Obanai then appears helping Tanjiro, as Muzan discovers and interferes with Yushiro control over Nakime. However, Kyojuro still accomplishes his goal: he effectively protects all Mugen Train passengers and his fellow Demon Slayer subordinates. Hinatsuru, Makio, and Suma | Seeing the attack attempt as only a simple act of emotion, the swordsman angrily drives the hilt of his sword into his attacker's back, knocking him to the ground. As the former Water Hashira, Sakonji is Giyu's master and the one who taught him the Water Breathing Style as the cultivator. However, at the same time, he prioritizes his instincts as he also lets her go when he sees her protect Tanjiro. The two defeat numerous demons all of which are onpar with the title and power of Lower Kizuki. Giyu Tomioka is a major character of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. Demon Slayer Corps Tanjiro intercepts them, asking Sanemi to calm down and offers to eat ohagi together, after figuring out Sanemi enjoyed the food. The dismembered head weakly mutters something as it remembers Yae in its final moments and Giyu is puzzled but declares that it is over. Rokuta Kamado - Killed by Muzan Kibutsuji off-screen, body shown. Which they nearly avoid, Obanai soon after in an attempt to dye his blade Bright Red was unable to move almost losing consciousness. The Demon Slayers save the Hashira from Muzan's attacks. Giyu loses his blade in the constant battle from his weakened grip. The Eleventh Form is an original technique created by Tomioka, which is also referred to as Dead Calm. Giyu has been shown to lose his composure and usual stoic demeanor when those he cares about are in danger, as seen when he is greatly angered by Akaza's attempt to kill Tanjiro and visibly shocked when he hears the news of Shinobu's death. Giyu's Kasugai crow is very old, so it tends to make mistakes when giving messages. Out of the nine Hashira, Giyu is widely considered the strongest Hashira . But their is demons guarding the mountain at all angles. Tanjiro being cured by Yushiro awoke and started to engage Muzan, utilizing the final form of Sun. Taking Akaza head-on, he suffers from multiple grave injuries. Akaza even states that he has not fought a Water Hashira as skilled as Giyu in fifty years. Sanemi Shinazugawa | He launches several of them toward Zenitsu. Together he and tanjir. Giyu arrives gripping Tanjiros blade, and turning it red inflicting more damage on Muzan. Water Breathing ( () () () , Mizu no koky? Full name: Giyu Tomioka. Right after completing Gyomeis training, Tanjiro makes his way over to Giyus house and witnesses an intense spar between Giyu and Sanemi. Giyu Tomioka/Synopsis | Kimetsu no Yaiba Wiki | Fandom While Sabito is long dead before the series started, it was revealed that both he and Sabito were good friends as they went through similar situations of losing their families to Demons and bonded well as a result. He does hesitate to kill Tanjiro when he notices Tanjiro is fighting Muzan's control. Latercuzynoz - zu_1124 - Wattpad Murata | However, Dead Calm has its limitations in the sense that the technique can withstand only a stipulated amount of successive attacks. Sabito and Giyuu met years before the start of the series as apprentices of Urokodaki, the former Water Pillar. Obanai hated Giyu for unclear reasons, though Obanai's temper may be a large factor in it. Staring down at the fallen boy, Giyu wonders where his opponent's axe is. Language: English Words: 6,298 Chapters: 3 . She opens her eyes to find Shinobu sat close to her, bending down with her face near hers, and she blushes and cries out when she sees her. Rui, expressing great annoyance over the appearance of another Demon Slayer, attempts to use Blood Demon Art: Cutting Thread Rotation on the Hashira. Akaza had to adapt Giyu, meaning Giyu was stronger than . Eventually Mitsuri is harmed by an unknown suction technique from Muzan. Yae is a young girl of rather short height with dark eyes that tilt slightly inwards, framed by thin eyebrows. Immense Stamina & Endurance: Due to extremely harsh training, Giyu has attained incredible stamina and endurance. Cursing himself, Giyu watches as the girl reaches for her brother, certain that she was going to devour him. Giyu thinks of his deceased friend and sister, apologizing to them for his stubbornness and tells Tanjiro he would train.