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Who Are the 12 Hashira in Demon Slayer?

by Hazel

The Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba series features elite warriors known as the Hashira. They are the strongest members of the Demon Slayer Corps, a group dedicated to fighting demons and protecting humanity. Each Hashira specializes in a unique Breathing Style, allowing them to perform powerful sword techniques.

There are nine active Hashira in the main story, but several former Hashira are also introduced. In total, 12 characters have held the title of Hashira. This article provides an in-depth introduction to each one.

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1. Gyomei Himejima – The Stone Hashira

Gyomei Himejima is the strongest Hashira. He is a large, muscular man who is blind but has incredible senses. Despite his kind nature, he is a fierce warrior.

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Breathing Style: Stone Breathing

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Weapon: A massive spiked flail and axe connected by a chain

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Personality: Calm, compassionate, and deeply religious

Fighting Skills: Uses brute strength and precise movements to defeat demons

Key Battles: Fights Upper Rank One, Kokushibo, in an intense battle

2. Sanemi Shinazugawa – The Wind Hashira

Sanemi is a hot-headed and aggressive Hashira with deep hatred toward demons. His body is covered in scars, showing his experience in battle.

Breathing Style: Wind Breathing

Weapon: Nichirin sword

Personality: Harsh and intense, but caring in secret

Fighting Skills: Uses wild and unpredictable attacks, making him difficult to counter

Key Battles: Fights Kokushibo alongside Gyomei and other Hashira

3. Giyu Tomioka – The Water Hashira

Giyu is a quiet and serious warrior. He is the first Hashira introduced in the series when he saves Tanjiro Kamado.

Breathing Style: Water Breathing

Weapon: Blue-colored Nichirin sword

Personality: Reserved and calm, but deeply emotional

Fighting Skills: Excels in fluid and precise movements, using the special Eleventh Form: Dead Calm

Key Battles: Helps fight Akaza, Upper Rank Three, and later battles Muzan Kibutsuji

4. Kyojuro Rengoku – The Flame Hashira

Kyojuro is one of the most popular Hashira due to his positive attitude and strong sense of justice. He plays a major role in the Mugen Train Arc.

Breathing Style: Flame Breathing

Weapon: Red-colored Nichirin sword

Personality: Passionate, cheerful, and always encouraging others

Fighting Skills: Uses fast and powerful flame-based attacks

Key Battles: Fights Akaza, Upper Rank Three, in a legendary duel

5. Tengen Uzui – The Sound Hashira

Tengen is a flashy and eccentric Hashira with a background as a shinobi (ninja). He values style and enjoys standing out.

Breathing Style: Sound Breathing

Weapon: Dual Nichirin cleavers connected by a chain

Personality: Bold, confident, and caring toward his wives

Fighting Skills: Uses explosive attacks and enhanced hearing to predict enemy movements

Key Battles: Leads the fight against Gyutaro and Daki, the Upper Rank Six demons

6. Mitsuri Kanroji – The Love Hashira

Mitsuri is cheerful, friendly, and has a kind heart. However, she possesses incredible strength due to her unique muscle composition.

Breathing Style: Love Breathing

Weapon: A long, whip-like Nichirin sword

Personality: Energetic, warm, and romantic

Fighting Skills: Uses her flexibility and speed to strike unpredictably

Key Battles: Fights alongside Obanai Iguro against Muzan Kibutsuji

7. Muichiro Tokito – The Mist Hashira

Muichiro is a young but incredibly talented swordsman. Though he appears forgetful and detached, he is a deadly fighter.

Breathing Style: Mist Breathing

Weapon: White-colored Nichirin sword

Personality: Calm, indifferent, but deeply emotional when his memories return

Fighting Skills: Uses mist-like movements to confuse and overwhelm enemies

Key Battles: Defeats Upper Rank Five, Gyokko, and later fights Kokushibo

8. Obanai Iguro – The Serpent Hashira

Obanai is a serious and disciplined Hashira. He has a snake companion named Kaburamaru, which helps him in battle.

Breathing Style: Serpent Breathing

Weapon: Curved Nichirin sword

Personality: Strict and secretive, but deeply loves Mitsuri Kanroji

Fighting Skills: Uses unpredictable and twisting sword techniques, like a snake

Key Battles: Helps fight Muzan Kibutsuji in the final battle

9. Shinobu Kocho – The Insect Hashira

Shinobu is the smallest and physically weakest Hashira, but she is highly intelligent and specializes in poison techniques.

Breathing Style: Insect Breathing

Weapon: A thin, needle-like Nichirin sword

Personality: Polite and cheerful, but hides deep anger toward demons

Fighting Skills: Uses speed and poison-based attacks instead of brute force

Key Battles: Fights Doma, Upper Rank Two, in a tragic battle

10. Jigoro Kuwajima – The Former Thunder Hashira

Jigoro is Zenitsu Agatsuma’s mentor and a retired Hashira.

Breathing Style: Thunder Breathing

Weapon: Nichirin sword (before retirement)

Personality: Wise, strict, but deeply caring for his students

Fighting Skills: Once a master of Thunder Breathing, but retired due to age

Key Events: Trained Zenitsu but was devastated by Kaigaku’s betrayal

11. Shinjuro Rengoku – The Former Flame Hashira

Shinjuro is Kyojuro Rengoku’s father and a former Flame Hashira. He fell into depression after his wife’s death.

Breathing Style: Flame Breathing

Weapon: Nichirin sword (before retirement)

Personality: Bitter and harsh, but deeply regrets his mistakes

Fighting Skills: Once a great warrior but later lost motivation

Key Events: Encourages Tanjiro after Kyojuro’s death and helps guide him

12. Kanae Kocho – The Former Flower Hashira

Kanae is Shinobu Kocho’s older sister and a former Hashira who was killed by Doma.

Breathing Style: Flower Breathing

Weapon: Nichirin sword

Personality: Gentle, kind, and caring

Fighting Skills: Skilled in Flower Breathing, but not as aggressive as other Hashira

Key Events: Dies in battle against Doma, inspiring Shinobu’s revenge

Conclusion

The Hashira are the most powerful warriors in Demon Slayer. Each of them has a unique fighting style and personality. They play a crucial role in defeating demons and protecting humanity. Some are tragic heroes, while others serve as mentors and inspirations to younger demon slayers.

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