Demon Slayer Rerun Episode 9 Brings Back Handball Demon and Arrow Demon
The episode's violent moments, including Yushiro's head being blown off and Nezuko's foot being severed, generated strong viewer reactions on social media, demonstrating the lasting impact of the series' early action sequences.
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The full-series rerun of the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba aired episode 9, titled Handball Demon and Arrow Demon, on May 31, 2026. In the episode, the demon Kibutsuji Muzan sends the Handball Demon Susamaru and the Arrow Demon Yahaba to attack the house of the demon doctor Tamayo. The Handball Demon's ball strikes Yushiro's head, blowing it off, and Nezuko's foot is severed by an attack. Both demons are members of the Twelve Kizuki, the direct subordinates of Muzan. Yushiro, also a demon, regenerates his head and lends his Blood Demon Art to Tanjiro, allowing him to see arrows that indicate the direction of attacks. The Handball Demon is voiced by Mikako Komatsu, known for roles in Jujutsu Kaisen and Star Twinkle PreCure. The Arrow Demon is voiced by Jun Fukuyama, known for Code Geass and Osomatsu-san. Fukuyama commented that the animation layout made him question how it would move. The rerun began on April 5, 2026, and airs weekly on Fuji TV.
The Demon Slayer full-series rerun reached episode 9 on May 31, 2026, covering the battle against the Handball Demon and Arrow Demon. The episode features the first appearance of the Twelve Kizuki in the series, with Susamaru revealing her rank to Tanjiro. Yushiro's Blood Demon Art, which lets him share his vision with Tanjiro by showing directional arrows, was highlighted by viewers as unusually powerful for an early episode. The Handball Demon's six arms drew comparisons to Ashuraman from Kinnikuman and Hatchan from One Piece. Mikako Komatsu, voicing Susamaru, said in a comment for the rerun that she was surprised to learn the two demons had never met before recording, despite their coordinated fighting style. Jun Fukuyama, voicing Yahaba, recalled being impressed by the animation's complexity during recording. The episode also features Tanjiro apologizing while calling the demon's hand eyeballs gross, which viewers found endearing. The rerun continues weekly on Fuji TV and other stations.
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