[22]. lit. Master Swordsman: Being a Hashira of the Demon Slayer Corps, Giyu is one of the most powerful and skilled swordsman in the entire organization. Though he pushes his students hard, he also cares for them deeply, viewing them as akin to family, and is one of the few Demon Slayer Corps characters to wholly trust Nezuko to never eat a human. Giyu recalls Tanjiro's previous assertion that Nezuko wouldn't eat humans, noting that somebody a long time ago had said the same thing and had been killed regardless. Yae begins to cry and asks why they won't let her do so Shinobu looks at her with a pained and sorrowful expression. Despite that, they are in fact friends with a good amount of history together. Sabito | Kimetsu no Yaiba Wiki | Fandom [13] From the beginning, Giyu showed how much he outclassed Tanjiro and his friends, being able to effortlessly capture Nezuko from him and later knocked him unconscious in a single blow. Was that your way of protecting her? However their slow reaction nearlt causes Tanjiro to kill them. He is a member of the Demon Slayer Corps and is the current Water Hashira. The sunlight starts to beam on Muzan, the latter becoming more dire about the situation. After this clarification, Giyu and Tanjiro think of ideas to befriend Sanemi.[23]. During his battle in the Infinity Castle, Giyu was able to cut Akaza's body and limbs during a multitude of occasions, despite the fact that Akaza possesses one of the highest levels of durability among all demons. He is also the one who first convinced Tanjiro to become a Demon Slayer. This fact built his inferiority complex that made him feel unsuitable for a position as a Hashira, persuading him that Sabito wouldve likely received the mark rather than himself. Tanjiro then yells Akaza's name causing Akaza to realise Tanjiro behind him. Giyu Tomioka VS Muichiro Tokito (Completed) Tobirama Senju vs Giyu Tomioka (Completed) Sanemi Shinazugawa VS Giyu Tomioka Megumi Fushiguro (Jujutsu Kaisen) Roronoa Zoro (One Piece) Sasuke Uchiha (Naruto) Name: Giyu Tomioka Age: Gender: Male . Giyu saves a Kakushi nearby from being killed by Tanjiro. Answer (1 of 3): Spoilers ahead! A man from the village is shouting at a Yae for going into the mountains alone again, and she's is protesting that she wasn't alone because she had Taro, her dog, with her. Giyu then re-engages Akaza once more, but Akaza uses his Final Form: Blue Silver Chaotic Afterglow. Eight Fish - Caught and killed by Sakonji Urokodaki. The Hashira are hit numerous times, the poison of Muzans blood spreads and Kanroji becomes unable to dodge Muzans next attack. [5] When Tanjiro becomes a Demon, however, Giyu shows little hesitation to attack him with the intent to kill unlike others who are close to Tanjiro. Still crying and utterly confused, Yae breaks into a smile and can only exclaim at Giyu's words. When Shinobu requests he at least explain, Giyu states that he is different from the other Hashira and exits, as Gyomei Himejima holds back a furious Sanemi.[20]. Tomioka had a peaceful life with his older sister until one dreadful night when tsutako was killed. He advises her not to walk around at night, but Yae hot-headedly replies that there aren't any demons around and there's nothing wrong with a Matagi shooting down a pest. Synopsis [5], As Tanjiro calls out to his sister in alarm, Giyu tells him not to move, stating that it is his job to kill Demons like Nezuko. In his battle with Rui, he could nonchalantly slice through the demon's threads no matter what attack he used, and later able to cut through the Lower Rank's neck with ease, something even Tanjiro could not accomplish. Gyomei Himejima | When Tanjiro is presumed dead after the battle with Muzan Kibutsuji, Giyu cries and blames himself for not being able to protect him. Tanjuro Kamado - Died of an unspecified illness off-screen, mentioned. Yae remembers her father again, and the time that he spent teaching her the skills needed to become a Matagi. Later, during the Final Selection Exam, Sabito died at the hands of the Hand Demon trying to save his life and others who participated in the exam. Giyu begins to introduce himself, saying he's with the Demon Slayer Corps and requesting that Yae tell him what she knows about