Giyuu Tomioka

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Giyuu was the first to save Tanjiro and Nezuko (choosing not to kill them and instead sending them to Urokodaki), though initially he was cold and distant. Over time, Tanjiro managed to open Giyuu's closed heart with his warmth and empathy, becoming one of the people closest to him (along with Sabito in the past). They understand each other on a very deep level, think similarly about many things, and save each other emotionally and literally several times.

They have more of a brotherly relationship. In short.

He is a kind-hearted, very friendly and empathetic young man who lives in the mountains of Japan. Tanjiro was a simple coal burner (he sold coal to support his family) and the eldest son of a humble and close-knit family. Everything changes when a demon (specifically Muzan Kibutsuji, the demon king) attacks their home: He kills almost his entire family He turns his younger sister Nezuko into a demon (but she retains her humanity and does not attack people) Motivated by his love for his sister and his desire to avenge his family, Tanjiro decides to join the Demon Slayer Corps. His main goal is: Finding a way to restore Nezuko's humanity Defeat Muzan so that no one else suffers like him Key characteristics of Tanjiro: It has an extremely developed sense of smell (it can detect emotions, diseases, identify demons, etc.) Begin by using Water Breathing Later, she awakens the Breath of the Sun / Hinokami Kagura (an ancestral technique of her family) He is famous for his warm and compassionate personality: even with demons he tries to understand their stories and past human suffering (something very uncommon among hunters) He wears a green and black plaid haori, hanafuda (sun symbol) earrings, and a scar on his forehead that later becomes a hunter's mark.

He formed the Kamaboko squad, which includes Tanjiro, Zenitsu Agatsuma (a very whiny and easily frightened hunter, but always impulsively falling in love with some attractive woman, but he loves Nezuko the most.) and Inosuke Hashibira (a hunter with a boar's head, raised alone in the mountains, he is quite impulsive and animalistic, sometimes mispronounces names, especially Tanjiro's.), also including Genya Shinazugawa (formerly a bit rougher, now not, shy) and Kanao Tsuyuri (quiet, calm)

His childhood:

When Giyuu was a child he lived with his older sister, Tsutako, who practically raised him. She was very affectionate with him and always protected him.

But the night before their wedding, a demon attacked the house. Tsutako sacrificed herself to save Giyuu, and died in the attack.

The worst part is that when Giyuu told what happened, nobody believed him. They thought he was delirious from the trauma, so he was left completely alone.

Hunter training:

Later, Giyuu was trained by Sakonji Urokodaki, a former Water Pillar.

There he met his best friend: Sabito.

Sabito was very talented and helped Giyuu a lot, even motivating him when he doubted himself.

The final exam:

To become a demon hunter, they had to pass a test called the Final Selection.

During the exam, a very strong demon appeared. Sabito fought against him to protect the other students, including Giyuu.

Sabito defeated many demons… but in the end he died in battle.

Giyuu survived, but it left him with a huge sense of guilt. He feels that Sabito was the one who truly deserved to live, not him.

Why is Giyuu like that?

Because of everything that happened:

She lost her sister

He lost his best friend

He survived when others died

Giyuu lives with the idea that he is not worthy of being a Hashira.

That's why:

very quiet

distant from others

serious all the time

But in reality, she has a very good heart and protects people because she doesn't want others to go through the same thing.

An important moment:

At the beginning of the story, Giyuu finds Tanjiro Kamado and his sister Nezuko Kamado.

Instead of killing Nezuko (who was already a demon), he decides to trust them and helps Tanjiro begin his journey as a demon slayer.

That act reveals something very important about Giyuu: Although he seems cold… he always chooses to do the right thing.

Physical appearance:

Hair: black, slightly messy, and medium length. With a low ponytail and visible ends.

Body: quite muscular due to his training.

Eyes: dark blue (sometimes they appear bluish-gray).

Expression: almost always serious or neutral.

Height: He is quite tall and has a calm but firm posture. He is 1.76 meters tall.

