Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba began as a manga series by Koyoharu Gotouge in 2016, but it was the Ufotable TV anime adaptation that premiered on April 6, 2019, which transformed the franchise into a global phenomenon. The first season ran for 26 episodes from April to September 2019, introducing audiences to Tanjiro Kamado's quest during Japan's Taisho era. The 2020 film Mugen Train became the franchise's breakout theatrical hit, followed by the Entertainment District Arc in 2021 to 2022, the Swordsmith Village Arc in 2023, and the Hashira Training Arc which aired from May 12 to June 30, 2024.
The franchise's Infinity Castle story moved into theaters in 2025 as a film trilogy, with Part 1 released in Japan on July 18, 2025. Each visual era offers distinct aesthetics, from Tanjiro's early journey and the Mugen Train look to the Entertainment District's neon palette, the Swordsmith Village setting, the Hashira Training lineup, and the Infinity Castle battles. The early-20th-century atmosphere of the Taisho era setting gives the series its unique period charm, while the dynamic character designs and elemental breathing techniques create instantly recognizable imagery perfect for wall art.