the Demon that had been rampaging around the village. Giyu Tomioka x S!M!Reader by Ablakex089 on DeviantArt Demon Slayer Season 2 - Giyuu Tomioka Dies after Protecting Tanjiro vs Upper Moons and Muzan KibutsujiDemon Slayer Chapter 206 | Demon Slayer Seaason 2 Episo. Giyu always wears a stoic and unbothered expression on his face. He is shown to care a lot for Tanjiro, which is further seen when he becomes greatly angered when Akaza attempts to kill Tanjiro, losing his usual stoic demeanour and jumping in to protect him from the Upper Rank. Shinobu looks at her in shock and Giyu asks her what the matter is now, saying that she knows that the demon in front of them was longer the father she used to know. Sanemi joins the battle as well, the five hashira continuing in combat against the Demon King. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is a Japanese anime television series based on the manga series of the same name. As such, Yae has shown herself to be skilled in tracking, hiking, climbing and maneuvering through mountain terrains with ease, as well as hunting large animals such as deer and bears with her hunting rifle. Yae and her father's eyes meet, but all she sees is a man-eating bear. He reflects on the nature of Demons, in particular, the high amount of stamina lost during the transformation process, and what they do to alleviate the lost stamina and prevent starvation: eat humans, even those closest to them. Tsutako Tomioka (older sister)Unnamed RelativeGiichi Tomioka (descendant/reincarnate), Kiriya Ubuyashiki (new master)Shinobu Kocho Tanjiro KamadoNezuko KamadoInosuke HashibiraZenitsu AgatsumaSakonji Urokodaki (predecessor & mentor)Kyojuro Rengoku Tengen UzuiObanai Iguro Mitsuri Kanroji Gyomei Himejima Sanemi ShinazugawaMuichiro Tokito Genya Shinazugawa Sabito (best friend,deceased)Makomo (friend,deceased)Murata. When Tanjiro begins his assault as a demon, Giyu is the first to announce that they need to take him down, despite his brotherly-type relationship with Tanjiro. Giyu is able to dodge the attack however and Yae looks on in horror and dismay as he beheads her father with the Water Breathing, Fourth Form: Striking Tide, killing him. Tanjiro manages to strike Giyu in the jaw before Inosuke arrives. Yae, finding peace, proceeds to create a grave for her father and Taro, pay her final respects to them, before once again setting out to live on as her father wanted.[2]. GiyuShino | Shipping Wiki | Fandom Apart from being a features writer and critic at ScreenRant, Debopriyaa is a news writer at /Film. Don't despair. Not only does he know all of the Water Breathing techniques, but he's developed one additional style of his own. While Water Breathing is considered the easiest among beginner Demon Slayers, this basic technique can be cultivated to create complex, impactful techniques. The only time there is respect shown is when Kagaya is in the room. Sakonji Urokodaki | Kimetsu no Yaiba Wiki | Fandom [] Feel the rage. He is voiced by Takahiro Sakurai in Japanese, and by Johnny Yong Bosch English, and by Marc Winslow. Kimetsu no Yaiba: Brother and Sister's Bond, Kimetsu no Yaiba: The Movie - Mugen Train, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information, Yae's rifle is seemingly based on the Japanese, It could also be its previous incarnation, the. Muzan speed increasing against the Hashira outs more pressure on them. Shinobu tries to make him explain his motive, but she is met with silence. Crying that she has lost everything now, including her home, she says that the Demon Slayers don't understand a thing and for them to leave her alone. Giy is also a unique swordsman with a combat style that mixes excellent offense, unbeatable defense, and ranged assaults. Which leads most of all of those weaker slayers to be killed however the Hashira are brought out of danger. He is a member of the Demon Slayer Corps and is the current Water Hashira. Kimetsu no Yaiba Wiki is a FANDOM Anime Community. Giyu is told that Tanjiro doesnt have a pulse and isnt breathing, he has died. [9] He even goes out of his way to tell Akaza that he hates talking, and wants to keep his name to himself, as he thinks names are not meant to be shared, especially to demons. Tanjiro then attempts to land a hit on Akaza with Hinokami Kagura: Raging Sun, but