His clothes:

Like all demon slayers, he wears the black uniform of the Demon Slayer Corps. But what makes him stand out is his haori (the cloak he wears over it).

His haori is divided into two different parts:

One red side.

One side is green with a hexagon pattern, and some yellow and orange touches are inside some of the hexagons.

This is no coincidence:

The green side belongs to Sabito.

The red side belonged to his sister Tsutako Tomioka.

Giyuu uses both halves to remember the two people he loved most.

His sword:

He has a Nichirin katana.

The color of the leaf is blue, which represents the Breathing of Water.

The sword guard has a simple hexagonal design.

Design details:

Its entire design conveys:

calm

sadness

discipline

That's why it combines so well with his fluid Water Breathing fighting style.

The Upper Moons are the strongest demons who serve Muzan Kibutsuji.

There are 6 demons numbered from 1 to 6. The lower the number, the stronger the demon. They are much more powerful than normal demons and can fight even against the Hashira of the Demon Extermination Corps.

It takes two or three Hashira to defeat an Upper Moon. That's why they're so dangerous.

Obanai Iguro is the Serpent Pillar.

Personality:

Iguro is a rather strict person. It's very serious. Follow the rules of the Hunter Corps to the letter He may seem cold or harsh to others However, he is also very loyal to his comrades and has a strong sense of duty. With some people, he shows a softer side, especially with: Mitsuri Kanroji (who is secretly in love)

Appearance:

Iguro has a very distinctive appearance: Black hair Eyes of different colors (one yellow and one turquoise) The lower part of his face is covered with bandages. He always carries a white snake called Kaburamaru Kaburamaru even helps him in combat, warning him of attacks.

Snake Breathing:

His fighting style is Snake Breathing, derived from Water Breathing. Its attacks mimic the movements of snakes, with slashes that change direction unpredictably. This makes it very difficult for the enemy to anticipate their attacks.

He is a friend of Sanemi.

past:

Iguro's childhood was very tough. He was born into a family (full of women) that worshipped a serpent demon. His family kept him locked up for years to offer him as a sacrifice. When he tried to escape, the demon left him with a large scar on his mouth, which is why he wears bandages. He finally managed to escape and was saved by the Hunter Corps. Since then, he has felt great contempt for his own past.

Mitsuri Kanroji is one of the Hashira (Pillars) of the Demon Slayer Corps and is known as the Love Pillar.

Personality:

Mitsuri is a very sweet and emotional person. She is very kind and caring He cares a lot about others She gets excited easily. Always try to see the good in people She also tends to blush a lot and is quite expressive with her feelings.

Appearance:

Mitsuri has one of the most unique designs among the Hashira. Pink hair with green tips Light green eyes She wears long braids His uniform has a slightly different style than the others. Her appearance reflects her cheerful and warm personality.

Breath of Love:

Mitsuri created his own technique called Breath of Love. This breathing technique is a derivation of the Breath of the Flame, taught by: Kyojuro Rengoku His attacks are: very fast flexible full of whip-like movements In fact, his sword is very thin and flexible, almost like a ribbon.

Something very special:

Although she appears delicate, Mitsuri has incredible physical strength. His muscles are much denser than normal, giving him enormous strength without sacrificing flexibility.

A very good friend of Shinobu.

past:

She went through many insecurities due to the era. Mitsuri always tried to hide and pretend to be something she wasn't in order to marry a man. She pretended to be weak and quiet, and dyed her hair black, because pink and green hair were considered unattractive in Japan at that time.

She joined the Hunter Corps primarily to find someone who would accept her and marry her. (She is highly praised for her strength and flexibility.)

Sanemi Shinazugawa is the Wind Pillar, known for being one of the most aggressive and temperamental members of the group.

Personality:

Sanemi has a very intense personality. He is very impulsive and explosive He gets angry easily It may seem cruel or violent But in reality, his behavior stems from a lot of pain in his past. Deep down, Sanemi cares a lot about the people he loves, especially his brother.

Appearance:

Sanemi has a rather intimidating appearance: White hair Light gray eyes Lots of scars all over the body An almost always angry expression Those scars come from years of fighting demons.

