One Piece’s Zoro may be known for his plethora of anime swords that are based on the katana, but the Demon Slayer swords pay their own respects to Japan’s culture of samurai sword making.

The Water Hashira has an outstanding fighting ability with the sword, which makes him get a lucrative offer by Akaza. The offer is to turn him into a Demon, which is only reserved for the worthiest opponents of Akaza. However, the swordman suffers from an inferiority complex and believes he is not worthy of the Water Pillar title nor the highest rank in his Squadron. The death of his friend Sabito and sister adds to his woes of not being good enough. It is later revealed that her outwardly calm and tranquil disposition is worn as a mask, as Shinobu holds an intense hatred for demons due to the loss of her sister, Kanae Kocho, at a young age, along with the deaths of her parents, almost all of her Tsuguko, and the families of her apprentices at the Butterfly Mansion. This hatred is so strong that she is in a near-constant state of extreme anger, [8] which is sensed by Tanjiro Kamado when the two individuals hold a conversation. Her desire for revenge rendered her unable to live the normal life her sister had wished upon her, instead devoting the entirety of her energy to defeating demons. [9] Fourth Form: Striking Tide ( 肆 ( し ) ノ 型 ( かた ) 打 ( う ) ち 潮 ( しお ) , Shi no kata: Uchishio ?) [31] - The user makes multiple consecutive slashes while twisting their body and sword in a flowing fashion to deliver multiple blows simultaneously. Eighth Form: Waterfall Basin ( 捌 ( はち ) ノ 型 ( かた ) 滝 ( たき ) 壼 ( つぼ ) , Hachi no kata: Takitsubo ?) [35] - The user cuts the target vertically in a flowing motion which is most effective when they are falling downward. In the main series, Giyuu has been shown to smile 4 times as an adult, 2 of them had to do with Sanemi. (Once after thinking about how they can get along, once at Sanemi during the final pillar meeting, once when seeing Tanjirou and Nezuko with Urokodaki in the Butterfly Estate and once during the group picture with everyone from the Demon Slayer Corps post-Muzan)

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)

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]Tanjuro Kamado · Kie Kamado · Takeo Kamado · Hanako Kamado · Shigeru Kamado · Rokuta Kamado · Sumiyoshi Kamado · Suyako Kamado · Sumire Kamado Tomioka is often depicted as stoic and reserved, with a strong sense of justice. He is one of the first demon slayers Tanjiro encounters, and despite his initial cold demeanor, he plays a significant role in Tanjiro's journey, offering guidance and support. His character evolves throughout the series, showing a deep sense of empathy and commitment to the cause of eliminating demons. 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. Giyu was so moved by this that he sent her so many different gifts (kimonos, Western clothes, hair ornaments, etc.), which caused Zenitsu to consider him a potential love rival. [41] 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.