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He utilizes both Water Breathing and the legendary Hinokami Kagura.
Tanjiro
The ancient, shapeshifting progenitor of all demons and the primary antagonist responsible for slaughtering the Kamado family.
Muzan
A sadistic demon obsessed with dreams and nightmares. He is the main antagonist of the Mugen Train Arc.
Enmu
The stoic Water Hashira who spared Nezuko and directed Tanjiro to his master.
Giyu
The lethal Insect Hashira who uses complex poisons derived from wisteria flowers to slay demons
Shinobu
He charges headfirst into combat using his self-taught Beast Breathing style
Inosuke
A martial arts specialist who values strength above all else and refuses to eat women. He is responsible for killing Kyojuro Rengoku.
Akaza
A spider-like demon who forces other demons into a fake, terror-fueled family on Mt. Natagumo.
Rui
The boisterous and fiercely loyal Flame Hashira who protects the innocent on the Mugen Train
Rengoku
The bubbly Love Hashira who possesses abnormal physical muscle density and wields a whip-like sword.
Mitsuri
She fights alongside her brother using her powerful Blood Demon Art while resisting her urge to consume humans.
Nezuko
A six-eyed demon who was formerly a Demon Slayer. He utilizes Moon Breathing, making him the strongest of Muzan's subordinates.
Kokushibo (Upper Rank 1)
The drum demon who was stripped of his rank by Muzan for hitting a limit in strength.
Kyogai
The eccentric, dual-blade wielding Sound Hashira who leads the infiltration into the Entertainment District
Tengen
Co-holder of Upper Moon 6; manipulates sharp, flesh-cutting fabric sashes.
Daki
When he passes out from sheer terror, his subconscious mind takes over, unleashing lethal, lightning-fast Thunder Breathing technique
Zenitsu
A psychopathic, detached cult leader who controls ice using his Blood Demon Art.
Doma
A cowardly female demon with yellow eyes and horns. Muzan reads her mind and discovers she is terrified of fighting the Hashira and plans to flee from them, prompting him to kill her on the spot
Mukago
A young prodigy and the airheaded Mist Hashira who regains his memories during the Swordsmith Village battle.
Muichiro
A brilliant doctor and free demon dedicating her life to formulating an anti-demon cure.
Tamayo
He is uniquely distinct from all other swordsmen in the series because he cannot use Breathing Styles due to a lack of natural talent. Instead, he compensates with a highly unorthodox and dangerous fighting method.
Genya
A cowardly demon who manifests his powerful emotions (Anger, Pleasure, Sorrow, Joy, and Hatred) as formidable, independent clones.
Hantengu
A heavily-veined demon who is terrified of Muzan. When cornered during the purge, he begs Muzan for more blood to grow stronger, which Muzan interprets as disrespectful, leading to his instant execution
Rokura
The strict, snake-handling Serpent Hashira who harbors deep romantic feelings for Mitsuri.
Obanai
A medic who manages rehabilitation training at the Butterfly Mansion.
Aoi