Demon Slayer
Demon Slayer is an action-adventure manga set in the Taisho era of Japan and depicts the battle between man-eating "demons" and the demon-killing squad "Demon Slaying Corps" against them. The main character, Kamado Tanjiro, fights with the demons in order to find a way to turn his younger sister into a human again.
Ranking of the strongest Demon Slayer characters
We have rigorously ranked the top 10 most powerful characters in Demon Slayer. This ranking includes both people and demons. This ranking is based on the contents of manga and Japanese anime articles.
No.10 Kamado Tanjiro
The protagonist of "Demon Slayer". His hidden potential strength can be rated as the strongest among the surviving characters.
He is so kind that he even have compassions for demons, and fight with no killing intentions make it impossible for his opponents to notice his killing intent.
At the very least, Tanjiro's strength is in the pillar class.
No.9 Obanai Iguro: the Serpent Pillar
His agileness to evade attacks and his technique to cut off neck is exceptional among the pillars of Demon Slayer Corps.
No.8 Giyu Tomioka: the Water Pillar
Giyu Tomioka has a quiet personality, but he is compassionate. He saved Tanjiro multiple times. He fought with Tanjiro in the battle against Akaza, while protecting him. His swordsmanship is beautiful even acknowledged and praised by the martial arts master, Akaza.
No.7 Sanemi Shinazugawa: the Wind Pillar
Sanemi Shinazugawa acts best in the situation where he is put in. He managed to survive the Moon breathing attack at first sight even Muichiro Tokito, the Mist Pillar, deeply wounded by.
Even in the battle with Muzan, he quickly figured out the conditions for the activation of the Red Nichirin Blade and transformed his sword into a Red Blade. His abilities are highest among the pillars.
No.6 Akaza: Upper Rank 3 of Twelve Kizuki
Akaza: Upper Rank 3 of Twelve Kizuki credit: 谷立 @YUCHUNTSANG
Akaza’s fighting ability is tremendous. Also, he has a high regenerative capability. Even when he is beheaded, he would regenerate. In the end, he stopped regenerating himself and chose to die. But what would have happened if he hadn't regained his memories when he was a human by Tanjiro?
No.5 Doma: Upper Rank 2 of Twelve Kizuki
According to this ranking, I ranked Doma above Akaza. But if I include the head regeneration of Akaza, which is the ability Akaza gained in the last battle, Akaza might be stronger.
However, Doma’s power is so strong that it would have been difficult to defeat him without Shinobu's poison.
No.4 Gyomei Himejima : the Stone Pillar
In Demon Slayer, Gyomei Himejima is considered by Inosuke to be the strongest of the Demon Slayer Corps. In the battle against Kokushibo, he reached a state of perfect selflessness. And in a short amount of time, he wielded Red Nichirin Blade.
No.3 Kokushibo: Upper Rank 1 of Twelve Kizuki
His name was Michikatsu Tsugikuni when he was human. He is the older brother of the Yoriichi Tsugikuni, the founder of the Beginning Breath. Kokushibo's "Moon Breathing" was one of the most powerful breathing styles. His abilities were in a different dimension.
No.2 Kibutsuji Muzan
He is the only demon that can turn humans into demons, and Demon Slaying Corps' goal is to defeat Muzan, the leader of the demons. It was Muzan who turned Nezuko into a demon and killed the family of Tanjiro. The way he fights against the several pillars will make you think that he is truly the strongest demon.
No.1 Yoriichi Tsugikuni
Check out the following article about Yoriichi Tsugikuni
-Demon Slayer
-Demon Slayer, Tsugikuni-Yoriichi
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