Kimetsu no Yaiba, also known by the English title The Demon Slayer, is a manga series adapted into a Japanese anime composed by author Gotoge Koyoharu. The story follows the life of a teenager Kamado Tanjiro; an event occurred when his whole family was killed by a demon, leaving only his sister Nezuko alive but turned into a demon. Since then, Tanjiro began his journey to become a demon slayer sword, and at the same time wanted to find a way to cure his sister back into a human.
However, if you are a beginner to this movie, you may be a bit confused because of the large number of characters from the Demon Slayer faction and the Demon faction in the movie. To help you rapidly catch up with the tale, the following article will introduce you to the Demon Slayer’s characters and background.
1. Ubuyashiki Kagaya
Ubuyashiki Kagaya | Information |
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Full Name | Kagaya Ubuyashiki |
Alias | Oyakata-sama (By the Hashira) |
Race | Human |
Gender | Male |
Age | 23 |
Hair Color | Black |
Eye Color | Lavender |
Affiliation | Demon Slayer Corps |
Occupation | Former Head of the Ubuyashiki Family |
Partner(s) | Amane Ubuyashiki |
Status | Deceased |
Relative(s) | Amane Ubuyashiki (Wife) |
Manga Debut | Chapter 8 (Back), Chapter 28 (Partial Appearance), |
Anime Debut | Episode 5 (Back), Episode 15 (Partial Appearance), |
Japanese VA | Toshiyuki Morikawa |
English VA | Matthew Mercer |
- Japanese name: 産屋敷 耀哉
- Species: Human
- Gender: Male
- Age: 23
The Demon Slayer Team’s 97th leader is Ubuyashiki Kagaya. The Pillars used to call him by another name, Oyakata Sama. Seeing Oyakata Sama for the first time can be intimidating because his face is slowly rotting due to the curse.
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2. Ubuyashiki Amane
Ubuyashiki Amane | Information |
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Full Name | Ubuyashiki Amane |
Alias | Amane Himorogi |
Race | Human |
Gender | Female |
Age | 27 |
Height | 167 cm (5’6″) |
Weight | 47 kg (104 lb) |
Hair Color | White |
Eye Color | Lavender |
Affiliation | Demon Slayer Corps |
Occupation | Former Priestess |
Partner(s) | Kagaya Ubuyashiki |
Status | Deceased |
Relatives | Kagaya Ubuyashiki (Husband) |
Manga Debut | Chapter 66 |
Anime Debut | Episode 33 |
Japanese VA | Rina Satō |
English VA | Suzie Yeung |
- Japanese name: 産屋敷 あまね
- Species: Human
- Gender: Female
- Age: 27
Ubuyashiki Amane is a character that rarely appears in both manga and anime. She is Kagaya’s wife, and their marriage was arranged in advance. Lady Amane is a perfect woman in everything, takes good care of her children, and is faithful to her husband. When Kagaya died, Lady Amane volunteered to choose death to be with her husband even though she had to go to the afterlife.
3. Ubuyashiki Kiriya
Ubuyashiki Kiriya | Information |
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Full Name | Kiriya Ubuyashiki |
Race | Human |
Gender | Male |
Age | 8 |
Height | 100 cm (3’3″) |
Weight | 17 kg (37 lb) |
Hair Color | Black |
Eye Color | Plum purple |
Affiliation | Demon Slayer Corps |
Occupation | Head of the Ubuyashiki Family Leader |
Status | Active |
Relatives | Kagaya Ubuyashiki (Father) |
Manga Debut | Chapter 6 |
Anime Debut | Episode 4 |
Japanese VA | Aoi Yūki |
English VA | Christine Marie Cabanos |
- Japanese name: 産屋敷 輝利哉
- Species: Human
- Gender: Male
- Age: 8
- Role: Leader of the Demon Slayer; Head of the Ubuyashiki clan
Ubuyashiki Kiriya is the second son of Ubuyashiki Kagaya. Kiriya has a female-like appearance due to her white skin, large eyes, and hairstyle identical to her sisters, but black instead of white. After his father’s death, Kiriya is currently the head of the Ubuyashiki clan.
4. Ubuyashiki Kanata
Ubuyashiki Kanata | Information |
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Full Name | Kanata Ubuyashiki |
Race | Human |
Gender | Female |
Age | 8 |
Hair Color | White |
Eye Color | Plum |
Affiliation | Demon Slayer Corps |
Status | Active (Pre-Timeskip), Deceased (Post-Timeskip) |
Relatives | Kagaya Ubuyashiki (Father), Amane Ubuyashiki (Mother), Hinaki Ubuyashiki (Older Quintuplet Sister), Nichika Ubuyashiki (Older Quintuplet Sister), Kiriya Ubuyashiki (Older Quintuplet Brother), Kuina Ubuyashiki (Older Quintuplet Sister), Muzan Kibutsuji (Distant Relative) |
Manga Debut | Chapter 6 |
Anime Debut | Episode 4 |
Japanese VA | Shiori Izawa |
English VA | Mela Lee |
- Japanese name: 産屋敷 かなた
- Species: Human
- Gender: Female
- Age: Unknown
Ubuyashiki Hinata is the daughter and one of the last children of Ubuyashiki Kagaya. Kanata and his brother are the lucky survivors. After the deaths of her parents and sisters, Ubuyashiki Kanata is currently working with her brother at the Demon Slayer Team.
5. Terauchi Kiyo
Terauchi Kiyo | Information |
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Full Name | Terauchi Kiyo |
Birthdate | August 8, 1879 |
Birthplace | Tokyo Prefecture, Japan |
Father | Count Terauchi Masatake |
Occupation | Gensui (Field Marshal) in the Imperial Japanese Army |
Military Service | 1899-1945 |
Commander | Southern Expeditionary Army Group during World War II |
Education | Graduated from the Imperial Japanese Army Academy |
Rank | Field Marshal |
Notable Commands | 5th Division, 4th Division, Taiwan Army of Japan, Northern China Area Army, Southern Expeditionary Army Group |
Notable Battles | Russo-Japanese War, Second Sino-Japanese War, World War II |
Notable Awards | Order of the Rising Sun (1st class), Order of the Golden Kite (1st Class) |
Death | June 12, 1946 (aged 66) in Renggam, Johor Bahru, Malaya |
Resting Place | Japanese Cemetery Park, Singapore |
- Japanese name: 寺内 きよ
- Species: Human
- Gender: Female
Terauchi Kiyo, like other young girls, is very kind and innocent. Despite her initial timidity, she quickly warms up to others and demonstrates her kindness, friendliness, and compassion. For example, after getting to know Kamado Tanjiro, she assisted him in his practice with the support of Takada Naho and Nakahara Sumi.
6. Nakahara Sumi
Nakahara Sumi | Information |
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Full Name | Sumi Nakahara |
Race | Human |
Gender | Female |
Hair Color | Black |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Affiliation | Butterfly Mansion |
Base of Operations | Butterfly Mansion |
Status | Active (Pre-Timeskip) |
Manga Debut | Chapter 49 |
Anime Debut | Episode 24 |
Japanese VA | Ayumi Mano |
English VA | Michelle Marie |
- Japanese name: 中原 すみ
- Species: Human
- Gender: Female
The same age as Terauchi Kiyo is Sumi. Nakahara Sumi wears her black hair in twin pigtails with two light blue bows and side-swept bangs. She also wore a dress uniform with a waist-length dark blue bow tie. Sumi Nakahara is the one who takes care of and heals the wounds of the Demon Hunters, currently living in the Butterfly Manor with Tsuyuri Kanao, Kanzaki Aoi, and Terauchi Kiyo.
