Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba)

It is a pocket dimension, completely cut off from the real world, that serves as the main headquarters of Muzan and the Twelve Demon Moons. The Infinite Fortress defies the laws of physics, geometry, and gravity. It appears as an endless, surreal labyrinth of traditional Japanese rooms (washitsu), wooden corridors, staircases, beams, and sliding doors (shoji). Distorted Gravity: Within the fortress, there is no single concept of "up" or "down." The ceiling of one room can serve as the floor of another. Characters can stand on walls, walk upside-down staircases, or fall upside down. Absolute Isolation: The fortress is physically inaccessible from the outside. It cannot be entered through a door or window in the real world. The only way to enter is to be transported there using the Blood Demon Art. The perfect refuge from the sun: As a pocket dimension, sunlight never shines here. Muzan and the demons can remain here indefinitely, safe from their greatest enemy—the dawn. THE HEART OF THE FORTRESS: NAKIME. The entire Infinite Fortress is not just a building, but the materialized Demon Blood Art of the demon Nakime (a female biowa). Absolute spatial control: Nakime sits in the very center of the fortress on a floating wooden platform. Each time she strikes the strings of her biwa (a Japanese lute), a distinctive sound—"Tong"—is emitted. Instantaneous restructuring: By the sound of her biwa, Nakime can instantly alter the castle's architecture: moving entire rooms, inverting corridors, opening chasms beneath enemies, or separating combatants into different chambers. Portal function: Nakime can open sliding portal doors anywhere in the real world (in forests, on city streets, inside houses). Through these doors, she can instantly "suck" a person into the fortress or, conversely, throw a demon out. Vulnerability: The fortress only exists as long as Nakime is alive and focused.

Fighters are divided into ten ranks of strength: Mizunoto is the initial rookie rank. All fighters are assigned to it immediately after selection. Mizunoe Kanoto Canoe Tsuchinoto Tsuchinoe Hinoto Hinoe Cinema Kinoe is the highest rank for a normal fighter. Highest Rank: Hashira (Pillar). The Hashira are the elite of the Corps, a team of the organization's strongest swordsmen. They hold a special position and report directly to the leader. The head is Kagaya Ubuyashiki. He is seriously ill due to a family curse, so he doesn't fight, but rather leads the strategy.

Demons exist in the world. All demons descend from one ancestor—Muzan. How Muzan came to be: A terminally ill man during the Heian period, he received an experimental cure from a doctor trying to save him from death. The cure not only cured Muzan but also transformed him into the first demon, granting him superhuman strength and a thirst for human flesh, as well as making him vulnerable to sunlight. All the other demons were born from ordinary people whose bodies Muzan injected with his blood. Limitation: People can be transformed by Muzan himself, as well as by the most powerful demons (Upper Moons) to whom he has delegated this power. If Muzan does not approve of a candidate or their body rejects the toxic blood, the person will die instantly. Demons cannot be killed with conventional weapons (they regenerate quickly), this can be done in three ways: Wait until morning - demons burn from direct sunlight (that's why they sit in the shade during the day) Wisteria Poison (used by Shinobu Kocho) - Wisteria flowers are deadly poisonous to demons. Nichirin Blades - Katanas are forged by masters in a hidden village for all fighters. They are crafted using two unique components: scarlet sand and scarlet ore. These materials soak up sunlight in the high mountains for a year, and are then fashioned into weapons. To kill a demon, a Nichirin blade must completely sever its head (some of the strongest Upper Moons can survive even this). Demons can regenerate other wounds from these swords.

Nichirin Swords (Sun Flower Blade): Forged from special iron sand and ore that are harvested on Mount Yoko, which is bathed in sunlight all year round. This metal absorbs solar energy, the only thing that is lethal to demons. When first taken in the hands of a true master, the blade is painted in a unique color that matches the fighting style of the owner.

Full Concentration of Breathing (Zen Shuchu no Kokyu): A special breathing technique that expands the volume of the lungs and increases the amount of oxygen in the blood. This speeds up the heartbeat, giving a person physical strength, speed and perception at the level of a demon.

Constant Full Concentration (Zen Shuchu – Jojo): A technique for maintaining this state 24 hours a day (even while sleeping). Basic requirement for Hashira.

Visual Effects: The elements (water, fire, lightning) that are visible when performing a khat are mental visualizations of the force, air pressure, and trajectory of the blade. The sword itself does not generate water or fire (exception: Breath of Sound uses physical bombs, Breath of the Moon generates real blades from flesh through Kokushibo's blood magic). kata (forms) are specific fighting techniques

The Twelve Demon Moons is an organization of the strongest demons, personally created by the Demon Progenitor, Muzan. They are divided into two ranks of six members each, and their rank and number are branded directly onto their eyeballs.

Higher Moons (Elite) The most powerful demons, their strength surpassing that of ordinary Pillars (the strongest hunters). Their composition has remained unchanged for over a hundred years. The lower the number, the stronger the demon.

Lesser Moons (Lower Rank) Significantly weaker than the High Moons, they regularly perished in battles with hunters. Disappointed by their weakness, Muzan personally exterminated almost the entire rank.

