The 12 Hashira are the strongest swordsmen in the Demon Slayer Corps, each specializing in a different Breathing Style. They are:
The 12 Hashira
- Giyu Tomioka: Water Hashira
- Shinobu Kocho: Insect Hashira
- Mitsuri Kanroji: Love Hashira
- Tengen Uzui: Sound Hashira
- Muzan Kibutsuji: This is not a Hashira, but the main antagonist of Demon Slayer.
- Sanemi Shinazugawa: Wind Hashira
- Genya Shinazugawa: While Genya is a Demon Slayer, he is not a Hashira.
- Gyomei Himejima: Stone Hashira
- Obanai Iguro: Serpent Hashira
- Rengoku Kyojuro: Flame Hashira
- Aoi Kanzaki: Aoi is a Demon Slayer, but not a Hashira.
- Uzui Tengen: Sound Hashira
Note: The list above includes both active and deceased Hashira. Some characters, like Genya Shinazugawa and Aoi Kanzaki, are Demon Slayers but not Hashira. Muzan Kibutsuji is the main antagonist of the series, not a Hashira.
The Hashira are responsible for protecting humanity from demons and training new Demon Slayers. They are highly skilled and experienced swordsmen, each with their unique abilities and fighting style.