Sakonji was a capable Demon Slayer trained with the style of Water Breathing, and was solely responsible for capturing the Hand Demon and imprisoning him on Mount Fujikasane. He would then go on to become the Water Hashira for an undisclosed period of time, before retiring to become one of the cultivators of the Water Breathing style to Demon Slayers. Having received a letter from Giyu Tomioka requesting that he train Tanjiro Kamado, explaining the boy and his sister's circumstances, Sakonji set forth from his home to find the two. [3] Upon finding them, he stops Tanjiro from attempting to kill a demon with his knife, stating that he will be unable to kill the creature with such a weak weapon. [4] Admonishing the youth for his question of how to properly defeat the beast, Sakonji watches as Tanjiro struggles to come up with a way to dispatch the creature. Sniffing the youth, Sakonji deems him unworthy to be a Demon Slayer, as he still has the scent of kindness even when confronted by a vile demon. [5] Based on his appearances in the series, Inosuke's Nichirin Swords temporarily had handguards when Kozo first presented his newly-forged swords. Afterwards, he made his swords jagged-edged, removed the handguards, and wrapped the hilt with bandages. Weapon Colors [ ]

But when Genya wants to save bullets or doesn’t have a chance to fire, he relies on his wakizashi. It is a shorter version of a Nichirin sword that has two hollow ovals making the handguard and a brown handguard. Unlike large Demon Slayer swords, the color of wakizashi is just metallic grey and doesn’t reflect any breathing technique. While most swords in Demon Slayer anime only rely on the power of the sun to kill demons, it’s worth noting that sunlight isn’t a demon’s only weakness. If a demon consumes Wisteria poison, its regeneration, strength, and even mobility get hampered. Lower-level demons become paralyzed due to its effects. Eighth Form: Waterfall Basin ( 捌 ( はち ) ノ 型 ( かた ) 滝 ( たき ) 壼 ( つぼ ) , Hachi no kata: Takitsubo ?) [30] - The user cuts the target vertically in a flowing motion which is most effective when they are falling downward. During his battle against Akaza, Giyu's katana is broken by the Upper Rank. Subsequently, during the final battle against Muzan, he loses his katana and is thrown another by Sanemi Shinazugawa which supposedly belonged to a deceased Water Breathing Demon Slayer that had a deep blue blade and a bronze-coloured handguard which resembled a whirlpool in appearance.

Koyoharu Gotoge's initial design for Giyu was roughly the same as the official design, except it featured him with fingerless sleeves, a cloth that tied the ends of his haori around his waist, and loose umanori-hakama pants. [42]

Third Form: Flowing Dance ( 参 ( さん ) ノ 型 ( かた ) 流 ( りゅう ) 流 ( りゅう ) 舞 ( ま ) い , San no kata: Ryūryū Mai ?) [25] - The user swings and bends their blade in a winding motion along with their body and dances in a flowing pattern, slicing everything in its path. Nichirin blades are also referred to as “Color Changing Swords” and the reason for this is that the blades adopt a distinct color when they’re first drawn by their Demon Slayer owner. Granted, this color transformation isn’t mandatory and the Demon Slayer needs to already be at a certain level of skill to trigger the process in the first place. This makes the act even more special and an easy marker for when a Demon Slayer begins to increase in strength.Moreover, the water theme goes beyond symbolism, tying into Tomioka's Water Breathing technique. The fluid movements and powerful strikes that define his fighting style are visual metaphors of the sword's water-like appearance. Sakonji then watches in silence as Tanjiro buttons up his uniform, and subsequently shows him a box made out of "Mist Cloud Fir", for which he can hide Nezuko from the sun with. He speculates that Tanjiro's sister may have fallen into her coma because she was attempting to regain strength through sleep, rather than through consuming humans. [15] He goes on to tell Tanjiro that while she was sleeping, he gave Nezuko some suggestions to her subconscious to defend humans as her family from other demons. [16] He also informs his apprentice about Blood Demon Arts [17] and the sole demon responsible for the creation of all other and the likely murderer of Tanjiro's family, Muzan Kibutsuji. [18] Rehabilitation Training Arc [ ] Additionally, an even stronger version of this weapon, Crimson Red Nichirin blades, can be achieved by raising the sword’s temperature to extreme levels, striking two Nichirin blades together in the right manner, or the application of the right form of intense Blood Demon Art. A Crimson Red Nichirin sword is even more efficient because the heat allows demons to be destroyed on a molecular level, which means that amputations or wounds from this blade won’t heal like the standard kind. Why Do The Swords Take On Different Colors?

