Episode 12: “The Boar Bares Its Fangs, Zenitsu Sleeps”
- 12 of 26
- June 22, 2019
- 23 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba |
|---|---|
| Episode | 12 of 26 |
| Original air date | June 22, 2019 |
| Episode length | 23 min |
| Studio | ufotable |
| Previous episode | Episode 11: “Tsuzumi Mansion” |
| Next episode | Episode 13: “Something More Important Than Life” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu |
“The Boar Bares Its Fangs, Zenitsu Sleeps” is episode 12 of the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. It first aired on June 22, 2019.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Inside the mansion, each strike of the tsuzumi causes its rooms to rotate, separating Tanjirou Kamado from Zenitsu Agatsuma. Overwhelmed by fear, Zenitsu leads a child through the shifting rooms. Tanjirou encounters the demon controlling the mansion and Inosuke Hashibira, who wears a boar’s head mask.
Characters in this episode
Music in this episode
- OP 1“Gurenge” — LiSAAnimeThemes
- ED 1“from the edge” — FictionJunction, LiSAAnimeThemes
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Episode guide
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About the series
The anime follows Tanjiro's journey as he becomes a demon slayer to avenge his family and find a cure for his demon-turned sister. His quest is set in the Taisho Period, adding a historical touch to the dark fantasy storyline. The blend of action, supernatural elements, and emotional depth makes the story distinctive.
Read the article →References
- “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba”. Kitsu. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- “Kimetsu no Yaiba”. MyAnimeList. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
- “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba”. AnimeThemes. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
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