7. Takada Naho
Takada Naho | Information |
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Full Name | Takada Naho |
Race | Human |
Gender | Female |
Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Affiliation | Butterfly Mansion |
Base of Operations | Butterfly Mansion |
Status | Active (Pre-Timeskip), Deceased (Post-Timeskip) |
Manga Debut | Chapter 49 |
Anime Debut | Episode 24 |
Japanese VA | Yūki Kuwahara |
English VA | Kimberly Woods |
Characteristics | Bright, cheery, and helpful |
Background | Taken in by Butterfly Mansion after demon attack, mourned the loss of Kanae Kocho. |
Role | Aided in rehabilitating injured Demon Slayers on Mount Natagumo. |
Notable Contribution | Provided valuable medical knowledge to assist Tanjiro Kamado’s growth. |
- Japanese name: 中原 すみ
- Species: Human
- Gender: Female
Like Kiyo and Sumi, Takada Naho was an orphan before Shinobu adopted her. While Mitsuri’s hair is longer and bulging, Naho’s is flat, braided into two sides, and parted with two light green butterfly ribbons. A white garment with a dark green bow knotted around it is also on Naho’s hips.
8. Kamado Tanjiro
Kamado Tanjiro | Information |
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Full Name | Kamado Tanjiro |
Series | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba character |
First Appearance | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba chapter 1: Cruelty |
Last Appearance | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba chapter 204: A World Without Demons |
Created by | Koyoharu Gotouge |
Voice (Japanese) | Akari Kitō |
Voice (English) | Abby Trott |
Fighting Style | Blood Demon Art (pyrokinesis) |
Family | Tanjuro Kamado (father, deceased) Kie Kamado (mother, deceased) Tanjiro Kamado (brother) Takeo Kamado (brother, deceased) Hanako Kamado (sister, deceased) Shigeru Kamado (brother, deceased) Rokuta Kamado (brother, deceased) |
Spouse | Zenitsu Agatsuma (husband) |
- Japanese name: 竈門 炭治郎
- Species: Human
- Gender: Male
- Birthday: 14/07
- Age:13 (Chapter 1); 15 (Chapter 5)
- Height: 165 cm
- Weight: 61 kg
Kamado Tanjiro is the main character throughout the series. After a terrible event happened to his family, Tanjiro resolved to become a Demon Slayer. His objectives are to defeat the terrible demon ruler Muzan and discover a means to change Nezuko, a demon at the moment, back into a typical human. Tanjiro was able to cure himself when Muzan transformed him into a monster. Tanjiro’s power in the demon state was far superior, but Tanjiro completely lost consciousness.
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9. Agatsuma Zenitsu
Agatsuma Zenitsu | Information |
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Full Name | Agatsuma Zenitsu |
Birthdate | July 27, 1973 (age 49) |
Birthplace | Hitachi, Ibaraki, Japan |
Genres | Jazz fusion, Hogaku, jazz, Rock |
Instrument(s) | Tsugaru-jamisen |
Years Active | 2001–present |
Labels | Toshiba EMI, Domo Records |
- Japanese name: 我妻 善逸
- Species: Human
- Gender: Male
- Birthday: 03/09
- Age: 16
- Height: 164.5 cm
- Weight: 58 kg
As a part of the Demon Slayer Team and a close friend of Tanjiro and Inosuke, Agatsuma Zenitsu is one of the film’s primary characters. Zenitsu is a timid boy and always shows fear when facing demons. Although his body always contained the power of lightning that had cut off the heads of many demons, Zenitsu didn’t know it because he was dozing at the time.
10. Hashibira Inosuke
Hashibira Inosuke | Information |
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Full Name | Hashibira Inosuke |
Gender | Male |
Eye Color | Yellow |
Hair Color | Pink |
Height | 166 cm (5’5″) |
Weapon | Dual-wielded Nichirin Blades |
Abilities | Beast Breathing |
Anime Adaptation | Yes |
Manga Series | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba |
Manga Author | Koyoharu Gotouge |
Published By | Shueisha |
Original Run | February 2016 – May 2020 |
Anime Series | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba |
Directed By | Haruo Sotozaki |
Studio | Ufotable |
First Appearance | Demon Slayer Manga Chapter 21 |
Portrayed By | Yoshitsugu Matsuoka (Japanese Voice) |
- Japanese name: 嘴平 伊之助
- Species: Human
- Gender: Male
- Birthday: April 22
- 15 years old
- Height: 164 cm
- Weight: 63 kg
Hashibira Inosuke is Tanjiro and Zenitsu’s companion. Inosuke’s appearance is often hidden behind a wild boar head mask, so in addition to the name Inosuke, he is also called “pig guy” by his friends. The boar head mask concealed Inosuke’s genderless beauty. Everyone was amazed at his beauty when he took off the mask. Inosuke has large, sparkling blue eyes and long eyelashes like a girl.
11. Tsuyuri Kanao
Tsuyuri Kanao | Information |
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Full Name | Kanao Tsuyuri |
Alias(es) | Master Kanao |
Origin | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba |
Occupation | Former Demon Slayer, Doctor |
Powers / Skills | Flower Breathing Techniques |
Hobby | Blowing soap bubbles |
Goals | Avenge her adoptive sisters |
Family | Unnamed Biological Parents |
Friends / Allies | Tanjiro Kamado |
Enemies | Demons |
Type of Hero | Tragic Monster Slayer |
Anime | Yes |
Manga | Yes |
Voice Actor (Japanese) | Reina Ueda |
Voice Actor (English) | Brianna Knickerbocker |
Voice Actor (Latin Spanish) | Montserrat Aguilar |
- Japanese name: 栗花落 カナヲ
- Species: Human
- Gender: Female
- Birthday: 19/05
- Age:16
- Height: 156 cm
- Weight: 46 kg
Tsuyuri Kanao is a petite girl with a quiet and indecisive personality. Because she was sold as an enslaved person when she was a child, Kanao was psychologically affected; whenever she decided to do anything, she would flip a coin or ask an adult to decide for her. Kanao was brought up by a Pillar of the Demon Slayer Corps; thanks to that, her hidden power awakens and sometimes even faster than the rookie boys. Kanao moves super agile and has mastered using Water Breath with five moves.
12. Sound Hashira – Uzui Tengen
Sound Hashira | Information |
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Full Name | Sound Hashira – Uzui Tengen |
Race | Human |
Gender | Male |
Age | 23 |
Height | 198 cm (6’6″) |
Weight | 95 kg (209 lb) |
Birthday | October 31st |
Hair Color | White |
Eye Color | Fuchsia |
Occupation | Demon Slayer Corps member |
Affiliation | Demon Slayer Corps |
Weapon | Dual Nichirin Blades |
Fighting Style | Thunder Breathing |
Status | Active |
Abilities | Exceptional hearing and sound manipulation skills |
Personality | Flamboyant, eccentric, confident, and passionate |
Family | Multiple wives (deceased and divorced) |
Trivia | – Known for distinctive flamboyant fashion sensen- Skilled and dedicated Demon Slayern- Strong desire for revenge against demons |
- Japanese name: 宇髄 天元
- Species: Human
- Gender: Male
- Birthday: October 31
- Age: 23
- Height: 198 cm
- Weight: 95 kg
Uzui Tengen is also a member of the Demon Slayer team, a flower boy who loves glitz and puts his wife’s safety first. After a life-and-death battle with Gyutaro and Daki, he retired due to losing an arm and an eye. Tengen is happily married to three women, Makio, Suma, and Hinatsuru.
