Episode 9: “Defeating an Upper Rank Demon”
- 9 of 11
- January 30, 2022
- 23 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc |
|---|---|
| Episode | 9 of 11 |
| Original air date | January 30, 2022 |
| Episode length | 23 min |
| Studio | ufotable |
| Previous episode | Episode 8: “Gathering” |
| Next episode | Episode 10: “Never Give Up” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu |
“Defeating an Upper Rank Demon” is episode 9 of the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc. It first aired on January 30, 2022.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Tanjiro, Zenitsu, and Inosuke join forces with Uzui to fight the demons. However, the demons' coordinated attacks give them the upper hand. Hinatsuru's help and teamwork from Uzui allow Tanjiro to get close to Gyutaro.
Characters in this episode
Music in this episode
- OP 1“Zankyou Zanka” — AimerAnimeThemes
- ED 1“Asa ga Kuru” — AimerAnimeThemes
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Episode guide
All 11 episodes → · 11 of 11 episodes have a summary
About the series
This television anime follows Tanjirou Kamado and his companions as they undertake a dangerous mission in an Entertainment District where demons are believed to be connected to recent disappearances. Its story is distinctive for placing a demon-hunting investigation in a setting associated with pleasure and…
Read the article →References
- “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc”. Kitsu. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- “Kimetsu no Yaiba: Yuukaku-hen”. MyAnimeList. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
- “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc”. AnimeThemes. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
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