Entertainment District Arc

Reader's Guide

The arc opens with Tanjiro, Zenitsu, and Inosuke infiltrating Yoshiwara disguised as entertainers to locate Tengen Uzui’s missing wives. They soon uncover that the district is a trap controlled by Upper Rank Six—a unique dual entity of sister Daki and brother Gyutaro. The climax escalates into a desperate three-way struggle where Tanjiro awakens the 'Transparent World' and uses Hinokami Kagura to decapitate Daki. Tanjiro slashes Gyutaro's neck while Zenitsu and Inosuke cut through Daki's, killing both siblings at once. The victory eradicates Upper Rank Six for the first time in over a century, leaving the Hashira permanently disabled but alive.

Did You Know?

• The Entertainment District Arc aired eleven episodes from December 5, 2021, to February 13, 2022.
• The opening theme is "Zankyōsanka" (残響散歌; lit. 'Song of Reverberation') and the ending theme is "Asa ga Kuru" (朝が来る; lit. 'Daybreak'), both performed by Aimer.
• The English dub of the Entertainment District Arc broadcast on Adult Swim's Toonami from January 14 to March 24, 2024.
• The arc adapts chapters 54–97 of the manga, covering volumes 7 to 11.
• The season was directed by Haruo Sotozaki, with character designs by Akira Matsushima, and animation produced by Ufotable.