Giyu thinks of his deceased friend and sister, apologizing to them for his stubbornness and tells Tanjiro he would train.[22]. Akaza utilizing his strongest technique against Giyu and Tanjiro. Two Unnamed People - Killed and consumed by the Hand Demon, shown in a flashback. Muzan at first no where to be seen, makes himself present as he destroys and launches the rubble that he was buried under. Kimetsu no Yaiba Wiki is a FANDOM Anime Community. Giyu grows angry at his actions, stating that he has no authority over who lives or who dies. Although initially deeming himself unworthy of being a part of the Demon Slayer Corps, Tomioka was soon able to master several breathing techniques within a short span of time. Akaza then praises Giyu's Eleventh Form as he had never seen the previous Water Hashira use an Eleventh Form. [2], While initially hostile towards them, Giyu has come to care a lot about the siblings and willing to violate the Demon Hunters' code of conduct by putting his life on the line in order to protect them. The villagers are confused and eventually begin to tie the Water Hashira up as they fear he's breaking the law. Birthday: February 8th. When Tanjiro was turned into a demon, Giyu was the first to act in order to protect the survivors, and even when it seemed that Tanjiro was unable to be killed by any means, he was not phased and continued to fight. 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. He is a Demon Slayer of the Demon Slayer Corps and is the current Water Hashira. The Hashira are struck by each dose the poison being lifted and cured from their body and are able to regain a portion of their strength. Tanjiro reassures Giyu that he will always raise his sword and defeat Demons to prevent further suffering to innocent civilians, however, he will be compassionate towards those he killed that showed regret and sorrow. After further pestering, Giyu finally speaks, reminiscing over how the event with the Kamado siblings occurred about two years ago. He also fought equally against fellow Hashira Sanemi Shinazugawa in a sparring match. After a some time in battle, they are both informed by Muzan that Obanai and Mitsuri Kanroji have been killed. When Shinobu died, Giyu's reaction to her death was more shocking, compared to those for the other Pillars. Giyu finds a non broken blade to use and pushes himself and using Third Form: Flowing Dance. Kimetsu no Yaiba: Brother and Sister's Bond, Kimetsu no Yaiba: The Movie - Mugen Train, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. He says that they as Matagi live off what the mountain gives them, and that, because they kill, they have to live. Giyu and Sanemi dispute at the Hashira meeting. Navigation Canon Giyuu explains to Tanjiro his relationship with Sabito. Product Features: One night, Tsutako hid the young Giyu and sacrificed herself to protect him from Demons attacking their home. Now maybe the demons know of a way to cure your sister- maybe- but don't think for even a moment that any one of them is going to respect your wishes, just like I have no respect for you! Don't despair. Everyday, Nezuko would go to Giyu with his mended haori and call for him to come back. The Eleventh Form is an original technique created by Tomioka, which is also referred to as Dead Calm. Relative(s) This shows that he is more pragmatic in dealing with demons rather letting his hatred cloud his judgement. Unnamed Person - Consumed by an unknown demon off-screen, mentioned. Standard Nichirin Katana: As a Demon Slayer, Giyu carries around a standard sized and shaped Nichirin katana that is deep blue in color. The Saburo family was killed by demons, however it is unknown how many people that includes. Unnamed Man - Ripped apart by Kyogai/Drum Demon using a Blood Demon Art, shown in a flashback. The Demon Slayers slow and block Muzan off from shade with another bus like vehicle. Shinobu explains the situation, telling Yae her location and the fact that she was unconscious for half a day, then offering her herbal medicine and saying that she can't avenge anyone while in her current state. Ten Unnamed People - Killed by Enmu off-screen, bodies shown. Recovering quickly, the swordsman asks the boy why he protected the Demon, and he replies that the Demon is his sister. Apart from being a features writer and critic at ScreenRant, Debopriyaa is a news writer at /Film. In panic the Demon Slayers question what to do. Tanjiro Kamado's Grandmother - Died in an unspecified manner off-screen, mentioned . Image Gallery. Staring down at the fallen boy, Giyu wonders where his opponent's axe is. [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. Sometime before Tanjiro awakened, Giyu had regained consciousness and started a fire. During this short segement, Shinobu is next to Giyuu and reaching out her index finger to poke him repeatedly. But despite Shinobu's warning, Yae went to the mountain and met her father there - as a demon. Giyu is the current Water Hashira, as well as the first Demon Slayer that Tanjiro comes across. Shinobu worries that she won't be able to get there in time, but miraculously, Yae's rifle jams, and Shinobu tackles her before she is able to pull the trigger again. However this is all cut short when Muzan releases a blitzing quick attack disabling and knocking away all of the slayers except Kanao. Looking at the maddened Nezuko, Giyu questions this statement before swiftly removing the girl from her brother's grip. He is also the one who first convinced Tanjiro to become a Demon Slayer. 