The Hashira of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba have long and bloody journeys throughout the manga, and here is how each of their stories end.
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WARNING: The following contains major spoilers for the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba manga by Koyoharu Gotouge, available in English through Viz Media.
The Hashira started out as mysterious, seldom-appearing characters in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. The most powerful sword-wielders in the Demon Slayer Corps, the Hashira are so strong that they fill the Lower Ranks of the Twelve Kizuki with terror and even the Upper Ranks fight them with a healthy respect for their skills. As the series went on, the Hashira became more and more involved, going from fleeting cameos to key players in several major story arcs.
Demon slaying is dangerous, even for Hashira, and unfortunately, not all of these elite warriors make it out of the series alive, and none of them make it to the end in one piece. The manga for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba concluded some time ago, so the ultimate fate of each of the Hashira has already been established even as the anime soldiers on. In honor of the Hashira and their battles, here is an in-depth look at each of these characters’ ultimate fates. Anime-only fans beware: Major spoilers lie ahead.
Kyojuro Rengoku’s Noble Demise Shaped the Rest of the Series
The Flame Hashira, Kyojuro, was the first of the Demon Slayer Corps’ Pillars, as they’re also known, to enter the series’ spotlight. During the “Mugen Train” arc, Kyojuro successfully saved the lives of 200 people on the Mugen Train when it derailed from Tanjiro’s beheading of Enmu, Lower Rank One. Although Kyojuro was killed by Akaza, Upper Three, his legacy carries on. Tanjiro Kamado, and even fellow Hashira Tengen Uzui, fight with their admiration of the fallen Flame Hashira close to their hearts. In the manga’s final chapter, set generations after the events of the series, the characters all live on through their various descendants and reincarnations. Kyojuro’s spirit is carried on in Tojuro Rengoku, descendant of Senjuro Rengoku — Kyojuro’s younger brother. Tojuro is close friends with Sumihiko Kamado, Tanjiro’s descendant.
Tengen Uzui Retired to Live His Best (Flashiest) Life with His Wives
The Sound Hashira is the Pillar of focus in the series’ “Entertainment District” arc. Squaring off against Upper-Rank Six, a title shared by demon siblings Daki and Gyutaro, Tengen thankfully survives this encounter — barely. Tengen’s clash with Gyutaro cost him an arm and an eye, and the poison from Gyutaro’s Blood Sickles would have taken his life if Nezuko had not used her own Blood Demon Art to cure him. Surrounded by his wives, Tengen announced that he would retire from the Demon Slayer Corps, as he can’t fight with one arm and one eye.
Despite being forced into early retirement, Tengen made a handful of cameos during the series. When the “Hashira Training” mini-arc began, Tengen was the first Hashira that Corps members had to train with. During the “Infinity Castle” arc, Tengen stood guard outside Corps Headquarters with Shinjuro Rengoku, as Kiriya Ubuyashiki oversaw the battle against Muzan and the Upper-Ranks. After Muzan’s defeat, Tengen visited a wounded Tanjiro and requested that Tanjiro come visit sometime. In the manga’s final chapter, Tengen’s descendant Tenma Uzui is a cocky, Olympic gold medalist in gymnastics.
Shinobu Kocho Scored a Major Victory from Beyond the Grave
The Insect Hashira, unfortunately, met with an untimely death in Demon Slayer’s climactic storyline, the “Infinity Castle” arc. When she encountered Doma, Upper-Rank Two and the demon who killed her sister Kanae, Shinobu was quickly overpowered and consumed. As Kanao Tsuyuri and Inosuke Hashibira battled on and began to lose ground, Doma’s body suddenly began to melt. A flashback revealed that Shinobu had 37 kilograms of Wisteria poison coursing through her veins. By consuming Shinobu, Doma ingested every drop of poison in her blood, and even Upper Two could not overcome such a stunning amount of Wisteria, allowing Kanao and Inosuke to decapitate him. In the manga’s final chapter, the descendants of Zenitsu Agatsuma and Nezuko Kamado pass a pair of students on the street — the reincarnations of Shinobu Kocho and her sister Kanae.
