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In 2020, Koyoharu Gotouge's Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba ended its run in Weekly Shonen Jump, culminating at 23 volumes. While the source material is now old news, ufotable's anime adaptation is still going strong, with at least one more season left to go. The series has roughly 80 chapters left to adapt, which consists of the final three arcs of the saga. Most of the time, the source material represents the optimal way to consume a story, but exceptions do exist. Even though the manga is great in its own right, Demon Slayer's anime is a step above, largely thanks to ufotable's fantastic animation.

So far, Demon Slayer has produced three full seasons and a movie, all of which were among the best releases of their respective years. Although it took a while to explode in popularity, season one hit a turning point with episode 19, which is arguably responsible for the franchise's mainstream success. The Movie: Mugen Train followed soon after, and the anime film ended up being a huge commercial hit. Demon Slayer built on that success with the Entertainment District arc, which might be overall the anime's strongest story up to this point. Season 3's Swordsmith Village arc did not quite manage to reach the same heights, although it was still a fun watch.

While the action and animation tend to hog the limelight, Demon Slayer's characters are beloved in their own right. Consequently, fans might find themselves wondering "How old is Tanjiro?" Or "When are the Demon Slayers' birthdays?"

Although they will be kept to a minimum, spoilers will not be completely avoidable.

Updated March 23, 2024, by Mark Sammut: Demon Slayer season 4 is set to launch in May 2024 as part of the Spring 2024 anime season, and it will cover the Hashira Training arc. Alternatively, this storyline can be experienced by watching the To The Hashira Training movie that was released in February 2024 to generally positive reviews. Still, fans who could not catch the flick can look forward to the upcoming season.

Demon Slayer Statistics Chart

Tanjiro and Nezuko in Demon Slayer

Demon Slayer's anime still has a ways to go before it ends, and as Tanjiro's journey continues, he will only meet more and more interesting figures. While not all are born equal, each Demon Slayer character brings something new to the plate. They all have something that allows them to shine, be it a fascinating power, an intimidating disposition, or a sense of humor.

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As the anime's roster expands, this article will do the same to reflect the series' progress. Therefore, to make the information as readily available as possible, the following table covers the age, birthday, and height of the most important Demon Slayer characters.

Ages are based on each character's first appearance. Also, click on a character's name to go to their section containing more information.

Character

Age

Birthday

Height

Tanjiro Kamado

  • 13 (15 by episode 3)
  • July 14th
  • 5'5" / 165 cm

Nezuko Kamado

  • 12 (14 by episode 3)
  • December 28th
  • 5'02" / 153 cm

Zenitsu Agatsuma

  • 16
  • September 3rd
  • 5'5" / 164.5 cm

Inosuke Hashibira

  • 15
  • April 22nd
  • 5'5" / 164 cm

Kanao Tsuyuri

  • 16
  • May 19th
  • 5'1" / 156 cm

Genya Shinazugawa

  • 16
  • January 7th
  • 5'11" / 180 cm

Sanemi Shinazugawa

  • 21
  • November 29th
  • 5'10" / 179 cm

Giyu Tomioka

  • 19 (21 by episode 15)
  • February 8th
  • 5'9" / 176 cm

Shinobu Kocho

  • 18
  • February 24th
  • 4'11" / 151 cm

Tengen Uzui

  • 23
  • October 31st
  • 6'6" / 198 cm

Mitsuri Kanroji

  • 19
  • June 1st
  • 5'6" / 167 cm

Obanai Iguro

  • 21
  • September 15th
  • 5'4" / 162 cm

Muichiro Tokito

  • 14
  • August 8th
  • 5'3" / 160 cm

Gyomei Himejima

  • 27
  • August 23rd
  • 7'2" / 220 cm

Kyojuro Rengoku

  • 20
  • May 10th
  • 5'10" / 177 cm

Aoi Kanzaki

  • 16+
  • N/A
  • 5'4" / 162 cm

Sabito

  • 13¹
  • N/A
  • N/A

Tamayo

  • 500+
  • July 2nd
  • 4'11" / 150 cm

Kagaya Ubuyashiki

  • 23
  • N/A
  • N/A

Muzan Kibutsuji

  • 10,000+
  • N/A
  • 5'10" / 179 cm

Kokushibo

  • 480+
  • N/A
  • 6'28" / 190 cm

Doma

  • 133+
  • N/A
  • 6'2" / 187 cm

Akaza

  • 200+
  • N/A
  • 5'8" / 173 cm

Hantengu

  • 200+
  • N/A
  • 5'5" / 166 cm

Gyokko

  • 113+
  • N/A
  • 4'11" / 150 cm

Daki

  • 113+
  • N/A
  • N/A

Gyutaro

  • 126+
  • N/A
  • N/A

Rui

  • N/A
  • N/A
  • 4'5" / 135 cm

¹Age when he died.