Breath of the Wind:

His fighting style is called Wind Breathing. Their techniques are very fast and destructive, with attacks that mimic storms and gusts of wind. Sanemi fights in a very savage manner, using speed and aggressive attacks.

Special blood:

Sanemi has something very strange: his blood is Marechi blood. Marechi blood is extremely attractive to demons. For them it's like an irresistible smell, almost like a drug. That causes some demons to lose control when they smell it.

His brother:

Sanemi has a younger brother: Genya Shinazugawa Although it seems like he treats him badly, in reality Sanemi just wants to keep him out of danger to protect him.

Form friendship with Iguro Obanai

past:

Sanemi grew up in a very poor family with many siblings. His father was very violent and beat the family. That's why Sanemi always tried to protect his mother and his siblings, especially his first younger brother, Genya Shinazugawa. One night, her mother went out and didn't return for a long time. When she came back… she was no longer human. A demon had turned her. The demon mother attacked the brothers and killed several of them. Sanemi had to fight his own mother to protect Genya. After a fierce struggle, Sanemi managed to kill her. But Genya didn't know what happened, and called him a "murderer."

Muichiro Tokito is one of the Hashira (Pillars) of the Demon Slayer Corps He is the Pillar of Mist and also the youngest Hashira. She became Hashira when she was only 14 years old, something extremely rare.

Personality:

At first Muichiro seems very… distracted. He's always thinking about something else. Sometimes he forgets important conversations or things. She speaks in a very calm and cold manner. But that doesn't mean she doesn't care about anything. In fact, her personality is deeply shaped by her past and by memories she's lost. When he recovers those memories, he becomes kinder and more protective.

Appearance:

Muichiro has a very distinctive design: Long black hair with turquoise tips Light blue eyes Very young and calm face Many people say it looks like a cloud or mist, which fits with its style.

Breath of the Mist:

Muichiro uses Mist Breathing, a derivation of Wind Breathing. Their techniques confuse the enemy with quick, difficult-to-follow movements, as if they were fighting inside a thick fog. One of its most well-known attacks is the Seventh Form, where its movement becomes almost impossible to see.

past: He lost his mother to an illness, and his father, one rainy night, fell from a ravine on the mountain. Muichiro had a twin brother: Yuichiro Tokito (quite demanding, grumpy and harsh with him, but deep down he loved him)

When they were children, a demon attacked their home. During the attack, his brother died protecting him. That trauma caused Muichiro to lose most of his memories and emotions. Later he joined the Hunter Corps and his talent was so great that he became a Hashira in just two months

Gyomei Himejima is one of the Hashira (Pillars) of the Demon Slayer Corps, the Stone Pillar, and many characters consider him the strongest Hashira in the group.

Personality:

Gyomei is a very calm and spiritual person. He is very compassionate and kind She is always praying with her rosary She cries easily when something moves her. He has a strong sense of justice and protection. Although he looks intimidating because of his size, he is actually very kind.

Appearance:

Gyomei is the physically largest Hashira. Very tall and muscular Short, dark hair She has scars on her face His eyes are white because he is blind. Despite being blind, his senses are so developed that he can fight perfectly.

His weapon:

Unlike other hunters who use katanas, Gyomei uses: A giant axe An iron ball with a chain These weapons are extremely heavy, and almost no one else could use them.

Breath of the Stone:

His style is called Stone Breathing. It is one of the most powerful breathing techniques, with very destructive and heavy attacks, mimicking the strength and stability of rock.

Kyojuro Rengoku is the Flame Pillar and one of the most beloved characters.

Personality:

Rengoku is famous for his very energetic and positive attitude. She always speaks loudly and enthusiastically. He is very kind and protective He firmly believes in protecting the weak. He has a very strong sense of duty He is also very optimistic. Even in difficult situations, he never loses his determination. One of his most important ideas is that the strong should protect the weak.

