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In the enchanting realm of Demon Slayer — a saga that has ensnared the hearts of anime enthusiasts worldwide — a gripping tale unfolds amidst the clash of blades and the pursuit of justice.
Koyoharu Gotouge’s masterpiece invites us into a meticulously crafted universe, where Demon Slayer characters in the Corps battle malevolent demons in a quest to safeguard humanity.
Beyond the enthralling battles and mesmerizing animation lies a rich tapestry of Demon Slayer characters, each with a unique story, purpose, and abilities.
The main protagonist who joined the Demon Slayer Corps to find a remedy to turn his sister, Nezuko, back into a human and to hunt down and kill demons.
Nezuko Kamado
She is a demon and the younger sister of Tanjiro Kamado. She is one of the two remaining members of the Kamado family.
Zenitsu Agatsuma
A travelling companion of Tanjiro, Nezuko, and Inosuke, who uses Thunder Breathing.
Inosuke Hashibara
A traveling companion of Tanjiro, Nezuko, and Zenitsu, who uses Beast Breathing.
Kanao Tsuyuri
The adopted sister of Shinobu and Kanae Kocho.
Genya Shinazugawa
The younger brother of Sanemi Shinazugawa.
Murata
A member of the Demon Slayer Corps and an ally of Tanjiro.
Ozaki
One of the members of the Demon Slayer Corps sent on a mission to Mount Natagumo.
Yoriichi Tsukugumi
A Demon Slayer and inventor of Breathing Styles who lived nearly 500 years ago during the Sengoku era. He was the most powerful Demon Slayer to have ever existed.
A member of the Demon Slayer Corps who works as a helper at the Butterfly Mansion.
Sumi Nakahara
A servant of the Butterfly Mansion.
Kiyo Terauchi
A servant of the Butterfly Mansion.
Naho Takada
A servant of the Butterfly Mansion.
Goto
A member of the Kakushi, the clean-up brigade of the Demon Slayer Corps, and the one who found Tanjiro, Inosuke, and Zenitsu in the aftermath of the battle in Yoshiwara.
Demons
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Demons
Muzan Kibutsuji
The main antagonist of the series. He is the Demon King, the first of his kind, and the progenitor of all other demons in existence.
Tamayo
She is a demon, a skilled doctor, and close ally of Tanjiro.
Yushiro
The traveling companion of Tamayo and a close ally of Tanjiro. He was turned into a demon by Tamayo when he had a terminal illness.
Susamaru
Also known as the Temari Demon, she was one of the two primary antagonists in the Asakusa Arc.
Yahaba
Also known as the Arrow Demon, he was one of the two primary antagonists in the Asakusa Arc.
Temple Demon
The first demon Tanjiro encountered that has taken a human’s life.
Hand Demon
A pivotal antagonist in the Final Selection Arc of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. He was a notorious demon who killed thirteen of Sakonji Urokodaki’s apprentices.
Tongue Demon
A demon that lived in the Tsuzumi Mansion.
Horned Demon
A demon that lived in the Tsuzumi Mansion.
Swamp Demon
The main antagonist in the Kidnapper’s Bog Arc. A demon that went on a rash of kidnappings during Tanjiro Kamado’s first mission for the Demon Slayer Corps.
Spider Demon (Father)
A member of the Spider Family acting as the father.
Spider Demon (Mother)
A member of the Spider Family acting as the mother.
Spider Demon (Son)
A member of the Spider Family acting as the son.
Spider Demon (Daughter)
A member of the Spider Family acting as the daughter.
Nakime
Also known as the Biwa Demon, she owns and controls the Infinity Castle and serves directly under Muzan Kibutsuji.
Slasher
A demon that appeared during the investigation of the Mugen Train and was responsible for a number of human attacks.
Asakusa Demon
A minor character who was a pedestrian in Asakusa who Muzan turned into a demon.
The mother of Tanjiro and Nezuko. She was killed by Muzan.
Takeo Kamado
Tanjiro and Nezuko’s first younger brother, who was killed by Muzan.
Hanako Kamado
Tanjiro’s youngest sister, who was killed by Muzan.
Shigeru Kamado
Tanjiro’s second youngest brother, who was killed by Muzan.
Rokuta Kamado
Tanjiro’s youngest brother, who was killed by Muzan.
Tanjiro’s Grandmother
She was knowledgable about demons, and warned Tanjiro about them many times when he was a child. On the night Tanjiro’s family is murdered while he stays with Saburo, memories of her warnings resurface in his mind as he sleeps.
Sumiyoshi Kamado
An ancestor of the Kamado Family and a close friend of Yoriichi Tsugikuni.
Suyako Kamado
Sumiyoshi’s wife and an ancestor to the Kamado Family.
Sumire Kamado
Daughter of Sumiyoshi and Suyako and an ancestor of the Kamado Family.
The youngest brother of Sanemi and Genya Shinazugawa
Shuya Shinazugawa
A younger brother of Sanemi and Genya Shinazugawa
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Tokito Family
Muichiro’s Father
The father of Muichiro and Yuichiro: a woodcutter who lived with his family in a secluded forest area. He was a very kind man, encouraging Muichiro despite his more withdrawn personality.
Yuichiro Tokito
The older twin brother of the Mist Hashira, Muichiro Tokito.
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