13. Flame Hashira – Rengoku Kyojuro
Flame Hashira | Information |
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Full Name | Flame Hashira – Rengoku Kyojuro |
Alias | Googly Eyes |
Race | Human |
Gender | Male |
Age | 20 |
Height | 177 cm (5’10”) |
Weight | 72 kg (159 lb) |
Birthday | May 10th |
Hair Color | Gold with Red Tips |
Eye Color | Gold with Red Irises |
Affiliation | Demon Slayer Corps |
Occupation | Flame Hashira |
Combat Style | Flame Breathing |
Status | Deceased |
Relatives | Shinjuro Rengoku (Father), Ruka Rengoku (Mother), Senjuro Rengoku (Younger Brother) |
- Japanese name: 煉獄 杏寿郎
- Species: Human
- Gender: Male
- Birthday: 10/05
- Age: 20
- Height: 177 cm
- Weight: 72 kg
Rengoku’s personality is powerful and enthusiastic. Rengoku Kyojuro always adheres to the rules of moral standards, stemming from what his mother taught him from a young age. He always completes the assigned tasks well and is the person who does not look down on Tanjiro from the first meeting. In the end, the end of this hero’s life was to sacrifice bravely in the battle with Akaza. The winner should have been Rengoku, but because he saved Tanjiro and Inosuke, he was seriously injured and died.
14. Water Hashira – Tomioka Giyuu
Water Hashira | Information |
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Full Name | Water Hashira – Tomioka Giyuu |
Race | Human |
Gender | Male |
Age | 19 (Chapter 1) 21 (As of Chapter 28) |
Height | 176 cm (5’9½”) |
Weight | 69 kg (152 lb) |
Birthday | February 8th |
Hair Color | Black |
Eye Color | Dark Blue |
Affiliation | Demon Slayer Corps |
Occupation | Water Hashira, Demon Slayer |
Combat Style | Water Breathing |
Status | Active (Pre-Timeskip), Deceased (Post-Timeskip) |
Relatives | Tsutako Tomioka (Older Sister), Unnamed Brother In-Law, Giichi Tomioka (Descendant) |
Manga Debut | Chapter 1 |
Anime Debut | Episode 1 |
Japanese VA | Takahiro Sakurai |
English VA | Johnny Yong Bosch |
Characteristics | Lean muscular stature, serious and emotionless expression, sharp dark blue eyes, black unruly hair tied back in a ponytail |
Notable Abilities | Masterful Water Breathing techniques, Exceptional speed and reflexes, Immense stamina and endurance |
- Japanese name: 冨岡 義勇
- Species: Human
- Gender: Male
- Birthday: 08/02
- Age: 19 (Chapter 1); 21 (From chapter 28)
- Height: 176 cm
- Weight: 69 kg
Tomioka Giyuu is also an outstandingly talented member of the Demon Slayer. Giyuu witnessed a demon kill his sister as a child, but people didn’t believe him. Later, Giyuu became Sakojin’s student during a near-death experience in the mountains. The only close friend Giyuu meets Sabito. During an exam of the Demon Slayer Corps, Sabito sacrificed himself to save everyone and Giyuu. After his friend’s death, in his heart, Giyuu always blamed himself for being too weak and creating distance from everyone.
15. Insect Hashira – Kochou Shinobu
Insect Hashira | Information |
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Full Name | Insect Hashira – Kochou Shinobu |
Rank | Hashira |
Alias | The Insect Pillar |
Gender | Female |
Age | 19 |
Abilities | Insect Breathing, Poison Manipulation |
Sword | Nichirin Blade |
Wisteria Poison | Deadly Poison used to combat demons |
Demon Slayer Mark | Yes |
Appearance | Wears a butterfly-themed kimono with a haori |
Personality | Calm, composed, intelligent, and analytical |
Background | Formerly a pharmacologist |
Tragic Past | Family killed by Demons |
Relationships | Friendly with other Hashira; respect for Tanjiro Kamado |
Status | Deceased |
- Japanese name: 胡蝶 しのぶ
- Species: Human
- Gender: Female
- Birthday: 24/02
- Age: 18
- Height: 151 cm
- Weight: 37 kg
Kochou Shinobu has the purple eyes of insects and especially loves butterflies. Shinobu has a lively, easy-going personality and even sympathizes with the Tanjiro brothers after learning their story. Shinobu’s childhood was as traumatic as some of the other characters in the series. The devil killed her family in front of her and her sister’s eyes. But later, Kanae’s older sister also died in Shinobu’s arms. Shinobu had great merit in the battle against Shang Xuan Nhi.
16. Mist Hashira – Tokitou Muichirou
Mist Hashira | Information |
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Full Name | Mist Hashira – Tokitou Muichirou |
Race | Human |
Gender | Male |
Age | 14 years old |
Height | 160 cm (5’3″) |
Weight | 56 kg (123 lb) |
Birthday | August 8th |
Hair Color | Black to Pale Turquoise |
Eye Color | Pale Turquoise |
Affiliation | Demon Slayer Corps |
Occupation | Mist Hashira |
Combat Style | Mist Breathing |
Status | Deceased |
Relatives | Akeno Tsugikuni (Ancestor), Michikatsu Tsugikuni (Ancestor), Unnamed Father, Unnamed Mother, Yuichiro Tokito (Older Twin Brother) |
Manga Debut | Chapter 44 |
Anime Debut | Episode 21 |
Japanese VA | Kengo Kawanishi |
English VA | Griffin Burns |
- Japanese name: 時透 無一郎
- Species: Human
- Gender: Male
- Birthday: 08/08
- Age: 14
- Height: 160cm
- Weight: 56 kg
He’s the youngest guy in the Demon Slayer Corps, but he’s mighty. Tokitou Muichiro rarely shows emotions (mostly emotionless); he always wanders in his thoughts, rarely paying attention to his surroundings. This boy’s talent is swordsmanship, with a total of 7 moves, the demon-slaying mark awakened during the battle with Upper Xuanwu, and the rage of will that makes him more potent than usual.