Tanjiro Kamado

Demon Slayer

  • First Episode: 1
  • Anime Voice Actor (Japanese): Natsuki Hanae
  • Anime Voice Actor (English): Zach Aguilar

Demon Slayer's main character, Tanjiro's life turned into a walking nightmare when a demon slaughtered his family and turned his sister, Nezuko, to the dark side. Driven by anger and love for his sibling, Tanjiro joins the Demon Slayer Corps to eradicate the demons and, hopefully, find a way to revert Nezuko back to a human.

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While a warm and kind person, Tanjiro is more than willing to make tough decisions. He is under no illusion that demons should be sparred or that killing would make him no better than his enemies; Tanjiro gets the job done because he has someone who depends on him. The protagonist will not let his sister down.

Nezuko Kamado

Demon

  • First Episode: 1
  • Anime Voice Actor (Japanese): Akari Kito
  • Anime Voice Actor (English): Abby Trott

One day while her brother was away, Nezuko watched the rest of her family be butchered by a demon. The young girl almost faced the same fate, but she ended up becoming a demon herself; however, Tanjiro made it his mission to reverse Nezuko's condition and turn her back into a human.

Demon Slayer only provides a snippet of Nezuko's time as a human, showing her to be rather sweet and altruistic. Following her transformation, Nezuko became very different as she developed traits synonymous with demons, including overwhelming strength and a thirst for blood. She also largely lost the ability to speak and spent a long time in isolation due to a weakness to sunlight, only showing up sporadically. As such, her personality can be harder to pin down than some of the anime's other characters, although her love for her brother is obvious.

Zenitsu Agatsuma

Demon Slayer

  • First Episode: 4
  • Anime Voice Actor (Japanese): Hiro Shimono
  • Anime Voice Actor (English): Aleks Le

Despite being a bit older than Tanjiro, Zenitsu Agatsuma doesn't generally come across that way since his natural disposition is to flee. Although he doesn't always show it, Zenitsu is far from incompetent with a weapon, a familiarity stemming from his training-fueled upbringing as Jigoro Kuwajima's pupil.

In terms of looks, Zenitsu has fair skin and golden eyes. His hair is bright yellow (thanks to being struck by lightning) and shaped in a bowl cut. This design gives the character a somewhat childish aesthetic, which fits his personality. Although he is a polarizing figure, particularly the humor he brings to Demon Slayer, Zenitsu is nevertheless at the heart of some of the anime's more memorable moments.

Inosuke Hashibira

Demon Slayer

  • First Episode: 11
  • Anime Voice Actor (Japanese): Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
  • Anime Voice Actor (English): Bryce Papenbrook

Inosuke Hashibira tends to jump into battle without much thought. Although he is very much capable of taking care of himself, Inosuke's habit of overestimating his abilities tends to drop him in boiling water, particularly since he constantly wants to challenge anyone who could match him in combat.

Inosuke was raised by boars as a child, something reflected by his selection of headwear. Inosuke's background means he often struggles with human traditions, emotions, and customs, although he slowly changes thanks to his affiliation with the Demon Slayer Corps.

Kanao Tsuyuri

Demon Slayer

  • First Episode: 4
  • Anime Voice Actor (Japanese): Reina Ueda
  • Anime Voice Actor (English): Brianna Knickerbocker

Kanao has large, gentle-looking pink eyes and thin black hair worn in a ponytail. A rough upbringing taught Kanao to completely close herself off as a way of self-preservation. For the longest time, Kanao showed little to no emotion and refused to make any decisions for herself, opting to leave such matters to others or chance.

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Genya Shinazugawa

Demon Slayer

  • First Episode: 4
  • Anime Voice Actor (Japanese): Nobuhiko Okamoto
  • Anime Voice Actor (English): Zeno Robinson

Another character with a tragic backstory, Genya witnessed his siblings be murdered by his demonized mother. He also saw his only surviving brother, Sanemi, kill his mother. Although he cannot use Breathing Techniques, Genya is a strong fighter who has a talent for absorbing demon abilities.

