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{{quotebox|''The weak have no rights! They don't get to make choices! All they can do is be relentlessly crushed by the strong! Now maybe the Demons know of a way to cure your sister. Maybe! But don't think for even a moment that any one of them is going to respect your wishes, just like I have no respect for you! That's reality!''|'''Giyu Tomioka''' to [[Tanjiro Kamado]], [[Chapter 1]]}}
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{{quotebox|''The meek have no power and no options! The strong will crush them in every way! Demons might know how to cure your little sister... But... No demon will respect your whining and begging! And for that matter, I don't respect you either! That's reality!''|'''Giyu Tomioka''' to [[Tanjiro Kamado]], [[Chapter 1]]}}
 
{{Nihongo|'''Giyu Tomioka '''|{{Ruby|冨|とみ}}{{Ruby|岡|おか}} {{Ruby|義|ぎ}}{{Ruby|勇|ゆう}}|Tomioka Giyū}} is a Demon Slayer and the [[Water Breathing|Water]] [[Hashira]] of the [[Demon Slayer Corps]].{{Ref|chap=45|page=6}}
 
{{Nihongo|'''Giyu Tomioka '''|{{Ruby|冨|とみ}}{{Ruby|岡|おか}} {{Ruby|義|ぎ}}{{Ruby|勇|ゆう}}|Tomioka Giyū}} is a Demon Slayer and the [[Water Breathing|Water]] [[Hashira]] of the [[Demon Slayer Corps]].{{Ref|chap=45|page=6}}
   
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==Abilities and Powers==
 
==Abilities and Powers==
As a Hashira of the Demon Slayer Corps, Giyu is a very powerful swordsman.{{Ref|name=ch45|chap=45|page=2}} He is able to easily defeat the [[Father Spider Demon]] in his transformed state{{Ref|chap=37|pages=12-15}} and [[Rui]], Lower Moon Five.{{Ref|chap=42|pages=11-19}} During his fight against [[Akaza]], Upper Moon Three, he was able to hold on his own for some time and like Kyojuro, Akaza is amazed by Giyu's skills to the point that he offers to transform the Hashira into Demon, something Akaza only asks of the most worthy of his opponents.{{Ref|chap=148|chap2=152}} Akaza states that he has not fought a Water Hashira as skilled as Giyu in fifty years.{{Ref|chap=148|page=2}}
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As a Hashira of the Demon Slayer Corps, Giyu is a very powerful swordsman.{{Ref|name=ch45|chap=45|page=2}} He is able to easily defeat the [[Father Spider Demon]] in his transformed state{{Ref|chap=37|pages=12-15}} and [[Rui]], Lower Rank 5.{{Ref|chap=42|pages=11-19}} During his fight against [[Akaza]], Upper Rank 3, he was able to hold on his own for some time and like Kyojuro, Akaza is amazed by Giyu's skills to the point that he offers to transform the Hashira into Demon, something Akaza only asks of the most worthy of his opponents.{{Ref|chap=148|chap2=152}} Akaza states that he has not fought a Water Hashira as skilled as Giyu in fifty years.{{Ref|chap=148|page=2}}
   
 
===Natural Abilities===
 
===Natural Abilities===
*'''Master Swordsman''': Being a Hashira of the Demon Slayer Corps, Giyu is one of the most powerful and skilled swordsmen in the entire organization.{{Ref|name=ch45}} Akaza, the Upper Moon Three, states that Giyu possesses finely developed swordsmanship.{{Ref|chap=148|page=10}}
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*'''Master Swordsman''': Being a Hashira of the Demon Slayer Corps, Giyu is one of the most powerful and skilled swordsmen in the entire organization.{{Ref|name=ch45}} Akaza, the Upper Rank 3, states that Giyu possesses finely developed swordsmanship.{{Ref|chap=148|page=10}}
   
 
*'''Enhanced Speed''': Giyu is very fast, being able to tie up [[Inosuke Hashibira]] before he even realized what happened.{{Ref|chap=38|pages=3-4}} He was also able to cut off Rui's head in the blink of an eye.{{Ref|chap=42|pages=17-18}}
 
*'''Enhanced Speed''': Giyu is very fast, being able to tie up [[Inosuke Hashibira]] before he even realized what happened.{{Ref|chap=38|pages=3-4}} He was also able to cut off Rui's head in the blink of an eye.{{Ref|chap=42|pages=17-18}}
   
