Introducing a list of the pillar members of “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” | Also explains the ranks of the Breathing Demon Slayer Corps! | Isekai2nd

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is an anime based on Koyoharu Gotouge's manga of the same name.

It was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump (Shueisha) from 2016 to 2020, and the first season of the TV anime was broadcast in 2019. In addition, in 2020, the movie version “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train'' was released and became a huge hit, and in 2021, the second season of the TV anime, “Yukaku Edition'', will be broadcast. From July 18, 2025 (Friday), “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Castle'' Chapter 1: The Second Coming of Aquarium'' will be released.

This time, we will be introducing the highest-ranking swordsman of the Demon Slayer Corps, “Pillar”, who appears in this work! Before you watch the movie, and after you've watched it, please take a look back at “The Pillars''!

*Contains spoilers for this work. Please be aware of this before reading.

table of contents

• Who is the Demon Slayer Corps' highest-ranking swordsman “Pillar''? What is the rank of the Demon Slayer Corps?
• Water Pillar/Yoshiyu Tomioka
• Insect Pillar/Shinobu Phalaenopsis
• Flame Pillar, Rengoku Anjuro
• Sound Pillar/Usu Tengen
• Love Pillar – Mitsuri Kanroji
• Snake Pillar/Iguro Kobanai
• Wind Pillar/Fushigawa Minoru
• Kasumi Pillar/Muichiro Tokito
• Rock Pillar/Screaming Island Gyoumei

Who is the Demon Slayer Corps' highest-ranking swordsman “Pillar''? What is the rank of the Demon Slayer Corps?

“Demon Slayer Corps'' is a government-unofficial organization made up of demon-hunting swordsmen who have been protecting people from man-eating demons since ancient times, as well as people who support the swordsmen. Each member is assigned a rank from 1 to 10. Your rank will rise based on your achievements, and the fewer ranks you have, the higher your rank will be. Each place has the following 10 pieces.

1st place: Kinoe
2nd place: Kinoto
3rd place: Hinoe
4th place: Hinoto
5th place: Tsuchinoe
6th place: Tsuchinoto
7th place: Kanoe
No. 8: Spicy (Kanoto)
9th place: Mizunoe
10th place: Mizunoto

In addition, the most powerful members of the Demon Slayer Corps are collectively called the Pillars. In order to be selected as a “pillar'', a demon slayer in the first place must either subjugate the highest rank of “demon'', the 12 Kizuki, or defeat 50 demons. Strictly speaking, Hashira is also Ko, but it is treated as a higher-ranking entity than Ko. The pillar has a capacity of 9 people, but it is said that it is rare for all 9 people to be present (probably because there may be vacancies due to death in the line of duty, etc.).

In addition, pillars can select a talented swordsman as their “stepchild” as a candidate for the next pillar. (Example: Mitsuri Kanroji went from being Rengoku Kyoujuro's stepson to becoming a love pillar, Shinobu Kocho's stepson was Kurihana Rakukanao, etc.)

Water Pillar/Yoshiyu Tomioka

At the beginning of the story, the main character, Tanjiro Kamado, and his sister Nezuko, who has been transformed into a demon, meet a young man. Tanjiro, who wants to turn Nezuko back into a human, gives him the address of Sakonji Urokotaki, the foster caretaker, and gives him the opportunity to become a member of the Demon Slayer Corps.

She is a man of few words, expressionless, and lacks communication skills, and Shinobu Kocho, who is also a pillar of her life, says to her, “That's why everyone hates you.'' However, if Nezuko hurts people, she has a passionate side and is a good understanding of Tanjiro, who will commit seppuku together with Urokodaki and take responsibility.

Like Tanjiro, he uses “water breathing”. The Shiichi-no-type “Nagi” that he devised has a secret technique that can nullify all attacks within range.

Voice actor: Takahiro Sakurai

Voice actor Takahiro Sakurai was born on June 13th and is from Aichi Prefecture.

He has played many characters in popular works, including Osomatsu Matsuno in “Mr. Osomatsu'', Ketsu Natsuyu in “Jujutsu Kaisen'', and Rohan Kishibe in “JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamond is Unbreakable''.

More detailed information about Giyu Tomioka[Contains spoilers]

The water breathing techniques used by Giyuu and past events are summarized in a separate article. for information that is not broadcast in the anime.

Insect Pillar/Shinobu Phalaenopsis

A female swordsman that Tanjiro and Nezuko met during the subjugation mission at Nada Spider Mountain. At first, he attacks the demon Nezuko, but Giyuu stops him, and later the two become good friends.

He is a skilled person who can fight against demons by refining a special poison from “wisteria flowers”, which is one of the demon's few weaknesses.He is also well-versed in the medical field, and not only fights but also provides support, such as treating injured soldiers.

She is so beautiful that Zenitsu Agatsuma described her as “You could live on her face alone'', and she always smiles and speaks politely, but she also has a frightening side to her, such as enduring torture such as picking at the demon's eyeballs, and smilingly proposing “reconciliation'' after atoning for her crimes.

