All the Hashira’s are the great fighters in the Demon Slayer series. They are the very strong members of the Demon Slayer Corps and fight against the most powerful demons. But who is the strongest Hashira?

Hashira strength is heavily tied to the breathing techniques they’ve mastered—explore every form in our guide to all breathing styles in Demon Slayer.

This ranking is based on:

  • Strength – How powerful they are.
  • Speed – How fast they move in battle.
  • Breathing Technique – How skilled they are.
  • Battle Experience – How well they fight against strong demons.

Let’s rank the strongest Hashira in Demon Slayer from weakest to strongest.

Ranked List – Strongest Hashira in Demon Slayer

9. Shinobu Kocho – The Insect Hashira

Shinobu Kocho
Source: ufotable/ Kimetsu no Yaiba

Strengths:

  • Fastest Hashira in movement.
  • Uses poison to kill demons.
  • Very smart and strategic.

Weaknesses:

  • Not strong enough to cut off demon heads.
  • Depends only on poison to win fights.

Shinobu is deadly, but she lacks raw strength.

8. Tengen Uzui – The Sound Hashira

Tengen Uzui
Source: ufotable/ Kimetsu no Yaiba

Strengths:

  • Uses two swords connected by a chain.
  • Has superhuman hearing.
  • Fights with explosive attacks.

Weaknesses:

  • Struggles against Upper Moons.
  • Retired after his battle with Gyutaro.

Tengen is powerful but leaves the Hashira after his injuries.

7. Muichiro Tokito – The Mist Hashira

Muichiro Tokito
Source: ufotable/ Kimetsu no Yaiba

Strengths:

  • Became a Hashira at a young age.
  • Uses Mist Breathing to confuse enemies.
  • Moves so fast it looks like teleportation.

Weaknesses:

  • Less battle experience than older Hashira.

Despite his age, Muichiro defeats Upper Moon Five, Gyokko.

6. Obanai Iguro – The Serpent Hashira

Obanai Iguro
Source: ufotable/ Kimetsu no Yaiba

Strengths:

  • Uses Serpent Breathing, making his attacks hard to predict.
  • Wields a special curved sword.
  • Strong in team fights.

Weaknesses:

  • He is not as physically strong as other Hashira’s.

Obanai does not have staggering power but is a very skillful fighter.

5. Kyojuro Rengoku – The Flame Hashira

Kyojuro Rengoku
Source: ufotable/ Kimetsu no Yaiba

Strengths:

  • One of the most courageous Hashira.
  • Uses Flame Breathing for fast attacks.
  • Almost defeats Akaza.

Weaknesses:

  • Could not win against Akaza.

Rengoku fights bravely in Mugen Train, but he is not the strongest.

Rengoku’s bravery and flame style make him a fan-favorite—we’ve explored how he compares to others in Tengen vs Rengoku.

4. Giyu Tomioka – The Water Hashira

Giyu Tomioka
Source: ufotable/ Kimetsu no Yaiba

Strengths:

  • Master of Water Breathing.
  • Uses the 11th Form: Dead Calm.
  • Fights Akaza and survives.

Weaknesses:

  • Lacks aggression in battle.

Giyu is strong and skilled but not the most powerful Hashira.

3. Sanemi Shinazugawa – The Wind Hashira

Sanemi Shinazugawa
Source: ufotable/ Kimetsu no Yaiba

Strengths:

  • Has an unpredictable fighting style.
  • Uses Wind Breathing with brutal attacks.
  • Fights Upper Moon One, Kokushibo.

Weaknesses:

  • His reckless fighting can be dangerous.

Sanemi is one of the strongest, but even if he is the strongest he is not the best.

2. Gyomei Himejima – The Stone Hashira

Gyomei Himejima
Source: ufotable/ Kimetsu no Yaiba

Strengths:

  • The strongest Hashira in raw power.
  • Wields a flail and axe instead of a sword.
  • Master of Stone Breathing.
  • Even Kokushibo calls him the strongest Hashira.

Weaknesses:

  • Blind, but his other senses are sharp.

Gyomei’s mental and physical strength makes him the most formidable Hashira.

1. Strongest Hashira: Gyomei Himejima

Gyomei is the strongest Hashira among all other Harshira’s.

Why is he the strongest?

  • Kokushibo, who is also the strongest Upper Moon, also says Gyomei is stronger than all other Hashira.
  • He fights Muzan and holds his ground.
  • His flail and axe give him an advantage over swordsmen.

Gyomei is not just strong but he is also one of the best warriors in the Demon Slayer Corps.

Why Gyomei Himejima Is the Strongest Hashira

Gyomei is better than all other Hashira in:

  • Physical strength – The strongest body in the Corps.
  • Combat skill – Uses a flail and axe with deadly accuracy.
  • Battle experience – More experienced than any other Hashira.

His fight against Kokushibo proves he is on another level. Even against Muzan, he is a major threat.

FAQs

1. Who is the strongest Hashira in Demon Slayer?

Gyomei Himejima is the strongest. Kokushibo, who is also the strongest Upper Moon, admits this.

2. Who is the second-strongest Hashira?

Sanemi Shinazugawa is the second-strongest Harshira. He uses Wind Breathing technique and his  fighting style makes him one of the top three Hashira.

3. Who is the third-strongest Hashira in Demon Slayer?

Giyu Tomioka is third. He fights Upper Moon Three, Akaza, and survives.

4. Which Hashira fought the strongest demons?

  • Gyomei and Sanemi fought Upper Moon One, Kokushibo.
  • Giyu and Rengoku fought Upper Moon Three who is also known as Akaza.
  • Obanai and Gyomei fought Muzan.

Conclusion

The Hashira are the strongest fighters in Demon Slayer. Gyomei Himejima is the best of all of them. His strength, skill, and experience put him at the top. Some of the most defining moments of these Hashira happen in battle—don’t miss our recap of the best fights in Demon Slayer.

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