Muichiro Tokito’s Violent Death Came at the Hands of His Ancestor
The Mist Hashira suffered an unspeakably gruesome demise in the “Infinity Castle” arc in the fight against Kokushibo, Upper-Rank One. Even though the Moon-Breathing demon deduced that Muichiro was his descendant, he still cut off Tokito’s arm, stabbed him through the chest, sliced off his legs and blew off his remaining arm during their fight. Although Muichiro dealt Kokushibo a lethal wound with his burning-red katana that allowed Sanemi and Gyomei to finish the job, the Mist Hashira died as just a head attached to a limbless torso. In the manga’s final chapter, a woman is seen pushing a stroller containing infant twins, the reincarnations of Muichiro and his twin-brother Yuichiro.
Gyomei Himejima Fought Kokushibo and Muzan Knowing He’d Die No Matter What
The Stone Hashira, the most powerful of the Demon Slayer Corps’ Pillars, was a force of nature in the “Infinity Castle” arc. Unfortunately, he was a force of nature with an expiration date. Before the final showdown with Muzan and the Upper-Ranks, the Hashira began training to become “Marked Ones.” Developing Marks that vastly increase their strength and stamina, the tradeoff of this gift is that the Marked Ones always die by their 25th birthday. This was especially a problem for Gyomei, who was 27 years old when he manifested his Mark.
Kokushibo informed Gyomei that manifesting the Mark beyond the age of 25 meant that the Stone Hashira wouldn’t live to the end of the day. Regardless, Gyomei fought and defeated Kokushibo before taking on Muzan with the remaining Hashira. Himejima was taken out of the fight quickly when he lost his left leg to Muzan’s attacks. After Muzan’s defeat, Gyomei succumbed to his injuries as well as his Mark, passing away peacefully with the ghosts of his foster children at his side. In the manga’s final chapter, a preschool is seen with a hulking teacher wrangling its children, the reincarnation of Gyomei.
Iguro Obanai and Mitsuri Kanroji Were Together Until the End
The Serpent Hashira, Iguro, and the Love Hashira, Mitsuri operated as a unit for most of Demon Slayer’s “Infinity Castle” arc. Although they battled Nakime, the newly promoted Upper-Rank Four, they couldn’t make any headway thanks to her confusing and frustrating Blood Demon Art. Once Muzan killed Nakime to handle the Hashira himself, Iguro and Mitsuri joined the fight where Mitsuri was critically wounded right off the bat. Iguro rushed her to safety before rejoining the fight, longing to tell her how he feels about her.
Iguro spent several chapters as one of the last two men standing against Muzan along with Tanjiro as the two fought together to keep Muzan from escaping. Once Muzan was defeated, Iguro held a dying Mitsuri as his own lifeforce drained from him, each of the Hashira having suffered major injuries in the fight against Kibutsuji. After they professed their love for each other, the two died in each other’s arms. In the manga’s final chapter, a bakery is seen operated by its hostess, Mitsuri, and its chef, Iguro. The pair found each other in their next lives as they had promised they would.
Sanemi Shinazugawa Survived Because His Father Wouldn’t Let Him Go to Hell
The Wind Hashira was one of the few survivors of the bloodbath otherwise known as the “Infinity Castle” arc. Sanemi fought against Kokushibo alongside Gyomei, Muichiro and his own younger brother, Genya Shinazugawa. Losing a few fingers along the way, Sanemi managed to deal the final blow on Kokushibo in unison with Gyomei before he passed out. Tragically, Sanemi regained consciousness just in time to see Genya disintegrate into a demon’s death, as his brother’s ability to become demonic by eating the flesh of demons couldn’t save him from having been cut in half by Kokushibo.
