Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 12: The Boar Bares Its Fangs, Zenitsu Sleeps

Manga chapter 22-23

Canon/MED

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9.6

82 Fans

5

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3

2

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Episode 12: The Boar Bares Its Fangs, Zenitsu Sleeps

Manga chapter 22-23

Canon/MED

← Prev: EP 11 Next: EP 13 →

OSHIMETER

9.6

82 Fans

5

4

3

2

1

PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

EPISODE REVIEWS

in the earlier episode the the character of zenitsu was sometimes awkward and bothering , but at the same time funny in a few occasions, but in this he can redeem in some way , i like how got the scene was great, and the comic ending with the kid after the scene make me laugh

Zenitsu and Inosuke showed their skills in this episode. Tanjirou was still adapting to the situation. It was fast paced with not much flashback, and the characters were well built for this episode. The only part that spoiled it was Zenitsu’s shouting, which worked in some parts but felt too hard in others. (I kinda like Zenitsu when he's in serious mode)

anissarodhiatul

Suka banget sama demon slayer

aqua_archpriest

I couldn't believe Inosuke just straight-up stepped on that poor kid, like, who even does that just to pick a fight? But man, when he actually got into it, those serrated blades he's got are seriously wild, and I'm kinda hyped to see more of him in action even if he's a total menace.

zenitsu passing out and then obliterating that tongue demon with the lightning strike was incredible because he went from a crying mess to a total warrior in two seconds

i cannot believe zenitsu was snoring while he cut that tongue demon's head off because he was such a loud mess before it happened and it actually made me jump

thegingerweeb420

kakashi_kage_98

I could not believe my eyes seeing him snore with a snot bubble right before he turned into a literal lightning bolt and saved the kid

amaterasu_angel

hatsune_hatsukoi

I actually felt so bad for that kid having to protect Zenitsu until the sleeping thing happened because that transition was insane

piccolo_protector

Tanjiro's struggle in that disorienting room really had me on edge, and I honestly wasn't sure how he'd recover. But then he just *snaps* out of it and delivers some brutal blows, which always surprises me with how quickly he adapts under pressure.

mikasa_ackerman

sailor_saturn_398

gashadokuro_ghoul

EPISODE CONTEXT

Episode 12 sits at the season's midpoint, deep within the Tsuzumi Mansion arc that began escalating around episode 11, pushing Tanjiro into increasingly dangerous demon encounters while assembling his core companion group. The introduction of the boar-masked fighter alongside Zenitsu's development marks a pivotal shift from Tanjiro's solo journey toward the team-based dynamics that define the rest of the season. This episode directly sets up 'Something More Important Than Life,' where the stakes of this mansion confrontation come to a head.

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EPISODE CONTEXT

Episode 12 sits at the season's midpoint, deep within the Tsuzumi Mansion arc that began escalating around episode 11, pushing Tanjiro into increasingly dangerous demon encounters while assembling his core companion group. The introduction of the boar-masked fighter alongside Zenitsu's development marks a pivotal shift from Tanjiro's solo journey toward the team-based dynamics that define the rest of the season. This episode directly sets up 'Something More Important Than Life,' where the stakes of this mansion confrontation come to a head.

EPISODE REVIEWS

in the earlier episode the the character of zenitsu was sometimes awkward and bothering , but at the same time funny in a few occasions, but in this he can redeem in some way , i like how got the scene was great, and the comic ending with the kid after the scene make me laugh

Zenitsu and Inosuke showed their skills in this episode. Tanjirou was still adapting to the situation. It was fast paced with not much flashback, and the characters were well built for this episode. The only part that spoiled it was Zenitsu’s shouting, which worked in some parts but felt too hard in others. (I kinda like Zenitsu when he's in serious mode)

anissarodhiatul

Suka banget sama demon slayer

aqua_archpriest

I couldn't believe Inosuke just straight-up stepped on that poor kid, like, who even does that just to pick a fight? But man, when he actually got into it, those serrated blades he's got are seriously wild, and I'm kinda hyped to see more of him in action even if he's a total menace.

zenitsu passing out and then obliterating that tongue demon with the lightning strike was incredible because he went from a crying mess to a total warrior in two seconds

i cannot believe zenitsu was snoring while he cut that tongue demon's head off because he was such a loud mess before it happened and it actually made me jump

thegingerweeb420

kakashi_kage_98

I could not believe my eyes seeing him snore with a snot bubble right before he turned into a literal lightning bolt and saved the kid

amaterasu_angel

hatsune_hatsukoi

I actually felt so bad for that kid having to protect Zenitsu until the sleeping thing happened because that transition was insane

piccolo_protector

Tanjiro's struggle in that disorienting room really had me on edge, and I honestly wasn't sure how he'd recover. But then he just *snaps* out of it and delivers some brutal blows, which always surprises me with how quickly he adapts under pressure.

mikasa_ackerman

sailor_saturn_398

gashadokuro_ghoul

©吾峠呼世晴／集英社・アニプレックス・ufotable

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com

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All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com