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| “ | The Demon Slayer Corps. We number in the hundreds. An organization completely unrecognized by the government. Since ancient times, we have existed to hunt down demons. | „ |
| ~ Sakonji Urokodaki |
The Demon Slayer Corps (鬼殺隊) are the titular main protagonists of the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba franchise.
They are a secret organization of swordsmen that have existed since ancient times in Japan in order to protect humanity from the demons, led by the demon king Muzan Kibutsuji. They were founded and led by the Ubuyashiki clan, with their current leader during the Taisho Era being Kagaya Ubuyashiki.
History[]
The Demon Slayer Corps was founded by the Ubuyashiki clan almost one thousand years ago. They led the battle against Demons and their greatest enemy, Muzan Kibutsuji. Each family member would eventually pass on the role of leadership to their descendants due to their bloodline being cursed. They recruit members from across Japan, many of whom had their lives ruined by Demons, to train in Breathing Style swordsmanship and secretly protect humanity. This constant battle against the Demons would last up until the Taisho-era (early 20th-century) of Japan when the main story takes place.
Joining[]
To become a Demon Slayer, an individual must pass the Final Selection, a deadly test used as an entrance exam. The main goal is to survive 7 days on an isolated mountain full of Demons.
If candidate passed, they would receive a uniform, also getting the opportunity to choose their ore for their special swords (Nichirin), to execute demons efficiently. They also get a rare species of talking birds called Kasugai Crows to communicate with other Demon Slayers and announce their next mission.
Structure[]
There is a cleanup crew in the Demons Slayers known as the Kakushi, where the majority of them have no swordsmanship skills. The Kakushi are responsible for providing first aid to injured Demon Slayers following a large battle, as well as bringing the injured in for proper medical attention. A group of Demon Slayers also work as helpers at the Butterfly Mansion located close to the corps' headquarters to watch over and heal injured members.
There are certain families throughout Japan identified by Wisteria flower crests on their houses that provide food, shelter, and other assistance to the Demon Slaters as gratitude for their work.
Rank System[]
The Demons Slayers have a ranking system, and the known ranks are shown below. From lowest to highest.
Mizunoto → Mizunoe → Kanoto → Kanoe → Tsuchinoto → Tsuchinoe → Hinoto → Hinoe → Kinoto → Kinoe
Hashira[]
- Main article: Hashira
| “ | Annihilate Demons. | „ |
| ~ The creed engraved onto Nichirin swords of Hashira. |
The Hashira (from left to right: Gyomei Himejima, Muichiro Tokito, Mitsuri Kanroji, Kyojuro Rengoku, Giyu Tomioka, Shinobu Kocho, Tengen Uzui, Sanemi Shinazugawa, Obanai Iguro)
The Hashira (or Pillars in English), are the most powerful swordsmen of the Demon Slayer organization. They are the most highly ranked members of the Corps, second only to the leader of the organization.
The Hashira are all assigned a specific region in Japan that they are required to patrol, usually to gather information about the demons inhabiting the said area and to improve their swordsmanship. They are also deployed on missions only if members of lower ranks are unable to complete it. Therefore, their existence literally sustains the entire organization. To have a chance to become a Hashira, a Demon Slayer must successfully kill 50 Demons as a Kinoe, or kill a member of the Twelve Kizuki serving under Muzan (Jūnikizuki).
Each Hashira has their own Breathing Style:
- Giyu Tomioka - Water Hashira - Water Breathing. (Mizu no kokyū)
- Kyojuro Rengoku - Flame Hashira - Flame Breathing. (Honō no kokyū)
- Sanemi Shinazugawa - Wind Hashira - Wind Breathing. (Kaze no Kokyū)
- Gyomei Himejima - Stone Hashira - Stone Breathing. (Iwa no kokyū)
- Mitsuri Kanroji - Love Hashira - Love Breathing. (Ai no kokyū)
- Shinobu Kocho - Insect Hashira - Insect Breathing. (Mushi no kokyū)
- Tengen Uzui - Sound Hashira - Sound Breathing. (Oto no kokyū)
- Obanai Iguro - Serpent Hashira - Serpent Breathing. (Hebi no kokyū)
- Muichiro Tokito - Mist Hashira - Mist Breathing. (Kasumi no kokyū)
Former Hashira[]
- Kanae Kocho - Flower Hashira - Flower Breathing. (Hana no kokyū)
- Jigoro Kuwajima - Thunder Hashira - Thunder Breathing. (Kaminari no kokyū)
- Sakonji Urokodaki - Water Hashira - Water Breathing. (Mizu no kokyū)
- Shinjuro Rengoku - Flame Hashira - Flame Breathing. (Honō no kokyū)
Uniforms[]
Regular Members[]
Average members mostly sports a black ninja uniforms, each with the symbol 滅 signifies "slay/destory/exterminate" at their back. It is unexplained as to why regular members such as Tanjiro, Zenitsu, Inosuke, Kanao, and Genya wear uniform unlike other regular members in the series.
Butterfly Manor[]
Certain residents working at the Butterfly Manor (Sumi Nakahara, Kiyo Terauchi, and Naho Takada, Aoi Kanzaki) wear white robes. Some hashiras (Shinobu and Kanae) and other demon slayers (Kanao) are also affiliated.
Kakushis[]
Support members wear similar clothings with most of their head covered by a mask, only leaving their eyes exposed.
Hashiras[]
Pillars can apparently chose their own clothes with a variety of colors - mostly fitting what breathing style they use.
Breathing Styles[]
Breathing Styles are swordsmanship styles practiced and taught by the Demon Slayer Corps. The Breathing Styles make use of specific and concentrated breathing techniques called Total Concentration Breathing, which increase the user's lung capacity and amount of oxygen in the blood. This increases the user's physical abilities and mental concentration, allowing them to fight on par with Demons, whose physical prowess surpass that of the average human.
Focused breaths are also capable of clotting wounds from severe injuries and slowing down the circulation of poison in the bloodstream. New Breathing Styles are always being created to suit a Demon Slayer's combat needs, which results in new weapons being utilized in demon hunting (i.e. flails and whips). Such Breathing Styles embody a bigger variety of concepts, like animals, plants and emotions (i.e. serpents, flowers and love).
All Breathing Styles currently taught within the Demon Slayer Corps are derived from Sun Breathing, the first one ever created.
Members Gallery[]
Leadership[]
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Official Members[]
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Hashira[]
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