Sanemi managed to survive the battle against Muzan, if just barely. Unconscious and straddling the edge of death, Sanemi chose not to go to Heaven with his siblings, but to lovingly join his mother in Hell because she’d killed most of her children after she became a demon. However, the spirit of his abusive father emerged from Hell and essentially kicked Sanemi back into the land of the living. Sanemi’s survival wasn’t entirely a happy ending because he also manifested his Mark, meaning that he would die by his 25th birthday. In the manga’s final chapter, either a descendant of Sanemi or his reincarnation is a police officer, whose partner is the reincarnation of Genya.
Giyu Tomioka Fulfilled His Promise to Protect Tanjiro
The Water Hashira, Giyu, survived the “Infinity Castle” arc after fighting at Tanjiro’s side against both Akaza and Muzan. Though his sword was snapped by Akaza, and he lost an arm to Muzan, Giyu fought with Tanjiro and his fellow Hashira with everything he had. When it appeared as though Tanjiro had died defeating Muzan, Giyu was devastated as he had failed once again to protect someone important to him. When Tanjiro reanimated as a demon, Giyu prevented Tanjiro from killing anyone, refusing to allow further taint upon Tanjiro’s soul.
Once Tanjiro returned to being human and the threat of demons was erased from Japan, Giyu attended the final Hashira meeting alongside Sanemi, where the Demon Slayer Corps was officially disbanded. Unfortunately manifesting his Mark in the battle against Akaza also doomed Giyu to die by his 25th birthday, taking some of the air out of his survival. In the manga’s final chapter, either a descendant or reincarnation of Giyu is seen heading to school with reincarnations of Tsutako Tomioka, his sister, and Sabito, his closest friend.
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FAQs
How many Hashira died at the end of Demon Slayer? ›
5 Hashiras who die in Demon Slayer, and how it happens.
What happens to all the Hashira at the end of Demon Slayer? ›The Water Hashira, Giyu, survived the "Infinity Castle" arc after fighting beside Tanjiro against Akaza and Muzan. Though his sword was snapped by Akaza, and he lost an arm to Muzan, Giyu fought with Tanjiro and his fellow Hashira with everything he had.
Did giyuu and sanemi die at 25? ›Tanjirou, Sanemi and Giyuu probably all died by age 25. This has nothing to do with the eradication of demons. This mark is separate from the curse placed on the Ubuyashiki clan. They acquired and exercised the explosive physical abilities that the mark signify.
Which Hashira died in Swordsmith village arc? ›On a positive note, none of the Hashira died in the Swordsmith Village arc.
Which Hashira died second? ›2) Rengoku
However, Rengoku was forced to face off against Akaza who was Upper Moon 3. The Flame Hashira carried out his duties until his death as he did not let his comrades get injured.
Warning: This section contains spoilers from the Demon Slayer manga. Well, you'd be delighted to know that Tengen Uzui doesn't die fighting against Gyutaro and Daki. However, the Sound Hashira does die in the manga, but that happens far in the future.
Who is the last strongest Hashira? ›1. Gyomei Himejima. Gyomei Himejima, the Stone Hashira, is the strongest Hashira in the Demon Slayer corps in terms of strength and swordsmanship. He is the only person who uses spiked flails and an axe instead of standard swords to kill demons.
What is the saddest death in Demon Slayer? ›1 Kyojuro 'Flame Pillar' Rengoku
And finally, let's get to the number one saddest death in the franchise, and of course, that's the death of the brightly burning Flame-Breathing user that is Kyojuro Rengoku.
A Tsuguko ( 継 つぐ 子 こ , Tsuguko?, lit. Successor) is an exceptionally talented combatant of the Demon Slayer Corps who is designated as the apprentice and eventual successor of one of the Hashira.
Did Tanjiro get Yoriichi sword? ›Demon Slayer's season 3's latest episode has left fans on edge with Tanjiro's discovery of Yoriichi Tsugikuni's Type Zero sword.
Who is Tomioka wife? ›
Yae ( 八 や 重 え , Yae?) is a young woman who joins Giyu Tomioka on his travels in Giyu Tomioka's Story after her father Matazo transforms into a demon.
