MHA x KNY

Mina is a girl of medium height, set a little more broadly than some of her other female classmates, with, according to her profile, "healthy thighs". Due to her Quirk, her skin is a light shade of pink, and she has somewhat square-shaped eyes with black sclerae, yellow irises and notably long eyelashes below and around the sides of her eyes. Minoru Mineta once commented that "she's got a super athletic body". Mina is a cheerful and easygoing girl who usually displays a smile. Highly social and excitable, she loves to hang out with her friends and is shown to become very upset when denied an opportunity to be at a gathering. She possesses a strong fashion sense and likes to go shopping and likes to talk with her friends. Part of Bakusquad

Kyoka is a young, petite girl with a slender build. She has black, triangular eyes, with notably long lower eyelashes and small eyebrows. Her dark-purple hair is chin length, with an asymmetrical fringe that has two reflections shaped like sound waves on either side. She also has two chin length strands framing her face, and keeps the rest up to her neck. Her most prominent features are the flexible, plug-like earphone jacks hanging from each of her earlobes; they act like extra limbs that she is able to control at will, and change their length if so desired. Kyoka has a pragmatic, unenthusiastic, blunt, and teasing personality that is mostly shown to those she finds irritating, like her fellow classmate Denki Kaminari, whose cluelessness makes him an easy target for her snarky comments. Kyoka is not always like this though, as she does enjoy socializing with others, in which case she is usually nice and friendly, most notably with Momo Yaoyorozu and the other girls in her class. Part of Bakusquad

Denki is a light-skinned boy with messy golden-blond hair parted to the right with a black lightning-shaped streak on the left of his side fringe, which is angled to partially obscure his left eye. He has slanted, somewhat triangular golden eyes with small eyebrows, and is slimmer than most male students in his class, with little visible muscle mass. Denki is a friendly, social, and energetic boy who enjoys hanging out with others. He is rather casual when interacting with other people, including the generally unfriendly Katsuki Bakugo, although he's not above petty complaining or overreacting if he feels annoyed or shocked enough. Denki may come off as blunt and reckless at times but is always well-meaning. He is also the type of person who encourages others to be themselves and be more comfortable doing what they like, as seen when he complimented Kyoka's skill with multiple musical instruments. Part of Bakusquad

Eijiro is a muscular young man of average height and a rather impressive physique for his young age. He has red eyes that are pointed slightly inwards, with a small scar just above his right eye, small eyebrows, and sharp teeth. His hair is somewhat long, dyed a bright red, and spiked away from his head at all angles with gel, with two more pronounced tufts spiked on either side of his forehead like little horns. This lofty style takes a full three minutes to set. Eijiro is a boisterous and outgoing guy with a fondness for manliness, often using the terms "manly" and "unmanly" to describe things and people he does or doesn't like, respectively. Those who showcase a noble, brave, or determined attitude tend to emotionally move him to tears, quickly earning his complete admiration, respect, and friendship. Similarly, he will call out traits that are the opposite of that, such as cowardice and dirty play. Eijiro is determined and selfless, bravely putting the safety of others before himself. Part of Bakusquad

Hanta is a tall, lean young man with chin-length black hair spiked downwards, with jagged bangs coming about halfway down his forehead. He has almond-shaped eyes, usually stretched quite broad and rather large, with small pupils and straight teeth that dominate his grin; however, according to Katsuki Bakugo, and Present Mic,he has a rather plain face. His elbows have the shape of cylindrical tape dispensers, from which he fires his Tape Quirk. Hanta is amicable and has proven to be one of the more sociable members of Class 1-A. He can sometimes be loud and showy, often trying to impress his peers with his Quirk. Part of Bakusquad

Ochaco is a young teenage girl with a slender yet curvy figure, fair skin, and auburn hair with eyes that match in color. She has perpetual pink blush marks on her cheeks, and her eyes are large and round with thick upper lashes and pronounced lower lashes. Her hair is above shoulder-length with short bangs hanging above her eyebrows, and the style is bobbed with two long strands framing her face. Ochaco is a warm, cute, lively individual who thinks about everything positively, though she is objective enough to see flaws and virtues. She is generally empathetic and friendly to those she meets, and she will try to help or defend anyone who is kind to her or needs assistance. Ochaco is very good at reading people, understanding the reasons for Izuku and Katsuki Bakugo's rivalry, and being the first to notice when the usually collected Tsuyu Asui was upset. Her empathy and kindness are also seen in how well she gets along with her classmates. She is on good terms with everyone and is particularly close friends with several class members, including Izuku, Tenya Ida, Tsuyu, etc. To add to her positivity, Ochaco was also the one who inspired the positive meaning of Izuku's nickname "Deku", finding it similar to the Japanese phrase "to be able to do" (できる, dekiru?), causing Izuku to accept his previously insulting nickname and later choose it as his hero name. Part of Dekusquad Tsuyu is a short girl of a relatively slender build and has notably large hands. Her appearance is rather frog-like; she has a wide mouth, which dips down a little in the middle just like a common frog, and oval-shaped eyes with large, black irises, with lower eyelashes being visibly pronounced. Between her family, Tsuyu's frog-like traits are the least pronounced. She also demonstrates some frog-like mannerisms, such as hopping on all fours instead of running and holding herself in a way this is somewhat connotative of a frog. Tsuyu is straightforward and aloof, speaking bluntly from her mind and freely expressing what she thinks about others. Tsuyu prefers to be called "Tsu" (梅雨ちゃん, Tsuyu-chan) but only by people she views as friends.[6] She commonly refers to everyone with the honorific "-chan", save for teachers and other authority figures. Part of Dekusquad

