Episode 18: “A Forged Bond”
- 18 of 26
- August 3, 2019
- 23 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba |
|---|---|
| Episode | 18 of 26 |
| Original air date | August 3, 2019 |
| Episode length | 23 min |
| Studio | ufotable |
| Previous episode | Episode 17: “You Must Master a Single Thing” |
| Next episode | Episode 19: “Hinokami” |
| Streaming | Crunchyroll, Netflix, Hulu |
“A Forged Bond” is episode 18 of the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. It first aired on August 3, 2019.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Tanjirou Kamado and Inosuke Hashibira confront the Father Spider Demon on Mount Natagumo. The demon’s strength sends Tanjirou toward a river, where he sees the young demon torturing the Eldest Sister Spider Demon. When the young demon describes their fearful, hateful relationship as a family bond, Tanjirou confronts him.
Characters in this episode
Tanjirou KamadoMain
Inosuke HashibiraMain
Eldest Sister Spider DemonSupporting
Father Spider DemonSupportingMusic in this episode
- OP 1“Gurenge” — LiSAAnimeThemes
- ED 1“from the edge” — FictionJunction, LiSAAnimeThemes
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Episode guide
All 26 episodes → · 19 of 26 episodes have a summary
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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