At what age Tanjiro died? ›Despite of this possibility, there might still be hope that Tanjiro may not have died at the young age of 25.
Who killed upper moons? ›The last member, Upper Moon Four Nakime, ends up being killed by Muzan Kibutsuji himself to stop the Dimensional Infinity Fortress from being controlled by his enemies.
What is the saddest Demon Slayer backstory? ›Shinobu Kocho's tragic backstory is one of the most heart-wrenching in Demon Slayer. She and her sister, Kanae, were orphaned at a young age after their parents were killed by a demon.
Which Hashira almost killed Nezuko? ›In Demon Slayer episode 23, “Hashira Meeting,” one of the Hashiras, Sanemi Shinazugawa, hated demons so much he wanted to provoke Nezuko into attacking so he could kill her. He even stabbed her multiple time in front of her bound brother Tanjirou.
Who is the weakest former Hashira? ›Shinobu Kocho is a capable Demon Slayer whose worthy of being the Insect Hashira. That being said, she's arguably the weakest Hashira when it comes to pure strength.
Who killed doma? ›Unable to fight back, Doma realized he was tricked but it was too late. He was soon decapitated by the combined force of Kanao and Inosuke, avenging Shinobu and her family.
Who is the 2nd weakest Hashira? ›Spoilers ahead: At first I thought maybe it was his feats, since he lost an arm and an eye to upper 6, whilst Muichiro solo'd upper 5. But Muichiro had a demon slayer mark, whilst Tengen did not.
Does Tengen have a kid? ›Like most of the characters, Tengen Uzui does have a descendant that looks just like him. His descendant is named Tenma Uzui and he's an Olympic-level gymnast representing Japan.
Who is Tengen favorite wife? ›i know, though, some believe he loves hina (21) the most, because he had the most interaction with her in the manga and they have the most “husband-and-wife” feel. we also have to remember that suma (19) was tengen's first chosen wife—they both personally agreed to letting hina and makio (20) into their relationship.
Who killed akaza? ›
Tanjiro decapitates Akaza with the Hinokami Kagura: Setting Sun Transformation. Akaza was bewildered, wondering how Tanjiro did not have any fighting spirit, comparing this feeling to fighting against a plant. He acknowledges that Tanjiro surpassed his speed.
Who is the fastest Hashira? ›Tengen Uzui
He is the fastest Hashira, and the second physically strongest. Obviously, then, Tengen Uzui is rather proud. He is demanding, fussy, boastful, and prone to selfishness. But he is also ultimately kind and caring, with great love for his three wives as well as the other Hashira.
The warrior Muzan feared was a swordsman named Yoriichi Tsugikuni. Yoriichi was the only slayer before Tanjiro who came close to killing Muzan, and the flashback of their fight occurred in Chapter 187.
Who almost killed Muzan? ›Yoriichi Tsugikuni, the first swordsmen to ever use Breathing Styles, once nearly killed Muzan with Sun-Breathing, and Muzan has been both physically and psychologically scarred ever since.
Who is the scariest person in Demon Slayer? ›- 1 Demon King Tanjiro. In an unprecedented turn of events during the final arc of the series, Tanjiro was transformed into a demon by the defeated Kibutsuji Muzan, determined to pass on his legacy to future generations.
- 2 Muzan. ...
- 3 Kokushibo. ...
- 4 Gyokko. ...
- 5 Doma. ...
- 6 Gyutaro. ...
- 7 Akaza. ...
- 8 Rui. ...
Muzan was responsible for killing many humans and Mitsuri was one of them.
Why does the Hashira cry? ›The secret to Gyomei's powers is that they are governed, regulated and enhanced by his emotional capabilities. So in a sense, his crying is a sign of his strength rather than weakness. As a gentle giant, Gyomei's character can be seen as a deconstruction of what makes a person strong in Demon Slayer.
