The 6 Most Important Demon Slayer Characters (Right Now)

The following contains spoilers for the Demon Slayer manga.

Over time, the Demon Slayer The anime series has rotated the main characters in and out to keep the story fresh and fun. Early on, villains like Rui and Enmu from Twelve Demon Moon were the big deal, and heroes like Kyozuro Rengoku and Tenzen Uzui carried the bulk of the plot. Now, the final battle against Muzan has begun Infinity Castle The movie wraps things up in surprising fashion. It means yes Demon Slayer Fans want to know who is playing a central role at this stage of the story, and who is being sidelined.

in Infinity Castle It was easy to name the most important and prominent characters in the movie including the hero Tanjiro Kamado, his friend Genitsu Agatsuma and the villain Akaja. Now that those battles are over, Tanjiro will be less important for the time being, and Demon Slayer The other cast members will rotate in which will be very important. Of course, the time to fight Muzan will be central to the Tanjiro story when the third movie comes out, but for now, Demon Slayer Fans should keep track of the other cast members instead.

Doma is a brave Kanao seeking revenge on his Hashira mentor

No one can beat Upper Moon 2

Now that Akaja has been killed, some members of the Upper Moon are still out there, and they're all seriously important at this stage. Demon Slayerthe story of Each of these moons must be defeated before Tanjiro and the other heroes can get anywhere near Muzan, and those moons will be fought to the bitter end. One of them is the terrifying Upper Moon 2, Doma, which created horror Demon Slayer Fans when he killed Shinobu and absorbed it during their duel.

After Muichiro and Mitsuri survive the battles of Hantengu and Gyoko, fans cling to hopes that Hasira will escape Kyozuro Rengoku's fate, but those hopes are dashed. Muzan's remaining minions are too strong for any single Hashira to defeat, and even a 2 vs 1 feels like a scary proposition. all the same, someone Doma must be fought and killed before the match with Muzan begins. The match against Doma in the second round will no doubt dominate the next game Demon Slayer movie, with a similar showdown against Kokushibo.

Kokushibo was seen as the strongest demon serving under Muzan

It will take a lot of Hashira to overcome the upper Moon 1

Like his eccentric counterpart Doma, Upper Moon 1 Kokushibo stands as a formidable barrier between the heroes and Muzan himself. Naturally, the loyal Kokushibo will give their all to defy the Demon Slayer Corps and shield their Demon King, and given the shonen logic, that's guaranteed to be the case. It would be weird if Hasira fought Muzan first, so Muzan has to wait his turn in movie #3 while Kokushibo gets prominent in movie #2.

Not much has been seen about Kokushibo's fighting style so far, but anime-only fans have high expectations for him. With his high rank, visible demon slaying mark, and combination of his monstrous strength and katana, Kokushibo is ready to take on and conquer anyone. What's more, he bears a strong resemblance to Yorichi Sugikuni, and there's no doubt that Kokushibo will have flashback sequences elaborated on all of them. The full truth of Kokushibo's life story will shed light on the entire history of demons and the killers who fight them, filling an important gap in the whole. Demon Slayer Vidya.

Kanao Tsuyuri is finally about to shine in battle

Kanao will show everyone what flower breath can do

number of Demon Slayer The characters have yet to actually fight seriously in the anime. While most Hashira also had to wait a while before unveiling their powers and skills in battle, Gyomei and Obanai had to wait until the late game to reveal their breathing styles. The same can be said about Kanao Tsuyuri, a quiet student of both Kana and Shinobi Kochō. She hasn't done any real fighting yet, but now is Kanao's chance to make up for lost time. He hides – he has friends and mentors to seek revenge.

Manga readers have already seen it Demon Slayerpages, Kanao is determined to kill the evil demon that killed the Kocho sisters, and he'd sooner die than escape. Kanao and Doma are about to face off with Inosuke thrown into the mix, and all eyes will be on Kanao. Demon Slayer Fans can appreciate Inosuke's strength in this type of fight, so the spotlight is on Kanao as the flower breathing user who will define the 2 vs. 1 showdown in the next movie.

Nakime has a unique home field advantage at Infinity Castle

Mitsuri and Obanai are not ready for an opponent like this

With the fall of both Kaigaku and Akaja, only three Upper Moons remain on the battlefield, Nakime being the lowest among them. He may not match Doma or Kokushibo in raw power, but elite Hasira would still be wise to take him seriously. Nakime didn't say a word Demon Slayer Anime and hasn't fought yet, but it makes her even more exciting as she prepares to take center stage.

Nakime gains a unique home field advantage in Muzan's Infinity Castle, using her biwa and other abilities to control the building's layout. She can block enemy attacks or launch blunt attacks by quickly rearranging the walls, ceilings, and floors of Muzan's domain, and is a real challenge even for Hashira like Mitsuri and Obanai. This means that Nakime is important for the same reasons as Doma and Kokushibo: a powerhouse barrier that prevents any Demon Slayer from being killed near Muzan.

Gyomei Himejima is the Demon Slayer Core's best hope against Kokushibo

Stone Age is about to pull its weight in a big way

The Twelve Demon Moons have suffered many bloody losses, but so has the Hashira, so only a few Hashira are ready to fight as important characters in Movie #2. The single biggest example is the Hulking and Tearful Stone Hasira, Gyomei Himejima, who can do more than just train people to use repetition. Gyomei was once important as Hashira who taught Zenya and Tanjiro to use repetition, but now it's time to fight.

Kokushibo stands as a single formidable obstacle standing between the protagonist and Muzan, so whoever can best challenge him will be important at this stage of the story. As readers of the manga will see, Gyomei won't be fighting Kokushibo alone, but he'll be doing a lot of the heavy lifting as Hasira, the strongest of them all. It was because of him and Sanemi that Kokushibo was pushed aside before Kokushibo made a terrible revelation about his nature.

Muichiro Tokito is the key to fighting someone like Kokushibo

Muichiro's blade will make all the difference at a crucial moment

Back in the Swordsmith Village arc, Mist Hashira Muichiro was a key player in the battle for Tokito Village as he faced the Upper Moon 5, Gyoko. Thanks to Muichiro, the village is saved, and he helps inspire the rest of Hashira to awaken their own demon slaying marks. Muichiro's importance declined in the following arc, he was only one of several Hashira to train Tanjiro's trio, but now he is once again becoming a key cast member.

Manga readers know exactly what Muichiro is going to do with the demon slayers in the last few upper moons. While Muichiro can't solo Kokushibo the way he soloed Gyokko, he can use his glowing red blade to tip the scales in Core's favor. Not only did that not win the battle, but it made a much-needed difference to help Gyomei and Sanemi deal the final blow. Muichiro may not survive the fight, but his contributions will live on either way.