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In the shonen industry, Demon Slayer has taken the spotlight for being one of the best shonen anime and manga. With an interesting storyline, epic fights, and tons of likable characters, Demon Slayer has created a huge fanbase all across the globe. Hashiras, aka Pillars, are among the most interesting characters in the show. Hashiras are the elite demon slayers and serve as the founding members of the Demon Slayer Corps.

Among all the characters in the show, the nine Hashiras are the strongest group of humans and live for the purpose of slaying demons and making the world a better place. While each Hashira has their unique silhouette and fighting styles, not each one of them is on par with the others in terms of strength. In this article, we will rank the nine Hashiras from the Demon Slayer series and will also take a look at their fighting styles.

Gyomei Himejima

Gyomei Himejima is the strongest Hashira in the whole Demon Slayer Corps. He is the Stone Hashira and uses the Breath of Stone technique, allowing him to boost his physical strength and durability to a whole new level. Despite his huge build Gyomei is also highly respected for his wisdom and gentle and compassionate nature. He has also taken a few Demon Slayers under his wing and has provided guidance to those needed.

In battle, Gyomei has proven to be a formidable opponent and has slain numerous demons in battles. Even though Gyomei is a blind person, he makes up for it with his other senses and never fails to maintain his composure and concentration even when under great pressure. Gyomei Himejima is the strongest Hashira in the series and is a great example of how a Hashira should be.

Muichiro Tokito

The last living descendent of Kokushibo, also known as Upper Moon One, he is the second strongest Hashira in the series. Muichiro is a user of Breath of Mist technique and is considered a prodigy by the Demon Slayer Corps as he is the youngest Hashira and attained the title of the Mist Hashira at the age of only 14. While he is a quiet and reserved person, he is highly intelligent and analytical, making him an invaluable asset to the Demon Slayer Corps.

By using Breath of Mist, Muichiro has proven fierce and formidable in battles, and due to his breathing technique, he can move rapidly and unexpectedly. Moreover, Muchiro was also the first Hashira to take down an Upper Moon Demon singlehandedly.

Sanemi Shinazugawa

Sanemi Shinazugawa, aka The Wind Hashira, is one of the most controversial and complex characters in the Demon Slayer series. While he has absolute strength and skills, he has an aggressive personality and often treats his fellow demon slayers harshly. However, on the positive side, he is a very dedicated and loyal person and has eradicated many demons.

Thanks to his mastery of the Breath of Wind technique, he is able to move at an incredible speed and strike at exceptional precision. While as controversial a character as he is, he is a valued member of the Demon Slayer Corps and due to his speed, strength, and swordsmanship, he is among the strongest Hashiras in the Demon Slayer series.

Obanai Iguro

The Serpent Hashira, Obanai Iguro is a mysterious and intriguing character in the Demon Slayer series. While he has an icy and austere demeanor, he is a very skilled Hashira and has proven and has proven his capabilities as a Hashira many times. As he is a master of Breath of Serpent, his combat abilities are extraordinary and allow him to move swiftly and strike at a remarkable speed with great precision. Moreover, his mastery over the serpent sword allows him to hit his opponent from unexpected angles.

Giyu Tomioka

The Water Hashira, Giyu Tomioka was the first Hashira we got introduced to in the series of Demon Slayer. While Giyu has exceptional combat skills and mastery over the Water Breathing, he is often considered a stoic and emotionless character who almost always wears an unbothered expression on his face. Despite his reserved personality, he has a great sense of justice and has the power to slay strong demons such as Rui, with ease. Moreover, he is also the creator of Dead Calm, which is the eleventh breathing form in the Water Breathing.

Kyojuro Rengoku

Known as the Flame Hashira, Kyojuro had exceptional combat skills along with incredible precision. With his mastery over Breath of Flames and swordsmanship, Kyojuro had slain numerous demons and is an extraordinary example of how a Hashira should be. All the Hasiras as well as members of the Demon Slayer Corps look up to Kyojuro. Moreover, he also has a strong sense of justice and the pride of a Hashira. In his fight against Akaza, he refused the offer to become immortal multiple times and stood his ground against the Upper Moon Three till dawn without letting the people around him get harmed.

Mitsuri Kanroji

The Love Hashira in the Demon Slayer Corps, Mitsuri is one of the most unique and endearing characters in the whole series. While Mitsuri has a bubbly personality with a kind heart, she is a great warrior with exceptional strength and a katana that no other can wield. She is a highly valued member of the Demon Slayer Corps and her feats in the team have allowed her to become one of the Hashiras.

Tengen Uzui

Tengen Uzui is the Sound Hashira and is the most flamboyant character in the series. Despite his flashy clothing and rockstar-like attitude, he takes his duty as a Hashira very seriously and does not hesitate to put himself in harm’s way to ensure the safety of others. He uses the Breath of Sound technique, and while there are some drawbacks to this breathing method, he has mastery of this, given enough time, he can read the opponent’s movements and can react accordingly to shift the battle in his favor.

Shinobu Kocho

She is the Insect Hashira and is one of the most fascinating and complex characters in the series. In terms of strength, Shinobu does not hold a candle to other Hashiras, but due to her mastery over the Breath of Insect, she can move swiftly and thanks to her needle-like katana which she imbues with poison, she has taken down a number of strong demons. Shinobu keeps a gentle and sweet composure and uses her kindness and compassion to comfort and heal those in need. With her creativity and ingenuity, she makes up for her lack of strength and provides valuable support to the Demon Slayer Corps.