Genya's hot-headed nature doesn't make him the easiest Demon Slayer to work with, at least during the early stages of the anime. However, Genya becomes slightly more sociable as the story goes on, even if he still reacts aggressively to Tanjiro's presence during the Swordsmith Village arc.

Sanemi Shinazugawa

Demon Slayer, Wind Hashira

  • First Episode: 22
  • Anime Voice Actor (Japanese): Tomokazu Seki
  • Anime Voice Actor (English): Kaiji Tang

Genya's brother, Sanemi is the Wind Hashira and a force to be reckoned with. As a child, Sanemi went through a personal tragedy that forced him to shut down emotionally and eventually cut off people like his brother from his life. This same experience installed an unflinching hatred for demonkind in the Wind Hashira, and this fire has shown no signs of weakening.

Sanemi is one of the older human characters in Demon Slayer, although it would be an exaggeration to describe him as one of the most mature. That's not to say the Wind Hashira is juvenile, but his stubbornness tends to shine through whenever something comes along that challenges his worldview.

Giyu Tomioka

Demon Slayer, Water Hashira

  • First Episode: 1
  • Anime Voice Actor (Japanese): Takahiro Sakurai
  • Anime Voice Actor (English): Johnny Yong Bosch

Not one to waste words, Giyu keeps things close to the chest and believes others should follow suit. As a child, Giyu was saved from a demon by his sister at the cost of her own life; frustratingly for the kid, Giyu's attempts to inform people of what happened only resulted in him being ostracized.

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Shinobu Kocho

Demon Slayer, Insect Hashira

  • First Episode: 15
  • Anime Voice Actor (Japanese): Saori Hayami
  • Anime Voice Actor (English): Erika Harlacher

At first glance, Shinobu appears to be the friendliest and most likable member of the Demon Slayer Corps. She always has a smile on her face and seems up for a good joke. However, this is simply a coping mechanism to restrain her uncontrollable hatred for demons stemming from the death of her sister, Kanae Kocho.

Shinobu can be unbelievably vicious, both with a blade and words. This Demon Slayer character can reduce the strongest of warriors to insecure puddles of mush with a few choice sentences. She will also grin while doing it.

Tengen Uzui

Ex-Demon Slayer, Sound Hashira

  • First Episode: 21
  • Anime Voice Actor (Japanese): Katsuyuki Konishi
  • Anime Voice Actor (English): Ray Chase

In a nice change of pace, Tengen's backstory doesn't have all that much to do with demons; that said, it is still tragic. Born into a ninja clan and trained by his cruel father, Tengen was thought to only ever seek self-fulfillment, regardless of the cost to anyone else. Tricked by his parent into killing a few of his siblings, Tengen eventually left the nest to try and carve out a path for himself.

Tengen's personality is a bit all over the place, courtesy of his harsh childhood and his attempts to move away from his father's teachings. That said, he does have generally good intentions, even if his methods tend to be rather aggressive. When he sets out to investigate the Entertainment District, Tengen tries to recruit Aoi Kanzaki despite her being terrified at the prospect of heading into the field, and he only changes his mind when Tanjiro, Zenitsu, and Inosuke demand to take her place. However, his actions are driven by a genuine fear that his wives, who previously infiltrated the district, might be in danger. Once he realizes that an Upper Rank demon might be involved, Tengen asks Tanjiro and the rest to leave to ensure their survival.

Mitsuri Kanroji

Demon Slayer, Love Hashira

  • First Episode: 21
  • Anime Voice Actor (Japanese): Kana Hanazawa
  • Anime Voice Actor (English): Kira Buckland

The Love Hashira is one of the more unique and interesting figures in the show. Her appearances might have been brief in the anime's first few seasons, but the impact this Demon Slayer will have going forward should be spectacular. Mitsuri plays a significant role in the Swordsmith Village arc, which has essentially served as her proper debut as a prominent character.

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Mitsuri's Love Hashira moniker is not just a byproduct of her Love Breathing techniques but also a reflection of the girl's approachable and kind personality. Even though she can come across as naive and innocent at times, this behavior does not extend to her demon-slaying duties; in fact, she can be just as vicious as any other member of the Corps.

Obanai Iguro

Demon Slayer, Serpent Hashira

  • First Episode: 22
  • Anime Voice Actor (Japanese): Kenichi Suzumura
  • Anime Voice Actor (English): Erik Scott Kimerer

Obanai Iguro is the Serpent Hashira, which is already indicative of just how powerful he is. Not much is known about this character, with his design conveying that he's pretty mysterious. His powers are yet to be properly showcased in the anime, although manga readers will know that Serpent Breathing is nothing to trifle with.