Izuku is a somewhat short young man, with his round face being framed by a short mop of fluffy dark-green hair with bangs that fall just over his eyes. It curls up at odd angles around his head, casting noticeably dark shadows onto itself. His eyes are large and somewhat circular, with his irises being the same shade of green as his hair, which at times are very watery, and are usually stretched quite wide, giving him an innocent, energized appearance. He has a set of four symmetrical freckles in diamond formations, one on each cheek. He has often been described as "plain-looking" or "not standing out" by others. Izuku is a very timid, reserved, and polite boy, frequently overreacting to abnormal situations with exaggerated expressions. He is initially portrayed as insecure, tearful, vulnerable, and non-expressive. These traits are especially present around Katsuki, who also constantly harangued him for his aspirations to become a hero. However, after being accepted into U.A., making new friends, and facing Katsuki during the Battle Trial Arc, Izuku gradually matures into a more confident and braver person who's always eager to prove his worth as a hero, eventually developing strong leadership skills, which combined with his passion and strategic abilities, have turned him into a central figure within Class 1-A alongside Katsuki. Part of Dekusquad

Shoto is a moderately tall and rather muscular young man who is well-built for his age, stemming from his intense training as a child. He has short hair that doesn't pass his neck, with bangs that fall to his nose bridge, parted twice to avoid obscuring his vision. His hair is evenly split between white on his right side and crimson on his left. As another result, he also possesses heterochromia iridum, causing his quite thin and reserved eyes to have two differently colored irises; his left being turquoise, while his right is a dark gray. Additionally, he has a large burn scar on the left side of his face, which reaches from his hairline to halfway down his cheek. He usually has a serious expression, but despite this, several of the girls in his class have claimed that he is quite handsome, as Mina Ashido even goes as far as to say that he's the best-looking guy in Class 1-A. While usually quiet and reserved, Shoto initially possessed a moderate level of arrogance, which, combined with his solitary tendencies, sometimes made him take the initiative without considering the opinions of others, displaying confidence that he could take on any obstacles with his own strength. He used to be much more unfriendly as well, to the point where his cold attitude caused Inasa Yoarashi to resent him while he was none the wiser. Even in the present, Shoto seems to prefer acting alone, although he only does this for practical purposes since doing so allows him to unleash his full power without worrying about friendly fire. Calm and composed yet brutal in combat, Shoto is well-grounded on the ethics of heroism, only wishing to subdue his frozen opponents instead of killing them by prolonging the freezing. Part of Dekusquad

Tenya is a tall and muscular young man with a wide frame. He has short dark blue hair, flattened neatly down and parted on the right side of his head, a small patch completely shaved near the base of his head, and rather square, blue eyes which match the notably pointed shape of his jaw. He usually wears a serious expression, and his eyebrows seem permanently pointed inwards, quite thin and long, the far ends sharply hooked inwards, and he wears glasses with rectangular lenses. Tenya may look severe, unfriendly, and even intimidating at first glance, but in reality, he's straightforward, earnest, intelligent, sophisticated, disciplined, and noble, although a bit clueless about personal interactions due to his elite upbringing. A testament to his generally hyperactive and intense behavior, Tenya often exhibits plenty of peculiar tics, such as moving his arms around in strange chopping patterns or sometimes twitching his body uncontrollably; yet he rarely sheds his usual strict expression. Part of Dekusquad

Momo is a tall young woman with a mature, curvaceous physique with a light skin tone. She has long black hair, generally tied into a spiky ponytail that seems to become more flowy and slightly curly at the very bottom, with a large strand hanging on the right side of her face. Her onyx-colored eyes are big yet sharp and paired with short eyebrows usually set in a determined expression. Momo is a very prudent, dedicated person who is a natural leader. She is levelheaded and calm in dangerous situations, but she isn't above falling into a panic. Momo is very kind, polite, and relatively reserved, yet she can be blunt with her comments about people's mistakes and miscalculations, tending to be very direct and wishing to help her peers improve enough to become great heroes, such as when she tutored her classmates at her home. Momo shows further development as a selfless hero who gets inspiration from others while also taking the role of a leader in her class, thanks to her skills and intelligence. Because of her wealthy upbringing, she has a sensible and respectful attitude toward others, often being discouraged by discourteous behavior. Momo typically takes adverse situations in stride, expressing little concern for losing most of her clothing in battle, as she knows how to construct another set and would have made her costume even more revealing were it not for restrictions on exposed skin in a costume. However, this often makes others think of her as an exhibitionist. Ironically, she is relatively innocent and sensitive to vulgarity and rude mannerisms, constantly frustrated by sexual advancements from Minoru Mineta and Katsuki Bakugo's crude attitude. This innocence shows that she has a somewhat casual, natural, and non-lewd view toward nudity, which explains her lack of modesty in her costume.

