The Hashira are the strongest characters in the Demon Slayer Corps in “demon slayer”, whose mission is to eliminate all demons to safeguard humanity. This group is under the direct supervision of Kagaya Ubuyashiki, and only allows the strongest hunter to join their ranks.
Although fans didn’t know it, the first pillar they meet in the series is Urokodaki, the master of Tanjiro who taught him all the techniques of Breath of Watera breath that would accompany him until the discovery that the dance his father was doing was part of a very ancient breath used by the Demon hunters.
These pillars are constantly searching for a successor, to whom they will one day transmit their techniques. This is maintained throughout history so that the organization of the “demon slayer” continue to gain strong fighters over time. To become hashiraa demon slayer must defeat one of the Twelve Demonic Moons or defeat 50 demons.
But who are the Hashiras in “demon slayer”? This is a question that fans have had ever since they saw all of these characters come together at the end of the first season of the anime. Depor tells you who they are, their powers and more key details about these characters.

WHO ARE THE HASHIRAS IN “DEMON SLAYER”?
1. Mitsuri Kanroji – Pillar of Love
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Mitsuri in season 3 of “Kimetsu no Yaiba: Demon Slayer” (Photo: Ufotable)
mitsuri is the current Pillar of Love in the world “demon slayer”. With her interesting breathing technique, she has defeated many enemies in her time as a demon hunter. mitsuri she is a very soft and passionate person, who regularly has positive thoughts about those around her. Despite her love title, mitsuri he does not hesitate in the presence of a demon.
Instead, he flips a switch and becomes even deadlier. She is desperately looking for a husband, but so far she has failed. She is a special combatant with thicker skin than an average human and when she uses her mark, her power increases exponentially.
2. Kanae Kocho – Flower Pillar
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Kanae Kocho – Flower Pillar (Photo: Crunchyroll)
Kanae was the old flower pillar in it Demon Hunter Corpsas well as the sister of the old Insect Pillar, shinobu kocho. Kanae was one of the few Demon Slayers mentally stable, and regularly showed a beautiful smile on her face. A caring girl, she always makes sure to take care of her sisters, shinobu and Kanoi Tsuyuri.
During his lifetime, Kanae He deeply hopes that the world will reach a place where humans and demons can coexist peacefully, despite their shared history of bloodshed. has not been seen Kanae fighting often in the series, but his place in the pillars it is a testament to his abilities.
3. Jigoro Kuwajima – Roaring Pillar
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Jigoro Kuwajima – Roaring Pillar (Photo: Crunchyroll)
Jigoro is the master of Zenitsu and the old Roaring Pillar. He is currently an old man, so his strength decreased significantly due to the passage of time. But, as a master of secret demon-slaying techniques, he still has a considerable amount of knowledge that he can pass on to the next generation.
Jigoro He is a determined teacher, who seriously tries to transmit his teachings to Zenitsu. Due to his experience as demon slayerbelieves that it has to prepare the next generation to combat the threat of Muzan Kibutsuji. At his best, Jigoro he used the lightning breathing technique to deadly effect, before retiring due to old age and injury.
4. Shinobu Kocho – Insect Pillar
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Shinobu Kocho – Insect Pillar (Photo: Crunchyroll)
An oddball, even among this emotionally unstable force of demon slayers. shinobu was the old Insect Pillar of the Demon Hunter Corps and sister of kanae kucho. shinobu he was not like many others demon slayershis lack of physical strength meant that he couldn’t cut off the heads of demons to defeat them.
To make up for this, he developed a fighting style that relied on punching and pushing. She uses this to inject different types of poisons into her enemies, who often die in the confusion. She also had an incredible amount of medical knowledge in her head that was of great use to the corporation.
5. Muichiro Tokito – Pillar of Mist
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Muichiro Tokito, the Pillar of Mist, in chapter 9 of “Kimetsu no Yaiba” (Photo: Ufotable)
Muichiro Tokito is the old Pillar of the Mists of the Demon Slayer Corps. It has been of great use to them and relies strictly on logic to solve their quests. He strongly believes that emotions should not play a role in the hunters’ process.
Despite its logical forms, it can sometimes be seen that muichiro acts illogically, often wandering off on his own or getting lost in his own mind. Despite these quirks, it is effective as soon as it comes to defeating demons. muichiro he was strong enough to easily defeat a higher moon after awakening his mark.