With the Upper Ranks Kizuki appearing, the Hashira need to be properly prepared. Thankfully, they have their Nichirin weapons to help make the battle easier. Some wield the traditional katana while others have opted for modified versions or different weapons to better suit their fighting styles. Giyu's crow is a very old crow, so it tends to make mistakes when giving messages and move slowly during battles. [41] In Kimetsu Academy, Giyu is a gym teacher. He's such a spartan that several complaints have been issued about him from the PTA, and the Board of Education might even have to make a move. [43] There are no shortage of anime series where underdog protagonists with some variety of supernatural powers hunt deadly monsters, but the way in which Demon Slayerdifferentiates itself is through the powerful blades that the characters wield. These swords are often the last thing that demons will ever see, but there’s a lot more to understand about these weapons beyond the fact that they’re pretty darn sharp. What Are The Swords Made From And What Is Their Purpose? Kanae Kocho and her sister, Kanao, become important characters during Demon Slayer’s first season when they allow Tanjiro and company to recuperate. Collectively, the two Flower Pillar sisters have light pink blades and their Breath of Flowers technique gives them a serious advantage that compliments their excellent reflexes. It’s very fitting for these two.

Giyu Tomioka

These conditions allow the ore to be infused with sunlight, which is the only significant weakness that demons face. It’s a rite of passage and part of a Demon Slayer’s training to acquire the ore that’s used to construct their weapon. Once forged, these Nichirin blade swords constantly absorb sunlight, which allows them to be essentially the only tool that’s practically able to kill demons. Nichirin blades are therefore the primary weapon of the Demon Slayer Corps and an essential tool.

As fans like you may have noticed, there are kanji characters written on Giyu’s sword that seem to match the ones we see on other hashira’s swords. These symbols translate roughly to “Destroy all evil demons” as explained by the village swordsmith in the manga. All of the demon slayers have this written into their blades. Light pink correlates to the Flower Pillar Demon Slayer, but a richer shade of the color is reserved for the Corps’ Pillar of Love. Mitsuri Kanroji’s pink sword works together with her Love breathing style, which is full of emotion and empathy. It’s an impressive way to weaponize Mitsuri’s delicate and tender feelings through her weapon. These materials can only be found at the tops of mountains where the altitude ensures that they’re always exposed to the sun, giving them the chance to absorb the power of sunlight. 4. Giyu’s Nichirin Sword Is Real (Kind Of)Water Breathing ( 水 ( みず ) の 呼 ( こ ) 吸 ( きゅう ) , Mizu no kokyū ?): A Breathing Style taught to him by the Water Hashira before him, Sakonji Urokodaki. As the Water Hashira, Giyu is his generation's most skilled Water Breathing user. Giyu has completely mastered this swordsmanship style, to the point that he created an entirely new technique within the Breathing Style and impressed Akaza who had fought Water Hashira in the past. Giyu Tomioka's katana is a perfect replica of the sword shown in the anime. Every detail has been carefully designed and constructed, from the carbon steel blade material to the wood of the saya. Its 104 cm length makes it easy to handle and its 74 cm blade ensures a precise and sharp cut. While he’s definitely the quiet type compared to the likes of Rengoku Kyojuro, Inosuke Hashibira, and Agatsuma Zenitsu, Tomioka Giyu and his sword still have a lot to say about themselves and the world of Demon Slayer. 1. Giyu’s Sword Is Called the Blue Nichirin Blade Nichirin swords or katanas are special weapons that demon slayers use in this shonen anime. These Demon Slayer swords are tagged with the term “ Nichirin,” which denotes the metal they are made up of. This material is made of Scarlet Crimson Ore and Scarlet Crimson Iron Sand. The swordsmiths use this material and create swords on tall mountains where the blade faces direct sunlight for over a year.