*'''Enhanced Endurance''': Giyu possesses great levels of endurance, as shown when he endures a powerful attack from Akaza, the Upper Moon Three, and continues to fight with only minor bruises.{{Ref|chap=149|pages=18-19}}{{Ref|chap=150}} After being hit by Muzan's attack and being injected with his blood, he was able to keep on fighting alongside Obanai, unlike his other fellow Hashira, Mitsuri, who was greatly affected by the same attack.
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*'''Enhanced Endurance''': Giyu possesses great levels of endurance, as shown when he endures a powerful attack from Akaza, the Upper Rank 3, and continues to fight with only minor bruises.{{Ref|chap=149|pages=18-19}}{{Ref|chap=150}} After being hit by Muzan's attack and being injected with his blood, he was able to keep on fighting alongside Obanai, unlike his other fellow Hashira, Mitsuri, who was greatly affected by the same attack.
   
 
*'''Crimson Red Nichirin Blade''': During the fight against Muzan, Sanemi forcefully clashes his sword together with Giyu's turning both of their blades temporarily red,{{Ref|chap=190|page=18}} which grants them the ability to hamper the enhanced regeneration of Demons.
 
*'''Crimson Red Nichirin Blade''': During the fight against Muzan, Sanemi forcefully clashes his sword together with Giyu's turning both of their blades temporarily red,{{Ref|chap=190|page=18}} which grants them the ability to hamper the enhanced regeneration of Demons.
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[[File:Giyu colored profile (Demon Slayer Mark).png|thumb|Giyu activates his Demon Slayer Mark.]]
 
[[File:Giyu colored profile (Demon Slayer Mark).png|thumb|Giyu activates his Demon Slayer Mark.]]
   
*'''[[Demon Slayer Mark]]''': During his battle against Akaza, Giyu awakens his Demon Slayer Mark, appearing as a fluid-water like design on his left cheek.{{Ref|chap=150|page=4}} When activated, he gains a tremendous increase in speed, precision, and endurance to the point where he could engage in a long battle against the Upper Moon Three on even ground.{{Ref|chap=152|page=5}} However, he was unable to come close to cutting Akaza's head, which ultimately led to his sword being broken and nearly fatally injured if it weren't for Tanjiro's intervention.
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*'''[[Demon Slayer Mark]]''': During his battle against Akaza, Giyu awakens his Demon Slayer Mark, appearing as a fluid-water like design on his left cheek.{{Ref|chap=150|page=4}} When activated, he gains a tremendous increase in speed, precision, and endurance to the point where he could engage in a long battle against the Upper Rank 3 on even ground.{{Ref|chap=152|page=5}} However, he was unable to come close to cutting Akaza's head, which ultimately led to his sword being broken and nearly fatally injured if it weren't for Tanjiro's intervention.
   
 
===Swordsmanship===
 
===Swordsmanship===
{{Nihongo|'''[[Water Breathing]]'''|{{Ruby|水|みず}}の{{Ruby|呼|こ}}{{Ruby|吸|きゅう}}|Mizu no kokyū}}: Taught by [[Sakonji Urokodaki]].{{Ref|chap=6|page=11}} The user can increase the amount of oxygen in one's blood by controlling his breathing pattern. This increases his strength and agility to equal a demon's. He has learned to do full focus breathing at all times as all Hashira have, further increasing his base strength, speed, and stamina. He knows all of the Water Breathing techniques and has developed one additional style of his own.
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{{Nihongo|'''[[Water Breathing]]'''|{{Ruby|水|みず}}の{{Ruby|呼|こ}}{{Ruby|吸|きゅう}}|Mizu no kokyū}}: Taught by [[Sakonji Urokodaki]].{{Ref|chap=6|page=11}} The user can increase the amount of oxygen in one's blood by controlling his breathing pattern. This increases his strength and agility to equal a demon's. He has learned to do full focus breathing at all times as all Hashira have, further increasing his base strength, speed, and stamina. He knows all of the Water Breathing techniques and has developed one additional form of his own.
 
# {{Nihongo|'''First Form: Water Surface Slash'''|{{Ruby|壱|いち}}ノ{{Ruby|型|かた}} {{Ruby|水|みな}}{{Ruby|面|も}}{{Ruby|斬|ぎ}}り|Ichi no kata: Minamo giri}}{{Ref|chap=7|page=21}} - The swordsman generates enough momentum to create a powerful single concentrated slash.
 
