei Himejima
    7.3/10(20 votes)

    #7 - Stone Hashira Gyomei Himejima

    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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  8. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Season 5 Episode 8 - The Hashira Unite
    7.5/10(33 votes)

    #8 - The Hashira Unite

    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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Season 5 Ratings Summary

"To Defeat Muzan Kibutsuji" is the best rated episode of "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba" season 5. It scored 7.3/10 based on 23 votes. Directed by Takashi Suhara, Shinya Shimomura and written by Unknown, it aired on 5/12/2024. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Water Hashira Giyu Tomioka's Pain".