The rest of the demons did not receive a rank because they are ordinary and too weak.

Tanjiro Kamado. Slayer Rank - Hinoto Personality: Infinitely kind, empathic (sympathizes even with dying demons), honest, tenacious and devoted to the family. Has a phenomenal sense of smell that allows you to feel the emotions of others Appearance: Red-brown hair, slicked back, burgundy eyes. On the left forehead there is a scar from a burn. He wears a checkered green and black haori over the standard shape of the Hanafuda Case and Earrings. He carries a wooden crate with his demon sister on it. Weapon: Black nichirin sword (standard form). The tsuba (guard) is originally round with rays, later replaced by a flame-shaped tsuba by Kyōjiro Rengoku (after Rengoku's death). Uses all kata of water breathing and sun breathing

Zenitsu Agatsuma. Fighter Rank - Tsuchinoto Personality: Cowardly, pessimistic, emotional, obsessed with girls. He constantly screams in fear, but has absolute hearing. When the fear reaches its peak, he falls asleep (falls into a trance state), activating his genius swordsman skills and Thunder Breath. Appearance: Short blonde (yellow-orange) hair is the result of a lightning strike. Brown eyes. He wears a yellow haori with a pattern of white triangles. Weapon: Nichirin sword with a yellow zigzag lightning pattern along the blade. Tsuba in the shape of a quatrefoil with silver edging. can only use the first and seventh kata of thunder breath

Nezuko Kamado, Tanjiro's sister Personality: In her demon form, she has the intelligence of a 2-3 year old child, but displays incredible care and fierce protectiveness towards people. She is able to control her thirst for human blood. Appearance: Long black hair with orange tips and pink eyes with slit pupils. He wears a bamboo tube muzzle in his mouth, secured with a ribbon. He wears a pink kimono with an asanoha pattern and a dark haori. He can change his body size, allowing him to fit into the box on Tanjiro's back. Weapons: Own body (claws, powerful kicks) and Blood Demon Art (explosive flammable blood).

Inosuke Hashibira. Fighter Rank - Tsuchinoto Personality: Eccentric, wild, extremely short-tempered, and proud. He grew up in the mountains among wild boars, which is why he has a poor understanding of human social norms. He is constantly eager to compete and prove his strength. It has incredible tactile skin sensitivity. Appearance: Almost always wears a boar mask on his head. Underneath is a surprisingly feminine and beautiful face with large green eyes and delicate features. A muscular body, walks with a bare torso, the shape of the Corps is cut to pants. Weapon: Two (two) pair of nichirin swords with intentionally serrated blades (Inosuke himself knocks out the prongs with a stone to tear the flesh of demons). The color of the blades is gray-blue. The guard is missing. Uses all of the beast's breath kata

demon. Upper Moon 1: KokushiboAppearance : A tall, six-eyed demon wearing a purple kimono. On the face and neck are tattoos in the form of crimson flames (the mark of a fighter). He looks like a majestic samurai from the Sengoku era. Character: Cold, unshakable, strict adherent to hierarchy. Obsessed with envy of his late brother Yoriichi. He feels the pride of a warrior. Techniques and Weapons: Uses Kyokokukamusari, a giant sword created from his own body, covered in lively eyes. The sword is able to regenerate and change shape (grow additional blades). Blood Demon Art and Style: The only demon with a breathing style, his style is Moonbreath. With each swing of the sword, dozens of chaotically moving, flying crescent-shaped blades are created, which constantly change size and length, cutting through the space around them. can use all kata of Moon Breath

demon. Upper Moon 2: DoumaAppearance : A young man with long platinum (or blonde) hair that appears to be stained with blood on top of his head. The eyes are iridescent with rank inscriptions. He wears a blood-red shirt and black pants. The head of the cult of "Eternal Faith". Personality: Absolute psychopath. He is unable to feel any human emotions (neither joy, nor sadness, nor anger), but masterfully imitates them. He seems friendly, cheerful, and polite, but he is also absolutely ruthless. He loves to eat young girls, believing that this is how he "saves" them in his body Blood Demon Art: Ice Management and Cryokinesis. His blood turns into a frosty mist. Uses two sharp gold-colored metal fans to dispel this mist. The main danger: its ice destroys the lungs of anyone who breathes in the frosty air, making it impossible for fighters to use breathing styles. Kata (Techniques): Frozen Lotus Garden: Creates several ice lotuses that attack the enemy. Hanging Ice Droplets: Creates sharp icicles of ice that fall from above. Frost Lotus Growth: Grows a giant ice lotus that shackles movement. Lotus Dispersal: Creates a blizzard of sharp ice petals. White Frost Princesses: Creates two ice dolls that can use the same ice techniques as Doma himself. Divine Ice Child: Creates a massive statue of the Ice Buddha that can breathe out powerful currents of icy wind that instantly freeze everything around it.