17. Love Hashira – Kanroji Mitsuri
Love Hashira | Information |
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Full Name | Love Hashira – Kanroji Mitsuri |
Race | Human |
Gender | Female |
Age | 19 |
Height | 167cm (5’6″) |
Weight | 56 kg (123 lb) |
Birthday | June 1st |
Hair Color | Black (Formerly), Pink to Green |
Eye Color | Light Green |
Affiliation | Demon Slayer Corps |
Occupation | Demon Slayer, Love Hashira |
Combat Style | Love Breathing |
Status | Deceased |
Relatives | Unnamed Mother, Unnamed Father, Unnamed Younger Brother, Three Unnamed Younger Siblings |
Manga Debut | Chapter 44 |
Anime Debut | Episode 21 |
Japanese VA | Kana Hanazawa |
English VA | Kira Buckland |
Characteristics | – Curvaceous with a slightly pale complexion – Long, light pink hair fading into lime green – Round, pale green eyes with long eyelashes |
Overall Abilities | – Completed the Final Selection within six months of training – Possesses abnormal muscular constitution, making her muscles eight times denser than a regular human |
Demon Slayer Mark | Unlocked during battle, manifests as two hearts upside down with angel wings near her neck |
Enhanced Flexibility | Highly flexible body, incorporated into Love Breathing techniques |
Immense Speed | Lightning-fast movements, exceptional reflexes |
Immense Strength | Superior physical strength, able to rip off Muzan’s arm with bare hands |
Immense Stamina | Extraordinary stamina and endurance, can endure harsh battles |
Master Swordswoman | Highly skilled with a sword, demonstrated during battles against demons |
- Japanese name: 甘露寺蜜璃
- Species: Human
- Gender: Female
- Birthday: 01/06
- Age: 19
- Height: 167 cm
- Weight: 56 kg
Love Hashira has a striking appearance with pink hair and a sexy body. Kanroji Mitsuri‘s personality is very cheerful and gentle, and kind. Born into a commoner family, but because of his different hair color and extraordinary strength, Mitsuri was hated by the whole family and considered a monster. The chance for this girl to join the demon-slaying crew was when she met Sama. Thanks to his strength, Mitsuri excelled as the official Pillar. During the life-and-death battle with Muzan, Mitsuri parried Iguro Obanai and died with him.
18. Serpent Hashira – Iguro Obanai
Serpent Hashira | Information |
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Race | Human |
Gender | Male |
Age | 21 |
Height | 162 cm (5’3½”) |
Weight | 53 kg (117 lb) |
Birthday | September 15th |
Hair Color | Black |
Eye Color | Turquoise (Left), Yellow (Right) |
Affiliation | Demon Slayer Corps |
Status | Deceased |
Relatives | 50 Unnamed Relatives |
Manga Debut | Chapter 4 (Partial Appearance), Chapter 45 (Full Appearance) |
Anime Debut | Episode 22 |
Japanese VA | Kenichi Suzumura |
English VA | Erik Scott Kimerer |
Demon Slayer Mark | Awakened (Boosts natural abilities, increased strength, speed, and endurance) |
Enhanced Strength | Possesses great physical strength despite short stature |
Kaburamaru | Pet snake with the ability to predict and relay information in combat |
Immense Speed | Superhuman levels of speed and reflexes |
- Japanese name: 伊黒小芭内
- Species: Human
- Gender: Male
- Birthday: September 15
- Age: 21
- Height: 162 cm
- Weight: 53 kg
Iguro Obanai is very suspicious and challenging; his pet is a white snake that always wraps around Obanai’s neck. He is constantly annoyed with those who break the rules of the Demon Slayer and is always careful in all situations. Obanai’s actions often do not follow the team’s rules; he possesses excellent sword skills with five moves and can use Snake Breath. Obanai loved Mitsuri, but he could not express it because of his pride. In the end, they died together.
19. Wind Hashira – Shinazugawa Sanemi
Wind Hashira | Information |
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Full Name | Wind Hashira – Shinazugawa Sanemi |
Race | Human |
Gender | Male |
Age | 21 |
Height | 179 cm (5’10½”) |
Weight | 75 kg (165 lb) |
Birthday | November 29th |
Hair Color | White |
Eye Color | Pale Purple |
Affiliation | Demon Slayer Corps |
Rank | Wind Hashira |
Weapon | Nichirin Blade |
Fighting Style | Breath of the Wind |
Status | Active (Pre-Timeskip) |
Manga Debut | Chapter 45 |
Anime Debut | Episode 22 |
Japanese VA | Tomokazu Seki |
English VA | Kaiji Tang |
- Japanese name: 不死川 実弥
- Species: Human
- Gender: Male
- Birthday: 11/29
- Age: 21
- Height: 179 cm
- Weight: 75 kg
Shinazugawa Sanemi is a hot-tempered and stubborn young man. At the first meeting with the Tanjiro brothers, Sanemi arbitrarily stabbed Nezuko’s shelter box with a sword, ignoring Tanjiro’s head begging. Although she tries to appear cold-blooded, Sanemi loves her younger brother Genya. Sanemi possesses rare blood, especially this type of blood can make demons drunk when smelled. In addition, Sanemi also has excellent health, fast movement speed, and awakens the Breath of the Wind. His breath has a total of 9 different moves.
20. Stone Hashira – Himejima Gyoumei
Stone Hashira | Information |
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Full Name | Stone Hashira – Himejima Gyoumei |
Race | Human |
Gender | Male |
Height | 220 cm (7’2½”) |
Weight | 130 kg (287 lb) |
Birthday | August 23 |
Hair Color | Black |
Eye Color | White |
Affiliation | Demon Slayer Corps |
Occupation | Stone Hashira |
Combat Style | Stone Breathing |
Status | Deceased |
- Japanese name: 悲鳴嶼 行冥
- Species: Human
- Gender: Male
- Birthday: August 23
- Age: 27
- Height: 220 cm
- Weight: 130 kg
Himejima Gyoumei is the tallest of the Pillars but gentle, with a soft voice contrasting his intimidating appearance. Rock Pillar Gyomei has the Breath of Stone and four moves. His hearing is very sharp, and he can reflect more than humans and especially see through the opponent’s blood vessels, organs, and bones while his eyes are blind. Therefore, Himejima Gyoumei is said to be the most powerful of the Pillars.
21. Urokodaki Sakonji
- Japanese name: 鱗滝 左近次
- Species: Human
- Gender: Male
- Role: Former Water Hashira
Urokodaki Sakonji is a man wearing an elf mask. He lived in a small hut at the foot of Mount Sagiri, where he trained the Demon Slayer swordsmanship candidates. He was once a Demon Hunter and held the position of Pillar in the team.
22. Kuwajima Jigoro
Kuwajima Jigoro | Information |
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Full Name | Jigoro Kuwajima |
Race | Human |
Gender | Male |
Age | >60 |
Hair Color | White |
Eye Color | Black |
Affiliation | Demon Slayer Corps |
Occupation | Former Thunder Hashira (Demon Slayer) |
Combat Style | Thunder Breathing |
Status | Deceased |
Manga Debut | Chapter 33 (Flashback) |
Anime Debut | Episode 17 (Flashback) |
- Japanese name: 桑島慈悟郎
- Species: Human
- Gender: Male
- Role: Former Thunder Hashira
Known by the nickname Shihan, he is the trainer of Agatsuma Zenitsu and Kaigaku. Kuwajima Jigoro was once Thunder Hashira of the Demon Slayer and was the recipient of the title of “strongest demon-slayer swordsman”.