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. Gyomei and multiple other Kakushi supporting manage to pull Muzan back onto his back using the chain from Gyomeis weapon. Three Unnamed People - Crushed by falling rubble caused by Daki using her belt. Sanemi and Giyu disputing at the Hashira meeting. Shinobu tells him to move aside so she can kill Nezuko, but Giyu doesnt budge and replies that he is not hated, prompting a surprised Shinobu to apologize for her words as she did not know about Giyus lack of awareness about others opinions. He is a member of the Demon Slayer Corps and is the current Water Hashira. Muzan is attacked by fighters unable to be seen to the eye and is attacked multiple times. Unnamed Person - Ripped apart by an unknown demon off-screen, body shown. Nezuko barely holds on to him, as Tanjiro grows multiple tendrils. During his fight against Akaza, Upper Rank Three, he was able to hold on his own for some time and like Kyojuro, Akaza is amazed by Giyu's skills to the point that he offers to transform the Hashira into Demon, something Akaza only asks of the most worthy of his opponents. Going underground to survive. [18] Giyu was also one of only two Hashira to survive the final battle in the end. Yae is a stubborn and impatient girl. Status Nearly killed if not fatally injured the Love Hashira is saved by Gyomei. Yae Images 15 Unnamed Hashira - Killed by Gyutaro off-screen, mentioned. Shinobu jauntily asks Giyu if he is sure and offers to kill the demon with her poison as she draws her blade. Hiro - Crushed by falling rubble caused by Daki using her belt. Makomo and Sabito's souls return to Mount Sagiri, as they cannot rest due to their failure and Sakonji's grief. Yae dreamed of becoming a Matagi hunter since childhood, but the people around her had doubts as a female Matagi was unheard of and against their tradition, as it would bring jealously towards their female goddess Matangi. When Tanjiro regains his consciousness, the swordsman instructs him to visit Sakonji Urokodaki and to also to not take his sister out in the sun, before promptly leaving. [23] He was also able to keep up with Upper Rank Three, Akaza, who is one of the fastest demons in existence and when he awakened his mark, Giyu managed to surprise him several times and appeared to "teleport" even to Akaza. Shinobu calls for him but he continues to trudge off and tells her not to forget that they are Hashira. He is a man of very few words and has trouble interacting with others, so he usually keeps himself at a distance. Rmaji When Giyu was 13 years old, he met Sabito and they were great friends due to their similar pasts and age. Tanjiro wakes up a few moments later and Giyu explains to him that he and Sanemi were just training, not fighting, as Hashira also attend each others training sessions. Giyu grew up alongside his older sister, Tsutako Tomioka. In Demon Slayer, Giyu Tomioka has emerged as a formidable swordsman, mastering a new form named Dead Calm. [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. Giyu with Tanjiro start evading and block Muzans strikes, the latter being struck in an attempt to get close. 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. After the Demon Slayers are disbanded, the two Hashira look to each other and smile, since their long journey finally ended. Yae ventures out onto the snowy mountains with Taro, crouching down and paying her respects at the pile of sticks that used to be her home. After Rui disintegrates with Tanjiro's hand on his back in sympathy, Giyu steps on his kimono remains, reminding Tanjiro that Demons mercilessly kill humans and should not be pitied. 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. As the boy ponders these words, Giyu silently encourages him to find the resolve necessary to accomplish all of the lofty goals he had placed upon himself. If it were even a little bit effective, your family would still be alive right now! 