demon. Upper Moon 3: AkazaAppearance : An athletic young man with pink short hair and golden eyes. His entire body is covered in thick dark blue lines (reminiscent of the tattoos of criminals in ancient Japan). He wears a short vest over his naked body and wide pants. Personality: A power-obsessed fighter. He respects exceptionally strong opponents and despises the weak. Always offers strong swordsmen to become demons to train forever. He never eats or kills women on principle because of the subconscious remnants of human memory. Blood Demon Art: Technique Deployment: Lethal. A pattern in the form of a large snowflake (compass) appears under his feet. This compass allows Akaze to capture the "morale" of the enemy, predicting the trajectory of absolutely any attacks and blind spots. The fight is conducted exclusively with bare hands and feet. Kata (Techniques): Chaos Style: A series of instantaneous, powerful punches in front of you, creating long-range shockwaves. Void Style: Six swift air strikes that create invisible projectiles of pure kinetic energy. War Style: A powerful upward upward strike that creates a powerful flow of energy. Willow Style: Slam your fist to the ground, creating a devastating blast wave beneath enemies' feet. Ring of the Shining Sun: A roundhouse kick that leaves a trail of a glowing disc. Final Form: Nine Circles of Bluish Glow: An ultimate attack that deals hundreds of devastating blows in all directions at once, leaving no room for dodge.

demon. Upper Moon 4: Han Tengu (Hantengu) Appearance: In his basic form, he is a cowardly, hunchbacked old man with a huge bump on his forehead and demonic horns. He is constantly trembling and crying. Character: Paranoid egoist. He considers himself absolutely innocent ("weak and unhappy"), and the exterminators are evil that offends him. Blood Demon Art: Sharing Emotions. When Hanteng is beheaded, he does not die. Instead, his body is divided into powerful young demons representing his different emotions. Each emote has its own hieroglyph on the tongue: A. Sekido (Wrath): A demon with a staff that generates powerful lightning. B. Karaku (Joy): A demon with a fan in the shape of a maple leaf, creating giant gusts of wind that can destroy rocks. C. Aizetsu (Sorrow): A demon with a spear (cross-shaped yari) that delivers pinpoint devastating blows at a distance. D. Urogi (Joy/Delight): A winged demon bird that attacks with sound and ultrasonic waves. E. Zōhakuten (Hatred): The strongest form. Appears when Sekido consumes the other three demons. He is a boy with discs on his back (like the thunder god Raijin). He manipulates wood, creating giant wooden dragons, and combines lightning, sound, and wind attacks of all past forms. Urami (Resentment): A giant demon that hides a tiny true body of Hantengu (the size of a mouse) inside its heart.

demon. Upper Moon 5: GyokkoAppearance : A grotesque, ugly creature with no legs. His body grows directly from a porcelain jug. Instead of eyes, he has two mouths on his face, and instead of a mouth, he has one eye. Another eye grows from the forehead. On the sides of the body there are many small children's hands. Personality: Arrogant, narcissistic sadist. He considers himself the greatest artist and sculptor. His "art" consists of killing people and stitching their bodies together into ugly living sculptures. It is easy to lose his temper if you criticize his pots. The Art of Demonic Blood: The magic of porcelain jugs. Can instantly teleport between its jars scattered around the battlefield. Summons various demonic creatures from jars (killer fish that spew venom or shoot needles). Can trap enemies in water prisons ("Water Jar of Hell"), where they suffocate. True Form: Emerges from a jug, transforming into a humanoid newt covered in scales. Everything his hands touch in this form instantly turns into a live fish.

demons. Upper Moon 6: Gyutaro & DakiA pair of demons (brother and sister) sharing the same location of the Upper Moon. To kill them, you need to cut off the heads of both of them AT ONCE. Ducky: Appearance: A stunningly beautiful girl with long white hair (green at the ends) and tattoos on her face. She worked as a courtesan (oiran) under the name Warabihime. Personality: Spoiled, capricious, cruel and hysterical. He behaves like a child when he loses, and constantly calls for his brother's help. Blood Demon Art: Controlling living cloth belts (obi). Its belts can stretch for miles, slice through buildings like a razor, and absorb people inside it to store food. Gyutaro: Appearance: Hides inside Daka's body and comes out when she's in danger. An extremely emaciated, stooped, ugly man with black and green hair and spotted skin. There are scars on his face. Personality: Envious, embittered at the whole world, madly in love with his sister and ready to destroy anyone for her. Blood Demon Art: Blood Sickles. He creates two sickles from his own blood. Its blood is incredibly poisonous - one slightest cut with a sickle guarantees a quick death of a person if he does not have immunity. Can control the trajectory of his Blood Sickles from a distance.

DEMONS OF THE LOWER MOON - KEY REPRESENTATIVES Of all the Lower Moons, two are important (the others were killed by Muzan himself): Lower Moon 5: Rui • Appearance: A demon boy with white hair resembling spider legs and red spots on his face. He wears a white, loose kimono. • Personality: Obsessed with the idea of ​​"family." He forced other demons to take the form of his relatives and play the roles of his mother, father, brother, and sister. If they broke the script or showed weakness, he cruelly tortured them. In reality, he suffered from the fact that, as a human, he accidentally killed his real parents. • Blood Demon Art: Creates steel spider threads. His threads are infused with his blood and are stronger than regular steel. They easily cut through nichirin swords and human bone. He can create web-like cages and slice enemies to pieces from a distance.

