Shonen anime is known for its fights throughout various series. One show that has risen to popularity due to its animation and fighting sequences is Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. The anime revolves around Tanjiro Kamado, whose final goal is to defeat Muzan Kibutsuji and turn his sister, Nezuko, back into a human.
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Demon Slayer has won numerous awards for its stunning animation and art direction. From the first season to the most recent one, the battles have kept viewers on the edge of their seats. With the upcoming movies, fans are going to see the characters face serious obstacles.
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10 Muzan Kibutsuji Drops The Hashira Into The Infinity Castle Before Defeat
Kagaya Ubuyashiki's Death Set Up Gyomei Himejima's Surprise Attack On Muzan
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When Muzan Kibutsuji infiltrated the Ubuyashiki Mansion, the Hashira were alerted of an enemy, but they made it to the scene too late. In an attempt to kill him, Kagaya sets him up so the mansion would set on fire when the Demon King comes. At the time of the Hashiras' arrival, the house was in flames along with the Ubuyashiki family.
The peak moment of the season is when Gyomei runs out of the forest surrounding the mansion and explodes Muzan's head with his mace. This is their last chance to get revenge for the death of their leader, Kagaya, and take the Demon King down for good. This entry takes the last spot on the list because the Hashira don't get to launch their combined attack since Kibutsuji dropped them into the Infinity Castle before they could.
9 Tanjiro Kamado Challenges The Hand Demon In The Final Selection Exam
Tanjiro Kamado Gets Revenge For Sabito And Makomo After Beheading The Hand Demon
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Throughout the Final Selection Exam, Tanjiro had to face his first massive test. After Sakonji Urokodaki imprisoned the Hand Demon on Mount Fujikasane, he loathed the Demon Slayer and attacked all of his students in every Final Selection Exam, including Makomo and Sabito.
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When Tanjiro's mask broke as he fought the Hand Demon, it was a wake up call for him that he wasn't protected anymore, and he had to fend for himself to survive. All the Hand Demon ever wanted was to hold his brother's hand when he was a human. Once Muzan turned him into a demon, he made him kill his own brother. In his final moments after Kamado beheaded him, he made his wishes come true and held the demon's hand.
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8 Susamaru And Yahaba Launch A Surprise Attack On Doctor Tamayo
Tanjiro, Nezuko, Tamayo and Yushiro Defend Themselves Against Susumaru and Yahaba
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During the Asakusa Arc, Susamaru and Yahaba were the most feared antagonists. Their personalities compliment each another because the former is reckless and dangerous while the latter is cold and calculated.
With Susumaru's Blood Demon Art, she can conjure Temari balls, which she used to play with as a human child. Meanwhile, her counterpart can create invisible red arrows on his palms that allow him to move an object or person in any direction. Due to how well the duo works together, they launch a full scale assault on Doctor Tamayo's house.
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7 Enmu's Sadistic Ways Reveal Themselves On The Mugen Train
Enmu Likes To Torture Humans And Demons And Watch Them Suffer In Demon Slayer
In anime, it seems as if a smooth train ride is never possible. When Enmu took over the Mugen Train, he put everyone in a dream-like state and the only person that broke out of it was Tanjiro due to his resolve. While everyone was sleeping, the demon was slowly merging with the train, so when Kamado cut off his head, it merged with the train. His Blood Demon Art is having the power to enter and control dreams.
This sadistic demon's favorite method of torture is putting someone in a happy dream and then turning it into a nightmare and watching them suffer. As a human, he would tell his patients they were doing better when they were actually dying. When Muzan was killing other demons, Enmu was relishing in pleasure. Whether they are a human or a demon, his cruel ways are always present.
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6 Muichiro Tokito's Resolve Helped Him Break Out Of Gyokko's Water Prison
Muichiro Tokito Was Inspired By Tanjiro Kamado To Help The Weak In Demon Slayer
Considering that the location is supposed to be a secret, the Swordsmith Village was not expecting to fight demons. Even though Muichiro comes off as standoffish, his good nature is revealed when he saves a young boy from the vase demon. Although his battle against Gyokko showed off his Mist Breathing, the fight didn't have as much action compared to Hatengu's which was in the same arc.
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For the majority of the time, Tokito was stuck in Gyokko's water prison, causing him to nearly suffocate. While trying to find a way out, he thought of Tanjiro and how much he inspired him. Being the youngest Hashira, going up against an Upper Rank Five Demon all on his own is a feat in itself. During the battle, Muichiro's Demon Slayer mark formed.