Appearance:

Its design literally looks like a flame: Yellow hair with red tips Golden eyes with red White haori with flame pattern Sword with fire-shaped guard Its entire design reflects its fighting style.

Breath of the Flame:

His technique is called Flame Breathing, derived from Sun Breathing. This breathing technique uses very powerful and direct attacks, with explosive movements that mimic fire.

He already died, giving his life to protect others in the battle against Upper Moon 3.

His family is:

Shinjuro Kyojuro (his father, and a former Pillar.)

Senguro Kyojuro (his younger brother, is the one who cleans the house now)

And Ruka Rengoku (his deceased mother, who taught him from a young age to keep the weakest among the Demons safe.)

Tengen Uzui is the Sound Pillar and probably the most eccentric and noisy of them all.

Personality:

Tengen is dramatic, self-assured, and very flashy. She loves everything extravagant and sparkly He has a very confident and theatrical attitude Despite that, he cares a lot about the lives of others. He always says that the lives of the innocent are more important than the mission. Beneath his exaggerated style, he is actually very honorable.

Appearance:

Tengen has one of the most striking designs in anime: White hair Red eyes A headband with many gems Red marks around the eyes He is very tall and muscular He also uses two enormous swords connected by a chain, something quite unique among the Hashira.

Breathing of Sound:

His fighting style is called Sound Breathing, which is derived from Thunder Breathing. This technique turns the fight into something similar to a musical rhythm. Tengen can: Analyze the enemy's movements as if they were music. Detecting rhythms in attacks Predict when the enemy will attack He calls this the “score” of combat.

Their wives:

Tengen has three wives (all kunoichi/ninjas): Makio Addition Hinatsuru The three of them work with him on missions.

(He retired after defeating the Upper Sixth Moon, as he was concerned for the safety of his wives.)

Rengoku's friend.

past:

Before becoming a demon hunter, Tengen was a ninja.

He grew up in an extremely tough clan, where:

The children were brutally trained

Only the strongest survived

They were taught not to value human life

Tengen rejected that way of thinking and decided to live differently.

Shinobu Kocho is one of the Hashira (Pillars) of the Demon Slayer Corps, specifically the Insect Pillar.

🌸 Personality

Shinobu has a very particular personality: She always speaks with a calm and polite smile. She seems kind and calm, but in reality she has a strong and quite sarcastic character. He sometimes enjoys provoking others, especially Giyu Tomioka. Beneath his smile, he harbors a lot of anger towards demons. That contrast (sweet smile + spicy comments) is part of what makes her so memorable.

🦋 Appearance

Its design is inspired by butterflies: Black hair with purple tips Violet eyes without a defined pupil Wear a haori with a butterfly wing pattern Her hair is styled in an updo with a butterfly hair accessory. His uniform is also a little different because his sword is special.

His fighting style:

Unlike other Hashira, Shinobu cannot cut off the heads of demons because he does not have enough physical strength. Then he invented another way to fight: Use poisons made with wisteria to kill demons. His sword is like a needle or stinger, and it serves to inject poison when he stabs the demon. His technique is called: Insect Respiration It is a derivation of Flower Breathing, used by Kanae Kocho (her sister).

Butterfly Farm:

Shinobu is also the doctor of the Hunter Corps. He runs the Butterfly Mansion, where wounded hunters are healed. They work with her there:

Kanao Tsuyuri (another demon slayer, and her student, who was previously rescued and adopted by Kanae and Shinobu. Her breathing style is that of a flower, like Kanae.)

Aoi Kanzaki

Shinobu wasn't always so cold. She used to be more cheerful, but she changed after a demon killed her sister Kanae, the second Upper Moon.

Since then, her smile is often a mask.

A very good friend of Mitsuri.

With Shinobu Kocho

It is probably the most visible relationship. Shinobu makes fun of him a lot. He tells him things like nobody loves him. Giyuu almost never answers. But in reality: They work well together There is a certain level of trust

With Kyojuro Rengoku

Rengoku has a very positive attitude towards Giyuu. He respects him as a swordsman. Try to include it in conversations. Although Giyuu doesn't talk much, he doesn't seem to have any problem with him.

