Tonight 8 PM~! Kimetsu no Yaiba Katanakaji no Sato Tekishu-hen Will Be Broadcast! Introducing Synopsis Including Tsunaida Kizuna-hen [Seven Nights Special Broadcast Fourth & Fifth Nights]

Starting from 20:00 on Thursday, July 4, 2025, on the Fuji TV network, `Tokubetsu Henshuuban “Kimetsu no Yaiba” Katanakaji no Sato Tekishuu-hen` will be broadcast. This marks the fourth night of the broadcast project titled `Gekijouban “Mugenjou-hen” Koukai Kinen! “Kimetsu no Yaiba” Zen Nanaya Tokubetsu Housou`, which is being held to commemorate the release of `Gekijouban “Kimetsu no Yaiba” Mugenjou-hen Daiisshou Akaza Sairai`.

This article will summarize the outline, overview, and related information for this broadcast, as well as the fifth night, `Tokubetsu Henshuuban “Kimetsu no Yaiba” Katanakaji no Sato Tsunaida Kizuna-hen`, which will air from 19:00 on Sunday, July 6.

What is `Kimetsu no Yaiba`? / About the `Gekijouban “Mugenjou-hen” Koukai Kinen! “Kimetsu no Yaiba” Zen Nanaya Tokubetsu Housou` Event

`Kimetsu no Yaiba` is based on the manga by Gotouge Koyoharu, published by Shueisha’s “Jump Comics” with a cumulative circulation exceeding 150 million copies across all 23 volumes. The story follows Kamado Tanjirou, a young boy whose family is killed by demons. To turn his sister, Kamado Nezuko, back into a human after she is transformed into a demon, he joins the Demon Slayer Corps (Kisatsutai) and throws himself into battle against demons. The poignant tale of humans and demons, combined with breathtaking sword fighting, captivating characters, and occasional comedic scenes, has garnered immense popularity.

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The broadcast project titled `Gekijouban “Mugenjou-hen” Koukai Kinen! “Kimetsu no Yaiba” Zen Nanaya Tokubetsu Housou` is being held to prepare for the release of `Gekijouban “Kimetsu no Yaiba” Mugenjou-hen Daiisshou Akaza Sairai`. It provides a seven-day broadcast marathon on the Fuji TV network, covering the story from the `Mugen Ressha-hen` up to the `Hashira Geiko-hen`. Each broadcast features newly drawn illustrations for the commercial breaks and special footage looking back on the story from each character’s perspective, with newly recorded voiceovers in anticipation of the `Mugenjou-hen` release.

About `Kimetsu no Yaiba Katanakaji no Sato-hen`

The fourth night’s broadcast, `Tokubetsu Henshuuban “Kimetsu no Yaiba” Katanakaji no Sato Tekishuu-hen`, along with the fifth night, `Tokubetsu Henshuuban “Kimetsu no Yaiba” Katanakaji no Sato Tsunaida Kizuna-hen`, which airs the day after tomorrow on July 6, deliver the “Swordsmith Village Arc” (Katanakaji no Sato-hen) in a special edited version, depicting the next battles of Tanjirou and his companions after their mission in the Entertainment District. In `Katanakaji no Sato Tekishuu-hen`, Tanjirou visits the Swordsmith Village and reunites with two of the Demon Slayer Corps’ strongest swordsmen, the Hashira: the Mist Hashira (Kasumi Bashira), Tokitou Muichirou, and the Love Hashira (Koi Bashira), Kanroji Mitsuri. The shadow of demons then creeps closer to the village. In `Katanakaji no Sato Tsunaida Kizuna-hen`, Tanjirou, alongside Tokitou and Kanroji, faces off against the Upper Rank Four demon Hantengu and the Upper Rank Five demon Gyokko, who appear in the village.

Kawai Kengo, Hanazawa Kana, Furukawa Toshio, Toriumi Kousuke… Characters and Voice Actors Active in `Katanakaji no Sato-hen` Also Grab Attention!

In the `Katanakaji no Sato-hen` arc, the spotlight shines on characters such as the Mist Hashira, Tokitou Muichirou (CV. Kawai Kengo), one of the highest-ranking swordsmen in the Demon Slayer Corps who is indifferent to everything, and the Love Hashira, Kanroji Mitsuri (CV. Hanazawa Kana), who has a bright and cheerful personality. Also featured are the Upper Rank Four demon Hantengu (CV. Furukawa Toshio), who is constantly trembling with fear, and the Upper Rank Five demon Gyokko (CV. Toriumi Kousuke), a demon skilled in detection.