Minoru is a short teenage boy with a large, round head and puffy cheeks. His nose is small, stubby, and points slightly upwards, and he has an unusually distinguishable philtrum, oval-shaped eyes with large, black pupils, and notably thin eyebrows. He has a head of short dark purple hair with four large ball-shaped clumps resembling a mohawk. Minoru is timid but perverted to the point of infamy, which makes him unpopular with the girls and even some of the boys, who consider his interests and mannerisms depraved and rude. His mind frequently trails off to lewd thoughts, even in completely unrelated situations. When an opportunity to peep at the girls arises, Minoru becomes determined to take it, although this often leads to painful results or him being restrained so he won't cause trouble again. Minoru's interest in women is one of his motivations to become a hero, alongside general popularity. He is unashamed of those traits, openly admitting them out loud. To add to this, Minoru has a huge jealous streak, often envying those who are seen as cool and attract female attention, while lamenting how seemingly simple and underpowered his Quirk is compared to his classmates. Occasionally, Minoru will try to act charming and impressive, though his efforts usually fail and often make him come off as obnoxious.

Shota is a slender and tall, pale-skinned man with messy, shoulder-length black hair that partially hangs in front of his face and half-opened black eyes. He is usually recognized for his worn-out appearance, often looking fatigued. His facial hair is almost always in a stubbly, unkempt state (shaved for the press), and his eyes tired, bloodshot, and flat unless he's in combat. Shota is a very stern and reserved man who has lofty expectations of his students. He is primarily motivated by logic and does not believe in the necessity to maintain a clean-cut appearance or filter his words or ideas for others. He often comes off as cold, apathetic, and impatient, exerting very little energy in most situations, preferring to take naps in his sleeping bag instead. Yuga is a young man with a slim build and a feminine face. He has long blond hair, worn flattened down around most of his head, spiked and sticking out to the sides at the bottom with a side fringe that slightly curves upwards before it curves down. He has notably long eyelashes and bright indigo eyes (light blue in the manga), giving him the appearance of a young prince. Yuga initially appears to be vain and prideful, thinking of himself as superior to the rest of his classmates, especially regarding his Quirk. He exhibits flamboyant mannerisms, is fond of posing, and likes to grab the attention of those around him despite frequently getting ignored by his peers. His expression rarely changes from a closed smile, even while he speaks or gets hurt, and he's also prone to getting upset if interrupted or questioned. Yuga's sentences often end with a star (☆) symbol, indicating a fancy tone. He also plays up his French heritage, occasionally implementing French words into his sentences.

Mashirao is a muscular young man with short blond hair swept to the front of his head, and thin eyes with no lower eyelashes. Due to his Quirk, he also has a tail, which is entirely hairless, save for the tip, similar in color to his hair. Mashirao has a very calm and noble attitude and a profound sense of dignity, which prevents him from accepting results he doesn't feel he earned with his own abilities. He is also described as a hard worker. Along with a strong sense of dignity, Mashirao can be described as sheepish and bashful, not very often enjoying the spotlight and being easily embarrassed. He is humble yet also reliable and focused during hero work. A recurring joke is that others view Mashirao as "plain," which profoundly upsets him, showing that he's sensitive and self-conscious about his personality and abilities. He tends to be shocked quite easily, such as when he sees Ochaco punch herself in the face and when Eri receives a much bigger sword than her during Class 1-A's Christmas party. Occasionally, Mashirao will hang his tail over his shoulder, presumably to take the weight of it off of his lower body. Additionally, when something excites him, he wags his tail

Toru is a reasonably short girl with a completely invisible body, only identifiable through held or worn objects, such as clothing and accessories, or through her silhouette, which is occasionally visible. Toru is a bubbly, cheery, and easygoing girl who does most things with an upbeat attitude, even when manipulated, such as when she encouraged the other Class 1-A girls to cheerlead during the U.A. Sports Festival due to having the spare time. She is very socially eager and likes shopping, and her room suggests that she likes plushies and other cute things. Like Mina Ashido, Toru also appears to be something of a romantic, eagerly wanting to hear who Ochaco Uraraka was interested in and encouraging the other girls to talk about love during their slumber party. She believes that taking off her clothes during battle is a tactical advantage, much to the awkwardness of those around her. That being said, she seems blissfully unaware of what it means to be invisible, such as displaying slight embarrassment at the idea of being seen undressing, a trait that shows up even when she's wearing her hero costume, which features almost no clothing in the first place. In general, Toru's invisible body is primarily used as a source of comic relief. Despite this, Toru is by no means a pushover. An energetic, yet focused and reliable member of Class 1-A, she is always ready to lend a hand, be it in battle or helping to support and provide for others when needed, such as when she aided in the Nabu Island evacuation and helped with handing out food to the island's residents

Fumikage is a short young man with the head of a black bird, possibly supposed to resemble that of a crow or a raven. He has a yellowish beak, which is slightly hooked down at the end, thin, red eyes with a small black pupil, one on each side of his head, and a red choker. Despite the appearance of his head, however, his body looks like an average human, with relatively fair skin. After his internship training with Hawks, Fumikage has become more muscular. Fumikage is reserved, serious, and focused, albeit noble and valiant. Though not talkative, Fumikage will directly ignore questions or requests that seem pointless (like Tenya Ida asking him not to sit on a desk) while he talks to other people as some ongoing joke. When Fumikage teams up with others, he becomes more sociable, helping his teammates out, reassuring his trust in them, and thanking them for their effort. During combat, Fumikage is known to be fierce and dependable, with his strength and capabilities rarely being questioned. Fumikage embodies a stereotypical chūnibyō at heart, he is fond of darkness and other related concepts; considering himself a "creature of the dark" and employing archaic-sounding speeches that paint him as slightly creepy or dramatic. Nevertheless, Fumikage is somewhat insecure about his interests because they are more on the arcane, fantastical side and, thus, more challenging for others to understand or relate to. He also gets easily embarrassed when it comes to his interests, as seen when he refused to show his dorm room at first, and soon getting embarrassed and angry when his classmates barged in and saw his room's decorations.