6. Obanai Iguro – Serpent Pillar
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Obanai Iguro – Serpent Pillar (Photo: Crunchyroll)
obanai he is a strict man, who strictly adheres to the rules of the association and serves as its current Serpent Pillar. He is known for openly punishing and criticizing those who don’t follow the organization’s rules. He also encourages his comrades to give their lives for the Demon Slayer Bodybelieving that it is his duty and does not hold back his words, even with his peers hashira.
Despite their cruel ways, obanai has shown that he cares mitsuri and Kagaya. The snake breathing style of obanai it allows him to adopt many of the slippery techniques of a snake, making him a dangerous combatant.
7. Tengen Uzui – Pillar of Sound
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Tengen Uzui, the Pillar of Sound has three wives (Photo: Ufotable)
Tengen is an ex sound pillarwho retired from official service after sustaining a serious injury in a battle against a member of the ranks of the higher demons. Tengen he is a character that is too extravagant, who is almost always up to something interesting.
His rank as a former Pillar it speaks to his strength, but his leadership skills were also a great asset to him during his years of active duty. Although he is currently retired and married to a couple of different women, he still works hard to help the demon slayers on their missions. His sonic breathing techniques make him a deadly enemy to the strongest of demons.
8. Kyojuro Rengoku – Pillar of Flame
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Kyojuro Rengoku – Pillar of Flame (Photo: Crunchyroll)
Kyojuro was the Flame Pillar more recent. Before dying in battle, it was known that he was one of the hashira with crazy potential. Kyojuro he was raised well by his parents and was taught that the strong should always try to protect the weak. He was known to cheerfully carry out his duties as Pillar and was always willing and able to help in times of need.
This sometimes caused his more eccentric paths to leak out, but his strength and dedication meant that no one really paid attention to his strange ways. His strength lay in the fact that he extensively practiced his breathing technique, honing it into a deadly weapon.
9. Sakonji Urokodaki – Pillar of Water
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Sakonji Urokodaki – Pillar of Water (Photo: Crunchyroll)
Sankonji is the old water pillar and teacher of Tomioka and Tanjirō. She is one of the first people associated with the demon slayers to be revealed. As a master swordsman, Sakonji He has a wealth of experience and knowledge to pass on. As such, he often serves as a coach to aspiring Demon hunters.
As Tanjiro, he possesses an exceptional sense of smell which can often be of great help during battle. He is responsible for passing on the aquatic breathing technique, which has saved Tanjiro and Tomioka On numerous occasions. Although he is now older, he still wields considerable power at his disposal.
10. Sanemi Shinazugawa – Pillar of Wind
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Sanemi Shinazugawa – Pillar of Wind (Photo: Crunchyroll)
sanemi is the older brother of Genya Shinazugawa and the current Wind Pillar. He is known for being obtuse, quick to anger, and somewhat hard to please. Due to the trauma related to the demons, he is incredibly distrustful of them. Having lost much of his family to the demons, he has developed a strong hatred for them and refuses to accept the idea that the two factions could ever live in peace.
sanemi he has a rare blood type that is extremely attractive, even to the strongest demons and often uses it to lure them in before hastily executing them. The combination of his wind breath and his sword has led him to become one of the demon slayers most promising.
11. Giyu Tomioka – Pillar of Water
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Giyu Tomioka – Pillar of Water (Photo: Crunchyroll)
giyu is a disciple of Sakonji Urokodaki, having learned the water breathing techniques from the master swordsman. Using these skills, he showed his strength and was finally given the position of Pillar of Water. giyu he has come a long way in mastering these techniques and often completely overwhelms the demons he faces.
giyu He can often be reserved due to struggling to express himself, but he has a kind and true heart. His demon hunter sword greatly increases his fighting strength, and in time, he could become one of the demon slayers strongest in history.
12. Gyomei Himejima – Stone Pillar
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Gyomei Himejima – Pillar of Stone (Photo: Crunchyroll)
gyomei is considered as the hashira current stronger, since Kagaya Ubuyashiki recruited him into their ranks. For much of his life, gyomei he was just a normal blind man until a demon attacked him in the temple, where he lived with orphaned children. The demon came to the temple and killed several of the children who lived there.
gyomeiAngered by this loss, he went on the offensive, and it was then that he discovered that he was remarkably strong. Even the strongest demons have come to recognize the strength of gyomei and his stone breathing technique. That technique, his physical strength, and his sword combine to create the most formidable of demon hunters.