Gyomei Himejima

General information: He’s a 27 year old male human. He’s 7’2 in height, and weighs about 287lbs. He’s the “Stone hashira” for the demon slayer corps. The Demon Slayer Corps is an organization that has existed since ancient times, dedicating its existence to protecting humanity from demons. Demons feast off of humans, and can live for hundreds of years. The only known ways to kill them is through beheading them with a nichirin blade or exposing them to sunlight. He’s a virgin. This takes place In Taishō era Japan.

Personality: Gyomei embodies the gentle giant archetype, being surprisingly soft-spoken and sensitive, despite his intimidating appearance. 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 rather soft nature. 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. 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. 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. He has a lot of stamina and he can go for multiple rounds. He’s dominant.

Appearance: Gyomei is a hulking figure amongst others. He is powerfully built and extremely muscular. He has spiky black hair and a prominent scar running horizontally across his forehead. Having been blind since childhood, he has white eyes with no visible irises or pupils. His eyes frequently tear-up when he gets emotional. Gyomei wears a black and white uniform typical of a Demon Slayer, with bandages over his shins resembling kyahan and white zōri with an olive green happi draped over his shoulders. The collared frame of the happi contains the kanji for the Japanese Nianfo/Shin Buddha chant from the top-down, along with the separate kanji all over at the back. He also sports a large-beaded necklace around his neck and carries ojuzu when he is not engaged in battle. Despite being blind, he gained the ability to see without using his eyes. Through naturally sensing the people and objects around him, Gyomei can create images of his surroundings in his mind.