During the broadcast of `Terebi Anime “Kimetsu no Yaiba” Katanakaji no Sato-hen` from April to June 2023, Anime! Anime! published articles focusing on these characters’ personalities and the voice actors who play them. The `Katanakaji no Sato-hen` arc also features the appearance of the Upper Rank Four Hantengu’s split demons: Sekido (CV. Umehara Yuuichirou), Karaku (CV. Ishikawa Kaito), Urogi (CV. Takeuchi Shunsuke), and Aizetsu (CV. Saitou Souma), as well as Zouhakuten (CV. Yamadera Kouichi), the form Sekido takes after absorbing Karaku, Urogi, and Aizetsu. After defeating an Upper Rank demon for the first time in a hundred years in the Entertainment District, what kind of battle will Tanjirou and his companions wage against the tricky demons attacking the Swordsmith Village? With the heated performances of the luxurious voice cast, these special edited versions are a great chance to enjoy the arc once more.

Music from `Terebi Anime “Kimetsu no Yaiba” Katanakaji no Sato-hen` as Theme Songs! Goods & Events to Enjoy `Katanakaji no Sato-hen` Even More

Furthermore, both `Katanakaji no Sato Tekishuu-hen` and `Katanakaji no Sato Tsunaida Kizuna-hen` will feature the theme songs from the TV anime `Terebi Anime “Kimetsu no Yaiba” Katanakaji no Sato-hen`: the opening theme “Kizuna no Kiseki” by MAN WITH A MISSION×milet, and the ending theme “Koikogare” by milet×MAN WITH A MISSION.

Beyond the broadcasts, developments using visuals from the `Katanakaji no Sato-hen` arc include the recent start of a limited-time collaboration with Dydo Drinko, their first in about 5 years, featuring `Dydo Kimetsu no Yaiba Ice Latte` and `Dydo Kimetsu no Yaiba Mikan Sui Mutou`.

Additionally, there are plenty of events to look forward to, making the `Katanakaji no Sato-hen` arc even more enjoyable. The ongoing `Nijigen no Mori × Anime “Kimetsu no Yaiba” Collaboration Event Dai3dan` features illustrations panels including Hantengu and Gyokko. Starting July 11, the `Anime “Kimetsu no Yaiba” – Tokubetsu Ninmu Hassei! Namjatown ni Sennyuu seyo! – Sono Ni` event will feature merchandise with new illustrations including Tokitou Muichirou and Kanroji Mitsuri. Taking this opportunity to dive into the `Katanakaji no Sato-hen` would surely enhance the fun.

The fourth night of the `Gekijouban “Mugenjou-hen” Koukai Kinen! “Kimetsu no Yaiba” Zen Nanaya Tokubetsu Housou`, `Tokubetsu Henshuuban “Kimetsu no Yaiba” Katanakaji no Sato Tekishuu-hen`, will air on Friday, July 4 from 20:00. The fifth night, `Tokubetsu Henshuuban “Kimetsu no Yaiba” Katanakaji no Sato Tsunaida Kizuna-hen`, will air on Sunday, July 6 from 19:00. Both will be broadcast on the Fuji TV network.

Broadcast Information

`Tokubetsu Henshuuban “Kimetsu no Yaiba” Katanakaji no Sato Tekishuu-hen`

July 4 (Friday) 20:00 – 22:46

`Tokubetsu Henshuuban “Kimetsu no Yaiba” Katanakaji no Sato Tsunaida Kizuna-hen`

July 6 (Sunday) 19:00 – 22:13

Full Seven Nights Special Broadcast Schedule

★ June 28 (Saturday) 20:00~ `Mugen Ressha-hen`
★ June 29 (Sunday) 19:00~ `Yuukaku Sennyuu-hen`
★ July 3 (Thursday) 19:00~ `Yuukaku Kessen-hen`
★ July 4 (Friday) 20:00~ `Katanakaji no Sato Tekishuu-hen`
★ July 6 (Sunday) 19:00~ `Katanakaji no Sato Tsunaida Kizuna-hen`
★ July 16 (Wednesday) 19:00~ `Hashira Geiko Kaimaku-hen`
★ July 17 (Thursday) 19:00~ `Hashira Geiko Hashira Kesshuu-hen`
*Note: Television Nishinippon will air on July 19 (Saturday) 14:50~

Credits

Cast

*Note: The kanji for “Ne” in Nezuko (禰) is correctly written as “Ne + Er” (ネ＋爾).

Theme Songs

MAN WITH A MISSION×milet『Kizuna no Kiseki』
milet×MAN WITH A MISSION『Koikogare』

Staff

(C)Gotouge Koyoharu／Shueisha・Aniplex・ufotable

《Nakase Koutarou》

Related Link

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