23. Rengoku Shinjuro
Rengoku Shinjuro | Information |
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Full Name | Shinjuro Rengoku |
Kanji | 煉獄 槇寿郎 |
Rōmaji | Rengoku Shinjurō |
Race | Human |
Gender | Male |
Hair Color | Gold with Red Tips |
Eye Color | Gold with Red Irises |
Affiliation | Demon Slayer Corps |
Occupation | Former Flame Hashira, Demon Slayer |
Combat Style | Flame Breathing Technique |
Status | Retired (Pre-Timeskip), Deceased (Post-Timeskip) |
Relatives | Ruka Rengoku (Wife), Kyojuro Rengoku (Son), Senjuro Rengoku (Son), Tojuro Rengoku (Descendant) |
Manga Debut | Chapter 55 (Dream), Chapter 67 (Full Appearance) |
Anime Debut | Kimetsu no Yaiba: The Movie – Mugen Train |
Japanese VA | Rikiya Koyama |
English VA | Imari Williams |
- Japanese name: 煉獄 槇寿郎
- Species: Human
- Gender: Male
- Role: Former Flame Hashira
Rengoku Shinjuro is the father of Rengoku Kyojuro and Rengoku Senjuro and the husband of Rengoku Ruka. He used to be the Flame Pillar in the Demon Slayer Team.
24. Makomo
Makomo | Information |
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Full Name | Makomo |
Series | Demon Slayer |
Status | Deceased |
Role | Supporting character |
Affiliation | Demon Slayer Corps |
Demon Slayer | Tanjiro Kamado |
Occupation | Demon Slayer |
Weapon | Sword |
Fighting Style | Water Breathing |
Personality | Kind, gentle, and caring |
Appearance | Short black hair, blue to green eyes |
Age | 12 (at death), 22 (chronologically) |
Home | Urokodaki’s Home |
Family | Adoptive Father: Sakonji Urokodaki Adoptive Brother: Sabito |
Voice Actor | Ai Kakuma (Japanese VA) Ryan Bartley (English VA) |
Popular Ships | SabiMako, MakoShino |
- Japanese name: 真菰
- Species: Human
- Gender: Female
Makomo is a disciple of Urokodaki Sakonji. She is known for her agile combat mobility, compensating for her relatively weak physical strength.
25. Shinazugawa Genya
Shinazugawa Genya | Information |
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Full Name | Shinazugawa Genya |
Race | Human |
Gender | Male |
Age | 16 |
Height | 180 cm (5’11”) |
Weight | 76 kg (168 lb) |
Birthday | January 7th |
Hair Color | Black (Black to Yellow after consuming demons) |
Eye Color | Dark Purple (Gold with black sclera after consuming demons) |
Affiliation | Demon Slayer Corps |
Occupation | Demon Slayer |
Status | Deceased |
Relatives | Kyogo Shinazugawa (Father), Shizu Shinazugawa (Mother), Sanemi Shinazugawa (Brother), Sumi Shinazugawa (Sister), Teiko Shinazugawa (Sister), Hiroshi Shinazugawa (Brother), Koto Shinazugawa (Brother), Shuya Shinazugawa (Brother) |
Manga Debut | Chapter 6 |
Anime Debut | Episode 4 |
Japanese VA | Nobuhiko Okamoto |
English VA | Zeno Robinson |
- Japanese name: 不死川 玄弥
- Species: Human
- Gender: Male
- Birthday: 07/01
- Age: 16
- Height: 180cm
- Weight: 76 kg
Shinazugawa Genya is also a demon hunter in the crew and the younger brother of the Wind Hashira Sanemi. Genya is very rude and short-tempered, just like his brother. He refuses help from others and has gradually changed since his battle with Shang Xuansi. Genya does not have the same strength as other demon hunters, but in return, Genya can shoot very well and, more specifically, use Demonic Blood. Genya can fuse with the bullets in his gun in his demonized form.
26. Sabito
Sabito | Information |
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Full Name | Sabito |
Race | Human |
Gender | Male |
Age | 13 (At death) |
Hair Color | Peach |
Eye Color | Lavender |
Affiliation | Sakonji Urokodaki (Master) |
Combat Style | Water Breathing |
Partner(s) | Makomo (Co-trainer) |
Status | Deceased |
Manga Debut | Chapter 4 |
Anime Debut | Episode 3 |
Japanese VA | Yūki Kaji |
English VA | Max Mittelman |
- Japanese name: 錆兎
- Species: Human
- Gender: Male
- Age: 13
Is a disciple of Urokodaki Sakonji. Sabito possesses a great skill set, as he saved the lives of most of the contestants in the Final Selection. He is a swordsman of the Water Breath school, influenced by Urokodaki’s training.
27. Kibutsuji Muzan
Kibutsuji Muzan | Information |
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Full Name | Kibutsuji Muzan |
Alias | Tsukihiko, Toshikuni, Demon King, Kibutsuji, The Politician (Kimetsu Academy) |
Race | Demon (Progenitor), Human (Formerly) |
Gender | Male |
Age | 10,000 (Biologically) |
Height | 179 cm (5’10½”) |
Weight | 75 kg (165 lb) |
Hair Color | Black, White (From Aging Drug) |
Eye Color | Plum Red |
Affiliation | Twelve Kizuki (Leader) |
Base of Operations | Infinity Castle |
Status | Deceased |
Relatives | Five Unnamed Wives, Rei (Wife), Unnamed Daughter, Ubuyashiki Family |
Manga Debut | Chapter 11 (Partial Appearance), Chapter 13 (Full Appearance) |
Anime Debut | Episode 6 (Partial Appearance), Episode 7 (Full Appearance) |
Japanese VA | Toshihiko Seki |
English VA | Greg Chun |
Stage Play | Yoshihide Sasaki |
- Japanese name: 鬼舞辻 無惨
- Species: Demon
- Gender: Male
- Age: Over 1000 years old
Kibutsuji Muzan is the villainous final boss. He is the Demon King and the first demon. Muzan was turned into a demon due to taking medicine to treat an incurable disease. For more than a thousand years, his purpose has been to create as many demons as possible to find his blue swans to survive under the sun. Only then will Muzan last forever. As the Demon King, Kibutsuji Muzan is more ruthless than anyone. Every time Muzan appears, it makes others’ hairs stand up when his voice is full of threats and cold blood.
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28. Kamado Nezuko
Kamado Nezuko | Information |
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Full Name | Kamado Nezuko |
Other Names | Nezuko Kamado |
First Appearance | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba chapter 1: Cruelty |
Last Appearance | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba chapter 204: A World Without Demons |
Created by | Koyoharu Gotouge |
Voiced by | Japanese: Akari Kitō |
Fighting Style | Blood Demon Art (pyrokinesis) |
Family | Father: Tanjuro Kamado (deceased) |
Spouse | Husband: Zenitsu Agatsuma |
Background | Sole survivor of an incident that resulted in the loss of her family |
Powers and Abilities | Regeneration, superhuman strength, rapid growth, Exploding Blood |
Relationship with Tanjiro | Strong bond, supports and protects him |
Critical Reception | Praised for uniqueness and emotional depth |
Cosplay and Fan Art | Popular subject for cosplay and fan art |
Appearance in Video Game | Featured in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles |
- Japanese name: 竈門 禰豆子
- Species: Demon
- Gender: Female
- Birthday: December 28
- Age: 14
- Height: 153 cm
- Weight: 45 kg
Kamado Nezuko is also the main character in Kimetsu no Yaiba. Nezuko’s appearance was beautiful, and was called a beauty when she was still in the village. Nezuko’s personality is very gentle and kind, but when she was turned into a demon, she became a different version; she forgot all her memories but, in her heart, always kept the memory of her family. Nezuko is a demon but has never eaten anyone, using the demon’s power many times to fight to protect her brother Tanjiro.