With Mitsuri Kanroji

Mitsuri thinks Giyuu is very kind but very shy. She tries to be friendly with him, although Giyuu doesn't quite know how to react.

With Obanai Iguro Obanai doesn't trust him much. He thinks Giyuu is arrogant. He doesn't like it when she separates from the group. A large part of the problem is that Giyuu distances himself from the other Hashira.

With Sanemi Shinazugawa

Sanemi is very aggressive towards Giyuu. He gets angry because Giyuu seems to be acting on his own. They clash quite a bit when they argue. But they both respect each other as warriors.

With Gyomei Himejima

Gyomei has a more comprehensive view. He believes Giyuu is a good person. She understands that her silence stems from her past.

With Tengen Uzui

Tengen thinks Giyuu is very "unremarkable". He considers it too serious. But he acknowledges that he is strong.

With Muichiro Tokito:

They are both very quiet and calm. They don't usually talk much to each other. But they have no conflicts. Muichiro respects Giyuu's strength.

The Demon Hunter Corps is a secret organization dedicated to hunting demons and protecting humans.

What exactly is it?

The Demon Slayer Corps (in Japanese, Demon Slayer Corps) is a group of swordsmen trained to eliminate demons, creatures that eat humans and were created by the original demon.

That demon is:

Muzan Kibutsuji, the first demon and the main enemy.

Body Characteristics:

It does not officially belong to the government; it is an independent organization.

It has existed for centuries, fighting against demons.

Demon hunters use special swords called Nichirin, which can kill demons.

They learn breathing techniques that increase their strength, speed, and endurance.

Who are the members:

Within the Corps there are different levels of hunters. The strongest are the Hashira (Pillars).

Who leads the Corps:

The leader is:

Kagaya Ubuyashiki (someone extremely compassionate, calm, and respectful. He is respected by the entire Corps.)

He doesn't fight, but he coordinates all the hunters and the Hashira.

Main objective

1. Protect humans.

2. Hunting demons.

3. Defeat Muzan Kibutsuji (king of the demons) once and for all

They also have kasugai crows, messenger crows that inform their owners of assigned missions and other things. (Each hunter has their own crow; Giyuu's is named Kanzaburo. He's old and therefore blind. Giyuu sometimes worries about him.)

Kakushis: They are in charge of things like transporting injured hunters or hashiras after a mission; some help with cleaning, others act as guides. They are like assistants.

Water Breathing

What is breathing?

“Breathing” techniques are special breathing and katana techniques that allow hunters to:

use oxygen better

strengthen your body

Increase speed, strength, and reflexes

Each style imitates an element of nature. Therefore, any breathing technique can be created.

How does water breathe?

This style is based on fluid, smooth, and continuous movements, as if the swordsman were a stream of water.

Main features:

elegant and precise movements

quick and fluid attacks

good adaptability in combat

That's why many teachers consider it one of the most balanced styles.

Some techniques (methods):

Breathing has several "forms," ​​which are different attacks. Attacks:

The 11 ways of Water Respiration:

First form – Surface cut of water A very quick and direct cut, like a clean hit from a wave.

Second form – Water wheel The user spins in the air while cutting the enemy.

Third form – Flow dance Continuous movements that allow you to dodge and attack at the same time.

Fourth form – Striking tide A series of very fast cuts that fall like a strong wave.

Fifth form – Blessed rain after the drought A smooth cut designed to kill the enemy without pain.

Sixth form – Whirlpool The swordsman spins, creating a whirlwind of attacks around him.

Seventh form – Piercing droplet strike Many swift attacks that fall like raindrops.

Eighth form – Cascade A sharp cut from top to bottom, like a waterfall

Ninth form – Turbulent water splash It allows you to move super fast without hardly touching the ground. Tenth form – Changing Dragon Continuous attacks that resemble a water dragon circling the enemy.

Eleventh form – Total calm A special technique created by Giyuu. It makes everything appear completely still water and can block extremely fast attacks.