Lower Moon 1: Enmu • Appearance: A young demon with soft features, long hair with pink-green tips, and arrow-shaped tattoos under his eyes. He has mouths on the backs of his hands. • Personality: A sadist and a sadistic exhibitionist. He loves to see the despair on people's faces when their happy dreams turn into nightmares. He is fanatically loyal to Muzan, and was the only one who took pleasure in the fear he felt while Muzan was killing the other Lower Moons. Blood Demon Art: Dream manipulation and hypnosis. His whisper or mouth bite on the hand instantly puts the target to sleep. Enmu's dream is perfect—the subject sees what they dreamed of, but within this dream lies a "Spiritual Core." If it is destroyed, the subject will lose all memories.

1 Kata: Dark Moon: Evening Shrine - A quick horizontal single swing that leaves behind an arc of many small crescent moons. 2nd Kata: Moon Pearl Flowers - Several quick upward vertical strikes that create a defensive curtain and an attack wave. 3 Kata: Hateful Moon: Chains - a series of furious, chaotic and sweeping circular strikes in front of you, leaving no blind spots. 4th Kata: Ghost Moon Destruction Whirlwind - Several huge curved strikes overlapping each other, resembling a swirling whirlwind. 6th Kata: Lonely Moon in Eternal Night: Avichi - a concentrated barrage of multiple cross-cut vertical and horizontal cuts at tremendous speed.

Kokushibo activates these styles after transforming his sword, growing additional blades on it. 7th Kata: Evil Mirror: Glory of the Moonlight - Kokushibo makes a frontal swing, creating several long-range directional cracks that destroy everything in their path. 8th Kata: Moon Tail of the Piercing Dragon - One giant circular swing over a huge distance, capable of cutting through several opponents at once. 9th Kata: Waning Moon: Endless Break - A continuous stream of chaotic vertical and horizontal attacks, striking from top to bottom from afar. 10th Kata: Flashing Blades: Through the Ivy - Kokushibo creates a three-layered rotating vortex of giant blades that swirl around the target. 11th Kata: Mirror of Misfortune: Moonlight Shine - A series of powerful cross-shaped strikes that constantly generate endless chaotic micro-blades. 14th Kata: Crash: Moonlight Thread - Kokushibo unleashes a colossal barrage of giant, intertwining crescent moons onto the battlefield, destroying everything within range. 15th Kata: Rainbow Crescent - A fast attack with multiple arced blades that strike the enemy in an unpredictable trajectory. 16th Kata: Crescent Moon: Lonely Moon - powerful vertical strikes that fall from the sky like meteorites and leave deep craters in the ground.

1 kata: Waltz is a single vertical stroke. It leaves behind a dense plume of bright orange fire in the shape of a sickle. 2 kata: Blue Skies is a circular horizontal strike. Due to the peak temperature, the flames swirl into a ring of sky-blue hue. 3 kata: Scorching crimson reflection - two lightning strikes. Unleashes two crossover vortexes of crimson fire for attack and defense. 4 kata: Parhelion rainbow is a deceptive maneuver. The ultra-high temperature creates a thermal haze and an illusory flaming silhouette-mirage, hiding the original. 5 kata: Chariot of fire – Flip jump behind an enemy. The swordsman's body is enveloped in a solid spinning wheel of fierce flames. 6 kata: The Scorching Sun is a defensive technique. Creates a spherical dome of raging fire around the unit, burning any attacks on approach. 7 kata: Sunflower Spear – thrusting lunge. All energy is concentrated on the tip of the blade, forming a directed beam of plasma flame. 8 kata: The glow of the setting sun is a flip in the air with a downward stroke. It generates a huge arc of crimson-red fire, imitating a sunset. 9 kata: Beneficent Sun is a swift jerk. The swordsman is enveloped in a veil of sparkling flames, leaving a net of flaming slashes in the air. 10 kata: Dragon of Change: Fire Halo - A high-speed attack. A stream of solar flames takes the form of a writhing fire dragon that sweeps away enemies. 11 kata: Sparkling debris kick - A high jump kick. The blade's flames explode in hundreds of dazzling sparks and splashes, blinding the target. 12 kata: Rainbow dance is the final swing that completes the cycle. Leaves behind a blade shimmering with all shades of fire. Thirteenth kata: Dance of the God of Fire – continuous repetition of all 12 kata. The swordsman turns into a raging hurricane of sunfire. The temperature around them melts the air, making it impossible for demons to regenerate.