Personality-wise, Obanai is certainly not the most agreeable member of the Demon Slayer Corps. The Serpent Hashira does not treat his companions with all that much respect, particularly if he deems them to be weak. At times, Obanai can come across as something of a bully.

Muichiro Tokito

Demon Slayer, Mist Hashira

  • First Episode: 21
  • Anime Voice Actor (Japanese): Kengo Kawanishi
  • Anime Voice Actor (English): Griffin Burns

The Mist Hashira, Muichiro Tokito doesn't show much outward emotion and can come across as uncaring or disinterested. More often than not, Muichiro goes off on his own, often seeming to be stuck in his head.

While this attitude might not make him the most approachable of characters, Muichiro's backstory sheds light on the development of his personality. It all stems from a personal tragedy that left him lacking the memories and context to shape and harness his anger.

Gyomei Himejima

Demon Slayer, Stone Hashira

  • First Episode: 21
  • Anime Voice Actor (Japanese): Tomokazu Sugita
  • Anime Voice Actor (English): Crispin Freeman

The Demon Slayer anime has yet to dive into Gyomei Himejima, the Stone Hashira, too deeply, as he has mostly served as a minor background player. While the character didn't play a role in Demon Slayer's previous saga, the Entertainment District arc, Gyomei's importance should increase soon as he will take a leading role in the Hashira Training arc that will be covered by the Spring 2024 anime season.

Gyomei is huge, quiet, strong, and cautious. He is dedicated to the Demon Slayer Corps, but that doesn't mean he fully trusts his companions.

Kyojuro Rengoku

Ex-Demon Slayer, Flame Hashira

  • First Episode: 21
  • Anime Voice Actor (Japanese): Satoshi Hino
  • Anime Voice Actor (English): Mark Whitten

Taking center stage in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train, Kyojuro Rengoku burst onto the scene like a ball of fire. Energetic, charming, and good-natured, Kyojuro has a sincerity to him that most other characters in the anime lack, outside of perhaps Tanjiro.

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Kyojuro's optimism is not a facade to mask his inner turmoil or a way to lure people into a false sense of security. He is the type of person who looks for the positives even in the worst of situations, an attitude that made him a beloved figure not only among the rest of the Hashira but also with audiences. Kyojuro dominates the screen whenever he is present, and while his time on the show is relatively short, he casts a big shadow over the rest of the story.

Aoi Kanzaki

Demon Slayer

  • First Episode: 23
  • Anime Voice Actor (Japanese): Yuri Ehara
  • Anime Voice Actor (English): Reba Buhr

Everyone has a part to play, even if they stay away from the front lines. Following her family's demise at the hands of demons, Aoi Kanzaki found her way to the Demon Slayer Corps, and she managed to pass the Final Selection test. Although qualified to head into the field, Aoi is simply not a fighter and wishes to stay away from combat; consequently, she has taken up residence at the Butterfly Mansion where she takes care of injured fighters.

Aoi made her debut during the Rehabilitation Training arc, helping to heal Tanjiro and Zenitsu's wounds. After that, she trained a few active members of the Demon Slayer Corps. Aoi is intriguing since there are very few Demon Slayer characters who have purely supportive roles. She actively chose to stay away from battle, a decision that seems to eat away at Aoi from time to time. Realistically, not everyone who joins the Demon Slayer Corps will be ready and able to jump into life-and-death situations at a moment's notice, and Aoi still has a role to fulfill within the Butterfly Mansion.

Sabito

Spirit That Helps Tanjiro

  • First Episode: 3
  • Anime Voice Actor (Japanese): Yuki Kaji
  • Anime Voice Actor (English): Max Mittelman

As his Final Selection training under Sakonji hit a wall, Tanjiro inadvertently found himself an aggressive new teacher in the form of Sabito. While initially dismissing Tanjiro as being too weak to make the most of Sakonji's training, Sabito eventually pushes the hopeful Demon Slayer beyond his limits.

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Sabito's time in the anime concludes quite quickly, coming to an end after just a handful of early episodes. However, he plays a significant role in Tanjiro's development, perhaps even more so than Sakonji. His backstory also hits pretty hard, which is hardly a surprise for Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.

