Summary

Demon Slayer showcases the unwavering determination of Demon Slayers in epic battles against powerful demons.
The battles are physically, mentally, and emotionally demanding, pushing them to go beyond their limits.
Tanjiro and his friends face impossible odds in intense encounters, risking everything to protect their loved ones.

Demon Slayer is filled with epic battles and intense showdowns, as demons and Demon Slayers go up against each other to determine the fate of the world and those who inhabit it. Each fight is a testament to the determination, strength, and unwavering spirit of the Demon Slayers, who constantly put themselves in harm's way despite being unable to regenerate lost body parts and organs, unlike their opponents.

Demon Slayer: 10 Best Tanjiro Episodes, Ranked

As the show's protagonist, Tanjiro is often at the center of Demon Slayer's most exciting events, but the following episodes are easily his best.

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By Mirza Aaqib Beg

Despite the odds not being in their favor, they still find a way to go beyond their limits and vanquish their enemies. These encounters in Demon Slayer are not just physically demanding but also mentally and emotionally taxing.

Most of these entries contain heavy manga spoilers, proceed with caution.

5 Tanjiro And Nezuko Vs. Rui

The Importance Of Family

Episodes: 37- 42

Tanjiro’s first encounter with a member of the Twelve Moon Demons displays just how persistent he can be, even in the face of a challenge he has never faced. Pushed against the wall, and at risk of losing Nezuko to a psychopath who hurts his "family," Tanjiro remembered the Hinokami Kagura dance was passed down in their family for generations, alongside the Hanafuda earrings.

This breathing style was far stronger than the water breathing he used earlier, striking fear into the heart of Rui. Nezuko also had to unlock the ability to use her Blood Demon Art in order to assist Tanjiro in the battle against an evil stronger than any one they had come up against so far.

4 Tanjiro, Nezuko, Genya, And Mitsuri Vs. Hantengu

A Decisive Battle In The War Against Demons

Episodes: 47 - 55

This battle took place in the hidden Swordsmith Village, and it is still a wonder how Hantengu and Gyokko discovered its location. They had hoped to strike the village as they were responsible for producing the Nichirin Swords the Demon Slayers employ, effectively crippling them in their battles against Demons. Luckily, there were a handful of Demon Slayers on the ground, and they were swift to get into action when danger struck.

The battle against Hantengu was a very tricky one, because for most of the battle, they had no idea which of his annoying clones to target, and when they did, his skin was as hard as steel. He eventually escaped again, forcing Tanjiro to subconsciously activate his Demon Slayer mark to find him once more and channel its strength to slay him.

3 Tanjiro, Zenitsu, Inosuke, Nezuko, And Tengen Vs. Daki and Gyutaro

An Encounter With An Upper Moon Demon

Tanjiro unlocks his Demon Slayer Mark and kills Gyutaro.

Episodes: 37 - 43

In addition to this battle being almost impossible to win, this battle only took place because Tanjiro and his friends refused to let Tengen take the female Demon Slayers with him on his mission and volunteered in their stead. They had to disguise themselves as women, and were assigned to pleasure houses to investigate the Upper Moon pair, who had made the red-light district their turf.

Demon Slayer: All Thunder Breathing Techniques, Explained

Of all the breathing techniques in Demon Slayer, Thunder Breathing is one of the most powerful. Here's every type of attack within this technique.

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By Ritwik Mitra

These are responsible for killing the most Hashira, and this is mainly due to the extremely arduous condition that needs to be fulfilled for them to die. Tengen and the rest really pushed themselves to the limit in order to win this battle, with Tanjiro going as far as unlocking his Demon Slayer mark just to get the added strength needed to sever Gyutaro’s head.

2 Kanao And Inosuke Vs. Doma

The Price Of Success

Chapters: 157 - 162

Doma, the Upper Moon Two, prior to this battle had just defeated and consumed the insect Hashira, Shinobu. However, this was part of the plan she and Kanao came up with, as they knew they had no chance against Doma if they were to fight him head-on. Kanao and Inosuke tried their best to keep up with Doma, but ultimately, the Upper Moon proved to be too quick for their blades.

As the battle was about to reach its climax and Doma began to easily overpower the Demon Slayers, his face began to melt off as the effects of the Wisteria poison Shinobu consumed prior to their battle began to take effect. As a result, Kanao, with the help of Inosuke, was able to decapitate the Upper Moon Two Demon.

1 Tanjiro And Giyu Vs. Akaza

A Clash Of Ideals

Chapters: 146 - 156

This battle was a lot more personal than most of the other battles fought in the series. Tanjiro, fueled by the desire to avenge the Flame Hashira, whom he so dearly admired, and Akaza remembered Tanjiro, who mocked him as he fled from the rising sun on that day. It was also a clash of ideals, as Akaza believed the weak should be weeded out from the world, and Tanjiro believed it was the responsibility of those who were strong to help and aid the weak.

Tanjiro even manages to incapacitate Akaza due to his Demon Slayer mark and the abilities that come with it, but it did not mean anything, as Akaza’s headless body fought on while trying to regenerate a new head. He was able to overpower the two Demon Slayers and only came to a halt when the memories of his past came rushing, prompting him to remember his loved ones and commit suicide due to the atrocities he had committed with the mementos they left him.

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