# {{Nihongo|'''First Form: Water Surface Slash'''|{{Ruby|壱|いち}}ノ{{Ruby|型|かた}} {{Ruby|水|みな}}{{Ruby|面|も}}{{Ruby|斬|ぎ}}り|Ichi no kata: Minamo giri}}{{Ref|chap=7|page=21}} - The swordsman generates enough momentum to create a powerful single concentrated slash.
 
# {{Nihongo|'''Second Form: Water Wheel'''|{{Ruby|弐|に}}ノ{{Ruby|型|かた}} {{Ruby|水|みず}}{{Ruby|車|ぐるま}}|Ni no kata: Mizu guruma}}{{Ref|chap=6|page=18}} - The swordsman leaps and vertically spins forward in the air while releasing a flowing attack in a circular motion.
 
# {{Nihongo|'''Second Form: Water Wheel'''|{{Ruby|弐|に}}ノ{{Ruby|型|かた}} {{Ruby|水|みず}}{{Ruby|車|ぐるま}}|Ni no kata: Mizu guruma}}{{Ref|chap=6|page=18}} - The swordsman leaps and vertically spins forward in the air while releasing a flowing attack in a circular motion.
# {{Nihongo|'''Third Form: Flowing Dance'''|{{Ruby|参|さん}}ノ{{Ruby|型|かた}} {{Ruby|流|りゅう}}{{Ruby|流|りゅう}}{{Ruby|舞|ま}}い|San no kata: Ryūryū mai}} {{Ref|chap=16|page=22}} - The swordsman swings his blade at his opponent in a way that mimics the movement of waves on the surface of water.[[File:Giyu using Striking Tide to kill Father Spider Demon.gif|thumb|190x190px|Giyu using Fourth Style: Striking Tide to kill Father Spider Demon.]]
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# {{Nihongo|'''Third Form: Flowing Dance'''|{{Ruby|参|さん}}ノ{{Ruby|型|かた}} {{Ruby|流|りゅう}}{{Ruby|流|りゅう}}{{Ruby|舞|ま}}い|San no kata: Ryūryū mai}} {{Ref|chap=16|page=22}} - The swordsman swings his blade at his opponent in a way that mimics the movement of waves on the surface of water.[[File:Giyu using Striking Tide to kill Father Spider Demon.gif|thumb|190x190px|Giyu using Fourth Form: Striking Tide to kill Father Spider Demon.]]
 
# {{Nihongo|'''Fourth Form: Striking Tide'''|{{Ruby|肆|し}}ノ{{Ruby|型|かた}} {{Ruby|打|う}}ち{{Ruby|潮|しお}}|Shi no kata: Uchishio}}{{Ref|chap=6|page=13}} - The swordsman makes multiple consecutive slashes while twisting their body in a flowing fashion similar to a harsh tide.
 
# {{Nihongo|'''Fourth Form: Striking Tide'''|{{Ruby|肆|し}}ノ{{Ruby|型|かた}} {{Ruby|打|う}}ち{{Ruby|潮|しお}}|Shi no kata: Uchishio}}{{Ref|chap=6|page=13}} - The swordsman makes multiple consecutive slashes while twisting their body in a flowing fashion similar to a harsh tide.
 
# {{Nihongo|'''Fifth Form: Blessed Rain After the Drought '''|{{Ruby|伍|ご}}ノ{{Ruby|型|かた}} {{Ruby|干|かん}}{{Ruby|天|てん}}の{{Ruby|慈|じ}}{{Ruby|雨|う}}|Go no kata: Kanten no jiu}}{{Ref|chap=31|page=19}} - A "sword strike of kindness" that kills the target with little to no pain. Used when the enemy surrenders.
 
# {{Nihongo|'''Fifth Form: Blessed Rain After the Drought '''|{{Ruby|伍|ご}}ノ{{Ruby|型|かた}} {{Ruby|干|かん}}{{Ruby|天|てん}}の{{Ruby|慈|じ}}{{Ruby|雨|う}}|Go no kata: Kanten no jiu}}{{Ref|chap=31|page=19}} - A "sword strike of kindness" that kills the target with little to no pain. Used when the enemy surrenders.
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# {{Nihongo|'''Eighth Form: Waterfall Basin'''|{{Ruby|捌|はち}}ノ{{Ruby|型|かた}} {{Ruby|滝|たき}}{{Ruby|壷|つぼ}}|Hachi no kata: Takitsubo}} {{Ref|chap=10|page=19}} - The swordsman cuts the target vertically.
 
