Demon Slayer: Every Hashira and their breathing technique

In the anime series Demon Slayer, the Hashira are the nine greatest demon slayers.

Each Hashira masters a unique and powerful breathing style, essential for fighting Muzan and his demons. Here is a detailed look at each Hashira, their breathing style, and their special abilities.

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Kyojuro Rengoku - Flame Hashira

Hashira Name: Kyojuro Rengoku
Debut Episode: "Against Corps Rules"
Japanese Voice: Satoshi Hino

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

 

Giyu Tomioka - Water Hashira

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

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

Mitsuri Kanroji - Love Hashira

Hashira Name: Mitsuri Kanroji
Debut Episode: "Against Corps Rules"
Japanese Voice: Kana Hanazawa

Mitsuri Kanroji, the Love Hashira, is known for her warm personality and her Love Breathing style. This style, which she created herself, derives from Flame Breathing and uses graceful and fluid movements. Mitsuri wields a long, flexible sword, allowing for elegant, long-range attacks.

Obanai Iguro - Serpent Hashira

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

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

Shinobu Kocho - Insect Hashira

Hashira Name: Shinobu Kocho
Debut Episode: "Mount Natagumo"
Japanese Voice: Saori Hayami

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

 

Sanemi Shinazugawa - Wind Hashira

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

Sanemi Shinazugawa is the Wind Hashira, known for his intense temperament and Wind Breathing style. This style uses rapid rotations to create swirling attacks, devastating to the enemy. Sanemi, despite his brutal attitude, is deeply concerned about the safety of his brother Genya.

Gyomei Himejima - Stone Hashira

Hashira Name: Gyomei Himejima
Debut Episode: "Against Corps Rules"
Japanese Voice: Tomokazu Sugita

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

Muichiro Tokito - Mist Hashira

Hashira Name: Muichiro Tokito
Debut Episode: "Against Corps Rules"
Japanese Voice: Kengo Kawanishi

Muichiro Tokito, the Mist Hashira, uses Mist Breathing, derived from Wind Breathing. This style disorients the enemy, as if they were hidden in a thick fog, making attacks difficult to predict. Muichiro was inspired by Tanjiro to fight with new momentum and determination.

Tengen Uzui - Sound Hashira

Hashira Name: Tengen Uzui
Debut Episode: "Against Corps Rules"
Japanese Voice: Katsuyuki Konishi

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