5 Tanjiro And Genya Struggle To Find And Kill The Real Hantengu
It Takes Tanjiro, Genya, Nezuko and Mitsuri To Defeat Hantengu In The Swordsmith Arc
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As Tanjiro and Muichiro are talking, a demon named Hantengu enters their room crying. Since he seemed like a frightened demon, they thought it would be an easy feat. Quick to react, Tokito tries to slice its head off, but the demon sends him flying. With him out of commission, the battle is left up to Genya and Tanjiro. Although the duo did a large amount of damage, it even took help from Mitsuri and Nezuko to take him down.
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The main issue they faced with Hantengu was that he had so many clones, and they had to find the final form to defeat them all. On the other hand, the interesting aspect of this fight is seeing the Demon Slayers each take on a different version of him. This fight lands halfway on the list because it was very exciting, but it lacked the character depth that other demons displayed.
4 Kyojuro Rengoku Went Out in a Blaze of Glory
Akaza Made Fans Cry By Killing Rengoku, The Flame Hashira
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After the gang defeated Enmu and got off the Mugen train, there was an entirely new threat waiting for them. One of the most heart-breaking occurrences was seeing Rengoku slain by the Upper Rank Three Demon. Even though the fiery spirit gave it his all, he couldn't overcome Akaza's strength and speed, leading to his demise.
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Most of Tanjiro's drive to fight is for his sister, but the Flame Hashira's death is an integral part of his character arc because it lit the fire underneath him to keep on fighting. During Rengoku's final moments, he even accepts Nezuko among their ranks, even though she is a demon.
3 Nezuko Kamado Helped Defeat Daki Her Using Blood Demon Art
With Exploding Blood, Nezuko Burned Daki's Face While Zenitsu and Inosuke Were Fighting Daki's Straps
Being tipped off that there may be a demon in the Entertainment District, the main trio goes undercover to figure out who the demon is. This was their first fight against an Upper Moon Six Demon. While Inosuke and Zenitsu are underground fighting Daki's straps, Tanjiro and Nezuko fight her face-to-face above ground.
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When Tanjiro goes unconscious, Nezuko takes over the fight and uses her Blood Demon Art, Exploding Blood, to burn her opponent. After Tengen slices off Daki's head, fans were definitely not prepared for what happened next.
2 Tengen Uzui's Battle Against Gyutaro Was His Final Before He Resigned
The Tricky Part About Killing Daki And Gyutaro Was Having To Behead Them At The Same Time
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All Gyutaro ever wanted to do was protect his sister, which is shown when he emerges from Daki's body after she is beheaded. Returning her head to her, he picks up the battle against Tengen with his two scythes. When they were humans, he would use those same scythes to gather bugs to eat because they were too poor to afford food. They used to be made fun of by the village and now the two of them make fun of others.
Just like how Nezuko fights the demon sister, Tanjiro fights the demon brother. A major component of the battle is that the siblings' heads had to be decapitated at the same time for them to die. With the help of Tengen, Tanjiro beheads Gyutaro and unlocks his Demon Slayer mark. Meanwhile, Inosuke and Zenitsu behead Daki and the siblings spend their last moments next to each other.
1 Rui And Tanjiro Kamado Have Opposing Viewpoints On Family
Rui Is Jealous Of Tanjiro's Bond With Nezuko Because He Wanted A Family Of His Own
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The main theme of the Mount Natagumo Arc is family. Going against a Lower Six Rank Demon for the first time, this is one of Tanjiro's true tests. In the battle against Rui, he gets infuriated when Kamado calls him out for controlling his family through fear and pain. Once he sees Nezuko protecting her brother when an attack is sent at him, the Spider Demon tries to sever their bond physically by stealing her and making her his own sister, even if he has to resort to harsh measures.
Clearly, Rui is jealous of the bond Tanjiro and Nezuko share because he always wanted a family of his own. Both of them use new techniques during battle -- Kamado uses Fire Breathing and Nezuko uses her Blood Demon Art to send flames at the Spider Demon. This showcases the lengths each of them go to in order to keep each other safe. The battle dominates the number one spot on the list because it directly focuses on the importance of family bonds, which is the main theme in Demon Slayer.
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
TV-MA
Animation
Action
Adventure
Release Date April 6, 2019
Cast Natsuki Hanae , Zach Aguilar , Abby Trott , Akari Kitō , Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
Main Genre Animation
Seasons 5