# {{Nihongo|'''Eighth Form: Waterfall Basin'''|{{Ruby|捌|はち}}ノ{{Ruby|型|かた}} {{Ruby|滝|たき}}{{Ruby|壷|つぼ}}|Hachi no kata: Takitsubo}} {{Ref|chap=10|page=19}} - The swordsman cuts the target vertically.
 
# {{Nihongo|'''Ninth Form: Splashing Water Flow - Turbulent'''|{{Ruby|玖|く}}ノ{{Ruby|型|かた}} {{Ruby|水|すい}}{{Ruby|流|りゅう}}{{Ruby|飛沫|しぶき}}|Ku no kata: Suiryū shibuki}}{{Ref|chap=25|page=10}} - Minimizes the landing time and surface needed when landing, allowing the user to move without limits. Ideal when fighting in a place with no solid foothold.
 
# {{Nihongo|'''Ninth Form: Splashing Water Flow - Turbulent'''|{{Ruby|玖|く}}ノ{{Ruby|型|かた}} {{Ruby|水|すい}}{{Ruby|流|りゅう}}{{Ruby|飛沫|しぶき}}|Ku no kata: Suiryū shibuki}}{{Ref|chap=25|page=10}} - Minimizes the landing time and surface needed when landing, allowing the user to move without limits. Ideal when fighting in a place with no solid foothold.
# {{Nihongo|'''Tenth Form: Constant Flux'''|{{Ruby|拾|じゅう}}ノ{{Ruby|型|かた}} {{Ruby|生|せい}}{{Ruby|生|せい}}{{Ruby|流|る}}{{Ruby|転|てん}}|Jū no kata: Seisei ruten}}{{Ref|chap=39|page=12}} - A continuous attack that increases in power with each rotation, creating a strong slash.[[File:Giyu using Eleventh Form on Rui's attack.gif|thumb|200px|Giyu using Eleventh Style: Dead Calm against Rui.]]
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# {{Nihongo|'''Tenth Form: Constant Flux'''|{{Ruby|拾|じゅう}}ノ{{Ruby|型|かた}} {{Ruby|生|せい}}{{Ruby|生|せい}}{{Ruby|流|る}}{{Ruby|転|てん}}|Jū no kata: Seisei ruten}}{{Ref|chap=39|page=12}} - A continuous attack that increases in power with each rotation, creating a strong slash.[[File:Giyu using Eleventh Form on Rui's attack.gif|thumb|200px|Giyu using Eleventh Form: Dead Calm against Rui.]]
 
# {{Nihongo|'''Eleventh Form: Dead Calm'''|{{Ruby|拾|じゅう}}{{Ruby|壱|いち}}ノ{{Ruby|型|かた}} {{Ruby|凪|なぎ}}|Jū Ichi no kata: Nagi}}{{Ref|chap=42|page=16}} - Created by Giyu, The swordsman ceases any body movements and enters a state of complete defense, deflecting and blocking any incoming attacks with imperceptible speed. However, its effectiveness is limited as fast and numerous attacks can break through.
 
# {{Nihongo|'''Eleventh Form: Dead Calm'''|{{Ruby|拾|じゅう}}{{Ruby|壱|いち}}ノ{{Ruby|型|かた}} {{Ruby|凪|なぎ}}|Jū Ichi no kata: Nagi}}{{Ref|chap=42|page=16}} - Created by Giyu, The swordsman ceases any body movements and enters a state of complete defense, deflecting and blocking any incoming attacks with imperceptible speed. However, its effectiveness is limited as fast and numerous attacks can break through.
   
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*Giyu's [[Kasugaigarasu|crow]] is a very old crow, so it tends to make mistakes when giving messages. He is said to also make Giyu very nervous.
 
*Giyu's [[Kasugaigarasu|crow]] is a very old crow, so it tends to make mistakes when giving messages. He is said to also make Giyu very nervous.
 