Rikido is a tall, very muscular young man with a broad build. His brown hair is short and spiked upwards away from his head. He has relatively tiny, square-shaped eyes with small black pupils and a pair of bushy eyebrows just above. Rikido bears huge, thick lips, slightly darker than the rest of his skin, and a large, round nose. Rikido is interested in sweets and baking, a valuable skill due to his Quirk. He is surprisingly talented at making sweets conquering his classmates with his food. The fact that this overly optimistic reaction caught Rikido off guard suggests that he doesn't think much of his abilities as a confectioner.[6] Nevertheless, every week in the dorms, Rikido bakes sweets and shares them with his classmates, which he calls "Sugar Time". To create a gourmet night, he pairs his sweets with Momo Yaoyorozu's tea. He can cook other food, too, as shown during the Christmas party.

Koji is a tall young man of a broad, muscular build with peach-colored skin. His head takes the form of a rock, which is unevenly shaped and pointed at the top of his head, and his jaw is square-shaped. From the back of his head, thick hair-like protrusions slope downwards. Contrary to his powerful and brutish appearance, Koji is timid and quiet. As such, he rarely speaks and prefers using sign language to communicate with his classmates, so much so that Kyoka Jiro assumed that he was mute and was greatly surprised when Koji spoke. According to Fumikage Tokoyami, he is very good at keeping secrets. He also hates violence due to his kind-hearted nature. He appears to enjoy the company of animals, even owning a small rabbit as a pet. With his Quirk, AnivoiceKoji can interact with them in ways others can't. He also owns a few animal dolls and decorations in his room, implying he likes cute things. Koji suffers from entomophobia, being deathly afraid of bugs, with the mere sight of them making him scream and run away in fear. However, Koji is capable of putting this fear aside if it means helping his comrades, as was shown during the Joint Training Battle when he attempted to use bugs alongside Eijiro Kirishima to take down Jurota Shishida Mezo is a tall, muscular young man with pale gray hair swept forwards, covering most of his face, and bent downwards at almost a right angle over his eye. He has six arms attached by a web of skin; the arms are very physically strong, and while his Quirk is not in use, only the front two arms have hands, the rest ending in thin stumps. He has a slightly elongated face; his eyes set more towards the sides, the majority of which, due to his scars, he has always kept hidden by a light blue mask, which covers him from just below his eyes to the base of his neck. He is rarely seen without it, as he doesn't appear when the other students are bathing in the hot springs, and he wears it with every outfit. Although he has no discernible ears, he doesn't have to use his Quirk to hear. Despite his frightening appearance, Mezo is friendly and gentle and will work nicely with anyone. He is not the type to hold grudges, showing no ill will towards those that harm him unwillingly. Mezo is entirely selfless and willing to risk his life for anyone. He can be empathetic and understanding but still shows a sense of maturity and responsibility that prevents him from acting under emotional impulses, even if he feels regretful. He is very protective of his classmates, especially if they are hurt or injured. Mezo claims to hold no desire for material needs, being okay with having few possessions of his own, and this is a trait he has been carrying since childhood. Mezo is also quite thick-skinned, as he said he was used to being feared and seemed unfazed when Pony Tsunotori called him an octopus and said she didn't like to look at him. In Mezo's hometown, there is still prejudice against those whose bodies are altered outwardly by their Quirks, and people are often frightened of him. He started wearing his signature mask because his face made a young girl cry, and he didn't want to cause any sadness.[5] He also states that his facial scars and the fact that he is a heteromorph can make people assume that he became a hero to enact vengeance on the people who scarred him, which is not true. Part of his motivation to be a hero is to tear down the societal walls that have stood in the way of heteromorphs like himself for over a century. However, he also knows that he can't do so in a single generation, and as such, he has a marked distaste for shortsightedness regarding the use of force and violence to head such a change in society.

Non of Hashiras have Quirks, they use Breath Styles. Hashiras can't spread their Hashira status and their Breathing Styles

Shinobu displayed a friendly and cheerful demeanor, always having an easygoing smile on her face regardless of the situation she was in. However, her outward behavior was shown very quickly to be a façade. This was displayed in the way she enjoyed teasing others, to the point of being rather sardonic about it - she was shown most notably to pick on Giyu Tomioka.[8] Despite her relaxed exterior and her initial claim of wanting to get along with demons, she could be cruel towards them, which was seen when she killed Daughter after giving her false hope of helping her, and immediately attempting to kill Nezuko Kamado without giving her brother Tanjiro a chance to prove that she was harmless.[6][9] Later on, she was shown to have a more compassionate side towards the Kamado siblings after hearing their full story.[10][11] Shinobu was shown to be unabashed, as she paid no heed to Murata's lack of clothes despite his own embarrassment.[12][13]Additionally, she was shown to be very persuasive, as she manages to convince the headstrong and stubborn Zenitsu Agatsuma and Inosuke Hashibira to continue with their training, by provoking Inosuke's ego and encouraging Zenitsu using her charm.[14][15] She also showed to be very strict when she needed to, as she scolded Inosuke when he broke the window,[16][17] and burned revealing uniforms tailored by Masao Maeda