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. Giyu calls out to everyone to get weapons proclaiming Tanjiro has turned into a demon. Omitsu - Fell to her death after being dropped by Daki off-screen, mentioned. Depressed Tomioka Giyuu - Works | Archive of Our Own Looking up, he sees the weapon spinning towards him through the air, narrowly dodging it. Gyomei Himejima | On his end, Giyu views Shinobu as a hard worker and serious, while expressing worry for Shinobu's pale appearance. He does not think of himself as a true Hashira, despite mastering Water Breathing as he considered his fellow apprentice Sabito, who died saving other Demon Slayers-in-training, more suited for the role. As the Hashira leave and the snow stops, Yae looks on at the serene landscape and picks up the hunting rifle and notices that there are blood stains all over the trigger. Demon Slayer: The Story Behind Tomioka's Mismatched Haori - Game Rant Hand Demons Brother - Consumed by the Hand Demon, shown in a flashback. After the two Hashira are alone, Shinobu warns Giyu that he is violating the Demon Slayer code of conduct. Seeing that Nezuko was not following this example, Giyu sheathes his sword, incapacitating the unusual Demon with a barehanded blow to the neck. Inosuke and Zenitsu stop Muzan from escaping and calms Tanjiro enough that he is able to release himself from the effects of Muzans attack. Yae shouts out that he's annoying, and pushes past him to get to the door. What if Tomioka from Demon Slayer died? - Quora is a major supporting character of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. Synopsis Yae argues with the villager. Unnamed Woman - Dissolved by Muzan Kibutsuji after being flooded with his blood. 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. The once intense high speed battle a slow battle of sheer endurance. Giy is also a unique swordsman with a combat style that mixes excellent offense, unbeatable defense, and ranged assaults. Giyu Tomioka is the Water Pillar of the Demon Slayer corps. Cursing himself, Giyu watches as the girl reaches for her brother, certain that she was going to devour him. Muzan ends up killing Nakime, however Yushiro still succeeds in bring them all to the surface. Despite his stoic nature, Giyu is shown to be protective and caring towards those he is close to and considers his friends. Akaza -- the Upper Rank 3 Demon -- demonstrates his frightening Destructive Death technique, reminding Tanjiro of their previous battle when the Flame Hashira, Kyojuro Rengoku, died. [10]. Kanao utilizing the final form of Flower Breathing, Equinoctial Vermilion Eye manages to inject Tanjiro with a medicine capable of turning demons back into humans. Seven Unnamed Hashira - Killed by Daki off-screen, mentioned. Unnamed Woman - Stabbed in the head by Gyutaro using a scythe, shown in a flashback. Giyu's favorite food is simmered salmon with daikon (Winter radish). He has a reserved personality and a strong sense of justice with no tolerance towards those who don't know their own limitations and throw away their lives. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is a Japanese anime television series based on the manga series of the same name. Giyu's name contains the kanji for "heroism, loyalty and courage" (, giy). He then stabs Nezuko in the chest, causing Tanjiro to throw a stone at him in fury. Yae and her father's eyes meet, but all she sees is a man-eating bear. The tag utilizing Yushiros Blood Demon Art to make its target invisible. They were sitting next to a bear they had just taken down, and her father was telling Yae never to waste a part of a bear because every part was a blessing of the mountain. Tanjiro manages to strike Giyu in the jaw before Inosuke arrives. After evading death at the hands of Kyjur Rengoku, Akaza faced the Demon Slayers once again later in the story. But Giyu states that he doesn't like to talk, while Akaza says that he loves talking and asks Giyu for his name again. She is also a contributor to High on Films & Fansided, and an editor at Digital Mafia Talkies. While seeming at first like a stern, grouchy old man, this hides an extremely compassionate personality. Later in their fight against Muzan the two were shown protecting each other and working together. [6], Tanjiro prostrates himself before the swordsman, begging for his sister's life. [8]. But with sanemi he has a huge crush on giyu, he later finds out that rengoku and obanai also had a crush on. Yae wears a short, patterned hanten which she fastens with an obiage and buckled belt, and a pale-colored animal skin cloak. The sun comes out and as the blood begins to disintegrate away in the light Yae smiles as she ponders over the words of her father and the final message passed on to her by Giyu, hugging the rifle as she watches the sunrise. Out of the nine Hashira, Giyu is widely considered the strongest Hashira . Inosuke Hashibira. The words carved into the side of blade strike fear into Yae and she asks both the Hashira to wait. Tanjiro being cured by Yushiro awoke and started to engage Muzan, utilizing the final form of Sun. Synopsis Hashira Training Arc After Giyu Tomioka tells his story to Tanjiro Kamado, the young Demon Slayer questions him about how Sabito 's words were keeping them together. Tsutako is Giyu's older sister. However, Giyu appears to be particular in who he shows emotions for, as he doesn't appear to react at all when informed of the passing of Genya Shinazugawa, and Muichiro Tokito. [11] 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. