Summary
- Unlikely friendships between demon slayers deepen during battles
- Anime adds scenes to strengthen bonds, enhancing fan enjoyment
- Friendship and respect among Hashira add depth to Demon Slayer
Demon Slayer is one of the most popular anime around courtesy of a stellar adaptation by Ufotable. Fans love the incredible animation that breathes new life (no pun intended) into the manga's many fights, where the demon slayers put everything on the line to defeat powerful demons.
The Strongest Demons In Demon Slayer
There are several powerful demons present in the Demon Slayer anime. These characters are the most dangerous.
The enduring struggle of humanity to survive is riveting to witness, especially when fans see certain friendships blossom on-screen that they want to see persist till the very end of this amazing manga.
8 Tanjiro Kamado & Muichiro Tokito
An Anime-Original Scene Fleshed Out Their Bond
- Watching them participate in the airplane competition is quite endearing
The anime adaptation of the Hashira Training arc added several extra scenes to enhance the bond between the demon slayers before the final set of confrontations against the Upper Rank Demons and Muzan himself. This includes an endearing paper airplane competition between Muichiro and Tanjiro that does a great job of strengthening their bond.
This, coupled with the struggles faced by both demon slayers in the Swordsmith Village arc, makes it clear why fans love seeing this friendship blossom in Demon Slayer.
7 Kyojuro Rengoku & Mitsuri Kanroji
Mitsuri Was Mentored By The Late Great Flame Hashira
- Mitsuru's Love Breathing was derived from Kyojuro's Flame Breathing
While this wasn't explicitly shown in the anime, it's clear that Mitsuri shared a deep bond with Kyojuro. This can be seen in her reaction when she finds out that the Flame Hashira passed away after a battle against Akaza.
Ancillary material for Demon Slayer reveals that Rengoku was responsible for developing Mitsuri's Love Breathing. This mentor-student relationship was friendlier than most, especially given how both of them loved to chow down on food after a long day of training.
6 Tanjiro Kamado & Genya Shinazugawa
Genya's Animosity Slowly Waned As He Came To Respect Tanjiro
- Genya appreciated how Tanjiro stood up for him in front of his brother
Genya's standoffish personality made him a hard character for fans to like, especially given how rude he was toward Tanjiro. However, the latter's pure spirit causes him to stand up for Genya after he was berated and abused by his brother.
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Demon Slayer has many intense fights, especially in the last two arcs of the series.
Seeing this side of Tanjiro helped Genya warm up to him, and it helped that they fought together during the Swordsmith Village arc. It's an unlikely friendship that ended on a tragic note by the time Demon Slayer drew to a close.
5 Giyu Tomioka & Shinobu Kocho
It's Clear That These Two Hashira Are Quite Friendly Toward Each Other
- The duo made a resounding impact with their first appearance during the Mount Natagumo arc
From the very moment Giyu and Shinobu appeared in Mount Nagatumo, it's clear that both Hashira are friends and respect each other. They both split up and effectively execute their targets without facing too many problems.
They've shared several friendly moments together following this incident, showing how close they are compared to the other Hashira. Given the struggles that humanity faces against the demons, it's easy to see why this companionship is welcome.
4 Sanemi Shinazugawa & Obanai Iguro
They Respect Each Other And Train Together Regularly
- Two aloof Hashira whose personalities gel nicely
The Hashira Training arc starts with Sanemi and Obanai teaming up to take out a host of demons before catching a glimpse of the Infinity Castle. It's a scene added to the anime that shows the bond these two Hashira share.
Obanai and Sanemi both prefer to let their swords do the talking, with their aloof personalities making for a great partnership where one person doesn't annoy the other too much.
3 Tanjiro Kamado & Giyu Tomioka
An Enlightening Conversation Leads To The Two Becoming Steadfast Friends
- Giyu appreciates Tanjiro for helping him get over his self-doubt
Tanjiro's first fateful encounter with Giyu made it clear that their paths were going to cross over and over again. However, the Water Hashira was in a class of his own, and it didn't seem like Tanjiro would be able to break through his cold exterior and interact with Giyu on a friendly level.
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Among the many Demon Slayer episodes featuring the Demon King, Muzan, these stand out as his most impactful moments in the series.
However, after telling Tanjiro of his friend's sacrifice and how he doesn't feel like he deserves to be the Water Hashira, Tanjiro smacks him with intense and motivating words that instill confidence in Giyu, cementing their friendship for good.
2 Giyu Tomioka & Sabito
Sabito Laid His Life Down To Save His Friend
- Giyu feels inferior to a near and dear friend who sacrificed himself
Sabito is a character who has appeared numerous times in Demon Slayer, initially appearing as a spirit who helped Tanjiro slice a boulder and put him on the path to becoming a Water Breathing user. He is mentioned once again by Giyu, who states how Sabito took on the Hand Demon and saved his life during the Final Selection on Mount Fujikasane.
It was clear that they shared a deep bond, with Sabito's sacrifice haunting Giyu to this day. His outfit serves as a homage to his deceased friend, with Giyu doing everything in his power as the Water Hashira to honor Sabito's sacrifice.
1 Tanjiro Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, & Inosuke Hashibira
The Main Trio Of The Series Who Have Been Through Hell And Back
- Their bonds have grown stronger after encountering several adversities together
Ever since the very start of Demon Slayer, the trio of Tanjiro, Zenitsu, and Inosuke have faced numerous imposing challenges together. These adversities have strengthened their bond and turned their friendship into one of the highlights of the series.
It's easy to see why fans missed the presence of Tanjiro's friends during the Swordsmith Village arc. However, the Infinity Castle arc will see this relationship blossom again as they take out numerous threats in Muzan's domain.
- Release Date
- April 6, 2019
- Network
- Adult Swim