Giyu is a man of strong equanimity, always wearing a calm and stern expression on his face. Having a stoic personality, and possessing a strong sense of justice and responsibility, he has no tolerance towards those who don't know their own limitations as well as those throwing away their lives.[9] Despite letting Nezuko Kamado live due to Tanjiro Kamado's determination, he shows zero hesitation when killing other demons and has no respect or mercy towards them.[10] Even so, Giyu violated the Demon Slayer Corps' code of conduct to protect Nezuko during Shinobu's attempt to eliminate her. This implies that he doesn't completely despise demons as some other Hashira do. Because he is willing to spare a demon if they don't kill and eat humans, he proves more pragmatic and impartial in dealing with demons as he does not allow his judgement to be clouded by hatred. Due to his aloof personality, Giyu is not close to his fellow Hashira. While some are on even terms (but are emotionally distant) with him, others view him with apathy or even disdain. Sanemi Shinazugawa and Obanai Iguro were particularly contemptuous of the Water Hashira due to unfoundedly misreading his aloofness as arrogance. Giyu also expressed surprise when Shinobu Kocho mentioned that he is hated by the others; despite this, the Insect Hashira remained on fair terms with him afterwards. In the end, after defeating Muzan Kibutsuji, Giyu ended up developing a closer friendship with Tengen Uzui and Sanemi, his former "rival". He is of very few words and lacks skill while interacting with others, choosing to observe from a distance.[11] He even goes out of his way to tell Akaza that he hates talking and wants to keep his name to himself, as he thinks names are not meant to be shared - especially to demons. He can also be quite sardonic as shown when he frankly berates Inosuke Hashibira for mistaking Father as a member of the Twelve Kizuki, and he also sarcastically insulted Sanemi when the Wind Hashira made a remark about how simple he thought achieving a Demon Slayer Mark was. Giyu's quiet behavior can become a detriment to his reputation, as he does not explain his emotional feelings with his colleagues. This flaw was demonstrated when he denied his fellow Hashira an explaination as to why he refused to participate in Hashira Training; he continued to be uncooperative even after angering Sanemi and Obanai, and frustrating Shinobu.Giyu's inferiority complex and survivor's guilt. Beneath his seemingly aloof nature, Giyu suffers from an inferiority complex which he developed since his participation in Final Selection. This self-doubt caused him to initially refuse to participate in Hashira Training, showing through his words "I am not like the rest of [the Hashira]". This becomes so severe towards the beginning of the training arc that he contemplated abandoning his position as the Water Hashira. Ultimately, it took Tanjiro to help him realize that instead of acting on his survivor's guilt, he should cherish his life and live on for the people who sacrificed their lives for him.[12] The feeling of survivor's guilt struck Giyu yet again when Tanjiro appeared to die after the fight against Muzan. In that scene, Giyu shed tears as he admitted how he was always the one who was saved. Despite his unfeeling attitude, Giyu is shown to be protective towards those he considers his friends. This is first shown when he puts his life on the line for Tanjiro and Nezuko by vowing to commit seppuku if the latter were ever to eat a human.[13] Giyu has been shown to lose his composure and usual demeanor when those he cares about are in danger, as seen when he is infuriated by Akaza's attempt to kill Tanjiro.[14] Despite this, Giyu will not let his personal relationships get in the way of his duty. When Tanjiro, the person on the battlefield closest to Giyu, began his assault as a demon, Giyu was the first to announce that they needed to take him down. Following the death of Muzan Kibutsuji and the eradication of demons, Giyu was able to embrace his happier side, shown by his smiles towards the Kamado siblings and even Sanemi.

Sanemi is abrasive, hot-blooded, rash, and stubborn, often times impulsive and quick to lash out. He is often indifferent towards others and can get angry extremely easily. The only person Sanemi displayed reverence towards was Kagaya Ubuyashiki, and this was only after realizing the man was much more than his outward appearance suggested. Sanemi has also displayed a hunger for battle, wishing that he could encounter Upper Rank demons and proclaiming his excitement in fighting Upper Rank One, Kokushibo. Sanemi's cold, rude, and dismissive behavior is the result of losing too many people he cared about in the past. Later, when he sees those people who have passed, such as his mother, he can't help but give her a smile to be able to see her again. When Genya joins the Demon Slayers in search of him, Sanemi repeatedly dismisses and lashes out during any chance of seeing him, but Tanjiro Kamado is able to tell Sanemi didn't truly hate him; and in fact still bore the same brotherly love he had for him in childhood. This was however never expressed outwardly as he tried to push Genya away from him and the Demon Slayers so he wouldn't be exposed to danger. He only revealed his care for Genya during the battle against Kokushibo, enraged by the demon's maiming of his younger brother. He sorely grieved Genya's death after the battle, proving that he truly loved his brother. Sanemi's dismissive behavior toward demons. Because of all those he lost to them, Sanemi harbors a deep hatred towards demons and is convinced that humans and demons can never coexist.

