Who is the most important Hashira?

Hashiras are an integral part of the Demon Slayer Corps as they are the strongest members of the organization. These characters boast a level of strength and endurance that cannot be compared to normal human beings.

They are skilled enough to take on some of the strongest demons in the series. However, not all Hashiras are equally powerful as some of them specialize in certain areas other than combat. That being said, let us compare the nine Hashiras based on their strength and overall combat abilities.

Disclaimer: This article contains major spoilers from the manga.

Demon Slayer: Ranking the Hashiras based on their ability to fight

1) Gyomei

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4:01 AM · Jun 13, 2020

Gyomei Himejima is the strongest Hashira in Demon Slayer. This fact has been established in the manga as Tanjiro, Inosuke and Zenitsu all agree that he is the strongest member of the Demon Slayer Corps.

His strength was showcased during the fight against Kokushibo. Even the Upper Moon 1 himself appreciated the refinement of Gyomei’s body and strength. He even mentioned that Gyomei was the strongest fighter he came across in 300 years.

2) Sanemi Shinazugawa

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7:57 AM · Mar 3, 2020

Sanemi Shinazugawa is one of the strongest Hashiras in the series. He was so strong that he went around hunting demons with mountain blades as a child. He dedicated all his time and effort towards perfecting his skills as a swordsman which was shown during the fight against both Muzan and Kokushibo.

Apart from Muichiro, he and Gyomei were the only ones who were able to deal significant damage to Kokushibo. His speed, strength and endurance are among the best in the Demon Slayer Corps.

3) Muichiro

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7:28 AM · Aug 8, 2020

It is safe to say that Muichiro is the most talented swordsman in the Demon Slayer Corps. He was able to become the Mist Hashira in a span of two months after picking up a sword. He was the youngest Hashira as he was just 14 years old when he was selected for this position.

Upon activating his Demon Slayer Mark, he was able to easily overwhelm Gyokko and easily defeat him during the Swordsmith Village arc. His contribution towards killing Kokushibo was vital as his Nichirin sword turned red and weakened the Upper Moon 1.

4) Giyu Tomioka

Giyu and Obanai Iguro are similar in terms of overall strength and abilities. While he wasn’t necessarily impressive during the fight against Akaza, he proved to be quite strong during the fight against Muzan.

Despite fighting the Upper Moon 3, Giyu was able to keep up and land attacks on the Demon King. The fatigue and exhaustion that Giyu experienced must have been at its peak after defeating the Demon King.

However, he was able to dodge and simultaneously save one of the members of the Demon Slayer Corps from Demon Tanjiro’s attack which showcased his ridiculous endurance levels.

⠀ Iguro Obanai
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8:13 AM · Aug 12, 2021

In terms of overall combat abilities, Iguro is quite close to Giyu Tomioka. However, fans believe that he is stronger than Giyu since he was able to last longer than the other Hashiras during the fight against Muzan.

One needs to understand that Gyomei and Sanemi took on Kokushibo and Giyu fought against Akaza just before engaging in a fight with Muzan. Obanai took on Nakime who was far weaker compared to Akaza and Kokushibo.

This could serve as a potential explanation as to why Obanai was able to last longer than the other three Hashiras. That being said, he is ridiculously strong and went toe to toe with Muzan.

6) Kyojuro Rengoku

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9:32 AM · Apr 11, 2020

Rengoku is yet another strong Hashira who almost stalled Akaza until the sun burnt him. He was so strong that Akaza initially refrained from hurting Rengoku since he recognized his potential and combat abilities.

He offered Rengoku to turn into a demon who obviously refused the proposal. While he was close to beating Akaza, the Upper Moon 3 didn’t really reveal his true potential and managed to escape into the forest.

He is definitely stronger than Mitsuri since he was her mentor when she entered the organization.

7) Kanroji Mitsuri

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7:45 AM · Oct 1, 2019

Kanroji doesn’t seem like a character who possesses a lot of strength but that is not the case at all. She possesses a level of strength superior to average human beings due to her muscle constitution.

It is said that she could lift a rock that weighed 15 kilograms when she was just 13 months old. She was able to hold off Hantengu and deal a lot of damage as well. However, she definitely isn't one of the strongest Hashiras in the series.

8) Tengen Uzui

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1:04 AM · Oct 13, 2019

Tengen Uzui was introduced in the Entertainment District arc and was struggling against Upper Moon 6 despite having taken Tanjiro, Zenitsu and Inosuke’s help. In the end, he needed Nezuko’s help to live since Gyutaro’s poison would have definitely killed him.

This makes him one of the weakest Hashiras, but his overall abilities as a swordsman is quite impressive.

9) Shinobu

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10:08 AM · Sep 8, 2019

When it comes to pure strength, Shinobu Kocho is the weakest Hashira in Demon Slayer. She doesn’t even have enough strength to decapitate a demon’s head and she makes up for it by injecting poison into the demons.

She is more of a support-type character since she concocts poison and medicines which have cured the members of the organization on numerous occasions. However, in terms of combat ability, she is definitely the weakest on this list.

Edited by Sijo Samuel Paul

All the 9 Hashiras of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba possess exceptional prowess in swordsmanship. They are also well-versed in devising the best possible outcome in combat with their tactical intelligence.