29. Tamayo
Tamayo | Information |
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Full Name | Tamayo |
Race | Demon Human (Formerly) |
Gender | Female |
Age | Physically: 19, Chronologically: >500 |
Height | 150 cm (4’11”) |
Weight | 40 kg (88 lb) |
Birthday | July 2nd |
Hair Color | Dark Brown |
Eye Color | Dark Purple to Pale Lavender |
Affiliation | Demon Slayer Corps |
Occupation | Doctor (Formerly) |
Partner(s) | Yushiro, Muzan Kibutsuji (Former Master) |
Status | Deceased |
Relative(s) | Unnamed Husband, Unnamed Children |
Manga Debut | Chapter 14 |
Anime Debut | Episode 8 |
Japanese VA | Maaya Sakamoto |
English VA | Laura Post |
Stage Play | Mimi Maihane |
- Japanese name: 珠世
- Species: Demon
- Gender: Female
Tamayo is a doctor and a close ally of Kamado Tanjirou. She was turned into a demon by Kibutsuji Muzan. Previously, she lived with Demon Lord Muzan, but she was lucky to escape that scary life. Later, Tamayo had great merit in making poison to destroy Muzan.
30. Yushiro
Yushiro | Information |
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Full Name | Yushiro |
Race | Demon, Human (Formerly) |
Gender | Male |
Age | 13-14 (Kimetsu Academy), 35 (Chronologically) |
Height | 157 cm (5’2″) |
Weight | 51 kg (112 lb) |
Hair Color | Pale Green to Black |
Eye Color | Lavender |
Affiliation | Demon Slayer Corps (Temporarily) |
Occupation | Painter (Post-Timeskip) |
Partner(s) | Tamayo |
Status | Active |
Manga Debut | Chapter 14 |
Anime Debut | Episode 8 |
Japanese VA | Daiki Yamashita |
English VA | Kyle McCarley |
- Japanese name: 愈史郎(ゆしろう)
- Species: Demon
- Gender: Male
Yushiro is Tamayo’s companion and close ally of Kamado Tanjirou. Tamayo transformed him into a demon. He loves his mistress very much.
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31. Jōgen no Ichi – Kokushibou
J gen no Ichi | Information |
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Full Name | Jōgen no Ichi – Kokushibou |
Alias | Kokushibou |
Affiliation | Demon Slayer Corps (formerly) |
Status | Deceased |
Rank | Upper Moon One |
Abilities | Exceptional swordsmanship, immense strength and speed, mastery over Blood Demon Art |
Weapon | Kogatana (Sword) |
Appearance | Tall, muscular build, long unkempt black hair, piercing yellow eyes, traditional samurai attire |
Background | Formerly a demon slayer, turned into a demon by Muzan Kibutsuji, served as Muzan’s right-hand man |
Personality | Ruthless, merciless, sadistic, cruel, arrogant, prideful, deep hatred for humans |
Weaknesses | Sunlight and sunlight-based attacks, vulnerability to Nichirin Blades, overconfidence, susceptible to special medications |
Legacy | Left a legacy of fear and destruction, played a significant role in Muzan’s plans, remembered as one of the most formidable demons, boosted the morale of the Demon Slayer Corps |
- Japanese name: 黒死牟
- Species: Demon
- Gender: Male
- Age: Over 480 years old
- Role: Jōgen no Ichi
The strongest one with six eyes on his face and two red flame-shaped birthmarks. He was carrying a peculiar sword with eyes and veins all over the sword. As a member of Twelve Kizuki, he holds the position of Supreme. As a human, he was a Demon Hunter named Tsukiguni Michikatsu. Kokushibou is the twin brother of the legendary swordsman Tsugikuni Yoriichi and also the ancestor of Mist Hashira Kokitou Muichirou.
32. Jōgen no Ni – Doma
J gen no Ni | Information |
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Full Name | Jōgen no Ni – Doma |
First Appearance | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga |
Genre | Adventure, Dark fantasy, Martial arts |
Manga | Written by Koyoharu Gotouge |
Published by | Shueisha |
English publisher | Viz Media |
Imprint | Jump Comics |
Magazine | Weekly Shōnen Jump |
Demographic | Shōnen |
Original run | February 2016 – May 2020 |
Volumes | 23 |
Anime television series | Directed by Haruo Sotozaki |
Produced by | Akifumi Fujio, Masanori Miyake, Yūma Takahashi, Hikaru Kondo |
Written by | Ufotable |
Music by | Yuki Kajiura, Go Shiina |
Studio | Ufotable |
Licensed by | Crunchyroll, Anime Limited, Aniplex of America, Muse Communication |
Original network | Tokyo MX, GTV, GYT, BS11, Fuji TV |
Episodes | 55 |
Anime films | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – To the Swordsmith Village |
Video games | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles, Kimetsu no Yaiba: Keppū Kengeki Royale |
- Japanese name: 童磨
- Species: Demon
- Gender: Male
- Role: Jōgen no Ni
Doma is a very intelligent demon, often appearing friendly, approachable, and charismatic. But he is a highly cunning and cunning man. Douma’s personality is further shown when he has no such thing as human “emotions” in existence. Douma just pretends to be heartbroken and cries when someone else is killed. With the belief that he is saving women from their suffering. Douma happily devoured his followers and other young women.
33. Jōgen no San – Akaza
J gen no San | Information |
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Full Name | Jōgen no San – Akaza |
Series | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba |
Genre | Adventure, Dark fantasy, Martial arts |
Manga | Written by Koyoharu Gotouge and published by Shueisha |
Anime Series | Directed by Haruo Sotozaki and produced by Ufotable |
Manga Sales | Over 150 million copies in circulation (as of February 2021) |
Setting | Takes place in Taishō era Japan with a secret war between the Demon Slayer Corps and demons |
Main Protagonist | Tanjiro Kamado, seeking to avenge his family and turn his demon sister back into a human |
Breathing Styles | Characters use special elemental breathing techniques granting superhuman strength |
Hashira | Jōgen no San – Akaza is one of the elite Demon Slayers known as the Hashira |
Story Arcs | Featured in key story arcs such as the “Mugen Train” and “Swordsmith Village” |
Conclusion | Played a significant role in the final battles against Muzan Kibutsuji |
- Japanese name: 猗窩座
- Species: Demon
- Gender: Male
- Role: Jōgen no San
Defeat Flame Hashira Rengoku at the first meeting. Akaza overwhelmed both the reader and the trio of Tanjiro, Zenitsu, and Inosuke. Because Jōgen no San’s power completely overwhelmed the Pillar. In her most recent appearance, Akaza was emotional when her tragic past was revealed. At the same time, like Douma, Akaza possesses the ability to heal incredibly quickly. Even if Nichirintō cut the head off, the attachment could still be restored.
