11 Strongest Demon Slayer Characters You Need to Know

Demon Slayer is an anime that has taken the world by storm. With its intense action and well-developed characters, it is easy to see why this show has become so popular. But with a cast of characters as large as Demon Slayer’s, it can be difficult to know who the strongest demon slayers are.

That’s why we’ve put together this list of the 11 strongest characters in Demon Slayer. These are the characters that you need to know about if you want to understand Demon Slayer.

1. Muzan Kibutsuji

Muzan is undoubtedly the name that often appears on top of the list regarding the strongest demon in Demon Slayer. However, the title indeed comes with a cause. He might not possess inhuman strength like Yoriichi Yoriichi Tsugikuni.

However, Muzan has such enviable immortality and youth. Besides that, he has mastered the biokinesis that makes him invincible in many ways. Muzan Kibutsuji is also created with many interwoven techniques and skills.

It is no wonder if he can drag down Hashira one by one. Another strong point of Muzan is his ability to manipulate and control the demon body with impeccable precision.

2. Gyomei

Who is the strongest Hashira in Demon Slayer? Well, many people believe that Gyomei is the strongest Hashira alive. His skill even overlaps his fellows, especially when it comes to martial skills, endurance, and patience.

He can hold his attack until he knows the opponent’s weakest point. This is also why every move of Gyomei is highly accurate and damaging.

Another thing that makes Gyomei so strong is its Stone Breathing ability that could push demons on their knees.

3. Tanjiro Kamado

Fans believe that the strongest swordsman in Demon Slayer is Tanjiro Kamado – at least one of the strongest swordsmen alive. According to the storyline, the birth of Tanjiro brings a new era for humankind.

Generally, he has no idea how his fate will turn out. Yet, Tanjiro had to face a super bitter reality when his family – mother and siblings – were killed by a mysterious attacker (it was Muzan).

That unfortunate moment makes Tanjiro consumed by guilt. Later in his life, Tanjiro mastered the art of the Sun Breathing technique, which is quite helpful in completing his mission – one of which is to earn forgiveness from Nezuko.

4. Kokushibo

Even though Muzan is consistently the strongest in the Demon Slayer universe, there is always another character that fights the hierarchy. One of those characters is Kokushibo.

He has survived for hundreds of years and will survive hundreds more. Kokushibo has developed an excellent combat ability and wisdom to stand far beyond human awareness. For instance, he prefers grating every piece of Gyomei and Sanemi energy instead of putting up a solid fight.

5. Kyojuro Rengoku

Kyojuro Rengoku has a somewhat cheerful face. While he is the official Fire Hashira, Kyojuro Rengoku always appears enthusiastic. He always thinks justice is worth everything, considering that not everyone can defend themselves.

Kyojuro, on the other hand, is not as impressive as the strongest characters on this list. However, he has enough stamina and durability to beat the Kizuki. Other than that, Kyojuro has various techniques that cause a huge amount of damage to her opponent – he has mastered Flame Breathing!

6. Yoriichi Tsugikuni

No one deserves the strongest character in Demon Slayer manga (and series) other than Yoriichi Tsugikuni. He was born with the Demon Slayer Marks.

Others need to develop these marks later in life, while Yoriichi got them from birth. It is also the reason why Yoriichi invented the Sun Breathing Style single-handedly. Even though Muzan is the most overpowered character, he has an innate fear of Yoriichi Tsugikuni.

7. Sanemi Shinazugawa

Sanemi Shinazugawa comes with a supersonic speed ability. On the other hand, his physical strength makes him quite fearsome. All his skills are topped with his agility.

Thus, Sanemi can teleport quite quickly – it is due to his lightning speed in the first place. Even Kokushibo acknowledges Sanemi’s versatility when it comes to fighting. However, he has a limitation – his human body makes everything come with a physical boundary.

8. Giyu Tomioka

Even though Giyu Tomioka is not like the Demon Slayer Yoriichi, he is such a loner character. His fighting style is very straightforward, and he won’t waste his breath ending his opponents.

While he has the Dead Calm technique, several battles showed that Giyu is such a powerful opponent. He can even stand on the line until he meets Muzan – even though Giyu needs Tanjiro to kill Aakaza.

9. Akaza

You can say that Akaza is the most evil character in Demon Slayer so far. Of course, some characters might come with a higher power level, but Akaza deserves this spot for a reason.

He defeated Kyojuro and killed almost the entire Hashira on his own. What makes Akaza quite charming and unbeatable is his ability to self-heal. However, while it is inspiring, his opponents are frustrated with his skill.

Even though Akaza is a powerful character with such an awe-exceptional ability, he never underestimates his opponents. This is why he’s pretty fearsome for all.

10. Inosuke Hashibara

Another powerful character from Kimetsu no Yaiba is Inosike Hashibara. He has been through brutal and violent training, similar to Tanjiro and Zenitsu. However, Inosuke needs the motivation to maintain his will to learn.

Inosike Hashibara has the best flexibility compared to other names on this list. According to the storyline, Inosuke was raised in the mountains, making him a versatile yet powerful opponent in the Demon Slayer.

Even though he lacks motivation, Inosuke can stand the battle against the Upper Moon 2. Thus, it is safe to say that he is quite powerful – not to mention his fast and beasty personality.

11. Kanao Tsuyuri

This list doesn’t rank the Demon Slayer characters from strongest to weakest. Yet, Kanao Tsuyuri is generally not among the strongest manslaughter mentioned above.

However, she has the closest power to a Hashira. Kanao was trained by Kanae Kocho and Shinobu Kocho, which later led her to retain the Final Selection.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is still one of the most popular anime and manga series ever created. It gives the perspective that there is no such thing as truly evil or good in the first place.

Even evil characters still have some good sides to them. So, that’s a wrap – this is everything you need to know about the strongest Demon Slayer characters. Do you have any favorite characters so far?