Tamayo

Demon & Doctor

  • First Episode: 8
  • Anime Voice Actor (Japanese): Maaya Sakamoto
  • Anime Voice Actor (English): Laura Post

Introduced during the Asakusa arc, Tamayo is a minor but important character. A demon who also happens to be a doctor, Tamayo walks in between both worlds, using her powers for protection and also to help others. Her existence beyond Muzan's influence shows that demons can lead positive lives, and Tamayo does not shut down Tanjiro's hope that he might be able to find a way to turn Nezuko back into a human.

In the anime so far, Tamayo disappears after her debut arc, but she will feature again in the upcoming Swordsmith Village saga. Although quite kind overall, this character can be intimidating if the moment requires it, and she is far from a pushover.

Kagaya Ubuyashiki

Demon Slayer Corps Leader

  • First Episode: 5
  • Anime Voice Actor (Japanese): Toshiyuki Morikawa
  • Anime Voice Actor (English): Matthew Mercer

Although he does not feature that prominently in the anime, Kagaya is an important figure in Demon Slayer's world. As the leader of the Demon Slayer Corps, Kagaya shoulders a lot of responsibilities for guiding the organization, and his words hold weight.

Due to a family curse that manifests as a disease, Kagaya has to take something of a backseat in most situations. However, he serves as a voice of reason when the situation calls for one.

Muzan Kibutsuji

Demon King

  • First Episode: 6
  • Anime Voice Actor (Japanese): Toshihiko Seki
  • Anime Voice Actor (English): Greg Chun

Demon Slayer's big bad, Muzan casts a wide shadow over the entire story. Although he has predominantly remained a background figure, the Demon King's overwhelming might and dominion over the Twelve Kizuki is well-established. Muzan's strength is so indisputable that he barely needs to do anything to intimidate and terrify powerful demons like Akaza.

Despite being the Demon King, Muzan does not seem to care all that much about his kind. He sees his soldiers as nothing more than pawns to serve his quest for immortality, and he thinks even less of humans. In his eyes, everyone else is expendable, and Muzan does not take failure lightly.

Kokushibo

Demon, Upper Rank One

  • First Episode: 45
  • Anime Voice Actor (Japanese): Ryotaro Okiayu
  • Anime Voice Actor (English): Jonah Scott

So far in the Demon Slayer anime, Kokushibo has been primarily a background figure; however, he does not need ample screen time to leave an impression thanks to his fantastically creepy design and intense presence. As Muzan's Upper Rank One, this demon is undoubtedly powerful, something the Hashira (and audience) will learn in due time.

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Doma

Demon, Upper Rank Two

  • First Episode: 44
  • Anime Voice Actor (Japanese): Mamoru Miyano
  • Anime Voice Actor (English): Stephen Fu

Demon Slayer concluded the stellar anime adaptation of the Entertainment District arc by introducing Doma, the Twelve Kizuki's Upper Rank Two demon. A powerful and twisted figure, Doma's agreeable and charming exterior is little more than a mask that can come off at a moment's notice. Completely unfeeling, the Demon generally maintains a calm demeanor throughout most situations, and he regards humans to be pathetic lesser beings worthy of pity and the villain's idea of salvation (death, basically).

Anime-only fans have yet to really experience the terror that is Doma, and they can look forward to a future filled with cults, charismatic psychopaths, and vicious fights.

Akaza

Demon, Upper Rank Three

  • First Episode: 32
  • Anime Voice Actor (Japanese): Akira Ishida
  • Anime Voice Actor (English): Lucien Dodge

The Upper Rank Three Demon was introduced in Demon Slayer: Mugen Train, and his brutal fight against Rengoku was a visual spectacle and marked an emotional high point for the anime so far. Akaza is also used as a tool to highlight Muzan's power, as the latter only needs to raise his voice to reduce the former to a terrified mess. This demon is not someone to be ignored, and he's bound to play a major role in the events to come.

Introduced as a demon obsessed with fighting, Akaza does not seem like a complex figure at a glance, but his backstory paints a wildly different picture. Unlike most other members of the Twelve Kizuki, Akaza was by no means a bad person when he was a human.

Hantengu

Demon, Upper Rank Four

  • First Episode: 45
  • Anime Voice Actor (Japanese): Toshio Furukawa, Yuichiro Umehara, Kaito Ishikawa, Soma Saito, Shunsuke Takeuchi, Koichi Yamadera
  • Anime Voice Actor (English): Christopher Corey Smith, YongYea, Caleb Yen, Brian Timothy Anderson, Chris Hackney, Ben Balmaceda

Spring 2023's Swordsmith Village arc finds Tanjiro and a few other Hashira trying to survive an onslaught by two of Muzan's most powerful soldiers: Hantengu and Gyokko. As the Upper Rank Four, the former presents a significant threat that is partly masked by his fragile physique and mentality. Wearing his emotions on his sleeves, Hantengu's Blood Demon Art allows him to split into four alternate characters, each of whom represents a different side of the demon's nature. These four can also combine to create a more powerful personality.

