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The series is licensed by Aniplex of America[5] and streamed Crunchyroll, Hulu, and FunimationNow.[6] AnimeLab is simulcasting the series in Australia and New Zealand.[7] The series ran for 26 episodes and adapted the manga from the beginning of the first volume to the first chapters of the seventh.[8]

Prior to airing, the first five episodes screened theatrically in Japan for two weeks from March 29, 2019, under the title Kimetsu no Yaiba: Kyōdai no Kizuna (鬼滅の刃 兄妹の絆).[9] Aniplex of America screened the film at the Aratani Theatre in Los Angeles on March 31, 2019.[10] Madman Entertainment through AnimeLab screened the film in select theatres in Australia on April 2, 2019.[11] In July 2019, it was announced that the series' English dub would air on Adult Swim's Toonami programming block; the dub would premiere on October 13, 2019.[12][13][a]

A sequel film, titled Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train, premiered on October 16, 2020, with the staff and cast reprising their roles.[14]

A second season, covering the "Entertainment District" arc, was announced on February 14, 2021, with the staff and cast from the first season and film returning.[15] Haruo Sotozaki returned as director, with character designs by Akira Matsushima and animation produced by Ufotable.[16][17] In September 2021, it was announced that the second season will air for two cours throughout the Fall and Winter.[18] On September 25, following the Fuji TV broadcast of the Mugen Train film, it was announced that the "Entertainment District" arc would premiere on December 5, and would be preceded by a television series recompilation of the "Mugen Train" arc that premiered on October 10, 2021.[19]

At the end of the second season finale, it was announced that a third season, covering the "Swordsmith Village" arc, will be adapted into the television anime.[20] It premiered on April 9, 2023, with a 49 minute special.[21]