*Giyu's Japanese and English voice actors both share the role of [[w:c:Sasori|Sasori]] from [[w:c:Naruto|Naruto: Shippuden]].
 
*Giyu's Japanese and English voice actors both share the role of [[w:c:Sasori|Sasori]] from [[w:c:Naruto|Naruto: Shippuden]].
*[[Koyoharu Gotōge]]'s initial design for Giyu was roughly the same as the official design, except it featured him with fingerless sleeves, a cloth that tied the ends of his haori around his waist, and looser [[wikipedia:Hakama|hakama]] pants.{{Ref|vol=1|Extra Pages.}}
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*[[Koyoharu Gotōge]]'s initial design for Giyu was roughly the same as the official design, except it featured him with fingerless sleeves, a cloth that tied the ends of his haori around his waist, and looser [[wikipedia:Hakama|hakama]] pants.{{Ref|vol=1|text=Extra Pages.}}
   
 
==Quotes==
 
==Quotes==
* ''"Don't cry. Don't succumb to sorrow. This isn't the time to despair. I know you're devastated right now. Your family massacred, your sister's a demon. I know it hurts. I know you wanna scream. I understand. If only I had gotten here a half a day sooner, maybe then your family would still be alive. However, there's no way to turn back time. So feel it... feel the pure rage of being unable to forgive... let it be what gives you the strength to take action. With that fragile resolve of yours, you can't protect your sister or heal her, and you'll never get revenge for what happened to your family!"''
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* (To himself regarding [[Tanjiro Kamado]]) ''"Don't cry. Don't despair. Those things will do you no good. Your family is dead and your sister has become a demon. Your heart is crushed. I know your pain, how you must want to cry out. If I'd come half a day sooner your family might have survived. But there is no turning back time. Fill your heart with anger. Strong, pure anger that gives no quarter. Anger that becomes the unwavering force that drives your limbs. Weakness and empty promises cannot protect your sister or find her a cure. And they certainly cannot avenge your family."''{{Ref|chap=1|pages=37-38}}
 
* (To himself) ''"[[Nezuko Kamado|She]] must've been craving a feast right from the start, even her own [[Tanjiro Kamado|brother]]. But she protected him and turned her attention to me. I wonder if... just maybe... these two are different."''{{Ref|ep=1}}
 
* (To himself) ''"[[Nezuko Kamado|She]] must've been craving a feast right from the start, even her own [[Tanjiro Kamado|brother]]. But she protected him and turned her attention to me. I wonder if... just maybe... these two are different."''{{Ref|ep=1}}
 
* (To [[Shinobu Kocho]]) ''"I'm not disliked by people."''{{Ref|ep=21}}
 
* (To [[Shinobu Kocho]]) ''"I'm not disliked by people."''{{Ref|ep=21}}
* (To [[Akaza]]) ''"If you want to kill Tanjiro, you'll have to get through me first!"''{{Ref|chap=153|page=18}}
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* (To [[Akaza]]) ''"If you want to kill Tanjiro... First defeat me!!"''{{Ref|chap=153|page=18}}
   
 
==References==
 
==References==
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The meek have no power and no options! The strong will crush them in every way! Demons might know how to cure your little sister... But... No demon will respect your whining and begging! And for that matter, I don't respect you either! That's reality!
 
Giyu Tomioka to Tanjiro Kamado, Chapter 1

Giyu Tomioka ( (とみ) (おか) () (ゆう) Tomioka Giyū?) is a Demon Slayer and the Water Hashira of the Demon Slayer Corps.[2]

Appearance

Giyu is a tall young man of a muscular stature and pale complexion, who is almost always seen wearing an unimpressed or emotionless expression. He has unruly black hair of uneven lengths that sticks up in tufts around his head, which he wears tied back in a low ponytail at the base of his neck, his bangs fall over his eyes in an uneven fringe. His eyes are sharp and reasonably thin, their irises a deep sapphire that fades to a lighter blue and their pupils a bluish-black, and are framed by thin eyebrows.

Giyu wears a dark cyan-tinted version of the standard Demon Slayer uniform with buttoned white leg-wraps and a pair of white zōri with dark blue straps, the socks underneath the same cyan color as his uniform. Over this, Giyu wears a haori that's split down the middle into two different patterns: the right one a solid pink-red and the left one geometrically patterned with squares of green, orange, and yellow. These haoris were later noted to have belonged to his late older sister, Tsutako Tomioka, and his deceased friend Sabito.

