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The Hashira ( (はしら) Hashira?, lit. Pillars) are the highest-ranking Demon Slayers in the Demon Slayer Corps.

Overview[]

Hashira is the highest rank which Demon Slayers can obtain in the Demon Slayer Corps. Those who hold the position are regarded as the most powerful and skilled combatants in the entire organization, protecting humanity against more dangerous threats that cannot be handled by other Demon Slayers.

The Hashira, in accordance with their great strength, hold the highest authority in the organization, second only to the Corps leader, Kagaya Ubuyashiki, and later, Kiriya Ubuyashiki.[1]

The Hashira are all assigned a specific region that they are required to patrol, usually to gather information about the demons inhabiting said area and to improve their swordsmanship. They are also deployed on missions only if lower-ranking members are unable to complete it.

Each Hashira are masters of a unique Breathing Style, some of which are even created by themselves. Interestingly, swordsmen who can use the Flame Breathing and Water Breathing have become Hashira in every era, with no exceptions thus far.[2]

Joining[]

To be a member of the Hashira, a Demon Slayer must be among the strongest combatants in the entirety of the Demon Slayer Corps. There are two known methods (both extremely difficult) that allow one to prove that they are worthy of becoming a Hashira: the first method is to accumulate a demon kill count of at least 50 as a Kinoe-ranked Demon Slayer, or slay a member of the Twelve Kizuki.[3][4] The second method is being a Tsuguko of a Hashira, which requires immense talent. Additionally, Tsuguko can only inherit the rank, if their respective Hashira dies or retires.

The effort required to achieve either of these methods requires almost five years worth of training, though, the talented might take only two or so years to do so.[3] However, there were one example that was much faster than that; Muichiro Tokito, who managed to rise to the rank of Hashira just two months after joining the Demon Slayer Corps.

Finding Successors[]

Main article: Tsuguko

In some cases, an exceptionally talented Demon Slayer can become the designated successor to one of the Hashira, known as a Tsuguko. To become a Tsuguko, a Demon Slayer can either apply for the position and get accepted, or get scouted by one of the current Hashira .[3]

Hashira Training[]

Main article: Hashira Training

In preparation for the upcoming confrontation with Muzan Kibutsuji, Kagaya Ubuyashiki ordered that the Hashira conduct special training sessions with lower ranked Demon Slayers. with the aim to improve all the Demon Slayers' physical abilities, overall health, and condition. The Hashira also trained among each other to improve their individual strength and their cooperative attack coordination.

List of Known Hashira[]

Anime Status[]

Click the 'Manga' tab to reveal the statuses of members as of Chapter 204. Beware of spoilers.
Hashira
Giyu Tomioka
Mitsuri Kanroji
Obanai Iguro
Sanemi Shinazugawa
Gyomei Himejima
Water Hashira
Giyu Tomioka
Love Hashira
Mitsuri Kanroji
Serpent Hashira
Obanai Iguro
Wind Hashira
Sanemi Shinazugawa
Stone Hashira
Gyomei Himejima
Muichiro Tokito
Shinobu Kocho
Kyojuro Rengoku
Kanae Kocho
Mist Hashira
Muichiro Tokito
Insect Hashira
Shinobu Kocho
Flame Hashira
Kyojuro Rengoku
Flower Hashira
Kanae Kocho
Former Hashira
Sakonji Urokodaki
Jigoro Kuwajima
Shinjuro Rengoku
Tengen Uzui
Water Hashira
Sakonji Urokodaki
Thunder Hashira
Jigoro Kuwajima
Flame Hashira
Shinjuro Rengoku
Sound Hashira
Tengen Uzui

Manga Status (Spoiler Warning)[]

Click the 'Anime' tab to reveal the current statuses of members as of where the anime is currently up to.
Hashira
Disbanded
Former Hashira
Kyojuro Rengoku
Tengen Uzui
Muichiro Tokito
Shinobu Kocho
Mitsuri Kanroji
Flame Hashira
Kyojuro Rengoku
Sound Hashira
Tengen Uzui
Mist Hashira
Muichiro Tokito
Insect Hashira
Shinobu Kocho
Love Hashira
Mitsuri Kanroji
Obanai Iguro
Gyomei Himejima
Kanae Kocho
Sakonji Urokodaki
Jigoro Kuwajima
Serpent Hashira
Obanai Iguro
Stone Hashira
Gyomei Himejima
Flower Hashira
Kanae Kocho
Water Hashira
Sakonji Urokodaki
Thunder Hashira
Jigoro Kuwajima
Shinjuro Rengoku
Giyu Tomioka
Sanemi Shinazugawa
Flame Hashira
Shinjuro Rengoku
Water Hashira
Giyu Tomioka
Wind Hashira
Sanemi Shinazugawa

Gallery[]

Trivia[]