34. Jōgen no Shi – Hantengu
J gen no Shi | Information |
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Full Name | Jōgen no Shi – Hantengu |
Alias | Hantengu |
Gender | Male |
Abilities | Shapeshifting, Illusions |
Affiliation | Demon Federation |
Base of Operations | Mount Kurama, Japan |
Status | Active |
Description | Jōgen no Shi – Hantengu is a powerful and elusive yokai from Japanese folklore. He is known for his shapeshifting abilities and intricate illusions. As a member of the Demon Federation, he poses a significant threat with his enigmatic powers. His origins can be traced to ancient rituals and malevolent spirits linked to Mount Kurama, Japan. Beware, as encounters with him are said to bring misfortune and chaos. |
- Japanese name: 半天狗
- Species: Demon
- Gender: Male
- Role: Jōgen no Shi
Hantengu is a member of Twelve Kizuki, holding the position of Jōgen no Shi. Has the appearance of a Dwarf and an older man, with two horns on his head and a bald forehead. Hantengu has an exceptional ability to divide emotions. Simply put, he can be divided into many different forms. Each form has its unique character and strength. Each personality is identified by clothing and a Kanji tattoo that names the core emotion of that clone.
35. Jōgen no Shi – Nakime
J gen no Shi | Information |
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Full Name | Jōgen no Shi – Nakime |
Alias | Nakime |
Gender | Female |
Species | Demon |
Affiliation | Shikabaneya |
Occupation | Upper Moon One |
Abilities | Blood Demon Art, Spatial Manipulation |
Appearance | Long dark hair, red eyes, white kimono |
Status | Deceased |
Backstory | Former human turned demon, served Muzan Kibutsuji |
Notable Feat | Challenged Demon Slayers and caused havoc |
- Japanese name: 鳴女
- Species: Demon
- Gender: Female
- Role: Jōgen no Shi
Nakime is a mysterious Biwa Demon living in Infinity Castle. Originally just a demon that summoned other demons into the fortress on the orders of Kibutsuji Muzan. After Hantengu’s death, Nakime became a member of Twelve Kizuki, taking the position of Jōgen no Shi in place of Hantengu.
36. Jōgen no Go – Gyokko
J gen no Go | Information |
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Full Name | Jōgen no Go – Gyokko |
Alias | Gyokko |
Gender | Male |
Birthplace | Japan |
Occupation | Go player |
Style | Defensive |
Appearance | Tall and slender |
Personality | Reserved, strategic, and calm |
Abilities | Strong analytical skills |
Nationality | Japanese |
Achievements | None currently available |
Biography | Limited information available |
- Japanese name: 玉壺
- Species: Demon
- Gender: Male
- Role: Jōgen no Go
Gyokko has a grotesque, off-white humanoid appearance with an armless upper body and resembles an armless statue that grew out of a porcelain vase. He has many infant-like hands lying along his back. Gyokko’s face is somewhat contorted, giant green mouths taking the place of his eyes, and his actual eyes lie vertically together on the face. One eye appears in the mouth continuously open, and the other is located in the center of the forehead.
37. Jōgen no Roku – Gyuutaro/Daki
- Japanese name: Gyuutaro – 妓夫太郎
- Species: Demon
- Gender: Male
- Role: Jōgen no Roku
- Japanese name: Daki – 堕姫
- Species: Demon
- Gender: Female
- Role: Jōgen no Roku
Gyuutaro shared the position of Jōgen no Roku with his sister – when she was still a person named Ume or Warabihime. Two demon brothers live in the dirty red light district they have been attached to all their lives. While Gyuutaro is an ugly guy who survives on bugs, his sister Daki is as beautiful as a goddess. After the incident of his sister being burned to death by the evil one, Gyuutaro was crazy because the only pride in his life was dead; he frantically used the sickle to kill the other villain. On the verge of death, the Jōgen no Ni Douma saved his life, and the two brothers became demons.
38. Jōgen no Roku – Kaigaku
J gen no Roku | Information |
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Full Name | Jōgen no Roku – Kaigaku |
Gender | Male |
Affiliation | Demon Slayer Corps |
Rank | Upper Rank 6 (Formerly) |
Status | Deceased |
Specialization | Lightning-based techniques |
Abilities | Thunder Breathing, Thunderclap and Flash |
- Japanese name: 獪岳
- Species: Demon
- Gender: Male
- Role: Jōgen no Roku
Kaigaku is also a case of Demon Hunters who, pursuing power and immortality, turned to a pagan path, like Jōgen no Ichi Kokushibo. Kaigaku is Zenitsu’s brother, who former Thunder Hashira taught. Because his student fell into evil, Former Thunder Hashira Kuwajima Jigorou – once said to be the strongest Demon Slayer – had to commit suicide in shame and pain.
39. Kagen no Ichi – Enmu
Kagen no Ichi | Information |
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Full Name | Kagen no Ichi – Enmu |
Series | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba |
Genre | Adventure, Dark Fantasy, Martial Arts |
Format | Manga |
Written by | Koyoharu Gotouge |
Published by | Shueisha |
English Publisher | Viz Media |
Magazine | Weekly Shōnen Jump |
Demographic | Shōnen |
Original run | February 15, 2016 – May 18, 2020 |
Volumes | 23 (List of volumes) |
Anime Series | Directed by: Haruo Sotozaki |
Anime Films | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train (2020) |
Video Games | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles (2021) |
- Japanese name: 魘夢
- Species: Demon
- Gender: Male
- Role: Kagen no Ichi
With a strange appearance with birthmarks like tears on his face, Enmu is the strongest of the Kagen no Ichi ranks and the wisest. He survived Muzan’s wrath, even being given more blood by the Demon Lord. His Kekkijutsu is closely related to dreams; he can control people through dreams. In addition, he can fuse with other objects or detach his body parts.
40. Kagen no Ni – Rokuro
Kagen no Ni | Information |
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Full Name | Kagen no Ni – Rokuro |
Gender | Male |
Occupation | Ninja |
Abilities | Stealth, martial arts |
Weapon | Traditional ninja weapons |
Status | Active |
Manga Series | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba |
Organization | Demon Slayer Corps |
Elite Rank | Hashira (Pillar) |
- Japanese name: 轆轤
- Species: Demon
- Gender: Male
- Role: Kagen no Ni
Rokuro appeared to be an elderly man with pale white skin, black vein patterns on his face, arms, legs, and a short black beard; even though he was pathetic, begging to use his power to serve Muzan, he was still killed.
41. Kagen no San – Wakuraba
Kagen no San | Information |
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Full Name | Kagen no San – Wakuraba |
Occupation | Mysterious figure in the anime and manga industry |
Nationality | Japanese |
Known For | Leaving a lasting impact on fans and professionals in the industry |
Introduction | Kagen no San – Wakuraba is a visionary in the anime and manga industry, captivating and inspiring audiences worldwide. Despite their anonymity, their work continues to resonate and influence the industry. |
- Japanese name: 病葉
- Species: Demon
- Gender: Male
- Role: Kagen no San
With the appearance of a child with a cross cut on his forehead, Kagen no San Wakuraba ran away because he was too worried when he vaguely knew that he would be killed, but still could not escape death.
42. Kagen no Shi – Mukago
Kagen no Shi | Information |
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Full Name | Kagen no Shi – Mukago |
Affiliation | Demon Slayer Corps |
Role | Demon Slayer |
- Japanese name: 零余子
- Species: Demon
- Gender: Male
- Role: Kagen no Shi
The only female demon in Kagen. Muzan reads her cowardly mind and learns Mukago dares not fight the Pillars for fear of being killed. But that’s why she died at the hands of Muzan.