During his battle with Muzan Kibutsuji, he loses his right arm.[3] After the fight, Giyu cuts his hair down to shoulder length, now wearing it loose rather than tied back.[4]

Gallery

Personality

Giyu always wears a serious expression on his face. He has a reserved personality and a strong sense of justice with no tolerance towards those who don't know their own limitations and throw away their lives.[5] Despite letting Nezuko Kamado live due to Tanjiro Kamado's persistence, he shows zero hesitation when killing other Demons and has no respect towards them like most Demon Slayers.[6] Even so, Giyu violated the Demon Slayer Corps' code of conduct when he protected Nezuko during Shinobu's attempt to kill her. This implies that he doesn't completely despise Demons as some other Hashira do, and is willing to make an exception for a Demon by letting them live if they don't kill and eat humans. This shows that he is more pragmatic in dealing with Demons rather than out of hatred for Demons like some other Hashira do.

Giyu appears to have a complex with what others think of him and is shocked when Shinobu Kocho claims he is hated by many.[7] Besides that however, he doesn't seem to be hurt by Shinobu's other pokes, even ignoring her. Despite that, they are in fact decent friends with a good amount of history together.

He is a man of very few words and has trouble interacting with others, so he usually keeps himself at a distance.[8] He even goes out of his way to tell Akaza that he hates talking, and wants to keep his name to himself, as he thinks names are not meant to be shared.

It is revealed later on that Giyu suffers from an inferiority complex which he developed since his participation in the Final Selection. It gets severe to the point where he contemplates abandoning his position as the Water Hashira until Tanjiro helps him realize that instead of acting on his survivor's guilt, he should cherish his life and live on for the people who sacrificed their lives for him.[9] This feeling of survivor's guilt strikes again when he believes Tanjiro has died after the fight against Muzan. Giyu, while he sheds tears, admits how he is always the one who is saved.

Despite his aloof and stoic nature, Giyu is shown to be protective and caring towards those he is close to and considers his friends. This is first shown when he puts his life on the line for Tanjiro and Nezuko by vowing to commit seppuku if the latter were ever to eat a human.[10] Giyu has been shown to lose his composure and usual stoic demeanor when those he cares about are in danger, as seen when he is greatly angered by Akaza's attempt to kill Tanjiro and visibly shocked when he hears the news of Shinobu's death.[11] This is further shown in the fact that he still wears half of Sabito, his late best friend's, and his older sister's haori as a memento of them. However, Giyu appears to be particular in who he shows emotions for, as he doesn't appear to react at all when informed of the passing of Genya Shinazugawa, Muichiro Tokito and Kyojuro Rengoku.

However, Giyu will not let his personal relationships get in the way of his duty. When Tanjiro begins his assault as a demon, Giyu is the first to announce that they need to take him down, despite his brotherly-type relationship with Tanjiro. Following this whole conflict, its clear that Giyu has been able to embrace his happier side, shown by his smiles towards the Kamado siblings and even Sanemi, which shows how much their combative relationship has slowly developed into one of mutual respect.

Abilities and Powers

As a Hashira of the Demon Slayer Corps, Giyu is a very powerful swordsman.[12] He is able to easily defeat the Father Spider Demon in his transformed state[13] and Rui, Lower Rank 5.[14] During his fight against Akaza, Upper Rank 3, he was able to hold on his own for some time and like Kyojuro, Akaza is amazed by Giyu's skills to the point that he offers to transform the Hashira into Demon, something Akaza only asks of the most worthy of his opponents.[15] Akaza states that he has not fought a Water Hashira as skilled as Giyu in fifty years.[16]

Natural Abilities

  • Master Swordsman: Being a Hashira of the Demon Slayer Corps, Giyu is one of the most powerful and skilled swordsmen in the entire organization.[12] Akaza, the Upper Rank 3, states that Giyu possesses finely developed swordsmanship.[17]
  • Enhanced Speed: Giyu is very fast, being able to tie up Inosuke Hashibira before he even realized what happened.[18] He was also able to cut off Rui's head in the blink of an eye.[19]
  • Enhanced Endurance: Giyu possesses great levels of endurance, as shown when he endures a powerful attack from Akaza, the Upper Rank 3, and continues to fight with only minor bruises.[20][21] After being hit by Muzan's attack and being injected with his blood, he was able to keep on fighting alongside Obanai, unlike his other fellow Hashira, Mitsuri, who was greatly affected by the same attack.
  • Crimson Red Nichirin Blade: During the fight against Muzan, Sanemi forcefully clashes his sword together with Giyu's turning both of their blades temporarily red,[22] which grants them the ability to hamper the enhanced regeneration of Demons.
Giyu colored profile (Demon Slayer Mark)

Giyu activates his Demon Slayer Mark.

