In Demon Slayer, the Hashira are infamous for being the strongest and most valuable members of the Demon Slayer Corps. Their individual strength is equivalent to that of dozens of non-Hashira demon slayers, making them indispensable in the fight against Muzan Kibutsuji and his ranked demons.
That doesn’t mean these non-Hashira slayers are incompetent, as several of them have begun to close the gap with the strongest pillars of the Demon Slayer Corps. These powerful non-Hashira slayers are also capable of taking down formidable demons, earning recognition as some of the Corps’ most elite fighters in Demon Slayer.
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Murata Is One of the Most Dependable Non-Hashira Slayers
Murata may not be as skilled and talented as the other non-Hashira demon slayers on this list, but he remains a reliable ally on the battlefield. Whenever someone from the Demon Slayer trio needs help, Murata willingly extends a hand and does whatever is necessary to support them.
In combat, Murata uses Water Breathing to fight demons. Though he needs help to decapitate a demon’s head, his skills are still enough to hold his own against weaker demons and survive dangerous encounters.
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Nezuko Kamado Is One of the Hashira’s Strongest Demon Allies
Nezuko Kamado may be a demon, but her loyalty lies with humanity. As a special member of the Demon Slayer Corps, she resists her demonic urges and protects humans from other demons without fail. When fighting demons, Nezuko relies on her extraordinary strength to overwhelm her opponents despite lacking formal Demon Slayer training.
Throughout the series, Nezuko effortlessly decapitates demons using nothing more than her powerful kicks and stomps. Her Blood Demon Art further enhances her combat abilities, allowing her flames to burn demons, neutralize poison, and temporarily turn a Nichirin blade bright red, increasing its effectiveness against powerful demons and giving its wielder a significant advantage in battle.
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Genya Shinazugawa Fights Demons Without a Breathing Style
Genya Shinazugawa has plenty of reasons to abandon his demon slayer career, but he continues to defy expectations through his unwavering determination to fight alongside Sanemi, resourcefulness, and willingness to push himself beyond his limits.
Even when he lacks the talent to use a breathing style, Genya refuses to let this limitation prevent him from becoming a formidable demon slayer. As long as he can slay demons with his shotgun and use their powers against them, Genya remains determined to stand on the battlefield and risk his life.
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Inosuke Hashibira Is More Than Just a Reckless Demon Slayer
On the surface, Inosuke Hashibira looks like a goofy demon slayer who rarely takes anything seriously, but he is actually one of the most unpredictable swordsmen in the entire series.
His Beast Breathing Style is one of the most unique among the Demon Slayer Corps, as it relies on unpredictable movements and feral techniques. Growing up in the mountains did wonders for Inosuke’s fighting style, allowing him to develop exceptional survival instincts and unconventional combat techniques that no other demon slayer can easily replicate.
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Kanao Tsuyuri Is a Worthy Hashira Successor
Despite Kanao’s tragic past, she develops into a reliable and powerful demon slayer who can keep up with some of the strongest Hashira in the series. She is even more skilled than Shinobu Kocho in certain aspects of demon slaying, as her exceptional speed, quick reflexes, and mastery of Flower Breathing allow her to confront powerful demons head-on without relying on poison.
Even Tanjiro thinks highly of Kanao’s combat skills, and although she is a girl of few words, her actions speak louder than words, especially when she faces powerful demons in battle.
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Zenitsu Agatsuma Can Stand Against Upper Rank Demons
While Zenitsu Agatsuma lacks the confidence to fight demons head-on, his skills as a swordsman and wielder of the Thunder Breathing Style are second to none. His mastery of the first form, Thunderclap and Flash, allows him to instantly kill enemies with a rapid burst of speed, enabling him to close the distance and strike before demons can react.
By the end of Demon Slayer, Zenitsu overcomes his anxieties and becomes a far more confident and capable swordsman, allowing him to defeat an upper-rank demon with a powerful Thunder Breathing form he developed himself. Even when the going gets tough, Zenitsu becomes a reliable ally who stands back up time and again, refusing to abandon his friends or retreat from a dangerous battle.
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Tanjiro Kamado Is More Powerful Than His Non-Hashira Rank Suggests
As the sole wielder of Sun Breathing in the Taisho Era, Tanjiro Kamado is well-equipped to fight demons that even the Hashira struggle to defeat, thanks to the immense power and versatility of his Breathing Style. His acute sense of smell also grants him heightened combat awareness, allowing him to anticipate demon attacks during battle.
Even as a non-Hashira slayer, Tanjiro has already encountered Muzan long before he reaches the level of the Hashira, giving him firsthand experience against the Demon Slayer Corps’ greatest enemy. In the most crucial fights in the series, Tanjiro often delivers outstanding results worthy of being recognized among Demon Slayer’s strongest swordsmen.
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April 6, 2019
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