Episode 16: “Letting Someone Else Go First”
- 16 of 26
- July 20, 2019
- 23 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba |
|---|---|
| Episode | 16 of 26 |
| Original air date | July 20, 2019 |
| Episode length | 23 min |
| Studio | ufotable |
| Previous episode | Episode 15: “Mount Natagumo” |
| Next episode | Episode 17: “You Must Master a Single Thing” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu |
“Letting Someone Else Go First” is episode 16 of the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. It first aired on July 20, 2019.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Tanjirou Kamado and Inosuke Hashibira cut through the webs controlling the trapped Demon Slayers and continue into Mount Natagumo. The threads grow denser deeper in the forest, forcing the ensnared slayers to move in unnatural ways. Tanjirou and Inosuke must stop them without causing injury, and Tanjirou responds with a particular move.
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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