  • Demon Slayer Mark: During his battle against Akaza, Giyu awakens his Demon Slayer Mark, appearing as a fluid-water like design on his left cheek.[23] When activated, he gains a tremendous increase in speed, precision, and endurance to the point where he could engage in a long battle against the Upper Rank 3 on even ground.[24] However, he was unable to come close to cutting Akaza's head, which ultimately led to his sword being broken and nearly fatally injured if it weren't for Tanjiro's intervention.

Swordsmanship

Water Breathing ( (みず) () (きゅう) Mizu no kokyū?): Taught by Sakonji Urokodaki.[25] The user can increase the amount of oxygen in one's blood by controlling his breathing pattern. This increases his strength and agility to equal a demon's. He has learned to do full focus breathing at all times as all Hashira have, further increasing his base strength, speed, and stamina. He knows all of the Water Breathing techniques and has developed one additional form of his own.

  1. First Form: Water Surface Slash ( (いち) (かた) (みな) () () Ichi no kata: Minamo giri?)[26] - The swordsman generates enough momentum to create a powerful single concentrated slash.
  2. Second Form: Water Wheel ( () (かた) (みず) (ぐるま) Ni no kata: Mizu guruma?)[27] - The swordsman leaps and vertically spins forward in the air while releasing a flowing attack in a circular motion.
  3. Third Form: Flowing Dance ( (さん) (かた) (りゅう) (りゅう) () San no kata: Ryūryū mai?) [28] - The swordsman swings his blade at his opponent in a way that mimics the movement of waves on the surface of water.
    Giyu using Striking Tide to kill Father Spider Demon

    Giyu using Fourth Form: Striking Tide to kill Father Spider Demon.

  4. Fourth Form: Striking Tide ( () (かた) () (しお) Shi no kata: Uchishio?)[29] - The swordsman makes multiple consecutive slashes while twisting their body in a flowing fashion similar to a harsh tide.
  5. Fifth Form: Blessed Rain After the Drought ( () (かた) (かん) (てん) () () Go no kata: Kanten no jiu?)[30] - A "sword strike of kindness" that kills the target with little to no pain. Used when the enemy surrenders.
  6. Sixth Form: Whirlpool ( (ろく) (かた) ねじれ (うず) Roku no kata: Nejire uzu?)[31] - The swordsman fiercely twists his upper and lower body, creating a whirlpool that cuts anything caught in it.
  7. Seventh Form: Drop Ripple Thrust Curve ( (しち) (かた) (しずく) () (もん) () Shichi no kata: Shizuku wa Mondzuki?) [32](Drop Ripple in English Dub) A fast and accurate stab. The fastest Water Breathing technique.
  8. Eighth Form: Waterfall Basin ( (はち) (かた) (たき) (つぼ) Hachi no kata: Takitsubo?) [33] - The swordsman cuts the target vertically.
  9. Ninth Form: Splashing Water Flow - Turbulent ( () (かた) (すい) (りゅう) 飛沫 (しぶき) Ku no kata: Suiryū shibuki?)[34] - Minimizes the landing time and surface needed when landing, allowing the user to move without limits. Ideal when fighting in a place with no solid foothold.
  10. Tenth Form: Constant Flux ( (じゅう) (かた) (せい) (せい) () (てん) Jū no kata: Seisei ruten?)[35] - A continuous attack that increases in power with each rotation, creating a strong slash.
    Giyu using Eleventh Form on Rui's attack

    Giyu using Eleventh Form: Dead Calm against Rui.

  11. Eleventh Form: Dead Calm ( (じゅう) (いち) (かた) (なぎ) Jū Ichi no kata: Nagi?)[36] - Created by Giyu, The swordsman ceases any body movements and enters a state of complete defense, deflecting and blocking any incoming attacks with imperceptible speed. However, its effectiveness is limited as fast and numerous attacks can break through.

