Characters

Complete character database for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. Explore every hero, demon, and Hashira with in-depth guides.

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15 Character Guides

Tanjiro Kamado — Character

Tanjiro Kamado

The eldest son of the Kamado family who becomes a demon slayer after his family is slaughtered by Muzan Kibutsuji. He wields Water Breathing and later awakens the legendary Sun Breathing technique.

The kind-hearted demon slayer who wields Water and Sun Breathing.

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Nezuko Kamado — Character

Nezuko Kamado

Transformed into a demon by Muzan but preserved her human emotions and protective instinct toward her brother. She fights using her unique Blood Demon Art that combusts her own blood into flames.

Tanjiro's sister who became a demon but retained her humanity.

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Zenitsu Agatsuma — Character

Zenitsu Agatsuma

A reluctant demon slayer training in Thunder Breathing who lacks confidence when awake. When unconscious, he unleashes lightning-fast strikes that few opponents can survive.

The cowardly swordsman who unleashes terrifying Thunder Breathing in sleep.

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Inosuke Hashibira — Character

Inosuke Hashibira

Raised by wild boars in the mountains, he developed a feral fighting style and the ability to sense danger through his skin. He created Beast Breathing from his raw combat instincts.

The boar-masked brawler with Beast Breathing and inhuman flexibility.

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Kanao Tsuyuri — Character

Kanao Tsuyuri

Adopted by Shinobu Kocho after a harsh childhood, she masters Flower Breathing with exceptional skill. Her coin-flip habit reflects her struggle to make independent decisions.

The Flower Breathing prodigy who learned to make her own choices.

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Genya Shinazugawa — Character

Genya Shinazugawa

The younger brother of Wind Hashira Sanemi who pursues an unconventional path by eating demon flesh. This allows him to temporarily gain demon power and regenerate during battle.

The demon-eating slayer who transforms flesh into deadly weapons.

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Sabito — Character

Sabito

The spirit of a boy who died during the final selection exam but remained to train future slayers. His rigorous training on Mount Sagiri prepared Tanjiro to face the hand demon.

The masked spirit who trained Tanjiro to split the boulder.

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Makomo — Character

Makomo

Another spirit from the final selection who teaches Tanjiro the foundational techniques of Water Breathing. Her calm instruction complements Sabito's harsh training methods.

The gentle spirit who taught Tanjiro the fundamentals of swordsmanship.

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Sakonji Urokodaki — Character

Sakonji Urokodaki

A retired Water Hashira who took Tanjiro and Nezuko under his protection. He uses a tengu mask and has trained multiple generations of demon slayers.

The former Water Hashira who trained Tanjiro on Mount Sagiri.

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Tamayo — Character

Tamayo

A brilliant demon doctor who defied Muzan's control centuries ago. She dedicates her immortality to researching a cure that could free all demons from their curse.

The rogue demon doctor who allies with the Demon Slayer Corps.

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Yushiro — Character

Yushiro

Turned into a demon by Tamayo, he serves as her devoted protector and assistant. His Blood Demon Art creates powerful illusions that confuse and trap enemies.

Tamayo's fiercely loyal companion with illusion-based Blood Demon Art.

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Aoi Kanzaki — Character

Aoi Kanzaki

A skilled medic and caretaker at the Butterfly Estate who trains demon slayers in recovery and rehabilitation. She chose not to fight on the front lines after the traumatic events of the final selection.

Butterfly Estate caretaker and medic.

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Murata — Character

Murata

An ordinary demon slayer who survived the harrowing events of Mount Natagumo. His grounded perspective offers a relatable view of the dangers demon slayers face daily.

The everyman demon slayer who survived Mount Natagumo.

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Rengoku Family — Character

Rengoku Family

A bloodline of Flame Breathing users stretching across generations of the Demon Slayer Corps. The current head Kyojuro embodies the family's unwavering spirit of protecting humanity.

Generations of Flame Hashira, from Shinjuro to Kyojuro to Senjuro.

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Kagaya Ubuyashiki — Character

Kagaya Ubuyashiki

The 97th leader of the Demon Slayer Corps who carries a curse that shortens his family's lifespan. He uses his strategic brilliance to direct the war against Muzan from behind the scenes.

The 97th leader of the Demon Slayer Corps.

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