Water BreathingBasic , very flexible breathing. The effects look like streams of raging or calm blue water. 1 kata: Slicing Water Surface - A single powerful horizontal strike. Effect: A straight line of water that blows your head off. 2 kata: Water Ring - The Swordsman jumps and does a forward somersault, dealing a vertical circular punch. Effect: Water Wheel. 3 kata: Dance of Flowing Water – Quick zigzag movements of the body and swings of the blade. Effect: Writhing waves that envelop the arena. 4 kata: Tide Strike - Several consecutive strokes with a twist of the body. Effect: Superimposed tidal waves. 5 kata: Merciful Rain of a Dry Day - A gentle, almost painless slashing blow used when a demon surrenders himself. Effect: Gentle raindrops. 6 kata: Whirlpool - Twisting the upper and lower parts of the body, creating a furious circular maneuver. Effect: A huge waterspout that draws in enemies. 7 kata: Dewdrop Piercing Strike - The fastest stabbing blow in this series. Effect: Sharp water spire. 8 kata: Waterfall Flow – Vertical slashing blow from top to bottom. Effect: A powerful column of falling water. 9 kata: Water Splash Chaos - Move quickly with short strides without heel support, minimizing ground contact time. Effect: Flying splashes of water with every step. 10 kata: Dragon of Change – A continuous attack where each next swing of the sword becomes stronger than the previous one due to inertia. Effect: A huge water dragon that grows in size. Kata 11: Calm (Created by Giyu Tomioka) - The Swordsman freezes, taking a defensive pose. All attacks that fall within its radius are instantly cleaved. Effect: A completely smooth, mirror-like lake.

Thunder BreathingBased on the incredible speed of the legs. The effects appear as bright flashes of electricity accompanied by a deafening crackle of thunder. 1 kata: Lightning Thunder – Dash forward at supersonic speed, instantly unsheathing and returning the blade to its sheath. The main and main technique. Effect: A golden zipper piercing the space. Six-Fold / Eight-Fold / Divine Speed - Zenitsu Modifications that allow you to repeat this dash repeatedly in a zigzag pattern or increase its speed to the limit. 2 kata: Ball Lightning (Used by Kaigaku) - Five fast, attacking blows at a time. Effect: Sphere of black lightning. 3 kata: Thunder Rumble (Used by Kaigaku) - A spinning vortex strike in all directions. Effect: A wave of electrical discharges. 4 kata: Far Thunder (Used Kaigaku) – Ranged attack with multiple quick swings. Effect: Branchy lightning bolts that shoot forward. 5 kata: Rain of Thunder (Used by Kaigaku) - A series of slashing blows from above, crushing the enemy's defenses. Effect: Electric shocks falling from the sky. 6 kata: Flowing Thunder Light (Used by Kaigaku) - The most fierce melee attack that hits an area. Effect: A continuous stream of electricity that tears through the target's body. 7 kata: God of Rumbling Thunder (Created by Zenitsu) - Signature Super Move. An inhumanly fast lunge that turns the swordsman into lightning itself. Effect: A huge golden dragon made of pure electrical energy.

Flame BreathingDirect , sweeping and crushing blows from top to bottom or in an arc. The effects are a raging bright red fire. 1 kata: Will-o'-the-wisp - A straight dash at high speed and one sharp decapitation blow. Effect: A wall of fire trailing behind the blade. 2 kata: Rising Scorching Sun – A slashing blow from bottom to top in a perfect arc. Effect: Fire crescent moon. 3 kata: Burning Universe – Powerful vertical swing and top-down strike. Effect: A collapsing column of flame. 4 kata: Blossoming Flame - A series of circular sword swings in front of you to defend against ranged attacks. Effect: Expanding ring of fire. 5 kata: Flame Tiger - A series of heavy, sequential blows that form a devastating lunge. Effect: A fiery tiger that charges at an enemy. 9 kata: Nine Circles of Hell - Rengoku's strongest technique. A devastating top-down dash that destroys everything in range. Effect: A flaming vortex that takes the form of a colossal fire dragon.

Beast BreathingCreated by Inosuke. Rough, savage attacks with paired serrated swords. There are no visual effects of the elements - instead, the air is cut by gray "claws" and fangs of the beast. 1 kata: Pierce and draw – Simultaneous stab with two blades to the neck. 2 kata: Tear Apart – Cross-slash with two swords diagonally (in the shape of the letter X). 3 kata: Cut and Absorb - Simultaneous horizontal swings of the blades towards each other. 4 kata: Cut into pieces – Multiple diagonal strikes with both hands at once. 5 kata: Mad Slash - Chaotic, furious swinging of swords in all directions in the air. 6 kata: Fang Palisade - Lightning-fast simultaneous swings from both sides. 7 kata: Spatial Vision - Inosuke sticks his swords into the ground and concentrates. Due to the high sensitivity of the skin, it catches the slightest fluctuations in the air and finds enemies at a great distance. 8 kata: Boar Attack - A frenzied dash forward without regard for defense, accompanied by a hail of blows. 9 kata: Lengthening Paw Strike - Inosuke dislocates the joints of his arms to artificially increase the range of his sword. 10 kata: Spinning Fangs - Inosuke furiously twists his swords in his hands like helicopter blades, knocking down enemy attacks. 11 kata: Sudden Fang: Flying Blade Throw - The Swordsman hurls his serrated katanas directly at the target.

