What time will Demon Slayer season 2 episode 9 of the Entertainment District arc release for streaming and has an official preview been shared?
Another week, another outstanding episode ofDemon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.
The series is going from strength to strength with the Entertainment District arc, with this weekâs episode focusing on the battle between Gyutaro and our heroes.
However, anime fans around the world remain as impatient as ever, with many already looking ahead to what next weekendâs broadcast will have in store.
So, what time willDemon Slayerseason 2 episode 9 release online and has an official preview trailer/synopsis been shared?
Release date and time confirmed for Demon Slayer season 2 episode 9â¦
The next episode ofDemon Slayer, season 2 episode 9 of the Entertainment District Arc, isscheduledto premiere worldwide on Sunday, January 30thfor the vast majority of international fans.
The 16thepisode from season 2 (when including the Mugen Train re-adaptation) will release simultaneously on theCrunchyrolland Funimation platforms, once it airs domestically in Japan.
Both platforms offer a 14-day free trial period for premium, with Crunchyroll currently costing new users £7.99 andFunimationat £4.99 per month. The nextDemon Slayerepisode will be released on both platforms on Sunday, February 6thor Monday, February 7thfor free.
The hit anime series is also actually available on Netflix, but access is limited to Southeast and South Asian territories -with the North American and European Netflix versions only possessing season 1.
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Concerns over a potential delayâ¦
There had been concerns this week that the remainingDemon Slayerepisodes could have potentially been delayed.
This was because the voice actor for Tanjiro, Natsuki Hanae had to self-isolate after coming into contact with aproductionstaff member who had tested positive for coronavirus.
The actor would take to social media to reassure fans that he was healthy, as well as that he had taken his recording equipment into isolation.
Thankfully, the production of upcomingDemon Slayerepisodes will not be affected by Hanaeâs isolation â although various live events had to be cancelled in Japan, including for The Duke of Death and His Maid.
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Preview trailer and plot shared online…
Following the conclusion of season 2 episode 8, a short preview trailer was aired forDemon Slayerâs next broadcast.
The next episode will be titled âDefeating an Upper Rank Demonâ and the preview featured Tengen getting some much-needed advice from Rengoku.
The seriesâ Japanesewebsitehas also provided a short synopsis for the upcoming episode:
âTanjiro, Zenitsu, and Inosuke joined under Uzui. Zenitsu and Inosuke face the fallen princess, and Tanjiro and Uzui confront Gyutaro, but the onslaught of the fallen princess and Tanjiro Kamado is forced to struggle. However, with the support of Hinatsuru and the cooperation of Uzui, the blade of Tanjiro approaches the neck of Gyutaro.â â Episode 9 synopsis, viaKimetsu.com.
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The next Hashira might be teased for season 3…
Demon Slayerseason 2 episode 7 featured Lord Tengen facing off against Gyutaro, the demon who emerged from Daki. During the battle, Tengen explains how he isn’t skilled or talented compared to the other Hashira.
As Tengen narrates, we see images of two of his fellow Hashira, Muichiro Tokito (the Mist Hashira) and Gyomei Himejima (The Stone Hashira).
Anime-only fans believe that these two characters will be the Hashira that upcoming seasons will focus on; being teased in this season as to foreshadow future main characters.
“See, this country is vast. It’s teeming with people who would blow your mind. Some are complete enigmas. Some can take up a sword and become a Hashira in two months.” - Lord Tengen,Demon Slayer.
An update on Demon Slayer season 2’s Toonami release…
Whilst the vast majority ofDemon Slayerfans be watching the anime through Crunchyroll and Funimation, a significant portion of fans will be waiting for the Toonami release.
Unfortunately, the co-creator of Toonami and SVP of Action and Anime at WarnerMedia Jason DeMarco, hasrecentlysaid that season 2 won’t be airing on Toonami at all.
Replying to a fan question onNot Netflix this time. The movie doing so well has made the price⦠uh⦠higher than we can afford, letâs say.https://t.co/TU6M6TccB3— SPIRAL CURSE DEMARCO (@Clarknova1)June 13, 2025" rel=“nofollow”>Twitter, DeMarco said that “The movie [Mugen Train] doing so well has made the price⦠uh⦠higher than we can afford, letâs say.”
Not Netflix this time. The movie doing so well has made the price⦠uh⦠higher than we can afford, letâs say.https://t.co/TU6M6TccB3