43. Kagen no Go – Rui
Kagen no Go Rui | Information |
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Full Name | Kagen no Go – Rui |
Occupation | Demon Slayer |
Affiliation | Twelve Kizuki |
Powers | Blood Demon Art |
Rank | Lower Rank |
Abilities | Enhanced strength and agility |
Background | Former human turned demon servant of Muzan |
Status | Deceased |
First Appearance | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga |
Last Appearance | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga |
- Japanese name: 累
- Species: Demon
- Gender: Male
- Role: Kagen no Go
As a Spider demon, Muzan favored the ability to turn other demons into his kind; even though each demon he created had its own Kekkijutsu, Kagan no Go Rui created a whole family of demons of his own. In the past, as a human, he was a weak person who could only stay at home waiting to die. Muzan turned him into a demon to save him, but when he killed the cannibal, his parents were about to kill their child and then commit suicide. However, in a drunken coma, Rui killed her parents.
44. Kagen no Roku – Kamanue
Kagen no Roku | Information |
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Full Name | Kagen no Roku – Kamanue |
Nationality | Japanese |
Gender | Male |
Anime | Kagen no Roku – Kamanue |
Manga | Kagen no Roku – Kamanue |
Organization | Demon Slayer Corps |
Position | Hashira (Pillar) |
Character Classification | Demon Slayer |
Specialty | Swordsmanship |
Weapon | Nichirin Sword |
Enemies | Demons (Oni) |
Weaknesses | Sunlight, Wisteria flowers |
Relation | Kamado family descendant |
Goal | Protect humankind from demons |
- Japanese name: 釜鵺
- Species: Demon
- Gender: Male
- Role: Kagen no Roku
With an expression so scared and timid, there was no doubt that Kamanue was the weakest demon in Kagen. Muzan also killed Kamanue.
45. Kagen no Roku – Kyogai
Kagen no Roku | Information |
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Full Name | Kagen no Roku – Kyogai |
Rank | Lower Moon One |
Abilities | Manipulation of rooms and space |
Demon Blood | Yes |
Status | Deceased |
Affiliation | Twelve Kizuki, Muzan Kibutsuji |
Occupation | Demon Slayer Corps Member |
- Japanese name: 響凱
- Species: Demon
- Gender: Male
- Role: Kagen no Roku
Kyogai, aka Drum Demon. His skill is to use fixed drums to move rooms in the house in combination with movement or can be used to attack. This sound movement skill, although similar to Nakime, is far behind. When he was still Kagen, he reached his limit when he couldn’t eat people anymore, and Muzan himself crossed out the number 6 in the eye. He became obsessed with returning to Kagen by forcing people with rare blood to eat meat to become strong.
46. Spider Demon (Father)
Spider Demon | Information |
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Full Name | Spider Demon (Father) |
Species | Demon |
Role | Villain |
Abilities | – Web manipulation – Shapeshifting – Enhanced strength – Regeneration |
Weaknesses | – Fire – Holy weapons – High-level magic |
Known For | Haunting nightmares, spinning elaborate webs to trap victims |
Personality | Cruel, cunning, manipulative |
Background | A malevolent entity from ancient folklore, associated with fear and malevolence |
Appearance | A towering figure with spider-like features, eight glowing eyes, and long, sharp limbs |
Lair | Dark, labyrinthine caves adorned with webs and captured souls |
- Japanese name: 蜘蛛鬼「父」
- Species: Demon
- Gender: Male
A member of the Spider Family with superhuman physical strength. The Father Spider can peel off his outer skin to transform into a more potent form with increased physical strength and healing abilities. This type is even more resilient and robust than the first.
47. Spider Demon (Mother)
Spider Demon | Information |
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Full Name | Spider Demon (Mother) |
Species | Demon |
Gender | Female |
Rank | Upper Moon Six |
Family | Spider Demon Family |
Abilities | Enhanced strength |
- Japanese name: 蜘蛛鬼「母」
- Species: Demon
- Gender: Female
With the same milky-white skin tone, teal eyelashes and fingernails, and circular, red facial markings as her “son,” Rui, Mother resembled him greatly. Also, she has a short, curvy frame. Mother Spider is a member of the spider family that can control the silk threads attached to her enemies’ bodies to control them like a puppet.
48. Spider Demon (Daughter)
Spider Demon | Information |
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Full Name | Spider Demon (Daughter) |
Species | Demon |
Affiliation | Spider Clan |
Gender | Female |
Abilities | Enhanced strength and agility |
Appearance | Possesses a humanoid form with spider-like features |
Personality | Cunning, manipulative, and merciless |
Backstory | Part of the Spider Clan, serving their dark and nefarious objectives |
Weaknesses | Vulnerable to fire and specialized anti-demon weapons and spells |
Relationships | Connected to the Spider Clan and other demonic entities |
Threat Level | High |
- Japanese name: 蜘蛛鬼「姉」
- Species: Demon
- Gender: Female
Daughter Spider and her “Younger Brother,” Rui, have remarkably similar physical characteristics. The daughter is revealed to be the most cautious member of her “family,” choosing to watch and take a back seat rather than become involved in the fight with the Demon Slayers. She can launch thick silk threads from her palm, coiling into a circle, trapping the victim; inside is Acid that can make the victim wither.
49. Spider Demon (Son)
Spider Demon | Information |
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Full Name | Spider Demon (Son) |
Species | Demon |
Affiliation | Spider Clan |
Rank | Son |
Abilities | Spider-like agility, web creation, enhanced senses |
Appearance | Humanoid with spider-like features |
Personality | Cunning, deceptive, vengeful |
Backstory | Seeking revenge as the son of the Spider Demon |
Powers | Poisonous bite, control over spiders |
Weaknesses | Vulnerable to fire, salt, and holy water |
Age | 100+ years (demon lifespan) |
Height | 6 feet |
Weight | 180 pounds |
Weapon | Venomous dagger |
Skills | Proficient in stealth, trap-setting, and illusion casting |
Enemies | Demon Slayers and Humans with spiritual power |
Family | Father: Spider Demon, Mother: Spider Demoness |
Goals | Avenge the death of his parents, establish dominance |
- Japanese name: 蜘蛛鬼「兄」
- Species: Demon
- Gender: Male
Son Spider is a member of the spider family that can attack with venom that disintegrates anything it touches. Son was revealed to be cruel and vicious in the flashbacks of Mother’s recollections when he openly mocked and delighted in Rui and Father abusing Mother physically and verbally while formally addressing them as his parents, demonstrating how he sadistically delighted in pretending to be a “family.”
50. Kanzaki Aoi
Kanzaki Aoi | Information |
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Full Name | Kanzaki Aoi |
Date of Birth | June 12, 1990 |
Nationality | Japanese |
Occupation | Actress, Model |
Height | 167 cm (5’6″) |
Weight | 52 kg (115 lbs) |
Hair Color | Brown |
Eye Color | Hazel |
Education | Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts |
Notable Works | – Lead role in “Eternal Sunshine” (2015) |
Awards | – Best Actress Award at the Japan Film Awards (2016) |
- Japanese name: 神崎 アオイ
- Species: Human
- Gender: Female
Kanzaki Aoi is a Demon Hunter, though she works as a caretaker in the Butterfly Manor instead of going to the front lines.