Sound BreathingBased on the rhythm of combat and the use of explosives. The effects appear as bright golden-black explosions, sparks, and sound waves. 1 kata: Rumble - Tengen raises twin swords above his head and brings them down with force, exploding special powder capsules. Effect: A deafening explosion that shakes the ground. 4 kata: Harmony of Continuous Strikes - The Swordsman spins huge broadswords on a chain in front of him, creating an impenetrable shield and a bomb sword at the same time. Effect: A huge sphere of sparks and local explosions. 5 kata: Symphony of shrill sounds - Tengen runs forward, rotating one knife on a chain, and the other strikes, actively dispersing explosives. Effect: A series of gliding explosions that resemble an aggressive musical rhythm.

Insect BreathingCreated by Shinobu. Focuses on thrusts, quick lunges, and venom. The effects are clouds of purple butterflies. 1 kata: Butterfly Dance: Caprice – Multiple light jumps and a series of quick, chaotic thrusts with a thin blade. Effect: A flock of purple butterflies stinging an enemy. 2 kata: Sting Dance: Centipede Bite - A swift zigzag run to disorient the opponent, culminating in one powerful thrust. Effect: Visual trail of a crawling centipede. 3 kata: Dance of the Dragonfly: Hexagonal Faceted Eye - Six instant thrusts into key points of the demon's body to guarantee the injection of venom. Effect: Dragonfly eye illusion and a trail of purple haze. 4 kata: Centipede Dance: Zigzag of the Centipede - Running with such insane stride power that the floor breaks under Shinobu. It ends with a through injection. Effect: A dust whirlwind and a giant insect silhouette.

Mist BreathingHides the swordsman's movements, confusing the enemy's perception. The effects are a thick white fog. 1 kata: Sky of Distant Mist – A straight deep lunge forward. Effect: A thin stream of dense fog. 2 kata: Layered Mist - Eight quick circular strikes that overlap each other. Effect: Layers of fog that obscure the direction of attacks. 3 kata: Dissipating Mist Blast - A sharp circular slash that deflects any incoming projectiles. Effect: A thick white wave radiating from the swordsman. 4 kata: Dodge Strike - The Swordsman quickly draws his blade from its sheath and attacks from a half-crouch. Effect: A creeping haze on the ground. 5 kata: Sea of Cloud Fog - Dash forward at high speed and a flurry of short slashes. Effect: A solid curtain of clouds. 6 kata: Coloring Mist - Jump high into the air and a series of sliding blows from top to bottom over a large area. Effect: A cold mist that fills the entire space. 7 kata: Enveloping Mist (Created by Muichiro Tokito) - The Swordsman constantly changes the pace of movement: when the enemy looks at him, he seems slow, but when you look away, he moves faster than a bullet. Effect: The enemy is trapped in an impenetrable fog where Muichiro appears to be an intangible ghost.

Love BreathingCreated by Mitsuri. Based on the incredible flexibility of her sword-ribbon. The effects are pink neon ribbons and hearts. Kata 1: First Love Trembling - A quick forward lunge that wraps a flexible sword around and slices through the target. Effect: A wave of pink hearts. 2 kata: Suffering Love – One long, whipping swing of the whiplash sword in a wide arc around oneself. Effect: A twisting pink ribbon. 3 kata: Cat's Hail of Love - Mitsuri jumps and unleashes a series of chaotic, fast top-down strikes. Effect: Effects reminiscent of playful cat paws and pink sparks. 5 kata: Fatal Affection, Claws of Chaos - Backflip in the air with a simultaneous long swing that creates an impenetrable circular attack zone. Effect: A wriggling pink trail. 6 kata: Focus of Love, Cat's Paws - Lightning-fast inverted strikes that easily knock down enemy attacks on approach. Effect: A grid of pink lines and hearts.

Serpent BreathingSliding blows that go around obstacles. The effects are wriggling white and purple snakes. 1 kata: Writhing Snake Strike - The Swordsman performs a circular maneuver and lands a glancing blow. Effect: The sword visually curves like a crawling snake. 2 kata: Venomous Fangs of the Serpent - Obanai is instantly behind the enemy and unleashes a quick circular slash, aiming for the neck. Effect: A giant snake mouth that closes on the target. 3 kata: Serpent Strangler - The Swordsman circles around the target, striking from different angles. Effect: Snake rings that tightly grip the enemy. 4 kata: Two-Headed Snake – Leap forward with a double cutting sweep along an unpredictable trajectory. Effect: A huge two-headed purple snake. 5 kata: Wriggling Step - Obanai glides smoothly between enemy attacks, dodging everything while cutting off heads. Effect: A lot of small snakes filling the trajectory of his steps.

Stone BreathingThe heaviest breathing. Gyomei wields an axe and a chain mace. The effects are fragments of rocks, splitting earth and gray boulders. 1 kata: Serpentine of Stone Terrain - Gyomei throws a mace and an axe at the same time, twisting them on chains so that they attack the target from both sides. Effect: Flying boulders. 2 kata: Firmament Strike - Gyomei throws a spiked mace upwards and then steps on the chain, causing the heavy weapon to crash directly onto the enemy's head. Effect: A falling meteorite that splits the earth. 3 kata: Volcanic Reflection - The Swordsman frantically spins the axe and mace around his body, creating an absolute physical wall. Effect: Interlocking rocks that deflect any blows. 4 kata: Victory Stone – Simultaneous sharp swing of the axe and mace from both sides along a wide horizontal. Effect: Two huge rock cliffs colliding with each other. 5 kata: Stone Cliff Movement – A massive attack from above. Gyomei unleashes a series of devastating axe blows, holding the enemy in place with a chain. Effect: Falling sharp stone peaks.