Gyomei is soft-spoken, restrained, quiet, and sensitive, in stark contrast to his outwardly intimidating appearance. Stoic and proud, yet alert and perceptive, he speaks with an air of both imposing authority and strength, and of genuine care and gentleness. He is also shown to be quite pious, carrying his prayer beads at all times and offering prayers in poignant situations. Most notably, Gyomei easily cries over the most insignificant things, accentuating his soft nature. This could be due to his love for all living creatures brought about by his religious upbringing, and insinuated when he felt so disgusted by beating up a demon that he would never forget that feeling for the rest of his life. Like the rest of the Hashira, Gyomei has a great deal of respect for Kagaya Ubuyashiki, of which no small part was due to the Oyakata saving his life. He is also one of the most respected individuals among the Demon Slayer Corps, not only due to being a member of the Hashira but because he serves as a symbol of hope due to his immense strength: Shinobu Kocho had once stated that when Gyomei fights, it puts everyone around him at ease.[7] Furthermore, Gyomei serves as a leader for them, as seen when he sat at the front during Hashira meetings and was often looked to for his word and opinion.[8] He was entrusted by Kagaya to lead the Hashira, due to both Gyomei being the oldest, and as a personal confidant, because Kagaya had known him for the longest out of anyone outside his own family. Though he maintains a fairly reserved disposition, Gyomei harbors a very objective and somewhat suspicious view of the people around him, owing to his experiences before becoming a Demon Slayer. He is ever-cognizant of what others, particularly children or those younger than him, are capable of if given the opportunity. By reason of his doubtful nature, it can take a while for Gyomei to completely accept and trust others. When he does open up and let others in, he is unwavering in his commitment to them. Gyomei uncharacteristically taunting Kokushibo for hiding a deep secret. Gyomei greatly values the principles that allowed him to achieve his status as a Hashira, rejecting Kokushibo's notion that he must become a demon in order to preserve the physical abilities and skills he had devoted himself to, and retorting his statement by saying that being a Demon Slayer means accepting the fact that seeing tomorrow is not guaranteed and that no one can become a Hashira with the demon's half-hearted resolution. As with Kyojuro Rengoku, the Stone Hashira also believes that living and dying as humans preserve one's dignity, and he even took the Upper Rank's statement as an insult, demanding the demon does not force his self-righteous belief onto him, further accentuating how dearly he holds onto his values.

Tengen is an eccentric and flashy individual, always wanting to be "flamboyant", possessing a need for everything to be flashy and outstanding, even proclaiming that he is the god of flashiness and festivals. This is shown when he gets excited imagining how "flamboyant" it would be if Tanjiro Kamado's blood vessels exploded, and tries to forcefully haul Aoi Kanzaki off to the Entertainment District with him so she can unwillingly help him with a dangerous mission, even spanking her.[7] As a result of his exuberant and flamboyant personality, Tengen is very demanding of others, treating the Demon Slayers very harshly during Hashira Training and insulting them for having no substance when they couldn't survive his stamina training.[8] Furthermore, he also abhors the idea of unflashy things, as shown when the Hashira openly expresses his hate for plainness. He is usually seen talking boastfully, proclaiming that he is "god" in front of Tanjiro, Zenitsu and Inosuke, even calling them trash and declaring that if he tells them to become dogs, they must become dogs, and if he tells them to become monkeys, they must become monkeys. Tengen even demands for the trio to always humor and stoop down to him, imploring him for favours and always doing their best to flatter him.[10] This was also shown in his initial encounter with Upper Rank Six, Gyutaro, proclaiming that he was in tip-top shape despite being severely poisoned. However, Tengen does possess an extremely caring side that is masked under his flamboyant façade, one he only shows to those that are extremely close to him, most notably his three wives, Makio, Suma, and Hinatsuru, who Tengen is shown to truly love and care for, praising and encouraging Makio and Suma after their undercover mission[12] and assuring Hinatsuru that she has completed her mission and telling her to get out of harm's way.[13] Furthermore, Tengen also declares that they must value their lives above all others as they are precious to him. This is especially shown when Gyutaro gags Hinatsuru with his hand, Tengen panics and furiously yells at the demon to leave his wife alone. After the events in Yoshiwara, Tengen also becomes more friendly towards Tanjiro, Zenitsu, and Inosuke. Although he can be very boastful and expressive, Tengen also shows a side of modesty and humility

Kyojuro was greatly enthusiastic in regard to his duties as a Hashira, and often came across as cheerfully eccentric. He was amiable, pure of heart, boasting extraordinary technique and swordsmanship stemming from strict practice and discipline. He was an honorable warrior who adhered to his code of morals and principles instilled into him by his mother at a young age; the most significant being his belief that those who were born strong have a duty to protect the weak. Kyojuro also loved his family immensely, displaying great respect and worry towards his father, Shinjuro Rengoku, despite his growing aggressiveness and apathy towards Kyojuro. He was incredibly encouraging and optimistic towards his little brother, Senjuro Rengoku, believing in him and wishing him the best no matter what. This was further accentuated during his death where his final words for his father and his little brother were "take care of your body" and "follow your dreams no matter what". Kyojuro also believed that even if someone lacks immense skill, their hard work towards their dreams and desire to help people doesn't count for nothing. Kyojuro promises to fulfill his duties as the Flame Hashira. Beneath his enthusiastic demeanor, Kyojuro was very logical and tactically intelligent, acting quickly and precisely in battle, especially when the lives of others are on the line. Kyojuro was also great at recognizing talent in others, even in Nezuko Kamado, a demon that he wanted to kill beforehand, after seeing her risk her life to fight and protect others. Though he was extremely optimistic, Kyojuro did sometimes have a sense of foreboding that those he believed in might die, especially his friends he cared deeply about. He, like most Demon Slayers, absolutely detested demons, usually because of their heinous deeds or their clashing moral values. Despite this, Kyojuro recognized and accepted Nezuko as a member of the Demon Slayer Corps after seeing her risk her life to protect the innocent, showing that Kyojuro was capable of not letting his hatred for demons cloud his judgement.