One thing that all Hashiras share in common is that they prioritize the rules of the Demon Slayer Corps over everything and have a nigh pragmatic approach in life. With their unprecedented skills and unique personalities, each Hashira stole the hearts of their fans. This article will list down the nine Hashiras of Demon Slayer based on their likeability.

The Wind Pillar of the Demon Slayer Corps has a strong animosity towards demonkind and he loves to drown and suffocate them. His behavior is straightforward and reckless as seen in the anime where he stabbed Nezuko Kamado through the box.

He was so persistent about persuading others and Kagaya Ubuyashiki that he slashed his arm to bait Nezuko with his rare blood. As Nezuko is the most cherished and adorable character in the series, Sanemi stabbing her was not a wise choice and that’s why he took the last seat.

8) Gyomei Himejima

Gyomei Himejima is the strongest Hashira in Demon Slayer. Despite having an appearance like a fierce giant, he may give the wrong ideas about his personality. In reality, he is the most humble person who is quite sensitive and speaks in a gentle tone like an angel.

He is too emotional when it comes to witnessing a situation where someone around him is suffering. However, apart from his gentle giant embodiment, he doesn’t contribute much in the likable section.

7) Obanai Iguro

Obanai strongly believes in the laws made by the Demon Slayer Corps and detests those who break them. He has unrealistic expectations from his fellow demon slayers.

As seen in the aftermath of the Entertainment District arc, where Obanai asked Tengen about his status of re-joining the Corps, whilst the latter was suffering from heavy wounds.

Obanai might be cold and harsh towards others but in front of Mitsuri, he becomes a totally different person. He feels that he is unworthy of her because of his horrible past where he considers himself impure.

6) Muichiro Tokito

Muichiro is an exceptionally talented swordsman who quickly rose to the rank of Hashira at a very young age. However, being a prominent demon slayer, he is an airhead who wanders and dwells within his own thoughts constantly.

He tends to operate on logic alone and never lets his emotions become a hindrance for him.

His current disposition is not always the same, as in the past, he was a jovial and sociable individual. The death of his twin brother at the hands of a demon took a heavy toll on him. This event caused him to lose his memories whilst carrying an everpresent rage within him.

However, his constant interactions with Tanjiro awakened his real side, where he became more empathetic and confident like he was before.

The flamboyant god of flashiness initially came up as a rude individual. However, as the story progressed, fans got to see him as a caring and benevolent person hiding behind a flamboyant façade. Tengen respects his three wives and prioritizes their lives before him and everybody else in the world.

He possesses an indomitable will, which he displayed while fighting Gyutaro. Losing an arm on top of being severely poisoned by the demon didn’t stop him from fulfilling his duty as a demon slayer.

In the aftermath of the Entertainment District arc, he becomes friendlier towards the trio: Tanjiro, Zenitsu, and Inosuke which made him more likable.

4) Mitsuri Kanroji

Initially, she joined the Demon Slayer Corps to find herself a suitable husband who would be stronger and more intelligent than her. Mitsuri likes to compliment others inside her head because she is shy and easily gets flustered.

While Mitsuri is kind and caring towards humans, she becomes a ruthless and unstoppable force when it comes to protecting others from demons.

Mitsuri, being the Hashira of Love, is compassionate and emotional towards others and can’t stand silence if someone is suffering in front of her. Fans just love Mitsuri for her adorable aspects and benevolence.

3) Giyu Tomioka

Giyu suffers from an inferiority complex and has trouble interacting with others. He limited his speech due to the fact and often keeps to himself. The most notable fact about him is the unbothered expression that he carries all the time.

Like other Hashiras, Giyu strongly abides by the rules of the Demon Slayer Corps, but after saving Nezuko from Shinobu, he broke his own principles. Fans loved Giyu’s innocence when he straightaway declined Shinobu’s rumor that everyone hated him.

He won the hearts of every fan when he vowed to disembowel himself if Nezuko ever eats a human.

2) Kyojuro Rengoku

During his fight with the Upper-Rank Three, Kyojuro gave an enthralling performance which eventually led to him giving goosebumps to every Demon Slayer fan. He was the most courageous demon slayer who, despite facing imminent death, stood strong, asserting his indomitable will.

It was disheartening to watch the majestic Flame Hashira die in battle. Even in his last moments, he showed deep concern towards his father, who never really cared about him, by telling him to take care of his body.

His bravery as well as his peculiar enthusiasm and loud disposition makes him one of the most likable Hashira in Demon Slayer.

1) Shinobu Kocho

Shinobu used to be a harsh and blunt individual when she was younger and also carried an uncomplicated demeanor. However, later she became more cheerful and bright towards others which turned out to be a façade as she carries an omnipresent rage like Muichiro Tokito against the demon who killed her sister.

Shinobu liked teasing Giyu Tomioka as she made the latter believe that he is hated by everyone in the Demon Slayer Corps. Shinobu would have killed Nezuko if it wasn’t for Giyu's intervention.

In the aftermath of Mount Natagumo Arc, after learning of Kamado Siblings’ situation, she becomes more compassionate towards them.

With her jovial and concerned attributes, as well as her “Moshi Mosh,” It is no wonder that Shinobu is the most liked Hashira in Demon Slayer.

Edited by Sijo Samuel Paul