  • The character for Hashira ( (はしら) Hashira?) consists of nine strokes, which is said to be the reason for there being nine Hashira at the start of the series.[5]
  • All of the Hashira have Destroyer of Demons ( (あっ) () (めっ) (さつ) Akki Messatsu?) engraved on their weapons.
    • Shinobu has Evil Demon ( (あっ) () Akki?) engraved on the right side of the blade, and Destruction ( (めっ) (さつ) Messatsu?) engraved on the left side due to her sword's structure.[6]
  • Although not fully touched upon, it is hinted that a Hashira can retire whenever they want to.
  • As the Hashira are a separate group of elite slayers, they have their own symbol on the back of their hand. These symbols correlate to what Breathing Style they are associated with.
  • Of the nine Hashira, only four of them use a standard Nichirin Katana, those four being Kyojuro Rengoku, Giyu Tomioka, Sanemi Shinazugawa, and Muichiro Tokito.
  • The Hashira with the biggest appetite is Mitsuri Kanroji, and the one with the smallest appetite is Obanai Iguro. Obanai can go about three days without eating.
  • Six out of the nine Hashira of the Taisho era have awakened their Demon Slayer Mark, the only ones who did not being Kyojuro Rengoku, Tengen Uzui and Shinobu Kocho.
  • Hashira are the only people in the Demon Slayer Corps with golden buttons on their uniforms instead of silver.

Rankings[]

Height[]

The following is the Hashira ranked in terms of height.

Hashira Height
1. Gyomei Himejima 220 cm (7'2½")
2. Tengen Uzui 198 cm (6'6")
3. Sanemi Shinazugawa 179 cm (5'10½")
4. Kyojuro Rengoku 177 cm (5'9¾")
5. Giyu Tomioka 176 cm (5'9¼")
6. Mitsuri Kanroji 167 cm (5'6")
7. Obanai Iguro 162 cm (5'4")
8. Muichiro Tokito 160 cm (5'3")
9. Shinobu Kocho 151 cm (4'11½")

Arm Wrestling[]

The following is the Hashira ranked in an arm wrestling competition.[7]

Hashira Strength
1. Gyomei Himejima Insanely strong
2. Tengen Uzui Really strong
3. Kyojuro Rengoku / Sanemi Shinazugawa / Giyu Tomioka / Mitsuri Kanroji Strong
4. Muichiro Tokito Normal
5. Obanai Iguro A little weak
6. Shinobu Kocho Weak

Tanjiro Kamado was said to be ranked between Muichiro and Obanai.

Running Speed[]

The following is the Hashira ranked in terms of running speed.[8]

Hashira Author's comment
1. Tengen Uzui The way he disappeared surprised Tanjiro and the others.
2. Sanemi Shinazugawa The way he runs on the battlefield is like a gust of wind.
3. Gyomei Himejima There were reports saying that the way he runs was intimidating and scary.
4. Shinobu Kocho She runs lightly like a butterfly. However she has slightly less stamina.
5. Kyojuro Rengoku He charges with a force similar to a blazing fire.
6. Giyu Tomioka He wasn't ranked higher, but when he runs, it causes people to believe he's flowing in water.
7. Obanai Iguro Could the cause for his lower ranking be his serpentine running style? If he went straight, he could've ranked higher.
8. Muichiro Tokito He's a first-rate Hashira, could he be hiding his strength?
9. Mitsuri Kanroji It seems like she ran right after she finished eating.

Openness[]

The following is the Hashira ranked in terms of openness.[8]

Hashira Openness
1. Kyojuro Rengoku 95%
2. Mitsuri Kanroji / Gyomei Himejima 90%
3. Tengen Uzui 88%
4. Shinobu Kocho 85%
5. Sanemi Shinazugawa / Obanai Iguro 60%
6. Muichiro Tokito 40%
7. Giyu Tomioka 30%

Kindness[]

The following is the Hashira ranked in terms of how easy they are to talk to.[9]

Hashira Author's comment
1. Mitsuri Kanroji With her constant smiles, and her cheerful nature, she made an even better impression when she was actively conversing with the untalkative Giyu.
2. Kyojuro Rengoku Also adored by his juniors, he seems to have a certain charm that attracts other people.
3. Shinobu Kocho With a gentle smile and a calming tone of voice, she's highly trusted by the other Hashira as well.
4-6. Tengen Uzui / Giyu Tomioka / Muichiro Tokito (interchangeable)
7. Gyomei Himejima Even though he's respected by many, some get a sense of fear from his appearance when he's shedding tears while reciting the nenbutsu.
8. Obanai Iguro His sharp gaze could be the cause, but it looks like he gets along with Mitsuri and Sanemi.
9. Sanemi Shinazugawa Chosen as the most difficult to talk to. Perhaps this was influenced by his fierce look and violent personality.

References[]

  1. Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga: Chapter 144 (Page 7).
  2. Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga: Chapter 54 (Page 8).
  3. 3.0 3.1 3.2 Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga: Volume 11, (Extra Pages).
  4. Kimetsu no Yaiba Extra: Kyojuro Rengoku's Story: Part 1 (Page 33).
  5. Kimetsu no Yaiba First Fanbook.
  6. Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga: Chapter 41 (Page 19).
  7. Kimetsu no Yaiba Manga: Volume 11.
  8. 8.0 8.1 Kimetsu no Yaiba Second Fanbook.
  9. Kimetsu no Yaiba First Fanbook.


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