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba season 1 packed a compelling storyline, with a young Tanjiro Kamado being the tale's narrative center. He has unruly black hair of uneven lengths that sticks up in tufts around his head, which he wears tied back in a low messy ponytail at the base of his neck. After asking why he was mad, Giyu describes to Tanjiro that he shouldve stuck to Water Breathing and became the Water Hashira, as he himself was not worthy of holding the position. Giyu always wears a stoic and unbothered expression on his face. Or hunt down a demon? However, Giyu was injured due to a demon attacking him. Age: 28. Kie Kamado - Killed by Muzan Kibutsuji off-screen, body shown. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba | List of Deaths Wiki | Fandom Giyu apologizes to Tanjiro for failing to protect him asking for forgiveness. Three Unnamed People - Killed by Spider Demon (Son) off-screen, body shown. [21], After hearing his story, Tanjiro relates Giyus experiences to his experiences with Kyojuro Rengoku: in both cases, they survived at the expense of the stronger, protective persons death. Overall Abilities: Yae was trained by her father, Matazo, in the skill of hunting since her early childhood. He is a man of very few words and has trouble interacting with others, so he usually keeps himself at a distance. He then appeared behind Tanjiro and was about to hit Tanjiro's neck but Giyu saved Tanjiro from Akaza by slicing off Akaza's arm using Second Form: Water Wheel. Out of anger, Sanemi knocks Tanjiro out and storms off. Kimetsu no Yaiba: Brother and Sister's Bond, Kimetsu no Yaiba: The Movie - Mugen Train, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. These haori were later noted to have belonged to his late older sister, Tsutako Tomioka, and his deceased friend Sabito. Akaza then uses Destructive Death: Disorder to attack Giyu, but Giyu easily counters this with his Eleventh Form: Dead Calm. Giyu was also shown easily beating dozens of demons equal to that of the Lower Ranks of the Twelve Kizuki. The sunlight starts to beam on Muzan, the latter becoming more dire about the situation. J: YAKAMASHII!!! The Story Of Giyu Tomioka: THE FAKE HASHIRA (Demon Slayer) Though his sword was snapped by Akaza, and he lost an arm to Muzan, Giyu fought with Tanjiro and his fellow Hashira with everything he had. Satoko - Killed and consumed by the Swamp Demon off-screen. Tomioka Is a clan that is . In some ways, Tanjiro is his closest friend (aside from his late friend Sabito, and, to some extent, fellow Hashira Shinobu Kocho). Kyojuro Rengoku vs Giyu Tomioka - Battles - Comic Vine Unnamed Woman - Killed by unknown demons on the orders of Enmu off-screen, mentioned. As Akaza bombards Giyu Tomioka with a flurry of attacks, he manages to snap the Water Hashira's sword and, if not for Tanjiro's intervention, could have landed a killing blow too. 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]. Tanjiro hammers him with questions, asking him what his words meant, eventually wearing him out and finally making him admit that he technically never passed the Final Selection. 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. The boy visits Giyu and talks to him about the training, much to the latters exasperation. If you do not want to have the story spoiled, stop reading this answer now. The spin-off is a two-part story depicting events after Giyus encounter with Tanjiro and Nezuko, called Giyu Tomioka: Gaiden. Yae ( () () , Yae?) Nezuko now turned into a human arrives on the battlefield, hugging Tanjiro before he can get the chance to kill Inosuke. Massive amounts of debris and wreckage is in the area as the Infinity Castle crashes into the surface. 