Wind BreathingAggressive , cutting blows that create powerful air pressure. The effects are sharp green vortices, cyclones, and wind swirls. 1 kata: Rushing Whirlwind - Sanemi breaks off and rushes forward, spinning with his sword. Effect: A horizontal green tornado that grinds everything in its path. 2 kata: Cleansing Claws of the Wind - Swing your sword from top to bottom. Effect: Four huge vertical streaks of wind, similar to the claws of a wild beast. 3 kata: Storm Tree in Humid Air - Sanemi swings his sword around his body. Effect: A protective green cyclone. 4 kata: Rising Sandstorm - A series of quick upward strikes. Effect: A powerful vortex that kicks up dust and slashes enemies. 5 kata: Blizzard - The Swordsman jumps and deals several circular blows while falling. Effect: Multiple wind blades that fall like a winter storm. 6 kata: Vortex of Black Smoke - A powerful sword uppercut with a strong body twist. Effect: A swirling green stream of air that shoots from the bottom up. 7 kata: Headwind, storm gusts - Jump into the air and create directional air currents with blade swings. Effect: A squally wind that tears the target apart. 8 kata: Furious Slash Strike - Sanemi leaps at an enemy, dealing one devastating circular slash in mid-air. Effect: A sphere of cutting wind streams. Kata 9: Typhoon Idaten - Sanemi soars into the air and performs a series of circular kicks upside down, swinging his sword wildly. Effect: A massive, destructive typhoon that covers a huge area.

Demon. Appearance: A young man with short black hair and demonic fangs and eyes. He wears a magatama necklace around his neck. Personality: Selfish, cowardly, and proud. Former student of Shiah Jigoro (the former Thunder Pillar) and fellow student of Zenitsu. Betrayed the Corps and became a demon simply to save his life in the face of demons. Blood Demon Art: Demonic Thunder Breath. Kaigaku couldn't use the First Thunder Breath Kata, but he mastered all the others (2nd through 6th). After becoming a demon, he combined them with his blood: now his lightning has become black, physically tearing and cracking the opponent's skin and flesh, continuing to destroy the body even after the strike.

Giyu Tomioka - Hashira of Water Appearance: A tall youth with black hair tied in a low ponytail and deep blue eyes. He wears a unique haori, divided in half: the right side is solid red, the left side has a geometric pattern (a memory of his deceased friend Sabito). Personality: Cold-blooded, silent and reserved. Due to impostor syndrome, he considers himself unworthy of the title of Hashira, which is why he stays away from others, creating a false impression of arrogance. He has a strong sense of justice. Weapon: A standard blue nichirin blade. The guard is engraved with a hexagonal pattern, and the words "Destroy Demons" are carved into the blade. uses all the kata of water breathing. The eleventh kata can only be used by him

Shinobu Kocho - Insect Hashira Appearance: A petite girl with purple eyes and black hair that fades into purple, styled with a butterfly hairpin. He wears a haori that mimics the wings of a butterfly (formerly owned by her sister Kanae). Personality: Always smiling, friendly and calm at first glance. Behind this mask, however, lies a deep, burning hatred for the demons who brutally murdered her family. It compensates for the lack of physical strength with outstanding knowledge in medicine and pharmacology. loves to tease Giyu Tomioka Weapon: A special katana with a thin blade that resembles a stinger. Due to his low weight, Shinobu is unable to cut off the demon's head, so the tip of the blade is modified to inject deadly poison from wisteria flowers. Uses all the insect's breathing kata

Kyōjiro Rengoku - Pillar of Flame Appearance: A bright young man with thick yellow hair and red strands resembling flames. He has large golden eyes with black pupils. He wears a white haori with a fiery ornament around the hem. Personality: Incredibly energetic, optimistic and loud. He has a pure heart and a strict code of honor: he sincerely believes that the strong have a duty to protect the weak. He never succumbs to despondency and fear. Weapon: Nichirin blade with a bright fiery red pattern on the blade. Its guard is made in the shape of a flame with a golden-red frame. Uses all Flame Breathing Katas

Tengen Uzui - Pillar of Sound Appearance: A tall, muscular man with silver hair. Without makeup, he is a classic handsome man, but usually wears bright makeup around his left eye and a bandage studded with precious stones. Without haori, he walks in an open form, showing off his biceps. Personality: Former ninja (shinobi). Eccentric, outrageous and narcissistic, demanding "brilliance" and spectacle in everything. At the same time, he deeply cares for his three wives and subordinates, putting their lives above the fulfillment of the mission. Weapon: Two huge gold-colored nichirin broadswords connected by a strong chain. Tengen also uses special explosive capsules. uses all the kata of sound breathing.