Akaza evaded this attack. Giyu appears to have a complex with what others think of him and is shocked when Shinobu Kocho claims he is hated by many. During his battle with Muzan Kibutsuji, he lost his right arm. Giyu Tomioka | The Hashira and Muzan engage combat once more, Giyus priority being to get a blade that isnt broken. Yae When Tanjiro goes to attack Sanemi, Giyu shouts for them to stop and that their master will be there soon, distracting Sanemi enough for Tanjiro to land a headbutt on him, shocking all the Hashira. Even since the first encounter with Tanjiro and Nezuko, he has displayed impressive feats of strength, such as swinging his blade with so much force that he caused an enormous gust of wind that knocked both Tanjiro and Nezuko back a far distance, holding down a berserk Nezuko with one hand effortlessly, and later knocking her unconscious in one strike to the neck. At his death, the Flame Hashira is 20 years old. As the two continue using their respective Breathing Styles to fight, their wooden swords break and Sanemi eagerly proposes fist-fighting. Even so, Giyu violated the Demon Slayer Corps' code of conduct without hesitation to protect Nezuko, during Shinobu's attempt to kill her. This increases his strength and agility to equal a demon's. Giyu was so moved by this that he sent her so many different gifts (kimonos, Western clothes, hair ornaments, etc. Moreover, after Tanjiro became a demon, Giyu was the first to act and fend him off, defending Zenitsu and a Kakushi while fighting evenly with him, long enough for him to be turned back to a human.[18]. In addition, he also wears the warding masks that are signature to Sakonji's pupils. Jigoro Kuwajima | And rather late than never. [19] After Amane reveals the planned training for Hashira that have received the mark, Giyu decides to take his leave, much to the annoyance of Sanemi and Obanai. In his battle with Lower Five, Giyu could cut all of Rui's threads so fast that it seemed like he didn't move his arms at all, and was later able to nonchalantly decapitate the demon in the moment he had blinked. After the Demon Slayers are disbanded, the two Hashira look to each other and smile, since their long journey finally ended. Yae ( () () , Yae?) This trauma and pain ultimately shaped. Manga Debut Giyu Tomioka Fulfilled His Promise to Protect Tanjiro The Water Hashira, Giyu, survived the "Infinity Castle" arc after fighting beside Tanjiro against Akaza and Muzan. Unnamed Man - Killed by Kyogai/Drum Demon. Unnamed Woman - Killed by Daki off-screen, body shown. This left Giyu devastated and guilt-ridden, blaming himself for Sabito's death and struggling with feelings of worthlessness and self-doubt soon after. Inosuke Hashibira | While Giyu was training under Sakonji Urokodaki, he wore a red haori which would later make up his current one as well as black tucked-in tattsuke-hakama pants and his current white leg-wrapped kyahan and pair of white zri with dark blue straps. Giyu grows angry at his actions, stating that he has no authority over who lives or who dies. Kozo Kanamori, -Welcome to the Hero/Protagonist wiki! Age: 28. Nichika Ubuyashiki is requested by her father to read former Hashira Sakonji Urokodakis letter, where it is stated that Tanjiro, Sakonji, and Giyu will all commit seppuku if Nezuko were to attack and/or eat a human. Tanjiro is the one who allows Giyu to open up and realize he needs to step up to being the inheritor of the Water Breathing Style, and not let his past losses and feeling of inadequacy prevent him from realizing this. Here's his Eleventh Form, explained. His yukata was taken by Giyu, who now wears it in memory of his best friend's sacrifice. [8], Distracted, the swordsman is attacked by Nezuko, dodging backwards from her kick. Akaza immediately recognises Giyu as the Water Hashira and states that it's been 50 years since he ran into someone good. As a Hashira, Giyu's blade has the words Destroy Demons ( () () () () , Akki Messatsu?) Giyu Tomioka in regards to Tanjiro Kamado in Cruelty, Giyu Tomioka ( () () () () , Tomioka Giy?) She realizes that her father's blood had hardened on it, preventing the trigger from being pulled earlier when she attempted to commit suicide. is a major supporting character of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. This