Mitsuri is a very emotional, passionate, and jovial individual who constantly compliments and swoons over her comrades in her head, likely a contributing factor towards her nickname as "the Hashira of Love". Although she can be shy and is easily flustered, she is shown to be a very kind and caring person, always expressing her love for others, which befits her Hashira title. Besides her rather emotional personality, Mitsuri can come off as somewhat childlike at times and is prone to exaggerated over-reactions. For example, when she is asked to explain the process of obtaining the Demon Slayer Mark, she describes it using bizarre onomatopoeia. She can also get rather excitable, grabbing her friends for a big group hug after the battle against Gyokko and Hantengu. Due to her desperation for marriage, Mitsuri decided to become a member of the Corps with the purpose of finding a suitable husband stronger than her, a rather difficult task given the astounding level of her physical strength.[10] Upon joining the Demon Slayer Corps, she was happy, enjoying her time being praised and being with her senior or junior colleagues. However, as her colleagues died one after another, she couldn't help but tremble in anger and sadness at times.[11] She felt an immense amount of guilt for her reasoning behind becoming a Demon Slayer to the point where she ate much less than her typical meals. However, she was able to move past those feelings with the help of Shinobu Kocho and Obanai Iguro. Despite her gentle demeanor, Mitsuri will show no mercy in the face of demons, instead expressing such sentiments with a fierce tone. She showcases a great amount of dedication to the Demon Slayers' cause. Despite being slashed by Muzan at an early stage in their battle and taken out by Obanai, she was determined enough to return and fight, saying she wants to be of use and not drag everyone else down. Mitsuri liked Obanai for a long time, but she was not able to confess her love to him

Muichiro is an air-headed individual who seems to constantly wander off in thought and is unable to focus on anything. Extremely impassive, and at times obtuse, he tends to think only for himself and operates on logic alone, never letting emotions guide him. This makes him seem apathetic and indifferent. However, Tanjiro Kamado sensed that Muichiro wasn't being apathetic on purpose as he didn't emanate any animosity. Despite his mostly uncaring and unserious demeanor, he has been shown to become serious when it is required and is intensely devoted to his position as the Demon Slayer Corps' Mist Hashira. Additionally, he seems to display a cold and arrogant side, as shown when he violently shakes down Kotetsu, calling him stupid, claiming that his time as a Hashira was important, more so than his own, and that all that the swordsmiths could do was make weapons.[6] Despite this, Muichiro doesn't seem to be indifferent towards Kagaya Ubuyashiki, most likely due to his immense respect for his master. Muichiro excited over the fact they can protect people. Muichiro's original cheery and optimistic disposition. However, before the death of his twin brother when the siblings were eleven, Muichiro's personality was that of a much more compassionate and optimistic individual, the polar opposite of his current disposition. Having originally taken after his father, he was shown to display a higher level of kindness and understanding, believing he should aim to do good for others if he wanted good to be done for him. When told by Amane Ubuyashiki that they were descendants to Demon Slayers who used the first Breathing Style, Muichiro became excited at the prospect of being able to protect people, but Yuichiro scolds him for his optimism and believes they couldn't do anything, despite being descendants of Demon Slayers from the past. After his brother was attacked by a demon who insulted them for being meaningless, Muichiro becomes consumed by pure rage and attacks the demon. Muichiro then witnesses his brother's final moment and death, ultimately leading him to subsequently lose his memories and hold a perpetual rage deeply suppressed inside of him that inevitably drove his future, intense training. After this memory loss, he started exhibiting the indifferent attitude of his twin brother he is known for as a Hashira, becoming hostile, aloof, and unbothered by the opinions of others. Following his battle with Gyokko and reuniting with Tanjiro after the latter's battle with Hantengu, he warmly thanked Tanjiro for helping him regain his identity and showed his concern for Tanjiro's wellbeing.

Demons are a carnivorous, vampire-like species whose primary diet is humans.Demons have an abnormally powerful physical constitution and potent regenerative abilities, making them immune to normal weaponry and granting them the ability to heal from any wound with ease, even re-growing their head. Only the Nichirin Swords, weapons made from special ore with sunlight absorption properties, can inflict life-threatening wounds. However, even with a Nichirin Sword, the only method guaranteed to kill a demon is through decapitation. Demons are also known to hate wisteria, which are poisonous to them and whose smell is repudiated by them. and devour humans, and have lost most of their memories from their human life. While they do still retain their original personality, most times it becomes a darker version of what it used to be, often corrupted by their core beliefs and their past. Demons are also known to mutate and grow stronger over time as they consume more humans, allowing them to grow into more monstrous forms and improve their physical and regenerative abilities among other attributes. Once demons consume enough humans, they can develop Blood Demon Arts, an array of supernatural powers and techniques which are unique to each demon. Different human blood types have different levels of nutrition for demons: the rarer the blood type, the greater the nutrition. The rarest blood type is known as Marechi; eating a single human with this blood type provides a demon with roughly the same nutrition as eating one hundred ordinary humans. The Demon Slayer Corps is the central adversary to the demon race. They are an organization trained to destroy them through a multitude of well refined techniques and tools developed across centuries to exterminate them. As a result, demons tend to live in secrecy with the population at large being ignorant to their existence. Even more, some demons blend into human society as a way to hide from persecutors and also to have a much easier access to prey. Demons are not born naturally; they are all originally humans who have been transformed into demons later in life. The very first demon, Muzan, underwent an inadvertent transformation when his doctor administered him an experimental medicine containing the Blue Spider Lily as the primary component, in an effort to cure his terminal illness. After becoming a demon, he discovered his enhanced physiology and, while he enjoyed the power that it gave him. Throughout his thousand-year existence, Muzan sought to create more demons, driven by the want to dominate the world. Demons are an ancient race of monstrous, supernatural, immortal beings. Their diet comprises purely of human flesh and blood, the more humans they eat the stronger they become. All demons originate from the blood of Muzan Kibutsuji, the Demon King. Assimilation of his blood would instantly turn a human into a demon, granting them a plethora of abilities and resistances, such as Accelerated Development, Superhuman Physical Characteristics, Fear Aura, Extrasensory Perception, Enhanced Senses, Immortality (Type. 1, 2, 3), Regeneration (High-Mid to Low-High), Self-Sustenance (Type 3), Body Control, Infinite stamina, Information Sharing/Telepathy, resistance to diseases and extreme pain (in most cases) etc. However, all demons would be under the control of Muzan, with Muzan being able to kill them at any time. The blood of Muzan can also be weaponized by injecting massive amounts of blood, causing cellular destruction after being hit.