Who is Rengoku's crush? ›Shizuka is seen often teasing Sanemi and making him annoyed, nevertheless, the two had still created a strong bond and relationship with each other. Eventually, after knowing each other for a while, Shizuka finally ended up having the courage and confessed, leading to them getting married after awhile.
Who is the new water Hashira? ›Giyu Tomioka (冨岡 義勇, Tomioka Giyū) is a major supporting character in the popular anime/manga series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. He is a member of the Demon Slayer Corps and the current Water Hashira who is also the one who enlisted Tanjiro Kamado into a Demon Slayer.
Who is the boss of all Hashira? ›Kagaya Ubuyashiki, also known as Oyakata-sama is a major supporting character in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba who plays a crucial role for the Demon Slayer Corps as its 97th leader. Kagaya is also the leader of the Hashira a group that protects humans from demons.
Who gets the 300 year old sword? ›
He was a genius when it came to swordsmanship and nearly killed Kibutsuji Muzan all by himself. So now, Tanjiro, the protagonist of the Demon Slayer series, has access to a sword that belonged to the best swordsman to have ever lived.
Is Yoriichi 300 years old? ›Yoriichi Tsugikuni is a Demon Slayer from 300 years ago, and the inspiration for Kotetsu's training doll.
Did Tanjiro use Rengoku sword? ›In an interesting turn of events, as mentioned above, Tanjiro later uses the flame handguard from Rengoku's sword on the legendary Yoriichi sword he finds during the Swordsmith Village arc.
Who is Giyuu's boyfriend? ›Basically giyuu has a secret lover that he has hidden from his fellow hashira's but another shocking thing is first he's gay and dating kagutsuchi kamado, the oldest child of the kamado family and oldest son to kei and tanjuro kamado, giyuu met kagu...
Who is Giyuu's crush? ›There has been some ambiguity surrounding Giyuu's romantic feelings in the series, though it's implied that he harbors feelings for his fellow Hashira, Shinobu Kocho.
Who does Sanemi love? ›In fan interpretation, Sanemi is often depicted as smitten with Kanae, and too frightened to make the first move, fearing she might reject him.
How old is Tanjiro 3? ›| Character | Age | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Tanjiro Kamado | 13 (15 by episode 3) | 5'5" / 165 cm |
| Nezuko Kamado | 12 (14 by episode 3) | 5'02" / 153 cm |
| Zenitsu Agatsuma | 16 | 5'5" / 164.5 cm |
| Inosuke Hashibira | 15 | 5'5" / 164 cm |
However, in the Demon Slayer manga Muzan reveals his motivation for attacking the Kamado family. It turns out that Muzan attacked the Kamado family and specifically turned Nezuko into a demon in an attempt to create a demon that would be able to withstand being in the sunlight.
Is Tanjiro 17 years old? ›When Demon Slayer's story begins, in Chapter/Episode 1, Tanjiro Kamado is 13 years old, which is younger than usual for many shonen heroes. While shonen is geared toward tween and teen boys, shonen protagonists tend to be 14 to 17 years old when the story starts, a relatable age for the target audience.
Who killed Kizuki 1? ›The first of the Twelve Kizuki that was encountered in the series was the former Lower Rank Six, Kyogai, who is slain in battle by Tanjiro Kamado.
Who killed Upper Rank 2? ›
Upper-Rank Two: Doma
Kanao Tsuyuri and Inosuke then teamed up to fight, but were no match for him until the 37 kilograms of Wisteria poison he'd inadvertently ingested by consuming Shinobu began to melt his body.
Chapter 205 of Demon Slayer features a timeskip and mentions the death of Tanjiro three generations after the battle against Muzan. To sum things up, Tanjiro died fighting Muzan and was revived within seconds due to the transfer of blood from the Demon King to Tanjiro.
Who is Muzan's least favorite demon? ›The only Demon he despises the most is the Upper Rank Two: Doma. It is quite a shocker that the second most potent Demon in the Demon Slayer is not Muzan's favorite.
Who is the bad guy in Demon Slayer? ›The main antagonist of Demon Slayer, Muzan Kibutsuji, is the leader of the Twelve Kizuki as well as the most powerful Demon to have ever lived.