　

Voice actor: Saori Hayami

Voice actress Saori Hayami was born on May 29th in Tokyo.

She has played many characters in popular works, including Yor Forger in “SPY x FAMILY,'' Yumeko Jabami in “Kakegurui,'' and Miyuki Shiba in “The Irregular at Magic High School.''

More detailed information on Shinobu Kocho[Contains spoilers]

The details of insect breathing and the achievement of developing a poison effective against demons are summarized in a separate article. Shinobu is always smiling, but she is actually thinking about her older sister Kanae. What are her true intentions and strategies…?

Flame Pillar, Rengoku Anjuro

The eldest son of the Rengoku family, a prestigious family of swordsmen who have passed down the ability to breathe flames for generations. He is a true demon slayer who has been training hard since childhood under his former pillar father. With his sword skills honed through training and his situational judgment honed through experience, he is a talented individual who is respected by other soldiers and pillars.

He has a strong sense of justice and a dynamic personality, and when he meets Tanjiro and Nezuko at the Hashiraai meeting, he immediately declares, “I'll behead them, demons and all!'' Also, when he hears of Tanjiro's determination, while the other pillars are stunned, Kyōjuro has a passionate side, praising Tanjiro's determination and saying, “That's a good idea.”

Also, in the later “Mugen Train Arc,'' Rengoku's beliefs and way of life had a great influence on Tanjiro, Zenitsu, and Inosuke, and when they saw Nezuko protecting the passengers even though she was injured, they accepted her as a member of the Demon Slayer Corps.

Voice actor: Satoshi Hino

Voice actor Satoshi Hino was born on August 4, 1978 in San Francisco, United States.

“Bakuman. In addition to the role of Akito Takagi in “The Familiar of Zero,'' he has played many characters in popular works such as Saito Hiraga in “The Familiar of Zero'' and Ultraman Titus in “Ultraman Taiga.''

More detailed information about Rengoku Kyoujuro[Contains spoilers]

The techniques and scenes of flame breathing are summarized in a separate article. for information on the confrontation with Akiza in the Mugen Train arc.

Sound Pillar/Usu Tengen

A former ninja swordsman with a large body whose favorite phrase is “showy.'' He calls himself the “God of Festivals'' and has an impressively flamboyant appearance, wearing a jewel-encrusted forehead protector and punk-style makeup.

He uses “Sound Breathing” which he derived from “Thunder Breathing” with his own hands. Skillfully use two chained Japanese swords and explosives to generate overwhelming attack power while battling demons. He can also be seen wielding the blade by holding the tip of the blade between his fingers, showing his high level of physical ability.

He has three wives who are kunoichi, and he has a kind side that he cherishes so much that he declares, “I have clearly decided the order of life.First you three, then the hard-headed people, and then me.''

　

Voice actor: Katsuyuki Konishi

Voice actor Katsuyuki Konishi was born on April 21, 1973 in Wakayama Prefecture.

He has played many characters in popular works, including Tatsumi Oga in “Beelzebub'', Kotaro Amon in “Tokyo Ghoul'', and Shuhei Hisagi in “BLEACH''.

More detailed information about Usu Tengen[Contains spoilers]

Details of sound breathing and ninja techniques are summarized in a separate article. Also, click here for information about the painful past of Tengen, a former ninja.

Love Pillar – Mitsuri Kanroji

She is an impressive maiden who is innocent and full of emotion, her facial expressions constantly changing, her hair colored in cherry blossoms and green, and her military uniform with a large open chest.

They have a special constitution in which the density of muscle fibers is eight times that of a normal person, and they have superhuman strength and high physical abilities that are hard to imagine from their appearance. He has a past where he became a disciple in Purgatory as a stepchild and learned the breathing of flames, and later used the “breathing of love'' that he developed on his own.

Also, using the whip-like Nichirin sword that only she can use, she uses flexible acrobatic movements and unpredictable slashes to fight demons.

　

Voice actor: Kana Hanazawa

Voice actress Kana Hanazawa was born on February 25, 1989 in Tokyo.

He has played many characters in popular works, including the role of Kosaki Onodera in “Nisekoi'', Akane Tsunemori in “PSYCHO-PASS'', ​​and the role of Red Blood Cell in “Cells at Work!''.

More detailed information about Mitsuri Kanroji[Contains spoilers]

The details of love breathing, its unique constitution, and the reason for its strong appetite are summarized in a separate article. to learn more about how I became a demon slayer in order to live my life the way I want.

Snake Pillar/Iguro Kobanai

A young man with odd eyes who hides his mouth with a bandage. He is accompanied by a white snake named Kaburamaru, who acts as an assistant. Also, although he has a bigoted side and speaks words that are filled with sarcasm and sarcasm, he also has a close relationship with Kanroji in private.

Born into the Obanai clan ruled by demons, he has hatred towards himself because of the blood of the clan that has enriched his own pockets by demons, and feels that his own blood is unclean. He also has a sad history of hoping that he can purify his blood by dying after defeating Muzan Kibutsuji.