shows when the villagers stopped her from going on the mountain to made her revenge and when Shinobu told her about the Demons and the Demon Slayers. Giyu lasted longer than Rengoku, in which Akaza was even impressed and surprised by. Akaza then uses Destructive Death: Disorder to attack Giyu, but Giyu easily counters this with his Eleventh Form: Dead Calm. And why would you ever turn your back to me? Zenitsu and Inosuke continue to engage Muzan before being quickly joined by Tanjiro. While Rui is in shock over how easily the technique cut through his threads, Giyu swiftly beheads him. Giyu's haori was almost torn to shreds after the decisive battle against Muzan, however, Nezuko managed to restore most of it with her craftsmanship and sewing. After receiving news of the many Mizunoto-ranked Demon Slayers perishing on Mount Natagumo, Kagaya Ubuyashiki orders Hashira Giyu and Shinobu Kocho, the Insect Hashira, to assist the lower-ranked swordsmen. Furthermore, it is revealed in the second fanbook by Gyomei's comments on the Hashira that the two slayers enjoy talking to each other. After Tanjiro manages to dodge Akaza's attack, Giyu uses Third Form: Flowing Dance. After evading death at the hands of Kyjur Rengoku, Akaza faced the Demon Slayers once again later in the story. After further pestering, Giyu finally speaks, reminiscing over how the event with the Kamado siblings occurred about two years ago. Navigation Canon Giyuu explains to Tanjiro his relationship with Sabito. Height: 5'9''. Giyu apologizes to Tanjiro for failing to protect him asking for forgiveness. Giyu Tomioka's Story: Part 1 Unnamed Woman - Dissolved by Muzan Kibutsuji after being flooded with his blood. Tanjiro, after hearing Sakonjis and Giyus sacrifice to keep his sibling alive, breaks into tears.[17]. In his battle against Akaza, he managed to continue fighting even after sustaining dozens of injuries all over his body, severely weakening him, a feat which pleasantly surprised Akaza. But despite Shinobu's warning, Yae went to the mountain and met her father there - as a demon. The battle is truly over now. If you can help us with this wiki please sign up and help us! Tanjiro being absorbed into his body as he expanded. Sakonji Urokodaki, Ubuyashiki Family While unconscious, Yae starts to dream of her childhood. Muzan and the two slayers exchange a few words before they engage combat. After Akaza's beheaded body begins attacking Tanjiro, the injured Giyu defends Tanjiro, vowing to protect Tanjiro with his life even as he continues to take damage. [7], Giyu blocks the stone with the hilt of his sword, avoiding another of the projectiles as Tanjiro charges at him. This is first shown when he puts his life on the line for Tanjiro and Nezuko by vowing to commit seppuku if the latter were ever to eat a human. Shinobu jauntily asks Giyu if he is sure and offers to kill the demon with her poison as she draws her blade. He is defended by Gyomei and Obanai and ordered by Sanemi to get himself together. When he was still a child, his sister sacrificed herself to protect him from the Demons. . Satoko - Killed and consumed by the Swamp Demon off-screen. Overall Abilities: As a Hashira of the Demon Slayer Corps, Giyu is a very powerful and skilled combatant. Massive amounts of debris and wreckage is in the area as the Infinity Castle crashes into the surface. Yae thinks that she will shoot him if he can't turn back, and then asks him aloud, as she begins to cry, why he didn't eat her as well that day. With all 3 of the Hashira being close, Muzan attempts to to kill them. The hashiras has been called in a meeting. Mimicking the flow, flexibility, and adaptability of water, the Water Breathing Technique replicates the users movements and can be used as a weapon through form control and manipulation. Yae shouts out that he's annoying, and pushes past him to get to the door. He continues that Tanjiro was too weak to protect his family, and all of his talk about finding a cure for his sister's condition and finding his family's killer is ridiculous. breath of water - Namuwiki Giyu and Sanemi dispute at the Hashira meeting. This implies that he doesn't completely despise demons as some other Hashira do, and is willing to make an exception for a demon by letting them live if they don't kill and eat humans.