Who is the most disliked Demon Slayer character? ›Muzan Kibutsuji is by far the worst of demonkind in Demon Slayer, objectively or otherwise. Everyone, including his most loyal subordinates, is terrified of him, especially in light of his fickle impulses.
Who killed Inosuke? ›Unfortunately, Gyutaro spots Inosuke and stabs him right through where his heart should be with a sickle imbued with deadly poison.
Who is Inosuke's wife? ›It is confirmed in the Volume 23 extras that Inosuke and Aoi did eventually end up together and that they have two great-grandsons, one of which is Aoba.
Who is Zenitsu wife? ›Nezuko marries Zenitsu Agatsuma in the Demon Slayer series.
Who died at the end of Demon Slayer? ›That said, after taking Kokushibo by surprise, Genya dies and literally fades to ash in front of his brother's eyes. Most Demon Slayer fans had thought that, out of the two brothers, Sanemi would die before Genya would, and the fact that it was the opposite made things pretty rough emotionally.
Who is the strongest Hashira at the end of Demon Slayer? ›Gyomei Himejima, the Stone Hashira, is the strongest Hashira in the Demon Slayer corps in terms of strength and swordsmanship. He is the only person who uses spiked flails and an axe instead of standard swords to kill demons. Such a weapon takes immense precision and soundness to use without inflicting personal damage.
Who is the last Hashira? ›
As for the "last ever Hashira"...that would be Shinazugawa-san as well as Tomioka-san.
How many Hashira are alive? ›There are nine total active Hashira in the anime. Each Hashira has their own region to patrol, as well as their own unique style, Breathing Technique, and abilities. Below, we'll break down the basic personalities and power sets possessed by these awesome individuals.
Who killed Tanjiro in the end? ›Chapter 205 of Demon Slayer features a timeskip and mentions the death of Tanjiro three generations after the battle against Muzan. To sum things up, Tanjiro died fighting Muzan and was revived within seconds due to the transfer of blood from the Demon King to Tanjiro.
Who is weakest Hashira? ›8 Shinobu Kocho, The Insect Hashira
That being said, she's arguably the weakest Hashira when it comes to pure strength.
- 8 Muichiro.
- 7 Obanai Iguro.
- 6 Sakonji.
- 5 Tengen Uzui.
- 4 Giyu Tomioka.
- 3 Gyomei Himejima.
- 2 Kyojuro Rengoku.
- 1 Sanemi Shinazugawa.
Yoriichi Tsugikuni was the first Demon Slayer and also the one who invented Breathing Techniques in the first place. Yoriichi was born with the Demon Slayer mark and prowess in swordsmanship. His powers were beyond comparison as he defeated Muzan once and had him on the verge of death until he managed to escape.
Who killed Upper Rank 5? ›Upper-Rank Five: Gyokko
As a fellow artist, Gyokko became distracted by Haganezuka's dedication to sword-polishing and opted to hold off on finishing off a wounded Muichiro. Tokito then manifested his Mark and effortlessly decapitated Gyokko with Mist-Breathing, Seventh Form: Obscuring Clouds.
Fortunately, Zenitsu was able to single handedly beat the Upper Moon 6. Not only did he defeat the demon, he also created a seventh form called the Flaming Thunder God. These are the demons who have been given the title of Upper Moon 6 in Demon Slayer.
Who will replace the Hashira? ›The purpose of the Tsuguko is to take the place of the Hashira they serve, if and when said Hashira is put in a position where they can no longer fulfill their role as one of the champions of the Demon Slayer Corps, such as when the Hashira retires or dies.
Who was the last thunder Hashira? ›Jigoro Kuwajima (桑島 慈悟郎, Kuwajima Jigorō) is a supporting protagonist of the popular manga and anime series, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba. He is a former member of the Demon Slayer Corps, the previous Thunder Hashira and the former mentor of Zenitsu Agatsuma and Kaigaku.