Highlights
- Different Hashira showcase unique strengths in battle, utilizing their breathing techniques to swiftly overcome demons.
- Hashira like Giyu Tomioka and Shinobu Kocho move fluidly and swiftly, using water and insect breathing techniques to their advantage.
- Tengen Uzui stands out as the fastest Hashira, utilizing perfect physicality and sound breathing to overwhelm enemies in battle.
The Hashira are the elite members of the Demon Slayers in Koyoharu Gotouge’s Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. They are able to destroy demons with each of their own unique fiughting styles and breathing techniques. Their strengths differ from each other, which also complements them as a group, enabling them to be able to keep up with Muzan’s elites.
Among these Hashira, there are some that are quite a bit faster than the others, thanks to either their physical ability or their breathing techniques. Among these quick Hashira, one of them can blaze quickly through a battle, while the other has the deceiving appearance of being slow and sluggish.
7 Obanai Iguro
The Advantage Of Serpentine Style
- First Appearance: Chapter 4 (Manga), Episode 22 (Anime)
The Serpent Hashira is not renowned for his physical strength and feats, since his abilities are more focused on utilizing the Serpent Breathing, mimicking a snake’s fast attacks and slithering motions. This allows him to fluidly navigate the battlefield while being slippery to help him dodge demons’ deadly attacks.
Surprisingly, this slithery, fluid style of movement he has earns him the place of seventh fastest Hashira. Although his movement might be quicker if he moved in a straight line, it would diminsh his uniqueness as the Serpent Hashira.
6 Giyu Tomioka
Fluidly Moves Like Water
- First Appearance: Chapter 1 (Manga), Episode 1 (Anime)
Thanks to his Water Breathing technique, the Water Hashira, Giyu Tomioka, is considered to be the sixth fastest Hashira among the Demon Slayers, who is dedicated to eradicating Muzan and his demonic offsprings. Giyu’s quick movement is regarded as being quite fluid, similar to the movement of water.
When he is running or sprinting, his movement is said to be flowing rapidly, similar to an oncoming rush of water or a waterfall. His movement is also seen to make him seemingly flow through water, making him hard to catch and quite tricky in a battle.
5 Kyojuro Rengoku
Rushing Demons Like A Blazing Fire
- First Appearance: Chapter 44 (Manga), Episode 21 (Anime)
The lively and high-spirited Flame Hashira, Kyojuro Rengoku, earns his title as the fifth fastest Hashira thanks to his incredible physical strength, which allows him to run at immense speeds, showcased during the Mugen Train Arc where he runs along the train track so quickly that he even releases tremors.
Moreover, Kyojuro’s speed is also accompanied by incredible reflexes that allow him to parry attacks with ease. The Flame Hashira is well-regarded for being able to charge his enemies with force similar to a blaze of flame.
4 Shinobu Kocho
Moves Lightly Like A Butterfly
- First Appearance: Chapter 4 (Manga), Episode 15 (Anime)
Although her physical stature might be less imposing than other Hashira, the Insect Hashira is regarded as being able to navigate the battlefield perfectly and quickly thanks to her butterfly-like movement, allowing her to run in a immensely fast manner. Among the other Hashira, she is ranked fourth in terms of speed, although her low stamina might cause her trouble down the line.
To enhance her quick movement, she uses her Insect Breathing technique to effortlessly navigate difficult terrain, such as a dense forest. This allows her to traverse the forest in no time at all, while others strugle through the dense brush.
3 Gyomei Himejima
Uses His Physical Advantage To Perfection
- First Appearance: Chapter 44 (Manga), Episode 21 (Anime)
The tallest Hashira in the Demon Slayers, Gyomei Himejima uses his imposing physical stature to quickly navigate through battle, earning him the title of being the third fastest Hashira. In addition to his quick movement, his running style can also be intimidating to his enemies, giving him the psychological advantage against them as well.
To accompany his quick movement, Gyomei can also utilize the strong Stone Breathing, allowing him to be both sturdy and quick on the battlefield. This blend of strength and agility makes him a fearsome fighter, even against Muzan himself.
2 Sanemi Shinazugawa
Swiftly Flow Like A Gust Of Wind
- First Appearance: Chapter 45 (Manga), Episode 22 (Anime)
The intimidating Wind Hashira, who scares even his juniors, Sanemi Shinazugawa is the second-fastest Hashira among the Demon Slayers thanks to his physical abilities and the synergy of his Wind Breathing technique. During tricky battles, Sanemi is able to utilize his quick movement to overwhelm his enemies, moving through the battle like a gust of wind.
Moreover, he is also shown to be intellectually superior in battle, thinking well ahead while also strategizing during each encounter. This allows him to perfectly utilize his quick movement to the highest degree.
1 Tengen Uzui
The Hashira With Perfect Physicality
- First Appearance: Chapter 44 (Manga), Episode 21 (Anime)
The Sound Hashira, Tengen Uzui, is the fastest Hashira thanks to his perfect physicality, which allows him to move in the blink of an eye, surprising everyone, including his own junior, Tanjiro Kamado. His quick movement is further enhanced by his Sound Breathing technique, allowing him to move as fast as sound travels on the battlefield.
His quick movements allow him to engage his enemies – even when faced with disadvantages – and overwhelm them, showcasing a depth to his strength even when he is fighting one-handed. Furthermore, Tengen’s mastery of swords allows him to unleash a barrage of attacks in quick succession, overwhelming even the deadliest demons.
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