In the last episode of the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc anime, an announcement was made by the official account that the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba manga’s Swordsmith Village Arc (Katanakaji no Sato-Hen) is also getting an anime adaptation.
Director Haruo Sotozaki, character designer and chief animation director Akira Matsushima, the animation studio ufotable, and the main cast are all returning for this new arc. No release window has been given, but two key visuals were disclosed in conjunction with the announcement. These both show two characters that will be highlighted in the new arc, which includes Muichiro Tokito (CV: Kengo Kawanishi) and Mitsuri Kanroji (CV: Kana Hanazawa).
The Swordsmith Village Arc is the ninth arc of the manga, spanning 27 chapters, from Chapter 100 to Chapter 127. Tanjiro travels to the Swordsmith Village to replace his sword because Hotaru Haganezuka is tired of repairing it. There, he meets two characters: Muichiro Tokito and Mitsuri Kanroji.
