Hashira: All the Members and their Breaths Explained!

Hashira: All the Members and their Breaths Explained!

In the anime series Demon Slayer, the Hashira are the nine highest-ranking demon slayers.

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Each Hashira masters a unique and powerful breathing style, essential for combating Muzan and his demons. Here is a detailed overview of each Hashira, their breathing style, and their special abilities.

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Kyojuro Rengoku – Flame Hashira

Hashira’s Name: Kyojuro Rengoku
Debut Episode: "Against the Rules of the Corps"
Japanese Voice Actor: Satoshi Hino

Kyojuro Rengoku is a symbol of bravery and determination for Tanjiro and his friends. Using the Breath of Flame style, derived directly from the Breath of the Sun, Kyojuro performs powerful and destructive attacks. His technique often involves crushing strikes, capable of demolishing his opponents with a single blow.

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Giyu Tomioka – Water Hashira

Hashira’s Name: Giyu Tomioka
Debut Episode: "Cruelty"
Japanese Voice Actor: Takahiro Sakurai

Giyu Tomioka is the first Hashira encountered by Tanjiro and Nezuko. Mastering the Breath of Water, taught by Sakonji Urokodaki, Giyu performs fluid and powerful movements, reminiscent of the force of raging water. This style, though relatively easy to learn, remains formidable in the hands of an expert like Giyu.

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Mitsuri Kanroji – Love Hashira

Hashira’s Name: Mitsuri Kanroji
Debut Episode: "Against the Rules of the Corps"
Japanese Voice Actor: Kana Hanazawa

Mitsuri Kanroji, the Love Hashira, is known for her warm personality and the Breath of Love style she created herself. This style, derived from the Breath of Flame, uses graceful and fluid movements. Mitsuri wields a long, flexible sword, enabling both long-range and elegant attacks.

Mitsuri Kanroji

Obanai Iguro – Serpent Hashira

Hashira’s Name: Obanai Iguro
Debut Episode: "Master of the Mansion"
Japanese Voice Actor: Kenichi Suzumura

Obanai Iguro, the Serpent Hashira, is known for his precision and flexible attacks. Using the Breath of the Serpent, his movements resemble those of a snake attacking its prey, with precise and deadly strikes. Obanai is also known for his stern attitude and a special friendship with Mitsuri Kanroji.

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Shinobu Kocho – Insect Hashira

Hashira’s Name: Shinobu Kocho
Debut Episode: "Natagumo Mountain"
Japanese Voice Actor: Saori Hayami

Shinobu Kocho, the Insect Hashira, hides immense anger behind her calm smile. Using the Breath of Insect, a style she created to compensate for her limited physical strength, Shinobu poisons her enemies with a slender and sharp blade. She aims to avenge the death of her sister Kanae, who was killed by Upper Moon 2, Doma.

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Shinobu Kocho

Sanemi Shinazugawa – Wind Hashira

Hashira’s Name: Sanemi Shinazugawa
Debut Episode: "Master of the Mansion"
Japanese Voice Actor: Tomokazu Seki

Sanemi Shinazugawa is the Wind Hashira, known for his intense temperament and the Breath of Wind style. This style utilizes rapid rotations to create devastating whirlwind attacks. Despite his brutal attitude, Sanemi is deeply concerned about the safety of his brother Genya.

Gyomei Himejima – Stone Hashira

Hashira’s Name: Gyomei Himejima
Debut Episode: "Against the Rules of the Corps"
Japanese Voice Actor: Tomokazu Sugita

Gyomei Himejima, the Stone Hashira, is the most imposing of the Hashira. Using the Breath of Stone, he channels powerful movements like earth and rock, often wielding a spiked mace and chain. Gyomei draws his strength from his tragic past, increasing his power through Buddhist chants.

Muichiro Tokito – Mist Hashira

Hashira’s Name: Muichiro Tokito
Debut Episode: "Against the Rules of the Corps"
Japanese Voice Actor: Kengo Kawanishi

Muichiro Tokito, the Mist Hashira, uses the Breath of Mist, derived from the Breath of Wind. This style disorients the enemy, as though hidden in a thick fog, making attacks difficult to predict. Muichiro was inspired by Tanjiro to fight with renewed vigor and determination.

Tengen Uzui – Sound Hashira

Hashira’s Name: Tengen Uzui
Debut Episode: "Against the Rules of the Corps"
Japanese Voice Actor: Katsuyuki Konishi

Tengen Uzui, the Sound Hashira, is unique among the Hashira as he is also a trained shinobi. Using the Breath of Sound, a style he likely invented, Tengen performs ultra-fast attacks and uses explosives to disorient the enemy. This style requires the use of two Nichirin blades, reflecting his flamboyant and loud character.

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