  • Sekido – Anger personified, Sekido is the most dominant personality out of the four, and he is also among the most powerful. He controls electricity by using a Khakkhara.
  • Karaku – The most juvenile of Hantengu's alter egos, Karaku just wants to have fun, which generally means he likes to play with his food. His element of choice is wind, which is generated via a fan.
  • Aizetsu – Getting no enjoyment out of life, Aizetsu is a somber and pessimistic figure. This personality fights with a spear-like blade.
  • Urogi – Similar to Karaku, Urogi is an energetic demon who tries to live in the moment. Unlike Karaku, this ego is not particularly sadistic. Urogi's main method of attack is an ear-shattering scream.
  • Zohakuten – Embodying pure hatred, Zohakuten seeks to punish people for perceived injustices, while obviously being entirely blind to his own cruelty.
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Gyokko

Demon, Upper Rank Five

  • First Episode: 45
  • Anime Voice Actor (Japanese): Kohsuke Toriumi
  • Anime Voice Actor (English): Brent Mukai

Ranked as the Twelve Kizuki's fifth-strongest demon, Gyokko has arguably the most unsettling design out of all the members of the group. While most of the other demons are at least human-esque, the Upper Rank Five comes across as a nightmarish genie who specializes in body horror. Now, to be fair, Gyokko is a connoisseur of the fine arts and even considers himself to be a daring artist capable of crafting some truly visceral masterpieces.

Matching his aesthetic, Gyokko has a vile personality that reeks of arrogance and hatred. Unfortunately for the Hashira, this demon not only talks a good game but also backs it up.

Daki

Demon, Upper Rank Six

  • First Episode: 34
  • Anime Voice Actor (Japanese): Miyuki Sawashiro
  • Anime Voice Actor (English): Erica Lindbeck

Introduced as one of the main villains of Demon Slayer's Entertainment District arc, Daki is vicious and cruel, a personality stemming from insecurity and a desire to get Muzan's approval. The Upper Rank Six demon has a tragic backstory as she was a courtesan who was burned alive, only to be "saved" by her brother, Gyutaro, on her deathbed. The siblings have always been joined at the hip, even if they tend to argue frequently.

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Not much is known about Daki, outside the fact that she was turned into a demon as a teenager and has been around for more than a hundred years. Although her exact height has not been revealed, Daki is quite tall, towering over the likes of Tanjiro and Nezuko. However, she is shorter than her brother or Muzan.

Gyutaro

Demon, Upper Rank Six

  • First Episode: 40
  • Anime Voice Actor (Japanese): Ryota Osaka
  • Anime Voice Actor (English): Brandon McInnis

Daki's sibling, Gyutaro is the Twelve Kizuki's true Upper Rank Six powerhouse. With a rather unique physique and a penchant for brutality, Gyutaro has an intimidating presence due to both his appearance and personality. Although he does care for his sister, Gyutaro shows little regard for nearly anyone else and especially likes to target people he believes are more fortunate than him.

Similar to Daki, Gyutaro's height and birthday have not been revealed by Demon Slayer. Also like his sister, Gyutaro is over a hundred years old. He is also considerably taller than Daki, so he is most likely around 5'10".

Rui

Demon, Lower Rank Five

  • First Episode: 15
  • Anime Voice Actor (Japanese): Koki Uchiyama
  • Anime Voice Actor (English): Billy Kametz

Tanjiro's most terrifying opponent in Demon Slayer's first season, Rui is unsettling in more ways than one. Although he generally keeps a civilized tone, the Lower Rank demon is incredibly dangerous and unforgiving, an attitude stemming from his transformation as a demon that led to him being rejected by his human parents. Ever since then, the villain has tried to create a new "loving" family to replace the one he lost.

Although not one of the highest-ranking members of the Twelve Kizuki, Rui should not be underestimated. The villain backs his strong physique with abilities that allow him to enhance other demons or even change their appearances.

Demon Slayer
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

Release Date
April 6, 2019
Studio
ufotable
Based On
Manga
Creator
Koyoharu Gotoge
Streaming Service(s)
Crunchyroll , Hulu , Netflix