The first Upper Rank death in a century rattles both the Corps and Muzan's demons, who gather in the Infinity Castle. Recovering at the Butterfly Mansion, Tanjiro learns his angry swordsmith has refused him a new blade and sets out for the hidden Swordsmith Village.
Summary
The first episode of season three, opening the Swordsmith Village Arc and adapting chapters 98 through 102, begins in the wrecked remains of Yoshiwara where a Kakushi discovers the unconscious heroes. Akaza descends through the shifting Infinity Castle to a meeting of the Upper Ranks, where Gyokko, Hantengu, Doma, and finally Kokushibo gather. Muzan arrives, announces Gyutaro's death, and beheads Gyokko in a flash before demanding greater urgency in finding the Blue Spider Lily and destroying the Ubuyashiki family.
Key Events
Waking at the Butterfly Mansion
Tanjiro dreams of an ancestor speaking with a Demon Slayer who wears hanafuda earrings, then wakes after two months to find Kanao, Goto, and the recovering Inosuke and Zenitsu. Tengen has retired and left with his wives. Tanjiro resumes rehabilitation training.
The Swordsmith Village
Told that Haganezuka refuses to forge him a new sword, Tanjiro travels blindfolded to the masked smiths' hidden village. He meets the chief Tecchin, the cheerful Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji, and the hostile Genya Shinazugawa at the hot springs. Searching for a rumored hidden weapon, he overhears the Mist Hashira Muichiro arguing with a young smith and glimpses the man from his dream.
Notes
The episode is named after chapter 99 and runs about 45 minutes. It premiered theatrically in Japan and abroad ahead of its broadcast. Several scenes are original to the anime, including Goto finding the heroes in Yoshiwara, Akaza's journey through the Infinity Castle, and an extended hand-off of Tanjiro between Kakushi escorts. In the manga the letter to Goto is written by Kiyo, while the anime credits Aoi.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is episode 45 of Demon Slayer?
Episode 45 of Demon Slayer, titled "Someone's Dream," is the first episode of season three and the opening of the Swordsmith Village Arc, adapting chapters 98 through 102. It runs about 45 minutes and premiered theatrically in Japan and abroad ahead of its broadcast.
What happens in Demon Slayer episode Someone's Dream?
In "Someone's Dream," the Upper Ranks gather in the Infinity Castle where Muzan announces Gyutaro's death and beheads Gyokko. Tanjiro, recovering at the Butterfly Mansion, learns that Haganezuka has refused to forge him a new sword and travels blindfolded to the hidden Swordsmith Village.
Who does Tanjiro meet in the Swordsmith Village in episode 45?
In episode 45 of Demon Slayer, Tanjiro meets the chief Tecchin, the cheerful Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji, and the hostile Genya Shinazugawa at the hot springs. He also overhears the Mist Hashira Muichiro arguing with a young smith and glimpses the man from his dream.
Why is the episode named Someone's Dream in Demon Slayer?
The Demon Slayer episode "Someone's Dream" is named after chapter 99. In it, Tanjiro dreams of an ancestor speaking with a Demon Slayer who wears hanafuda earrings before waking after two months at the Butterfly Mansion.
What scenes are original to the anime in Demon Slayer episode 45?
Several scenes in Demon Slayer episode 45 are original to the anime, including Goto finding the heroes in Yoshiwara, Akaza's journey through the Infinity Castle, and an extended hand-off of Tanjiro between Kakushi escorts. In the manga the letter to Goto is written by Kiyo, while the anime credits Aoi.
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