Horned Demon

Horned Demon
Kanji	角状鬼
Rōmaji	Tsunojō Oni
Characteristics
Race	Demon Human (Formerly)
Gender	Male
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Dark Red
Personal Status
Status	Deceased
Debuts
Manga Debut	Chapter 23
Anime Debut	Episode 12
Portrayal
Japanese VA	Yoshihisa Kawahara
English VA	Matthew Mercer

The Horned Demon (角 (つの) 状 (じょう) 鬼 (おに) , Tsunojō Oni^?) was a demon that lived in the Tsuzumi Mansion.

Quick Answers

What is the significance of the Horned Demon's single horn?

The single horn of the Horned Demon doesn't hold a particular significance. It is a physical trait, akin to his large build and visible veins. This horn, coupled with his overconfidence, adds to his formidable aura. His pride and recklessness, however, lead to his defeat.

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How does the Horned Demon's physical build contribute to his character?

The Horned Demon's large build and visible veins enhance his intimidating presence. His physical traits, including prominent fangs, sharp nails, and ash-gray skin, are common to demons, reinforcing his menacing character. His physical stature mirrors his pride and confidence, evident when he fearlessly attacked Inosuke Hashibira.

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What is the role of the Horned Demon in the Tsuzumi Mansion?

Tsunojō Oni, or the Horned Demon, is a character in the Tsuzumi Mansion Arc. This horned demon has a distinctive appearance with a single horn, red eyes, and a large build. The demon's role in the Tsuzumi Mansion involves a confrontation with Inosuke, who dismembers and kills him.

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What is the significance of the Horned Demon's green hakama pants and brown vest?

The Horned Demon's green hakama pants and brown vest contribute to his unique visual identity. His attire, combined with his large build and visible veins, accentuates his intimidating presence. This distinctive look sets him apart from other horned demons.

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Appearance

The Horned Demon has shoulder length black hair, with a center split and a single horn in the middle of his forehead. He has distinct red eyes with vertical pupils, slanted in an upward position, as well as thick protruding lips.

The Horned Demon had a large physical build, with visible veins displayed on the majority of his body. He wore green hakama pants with a brown vest.

Personality

The Horned Demon was prideful and confident, as seen when he showed no hesitation to attack at the sight of Inosuke Hashibira, even boasting about the fact that he'd soon taste Inosuke's flesh and sarcastically complimenting his attack. However, his pride and lack of caution quickly became his downfall as he underestimated Inosuke, showing a lack of ability to properly size up his opponent before fighting them.

History

Inside the Tsuzumi Mansion, he and the Tongue Demon got into a scuffle with Kyogai over who would get to eat Kiyoshi, a boy Kyogai had found and wanted to devour for his Marechi blood. During the confrontation, the Horned Demon managed to rip off one of Kyogai's tsuzumi, which Kiyoshi quickly grabbed and used to transport himself to safety. The three demons then wandered the mansion in search of Kiyoshi.

Synopsis

Tsuzumi Mansion Arc

The Horned Demon's death at the hands of Inosuke Hashibira.

While running through the halls of the mansion, Inosuke was nearly grabbed by the Horned Demon as he was turning at a corner. The demon deemed him a "fresh human" and tried again to grab his prey. However, Inosuke slashed off both of the demon's arm and used his Beast Breathing, Third Fang: Devour to slice off the Horned Demon's head, before using the body to launch himself for another search around the mansion.

Abilities

Physical Abilities

Enhanced Strength: The Horned Demon was able to rip out one of Kyogai's tsuzumi from his back, despite the demon's innately high durability. He is also shown to easily crush hard wood simply by grabbing it, seen when he tried to grab Inosuke.

Battles

Horned Demon Battles

Tsuzumi Mansion Arc

• Inosuke Hashibira vs Horned Demon

Quotes

(To Inosuke) "It'll be a treat to carve away your flesh."