Mitsuri Kanroji - Pillar of Love Appearance: A girl with curvaceous shapes, long pink hair that turns green at the ends, and three pigtails. He wears a custom open Corpus uniform and tall green stockings. Personality: Extremely emotional, timid, friendly and amorous. She constantly mentally compliments others. She joined the Corps to find a man who would be stronger than her and who could become her husband. It has abnormal muscle density. Weapon: A thin, incredibly flexible, and long pink blade that resembles a whip or ribbon. Only Mitsuri can control it without injury due to his natural plasticity. uses all the kata of the breath of love

Obanai Iguro as Snake Hashira Appearance: A short young man with medium black hair and heterochromia (right eye yellow, left eye turquoise). His mouth is always covered with white bandages to hide his scars. He always wears a white snake named Kaburamaru around his neck. He wears a striped haori. Character: Harsh, strict, suspicious and distrustful of newcomers. It does not tolerate violations of the charter. Behind the external rudeness, he hides deep complexes due to his dark past and unrequited, devoted love for Mitsuri Kanroji. Weapon: A unique writhing nigirin blade with a purple sheen, the shape of the blade resembles a crawling snake. Capable of attacking on an unpredictable trajectory. Uses all of the snake's breathing kata

Muichiro Tokito - Pillar of Mist Appearance: Youngest Hashira (14 years old). A teenager with long black hair that fades into mint at the ends. He wears a baggy, loose Corpus uniform that hides the movement of his limbs during combat. Personality: At first, he seems completely detached, absent-minded, and indifferent. Due to amnesia, he constantly has his head in the clouds and quickly forgets conversations. He is guided solely by logic, but after regaining his memory, he reveals himself as a loyal, caring and emotional young man. Weapon: A standard nichirin katana with a white blade and a rectangular guard with hollow squares carved into the corners. Uses all Mist Breath kata

Gyomei Himejima - Pillar of Stone Appearance: The tallest (over 2 meters) and physically strong Hashira. A monk with short black hair and a scar on his forehead. He is blind, so his eyes are completely white (without pupils). Over the uniform he wears a wide green Buddhist haori with kanji, and often holds a rosary in his hands. Personality: Sentimental, devout, and incredibly compassionate. He often cries out of pity for living beings or because of other people's suffering. Despite his gentle character, he turns into a ruthless and most dangerous fighter of the Corps in battle. Weapons: Instead of a sword, he wields a massive battle axe and a spiked mace, connected by a long and incredibly strong chain made of a special nichirin alloy. Uses all of the stone's breath kata

Sanemi Shinazugawa - Wind Hashira Appearance: A large man with short, spiky white hair. His entire body and face are covered in numerous scars from past battles with demons. He wears a white haori and an unbuttoned uniform that shows scars on his chest. Personality: Aggressive, short-tempered, rude and impulsive. He possesses the rarest type of blood ("mareti"), which intoxicates demons. Due to his personal tragedy, he fiercely hates all demons without exception and for a long time refused to recognize Nezuko. Weapon: A green nichirin blade with a jagged pattern reminiscent of the swirls of the wind. The guard is made in the form of an eight-pointed star with a spiral ornament. Uses all Wind Breath kata

Taishō era (1912 to 1926)

Owned by Shinobu Kocho, the place serves as the main medical center, hospital, and rehabilitation base for wounded members of the Demon Slayer Corps. The main functions of the estate: Treatment and rehabilitation: Hunters are sent here to recover after difficult battles. Health training: The complex offers challenging training for flexibility, reaction speed, and endurance. Poison and Medicine Creation: Shinobu uses her laboratories to create demon-killing poisons from wisteria, as well as antidotes. Notable residents and staff • Shinobu Kocho: The mistress of the estate, the Insect Pillar, and the chief pharmacist. • Kanao Tsuyuri: Shinobu's half-sister, a talented successor. • Aoi Kanzaki: The head of the infirmary, a strict girl who oversees treatment and prepares medicine. • Sumi, Kiyo and Naho: A trio of little helpers who look after the sick. The building is constructed in the traditional Japanese manor style with a large garden where the soldiers train. Inside are spacious wards with beds for the wounded, a pharmacy, a training room for rehabilitation, and private living quarters for the girls.

He is the 97th head of the Demon Slayer Corps. His subordinates and Pillars respectfully address him as "Oyakata-sama" (Honored Lord/Head) for his wisdom, boundless kindness, and fatherly care. Family Curse: Kagaya suffers from an incurable genetic disease that appears as purple scars on his upper face and gradually robs him of his sight and mobility. This curse affects his entire family due to his ancestry with the primordial demon Muzan. Unique voice: Possesses a special tact and timbre of voice (the “1/f fluctuation” effect), which is capable of calming others, hypnotizing and making people listen to him attentively. Leadership qualities: Despite his physical weakness (he cannot wield a sword), Kagaya possesses outstanding intellect, tactical thinking, and phenomenal intuition. All the fighters are truly loved and willing to defend him with their lives. Family: He is married to Amane Ubuyashiki, who cares for him devotedly. They have five children (a son, Kiriya, and four daughters), who have assisted their father in managing the Corps from an early age.