Battles

Trivia

Giyu body (initial design)

Giyu's initial design.

  • Giyu's name contains the kanji for "heroism, loyalty and courage" ( () (ゆう) giyū?).
  • Giyu's favorite food is simmered salmon with daikon (Winter radish). Seeing a fresh plate made Giyu smile, a sight which impressed and also disgusted Shinobu.[37]
  • Giyu was ranked in 4th place as of the first character popularity poll with 2,190 votes.
  • Giyu is the only character who has his own spin off. The spin off is a two-part story depicting events after Giyu’s encounter with Tanjiro and Nezuko, called Giyu Tomioka: Gaiden (Part 1) and Giyu Tomioka: Gaiden (Part 2).
  • Giyu's crow is a very old crow, so it tends to make mistakes when giving messages. He is said to also make Giyu very nervous.
  • Giyu's Japanese and English voice actors both share the role of Sasori from Naruto: Shippuden.
  • Koyoharu Gotōge's initial design for Giyu was roughly the same as the official design, except it featured him with fingerless sleeves, a cloth that tied the ends of his haori around his waist, and looser hakama pants.[38]

Quotes

  • (To himself regarding Tanjiro Kamado) "Don't cry. Don't despair. Those things will do you no good. Your family is dead and your sister has become a demon. Your heart is crushed. I know your pain, how you must want to cry out. If I'd come half a day sooner your family might have survived. But there is no turning back time. Fill your heart with anger. Strong, pure anger that gives no quarter. Anger that becomes the unwavering force that drives your limbs. Weakness and empty promises cannot protect your sister or find her a cure. And they certainly cannot avenge your family."[39]
  • (To himself) "She must've been craving a feast right from the start, even her own brother. But she protected him and turned her attention to me. I wonder if... just maybe... these two are different."[40]
  • (To Shinobu Kocho) "I'm not disliked by people."[41]
  • (To Akaza) "If you want to kill Tanjiro... First defeat me!!"[42]

References

  1. Official Twitter Account
  2. Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga: Chapter 45 (Page 6).
  3. Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga: Chapter 191 (Page 14).
  4. Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga: Chapter 204 (Page 10).
  5. Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga: Chapter 38 (Page 3).
  6. Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga: Chapter 43 (Page 15).
  7. Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga: Chapter 44 (Page 17).
  8. Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga: Chapter 45 (Page 7).
  9. Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga: Chapters 130-131.
  10. Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga: Chapter 46 (Pages 10-11).
  11. Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga: Chapter 144 (Page 3).
  12. 12.0 12.1 Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga: Chapter 45 (Page 2).
  13. Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga: Chapter 37 (Pages 12-15).
  14. Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga: Chapter 42 (Pages 11-19).
  15. Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga: Chapters 148-152.
  16. Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga: Chapter 148 (Page 2).
  17. Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga: Chapter 148 (Page 10).
  18. Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga: Chapter 38 (Pages 3-4).
  19. Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga: Chapter 42 (Pages 17-18).
  20. Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga: Chapter 149 (Pages 18-19).
  21. Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga: Chapter 150.
  22. Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga: Chapter 190 (Page 18).
  23. Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga: Chapter 150 (Page 4).
  24. Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga: Chapter 152 (Page 5).
  25. Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga: Chapter 6 (Page 11).
  26. Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga: Chapter 7 (Page 21).
  27. Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga: Chapter 6 (Page 18).
  28. Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga: Chapter 16 (Page 22).
  29. Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga: Chapter 6 (Page 13).
  30. Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga: Chapter 31 (Page 19).
  31. Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga: Chapter 12 (Page 11).
  32. Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga: Chapter 16 (Page 10).
  33. Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga: Chapter 10 (Page 19).
  34. Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga: Chapter 25 (Page 10).
  35. Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga: Chapter 39 (Page 12).
  36. Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga: Chapter 42 (Page 16).
  37. Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga: Chapter 41 (Page 20).
  38. Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga: Volume 1, Extra Pages.
  39. Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga: Chapter 1 (Pages 37-38).
  40. Kimetsu no Yaiba Anime: Episode 1.
  41. Kimetsu no Yaiba Anime: Episode 21.
  42. Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga: Chapter 153 (Page 18).


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