List of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba characters

This is a list of characters for the manga and anime series Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.

Characters

Tanjirō Kamado

Voiced by: Natsuki Hanae

The oldest son of a charcoal-seller; His entire family was attacked by a demon while he was selling charcoal, with only his sister Nezuko surviving. His goal is to find a cure for her, and turn her back into a human, and it is to this end that he decides to join the Demon Slayer Corps. He initially trained under Urokodaki, learning the "Breath of Water" sword-style, but has since begun to branch out; He began to use his family's Dance of the Fire God, as a more powerful form of fighting, but later merged it with the Breath of Water techniques, to create a more sustainable fighting style. His skull is extremely thick and his head-butts are often used as gags through the series. He is a kind-hearted boy and often feels sadness for demons and their victims. His endless optimism and simple nature often has people enjoy his company, but at the same time, it also puts him at odds with certain personalities. His sword is black.

Nezuko Kamado

Voiced by: Akari Kitō

The Daughter of a charcoal-seller and Tanjiro's younger sister. She was with her family, when they were attacked and killed by a demon. She alone survived, but the attack left her transformed into a demon. However, unlike many new-born demons, Nezuko has managed to maintain some form of her earlier consciousness, which allowed her to recognize Tanjiro as her brother and not hurt him. Further reinforcement by Urokodaki, has helped her develop into demon who does not consume human flesh. She regains energy from sleep and only harms demons. She is unable to speak as a demon, but she is also made to wear a wooden gag as a precaution from biting anyone. She has several powers, including regeneration, superhuman strength, Growing and shrinking rapidly and a technique that causes her blood that is outside her body to burn. Tanjiro generally carries her around in a wooden box, as being in the sun would cause her to burn up.

Zenitsu Agatsuma

Voiced by: Hiro Shimono

A cowardly boy, who joined the Demon Slayer Corps at around the same time as Tanjiro. He trained in the Breath of Lightning, by the former Lightning Pillar, but was only able to learn the first technique, and because of this he often belittles himself, despite the fact that he is not untalented. He joins up with Tanjiro on a mission and since then, he has tagged along with him, partially because he thinks Nezuko is beautiful. His cowardly personality initially hinders him, but he later learns to push his fears aside and take action when he must. His sword is yellow.

Inosuke Hashibira

Voiced by: Yoshitsugu Matsuoka

A young boy, who was raised by a wild boar. He uses as self-designed style, Breath of the Beast, along with two broken swords in battle; When he gets new swords, he purposely breaks them in order to match his preference and fighting styple (Much to the sword-maker's anger). He is brash and prone to reacting violently, and while he appears dim, he has proven himself in battle, time after time. He is extremely muscular and rugged, which contrasts with his oddly, effeminate face, which he normally hides under a boar's head. When he first meets Tanjiro, he treats him as an enemy, but he quickly becomes friends as they fight together. He often challenges Tanjiro to competitions which are accepted in good-spirit. Unlike Tanjiro and Zenitsu, he never official took the test to joint the Demon Slayer Corps, but has since been acknowledged as part of them, having joined with Tanjiro's group. His swords are violet.

Giyū Tomioka

Voiced by: Takahiro Sakurai

The Present Water Pillar; He is the first Demon Slayer that Tanjiro comes across. He, initially tries to kill Nezuko, but reconsiders after seeing her protect an unconscious Tanjiro. He has them both go to Urokodaki, in the hopes that Tanjiro will master the Breath of the Water, and follow in his footsteps as a pillar, as well as fulfil his goal of curing Nezuko. He does not think of himself as a true pillar, despite mastering the Breath of Water, believing that one of his peers, Sabito, who died saving other Demon Slayers-in-training, was the one truly suited for the role. He has developed an additional technique to the Breath of Water, which he alone knows.

Sakonji Urokodaki

Voiced by: Hōchū Ōtsuka

A former pillar; He is introduced to Tanjiro and Nezuko by his student Giyu. He is initially apprehensive of Tanjiro's kind nature, but agrees to train him. As the training goes on, he grows closer to both Tanjiro and Nezuko, and he sheds tears of joy, when Tanjiro returns from the Demon Slayer exam alive; The first to do so, after a long string of deaths. He has since maintained a close eye on their growth. He has given his word to the Pillars that if Nezuko were to eat a human, than both Tanjiro and himself would kill her and then, themselves to atone for the sin.

Sabito

Voiced by: Yūki Kaji

One of Urokodaki's disciples. He died during an exam to join the Demon Slayer Corps, saving other students who were not as strong as himself, among them Giyu. He was especially talented and strong. His spirit advises Tanjiro during his training. Both he and Makomo were killed by a vengeful demon who was captured by Urokodaki.

Makomo

Voiced by: Ai Kakuma

One of Urokodaki's disciples. She died during an exam to join the Demon Slayer Corps. Like Sabito, she was very talented. She used her speed to her advantage while fighting. Her spirit advises Tanjiro during his training. Both she and Sabito were killed by a vengeful demon who was captured by Urokodaki.

Genya Shinazugawa

Voiced by: Nobuhiko Okamoto

A Demon Slayer who joins at the same time as Tanjiro and Zenitsu. A harsh and foul-mouthed individual, he seemed to obsessed with nothing beyond demon killing. His personality later changes after he fights beside Tanjiro to save the Hidden Swordsmith Village. Unlike most other demon slayers, he is unable to use Breaths or most sword-fighting styles. Rather he eats parts of the demons he fights, and through his special digestive system, he temporarily gains demonic powers. His powers can be greater depended on the strength and the amount of the demon he eats. When he eats part of a demon, he is also susceptible to a demon's weaknesses. He also carries a gun. His brother, Sanemi Shinazugawa, is the current Wind Pillar, and they have a very bad relationship.

Kagaya Ubuyashiki

Voiced by: Toshiyuki Morikawa

The leader of the Demon Slayer Corps.

Guide (White-Haired)

Voiced by: Shiori Izawa

One of the guides to leads applicants to the Demon Slayer exam. She is almost identical to her counter-part.

Guide (Black-Haired)

Voiced by: Aoi Yūki

One of the guides to leads applicants to the Demon Slayer exam. She is almost identical to her counter-part.

Haganezuka Hotaru

Voiced by: Daisuke Namikawa

One of the swordsmiths who make swords for the Demon Slayer Corps. He makes Tanjiro's sword. He has little focus on anything beyond swords and he flies into a murderous rage whenever Tanjiro breaks or loses his sword, only calming down when he is given Dango.

Kasugaigarasu

Voiced by: Takumi Yamazaki

Odō no Oni

Voiced by: Hikaru Midorikawa

Teoni

Voiced by: Takehito Koyasu

A vengeful demon who was capture by Urokodaki and trapped on a mountain used for testing applicants for the Demon Slayer Corps. Unable to escape the mountain, he made it his goal to target and eat all of Urokodaki's disciples as revenge for being trapped. He succeeded for the most part, only failing to eat Giyu and later, Tanjiro.