Summary

Demon Slayer's tragic characters face unfair losses and painful pasts, adding depth to the series.
Fan-favorite characters like Kyojuro Rengoku, Tanjiro, and Sabito suffer heartbreaking defeats.
Unfair fates drive characters like Genya, Zenitsu, and Nezuko to seek redemption and fight for justice.

Demon Slayer has captured the mainstream in a way no one expected. Its flashy fights and surprisingly likable characters make it one of the best modern shonen anime. Ufotable's incredible adaptation boasts movie-quality animation that elevates the the series to new heights.

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6 Characters Who Will Debut In The Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle Movie

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By Mirza Aaqib Beg

In a show where demons have an unfair advantage and devour humans like prey, there are bound to be some characters who suffer horrible fates. These moments further cement the horrors of this bleak world and why eradicating murderous demons is so important.

Major Spoilers ahead for Demon Slayer.

8 Kyojuro Rengoku

Fans Hate That His Character Died Unfairly In His Fight Against Akaza

Debut: Against Corps Rules (Episode 21)

Kyojuro is one of the most tragic characters in Demon Slayer. He was exhausted after fending off attacks and saving civilians on the train well before Akaza appeared, yet he still gave it his all in one final fight to save the young demon slayers under his protection.

He was a cheerful, likeable character who wormed his way into viewers' hearts with his limited screen time. This fate becomes ever harder to digest when his abusive father finally weeps for Kyojuro's death, robbing them of a chance to make amends and repair broken bridges.

7 Tanjiro Kamado

Nobody Deserves To Lose Their Family In One Fell Swoop

Debut: Cruelty (Episode 1)

All Tanjiro did was stay over at a friendly resident's place to avoid demons at night. He had no idea he would come back to the gory remains of his family, with his sister being the only one still alive.

Even though she had been turned into a demon, Tanjiro refused to believe that she had become mindless. Even after all the horrible things that he had suffered in life, he refused to abandon his sister and moved on with a heavy heart.

6 Sabito

Sacrificed Himself To Save His Friend

Debut: Sabito and Makomo (Episode 3)

Sabito was a loyal friend to the very end, saving Giyu during the Final Selection arc. His death left Giyu with crippling guilt, and he doubted his position as a Hashira when he believed that Sabito's bravery would've made him better suited to the role.

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By Mirza Aaqib Beg

His fate may have been unfair, but Tanjiro was right to make it clear that Giyu didn't need to wallow in guilt. Instead, he should fight for his friend and prevent others from sharing the same fate. This roused Giyu from his melancholy as he swore to fight hard for Sabito's sake.

5 Kanao Tsuyuri

This Blameless Child Was Shunned And Abused By Her Parents

Debut: Against Corps Rules (Episode 21)

No child deserves to be born to parents who treat them like dirt. Kanao's trauma would've deepened had she stuck around with her so-called "parents" for longer, but thankfully, Shinobu and Kanae come to her rescue.

This moment of kindness was marred by yet another tragedy: Kanae lost her life to Doma, further illustrating just how unfair the world of Demon Slayer is. This tragedy drove Kanao to become stronger and join the Demon Slayer Corps to enact their rightful cause.

4 Genya Shinazugawa

Hungers For His Brother's Approval

Debut: Final Selection (Episode 4)

While it's true that Genya needed to resort to some morally gray methods to attain strength and take on powerful demons, that shouldn't disqualify him from his brother's love. Instead, he fights for Sanemi's approval every step of the way, only to be rebuked.

Ultimately, in his quest to attain his brother's approval, he sacrifices his life to save him. It's a moment that humanized both characters, leading to an emotional farewell as Genya's life was prematurely snuffed out.

3 Zenitsu Agatsuma

Losing His Father Figure Was Tough

Debut: Final Selection (Episode 4)

Zenitsu's bond with his sensei was deeper than fans expected. This character was well and truly heartbroken after learning of his sensei's demise. The cause of his death moved him even further, spurring him to avenge his sensei by taking on Kaigaku and punishing him for betraying humanity.

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By Ritwik Mitra

Despite his cowardice, Jigoro never stopped believing in Zenitsu and realized just how deep his talent was. This was one of the few things that drove Zenitsu to become a Demon Slayer, and to have it all snatched away from him cruelly wasn't fair.

2 Kagaya Ubuyashiki

Dedicated His Whole Life To Stopping Muzan, Going So Far As To Sacrifice Himself

Debut: Master of the Mansion (Episode 22)

Kagaya harbored a deep-rooted hatred for Muzan. His presence is the very reason why his clan is cursed, and he swore to defeat this demon by any means necessary.

The Ubuyashiki family was okay with springing a trap on Muzan if it meant that this heinous demon would finally breathe his last. They should've lived and enjoyed a happy life together, but lost it all in a desperate and ultimately ill-advised bid to take out Muzan once and for all.

1 Nezuko Kamado

Losing Her Family And Being Turned Into A Demon A Cruel Twist Of Fate

Debut: Cruelty (Episode 1)

Nezuko's story is a tragic one. She lost her family to Muzan's attack and was turned into a demon by this villain. She initially tried to attack Tanjiro but eventually regained her senses and displayed a protective attitude towards her elder brother.

She didn't deserve to have her happiness uprooted by demons, but fans are glad to see her showing signs of sentience as she fights for the side of humanity. For all the sadness that has befallen her, fans are glad to see that fortune finally smiled on her when it was revealed that, unlike other demons, she could stay in the sun without being burned.

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