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 watches as Tanjiro goes up against Alaza on his own for a short moment, amazed by his growth and pronouncing his skills as one equal to a Hashira. He loses an arm during the final battle against Muzan, but survives after the demon is destroyed. After Tanjiro finishes healing, he receives a letter from Kagaya, where he is requested to talk one-on-one with Giyu and convince him to work alongside the other Hashira. To his surprise, she instead stands protectively in front of his prone body, before charging at him again in rage. However, she also showed her responsibility an guilt to take her own life with her father for caring for him although he turned into a demon. [12] This is further shown in the fact that he still wears half of Sabito, his late best friend's, and his older sister's haori as a memento of them. Giyu is one of two characters who have their own spin off, the other being, Giyu's Japanese and English voice actors both share the role of. But their is demons guarding the mountain at all angles. This attack causing Giyu to lose his left arm. As Tanjiro tries to call out to his sister, Obanai Iguro forcefully holds him down and renders him unable to move. Takeo Kamado - Killed by Muzan Kibutsuji off-screen, body shown. Akaza even states that he has not fought a Water Hashira as skilled as Giyu in fifty years. Thinking about this, Tanjiro asks Giyu if Sabitos expectations for Giyu living a fulfilled life were what held them together. SaneGiyuu is the slash ship between Sanemi Shinazugawa and Giyuu Tomioka from the Demon Slayer fandom. Yae pulls the trigger, blowing her father's head off. Sanemi arrives slashing off Muzans other arm while Obanai stops Tanjiro from being eaten. And why would you ever turn your back to me? Prevent demonized Tanjiro from harming humans.Find ways (or buy time) to bring Tanjiro back to humanity (all succeeded). Giyu walks up to her and tells her that her father's final words were probably meant for her and that before passing he had whispered simply, "Live on". Giyu is the only character who has his own spin-off. However to both Muzan and the slayers surprise, Mitsuri breaks through the roof alive striking Muzan. 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. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is a Japanese anime television series based on the manga series of the same name. Seven of Tengen Uzuis Siblings - Killed by unknown people off-screen, mentioned. [8], Distracted, the swordsman is attacked by Nezuko, dodging backwards from her kick. [6] Despite letting Nezuko Kamado live due to Tanjiro Kamado's persistence, he shows zero hesitation when killing other demons and has no respect or mercy towards them like most Demon Slayers. Following the events at the Swordsmith Village, Giyu attends an emergency meeting with the other Hashira and Amane Ubuyashiki, where they discuss Demon Slayer Marks. Sanemi and Giyu seem to not have a very good relationship as their personalities are quite different. As the Water Hashira, Giyu is his generation's most skilled Water Breathing user. Gyutaros Mother - Died of the Ume disease off-screen, body shown in a flashback. Seeing that Giyu isn't going to respond, Giyu is sent flying away by Akaza's Destructive Leg Form: Explosive Flurry. Tanjiro Kamados Grandmother - Died in an unspecified manner off-screen, mentioned. ): A Breathing Style taught to him by the Water Hashira before him, Sakonji Urokodaki. SabiGiyuu | Shipping Wiki | Fandom Shinobu then says that she must have been wrong about Yae's case, since the attacker seems to genuinely be a bear, but still offers her her's and Giyu's help to hunt the bear. Giyu nullifies the attack with his own Water Breathing: Eleventh Form - Dead Calm, cutting apart all the threads. He then muses over Tanjiro's clever strategy, without even realizing that the boy was empty-handed when he attacked. Hanako Kamado - Killed by Muzan Kibutsuji off-screen, body shown. During his battle with Muzan Kibutsuji, he lost his right arm. Two Unnamed People - Killed and consumed by the Temple Demon off-screen, bodies shown. Yae Inosuke attempts to behead Tanjiro, however can not bring himself to do it. [16] When he first awakened his mark, Giyu was able to momentarily overpower the Upper Rank demon as well, repeatedly cutting his arms, slicing his body and even cutting his neck. K: Damn (falls down due to the force . Sanemi with his usually loud and abrasive speech while Giyu is kept calm and quiet. The three continue to stall Muzan on their own before Obanai soon joins back. Giyu yells at Shinobu and rushes forward to protect Yae. Tanjiro then yells Akaza's name causing Akaza to realise Tanjiro behind him. With the same belief, he takes hard decisions like when he tried to kill Nezuko. After greeting him, Sanemi inquires Kagaya about the circumstance with Tanjiro and Nezuko. Muzan out of rage and anger against Tamayo releases more suction attacks toward the Hashira. 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. The flashback ends, and Taro begins barking at something, running off ahead of Yae to investigate it. All 9 Hashira/Pillar Death Explained (Hindi) | Demon SlayerEvery Hashira Death ExplainedHashira Deathpillar deathgiyu tomioka deathtengen uzui deathgyomei he. 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. [3][4]. Don't be ridiculous! Tanjiro, after hearing Sakonjis and Giyus sacrifice to keep his sibling alive, breaks into tears.[17]. 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.