He developed “Snake Breath'', which is derived from “Water Breath'', and uses a tactic to corner the opponent by slashing in a trajectory that is impossible with normal slash attacks.

Voice actor: Kenichi Suzumura

Voice actor Kenichi Suzumura was born on September 12th and is from Osaka Prefecture (born in Niigata Prefecture).

She has played many characters in popular works, including the role of Shinn Asuka in “Mobile Suit Gundam SEED DESTINY,'' Sougo Okita in “Gintama,'' and Atsushi Murasakibara in “Kuroko's Basketball.''

More detailed information about Iguro Obanai[Contains spoilers]

The details of snake breathing and its relationship with Mitsuri Kanroji are summarized in a separate article. to learn more about Obanai's past, who grew up in a special environment.

Wind Pillar/Fushigawa Minoru

A young man with scars all over his face and body, bloodshot eyes, and violent and harsh behavior. Even among the pillars, he holds a grudge and murderous intent towards demons. He was the person who tried to prove that Nezuko was a demon who attacked people by injuring her own arm and giving her the blood that flowed, but Nezuko refused and was the one who created the opportunity for Nezuko to prove that she would not attack people.

He uses “wind breathing,'' one of the five basic styles of breathing, and specializes in tactics that brutally cut demons into pieces. Additionally, because he has a rare blood that intoxicates demons who smell it, he has a stronger strategy of attacking without fear of injury.

He is also good at fighting, and shows not only his physical ability but also his high fighting ability, as he can flexibly respond to situations and has hidden weapons for surprise attacks.

　

Voice actor: Tomokazu Seki

Voice actor Tomokazu Seki was born on September 8, 1972 in Tokyo.

He has played many characters in popular works, including the role of Domon Kash in “Mobile Fighter G Gundam,'' Shinya Kogami in “PSYCHO-PASS,'' and the role of Panda in “Jujutsu Kaisen.''

More detailed information about Miya Fushikawa[Contains spoilers]

The details of Wind Breathing and his relationship with his younger brother Genya Fushikawa are summarized in a separate article. to find out why the Fushigawa brothers are passing each other.

Kasumi Pillar/Muichiro Tokito

A small, androgynous-looking boy with long hair. He puts his own priorities first and is ruthless and willing to use force against those who get in his way. He is also the youngest pillar member who became a pillar after only two months of holding a sword, which shows that he is a genius in swordsmanship.
He uses “breathing of haze'', which is derived from “breathing of wind'', to fight against demons by toying with and overwhelming his enemies. In addition, the Urushi no Kata Oboro that he devised is a technique that takes full advantage of the properties of “Kasumi Breathing,'' which confuses demons with his slow and slow movements.

He lost his parents when he was 10 years old and lived with his twin brother, Yuichiro, who was his only remaining immediate family, but he lost his older brother to a demon attack, and the shock of this incident caused him to have memory problems.

　

Voice actor: Kengo Kasai

Voice actor Kengo Kasai was born on February 18, 1985 in Osaka Prefecture.

He has played many characters in popular works, including the role of Mikazuki Augus in “Mobile Suit Gundam: Iron-Blooded Orphans,'' Rei Kiriyama in “March Comes in Like a Lion,'' and the role of Roshi Tsuchimori in “Hypnosis Mic.''

More detailed information about Muichiro Tokitori[Contains spoilers]

The details of Kasumi's breathing and how she developed memory impairment are summarized in a separate article.

Rock Pillar/Screaming Island Gyoumei

A large white-eyed man wearing prayer beads and a haori with the words “Namu Amida Butsu'' written on it. While he has a compassionate and tearful side, he also plays the role of organizing the Demon Slayer Corps. Also, because he has been blind since childhood, his senses are sharp.

He is so powerful that he is said to be the “strongest demon slayer'', and he uses “Rock Breathing'', one of the five major schools of attack and defense that has few weaknesses. He uses a special sun sword called a hatchet with a barbed iron ball connected to it by a chain, and he recognizes space by the sound emitted from the special shape.

Before joining the military, he lived in a temple taking care of orphaned children. However, he had a sad past when he was attacked by a demon and continued to smash the demon's head until the sun rose for the sake of his only remaining child, but he was misunderstood by the people who rushed to him and was imprisoned as a murderer.

　

Voice actor: Tomokazu Sugita

Voice actor Tomokazu Sugita was born on October 11, 1980 in Saitama Prefecture.

He has played many characters in popular works, including Gintoki Sakata in Gintama, Kyon in the Haruhi Suzumiya series, and Joseph Joestar in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure.

More detailed information about Scream Island Gyoumei[Contains spoilers]

Details of the rock's breathing and human relationships within the Demon Slayer Corps are summarized in separate articles. It was Yoya Ubuyashiki of the Demon Slayer Corps who rescued Yugyomei, who was accused of something false. to read about how the two met.

Pillar member explanation

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