Twelve Kizuki. The Twelve Kizuki is an organization organization of the twelve most powerful demons in existence who are under the direct command of the Muzan himself. It comprises of 12 members ("Demon Moons" in other words), and is split into Lower Moon (下か弦げん, Kagen?) and Upper Moon (上じょう弦げん, Jōgen?), with Lower Moon 6 being the weakest and Upper Moon 1 being the strongest. Compared to normal demons, they possess faster regeneration, are more physically powerful, and have a higher level of body manipulation, being able to create a variety of weapons and clothes out of their flesh and body that are indistinguishable from their normal counterparts. They also possess the ability to share information with those lower ranked than themselves, and can also share their sight with them. Total Concentration Breathing. Concentration Total Breathing is an advanced and esoteric breathing technique in which a user inhales the maximum amount of oxygen within a specific breath pattern to maximize physical and mental prowess, allowing them to fight on par with demons. This breathing technique provides buffs such as superhuman strength, speed, stamina, endurance, and increased mental capabilities such as faster thought process, concentration, and information processing. This technique can also clot deep wounds and slow toxin circulation in the bloodstream. This ability may also result in extrasensory perception and muscle control. It also allows its users to resist Muzan Kibutsuji's demonic blood's transformative properties, which can instantly transform normal humans into demons with a single scratch. Total Concentration: Constant. A more advanced version of Total Concentration Breathing used by more skilled Demon Slayers such as Pillars and Pillar-level Demon Slayers. This technique requires users to maintain Total Concentration Breathing at all times, even while sleeping, in order to benefit from its effects continuously. Mastering this technique greatly improves one's physical abilities, particularly stamina. Breath Styles Breath Styles are swordsmanship styles that makes use of an esoteric breathing technique known as Total Concentration Breathing practiced and taught by members of the Demon Slayer Corps and are used in combat by Demon Slayers (later passed on as traditional dances post-time skip).

All known Breathing Styles currently taught within the Demon Slayer Corps are derived from the first one ever created, the Breath of the Sun. The majority of known Breathing Styles imitate a specific element of nature (for example, flame, water, or wind) and replicate it with the user's movements, techniques, and abilities. Demon Slayers who use Breathing Styles have longer-ranged weapon attacks, possibly due to shockwaves or air pressure generated by their weapon while swinging and striking. 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). When utilizing a Breathing Style, users automatically visualize themselves manipulating the subject behind their style, making it seem as if they were using magic, though those that are less apt and proficient in their style will visualize less than one who is.

Blood Demon Art: Blood Demon Arts are supernatural abilities or attributes possessed by higher-level demons, like members of the Twelve Demon Moons, and are unique to each demon. Demons develop them from Muzan Kibutsuji's supernatural blood present in them after gaining enough strength from consuming enough humans. Hence, all Blood Demon Arts use their own blood as a medium. Unlike Breathing Styles utilized by Demon Slayers, the supernatural effects of Blood Demon Arts are real and vary differently, some more combat orientated than others.

Demon Slayer Mark. The Demon Slayer Mark is an enigmatic supernatural marking or tattoo that appears on the bodies of powerful Demon Slayers such as Pillars and Pillar-level Demon Slayers. When Demon Slayer Marks are activated, they instantly grant a massive boost in physical abilities, far exceeding the effects of Total Concentration Breathing. This enables Pillars to match the strength of Upper Moons, who would normally easily overwhelm even the strongest Pillars. Demon Slayer Marks appear differently for each Breath Style user. Transparent World. Demon Slayers who have awakened the Demon Slayer Mark can use a unique form of ocular extrasensory perception that alters their vision, allowing them to perceive other living beings as if they were transparent, with only the inner workings of their bodies visible. Most notably, users can detect the flow of blood, breathing, muscular contractions, and joint movements of the creature being observed. The Transparent World's power can potentially be used to see inside an enemy's body in order to predict and evade their opponent's attacks, as well as to find openings for their own strikes. Furthermore, the user can perceive the world around them as if it were in slow motion, dramatically increasing their speed.