The Weirdest Demon Slayer Episodes

Summary

• Demon Slayer has minimal filler, leading to memorable and endearing odd episodes that flesh out characters.
• The anime showcases eccentric characters like Inosuke and Zenitsu, adding humor and charm to the series.
• The series includes bizarre and light-hearted moments, such as paper plane contests and odd training exercises, that fans love.

Demon Slayer is one of the most popular anime around, and one that fans can’t get enough of. The stellar animation has propelled Ufotable to the stratosphere of popularity, and fans can’t help but wonder how amazing the final few fights will look when they’re finally animated.

The anime is all substance and no filler for the most part, so there aren’t too many weird episodes that slip through the cracks. As a result, some of the oddest Demon Slayer episodes end up being quite endearing and help its characters feel more fleshed out.

8

Someone’s Dream

Full Of Hilarious And Weird Moments Before The Arc Becomes Serious

• Episode Number: 45
• Story Arc: Swordsmith Village

Tanjiro developed a bad habit of breaking his sword time and time again in battles, even though the opposition he faced was very strong. This doesn’t sit right with Hotaru, who confronts him in a rage before telling him to visit the Swordsmith Village to acquire a worthy replacement.

This episode also gives an extended introduction to the Mist and Love Hashira, who accompany Tanjiro in his travels, along with Genya. Both characters are hilarious in their own right and add to the weirdness of the only lighthearted episode in the Swordsmith Village arc before the conflict escalates to much more serious territory.

7

The Boar Bares Its Fangs, Zenitsu Sleeps

Inosuke Is A Wild And Eccentric Character From The Moment He’s Introduced

• Episode Number: 12
• Story Arc: Tsuzumi Mansion

The two characters who accompany Tanjiro on his travels are also two of the funniest demon slayers in the show. Without any context, it’s hard not to find Inosuke’s introduction to be odd, especially since he arrives while wearing a boar’s head.

To make things weirder, Tanjiro accidentally unmasks Inosuke to reveal a pretty face that is totally unlike the personality of the man trying to kill his sister. It’s a memorable way to introduce Inosuke before the stakes are raised once again.

6

Tsuzumi Mansion

Zenitsu’s Antics Make Him Look Like An Oddball

• Episode Number: 11
• Story Arc: Tsuzumi Mansion

During Tanjiro’s travels, he happens upon a demon slayer who is being a bit too creepy with a girl. The protagonist steps in to save her honor, leading to his first-ever encounter with Zenitsu.

It’s a brief introduction that takes place right before things get serious, yet fans can’t help but find Zenitsu’s behavior off-putting. He embodies a cliche in anime that needs to be done away with soon, but Zenitsu’s Thunder Breathing style is enough to endear him to most viewers.

5

To Bring A Smile To One’s Face

The Paper Plane Contest Is Pretty Weird

• Episode Number: 59
• Story Arc: Hashira Training

The Hashira Training arc was substantially lengthened in the anime to flesh out the series’ characters before the final conflict. This was a good move, although it did lead to some odd moments, like when Tanjiro and Muichiro decided to compete in a paper plane contest.

The designs of some of the paper planes were very odd and shouldn’t have flown as well as they did. Regardless, it’s still a fun bonding episode where the Demon Slayer Corps enjoy the happiness they’ve earned before Muzan eventually ruins the celebrations.

4

Rehabilitation Training

The Exercises That The Demon Slayers Must Complete Are Rather Offbeat

• Episode Number: 24
• Story Arc: Rehabilitation Training

After enduring a grueling battle and convincing the Demon Slayer Corps that Nezuko was harmless, the main trio healed their injuries and went through some intense training to improve their breathing techniques. This training arc is hilarious, since Tanjiro’s friends can act quite goofy.

Seeing Inosuke stretched out well beyond necessary and Zenitsu trying to escape his training every single time is quite offbeat. However, it adds to the charm of Demon Slayer and makes it clear why fans love this series, even during moments when the action and swordfights aren’t the main focus.

3

The House With The Wisteria Family Crest

A Weird Yet Lighthearted Episode That’s Perfect After The Harrowing Fight Against Kyogai

• Episode Number: 14
• Story Arc: Tsuzumi Mansion

The battle against Kyogai is the toughest fight Tanjiro had participated in up to that point. As such, it was only fitting that the trio would get some downtime to enjoy before battling even tougher demons.

This weird episode sees the trio trying to sleep in a single room, only for Zenitsu to find out that the demon that Tanjiro had carried all this time is a cute young girl. Accusations follow as Tanjiro tries to clear up any misunderstanding, with Inosuke’s misplaced energy adding to the weirdness of the situation.

2

Infiltrating The Entertainment District

Seeing Each Demon Slayer In Their Unconvincing Disguise Is A Bizarre Moment

• Episode Number: 35
• Story Arc: Entertainment District

The Entertainment District arc is where things get real, with the heroes fighting an active member of the Upper-Rank Demon Moons. However, before fans can enjoy the action, the demon slayers must try and locate the demon wreaking havoc in this district.

Tengen comes up with a weird plan to disguise the demon slayers who are following him as girls to help them infiltrate the most district’s popular establishments. While Tanjiro and Zenitsu look very ugly in their makeup, Inosuke’s pretty face makes him the pick of the litter by a country mile in a weird and lighthearted episode.

1

I Even Ate Demons

Obanai’s Jealously Is Oddly Hilarious

• Episode Number: 60
• Story Arc: Hashira Training

Fans love the many endearing episodes in the Hashira Training arc, including one that explores Obanai and Mitsuru’s relationship. The former is obsessed with the Love Hashira, and makes things harder for Tanjiro when he sees the promising demon slayer making his crush laugh.

His jealousy is weird yet endearing, making this episode an odd gem. Even with Sanemi and Genya grabbing the spotlight with their brotherly dispute, the eccentric nature of this episode still stands out because of the dynamic that is established between two strong Hashira.