The Hashira (or Pillars) are the elite warriors in the Demon Slayer Corps. Each Hashira plays an important role in the corps’ effort in bringing down Muzan Kibutsuji and the 12 Kizuki. In the Kamado Tanjiro era, there are nine Hashira.

So, who are these Hashira in Tanjiro-era? Without further ado, let’s get into it!

1. Gyomei Himejima

The Stone Hashira, Gyomei Himejima, is an incredibly powerful character despite his weak appearance. Whereas most Demon Slayers use a Nichirin katana, Gyomei wields ax and flail. Despite being blind, Gyomei is able to combine his strength with Stone Breathing techniques. Gyomei is undoubtedly the most powerful Hashira.

Even Tanjiro and Inosuke think that Gyomei is the most powerful Hashira that has ever lived. Kokushibou, the Upper-Rank demon, also mentioned that Gyomei’s abilities and physique have been trained to their absolute peak, even saying that he has never encountered a warrior of his caliber in the last 300 years.

2. Giyuu Tomioka

In the early episodes of Kimetsu no Yaiba, Giyuu Tomioka is the first Demon Slayer that Tanjirou Kamado encounters. Giyuu Tomioka isn’t the most gregarious, sociable character, but, as a Hashira, he’s deemed as the most powerful among his peers.

As a Water Hashira, Giyuu has mastered the Water Breathing Style. Giyuu possesses exceptional masteries of the techniques, he’s capable of defeating the Lower Rank demon, Rui, without breaking a sweat. Akaza even stated that Giyuu was the most-skilled Water Hashira he had encountered in the last 50 years.

3. Sanemi Shinazugawa

Sanemi Shinazugawa is a Wind Hashira who’s also a master of the Wind Breathing Style. The Upper-Rank One demon who has lived for hundreds of years, Ubume, was impressed by Sanemi’s power. So, Sanemi is certainly an exceptional Demon Slayer.

Sanemi Shinazugawa may seem like an abrasive, temperamental character to most people. In his first encounter with Nezuko, Sanemi tried to hurt Nezuko. However, behind all his brash looks, Sanemi is actually one of the strongest Hashira!

4. Muichiro Tokito

Muichiro Tokito is the Mist Hashira who uses the Mist Breathing Style, which is a variation of the Wind Breathing Style. With his expertise in the Breathing Style, he can obliterate Upper-Rank demons with ease.

Muichiro Tokito does look like a stoic, emotionally-distant character who doesn’t care about the people around him, yet he’s actually one of the most powerful characters in Kimetsu no Yaiba.

Perhaps some of you have been deceived with his rather feminine appearance due to his hair, but Muichiro Tokito is actually a male!

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5. Kyojuro Rengoku

Kyojuro Rengoku is the most cheerful among the Hashira. Kyojuro’s Flame Breathing techniques allow him to engulf demons in a terrifying sea of fire.

Kyojuro is able to defeat demons while protecting hundreds of train passengers, he was even able to withstand the Upper-Rank demon, Akaza. 

6. Tengen Uzui

The flamboyant Demon Slayer originally came from a shinobi family. However, he doesn’t share the same ideology as his family, who sees people as a means to an end. So, he decided to join the Demon Slayer Corps and became the Sound Hashira.

Tengen possesses incredible strength and speed thanks to his expertise in Sound Breathing Style. He’s so fast that he can behead a demon without them having the chance to react.

7. Mitsuri Kanroji

The Love Hashira of the Demon Slayer Corps is a shy, gentle, and kind-hearted girl. Yet she possesses superhuman strength despite her slender figure.

As the user of the Love Breathing Style, Kanroji uses a unique whip-like katana that can only be used by her. Her sword is very thin and flexible, and she uses it like a whip. 

8. Shinobu Kocho

Shinobu Kocho is a laid-back girl who always smiles -- yet it’s all but a facade of her true sadistic nature.

As the user of the Insect Breathing Style, Shinobu uses a katana that doesn’t inflict significant damage on her targets, yet she amplifies her attacks with a lethal poison that can instantly kill certain demons.

9. Obanai Iguro

Obanai Iguro is the Serpent Hashira who also uses Serpent Breathing Style, a technique that is derived from the Water Breathing Style. He wields a weapon that looks like an Indonesian Kris sword to attack his targets.

As Hashira, Obanai is undoubtedly a highly-skillful warrior. As a matter of fact, he’s able to keep up with Muzan Kibutsuji by relying on his unparalleled swordsmanship.

So, those were the nine Tanjiro-era Hashira in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. Who’s your favorite Hashira? Let us know in the comments below!

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