Demon Slayer Character Popularity Ranking TOP10 Released! Tanjiro and Zenitsu Lose to Him: Believing in the Kamado Siblings from Start to Finish, No Reason Not to Love Him

A Japanese voting website recently announced the popularity ranking of characters in Demon Slayer. From the main character Tanjiro Kamado and his sister Nezuko to the Nine Pillars, Muichiro Tokito, and the Twelve Kizuki, all were within the voting range. With the release of the first chapter of the trilogy movie Infinite Castle, discussions about the work have heated up again. This article compiles the TOP10 popularity ranking of Demon Slayer characters, helping you understand why each character is so popular.

Demon Slayer Popular Character 10th Place: Kanao Tsuyuri The 10th place is taken by Kanao Tsuyuri of the Love Pillar, with a score of 83.1. Kanao Tsuyuri is one of the strongest swordsmen 'Pillars' in the Demon Slayer Corps, voiced by Kana Hanazawa, and uses the Breath of Love. She has a sweet appearance, a frank personality, and her interests are cooking and card games, but she possesses strength far beyond that of ordinary people. Her muscle density is said to be 8 times that of an average person. In the work, she joins the Demon Slayer Corps for the reason of 'wanting to find a man to spend her life with,' which, compared to most characters who join with grudges or pain, makes her particularly special and adds a lighthearted atmosphere to the heavy story.

Net users' comments mostly like the brightness that Kanao Tsuyuri brings, with someone saying she is 'cute and generous, just looking at her makes you feel energetic,' and someone else thinking she is a character that allows the audience to catch their breath in the dark plot. There are also comments mentioning that while Shiori looks full of girlishness, she can actually fight face-to-face with the Upper Moon demons, and the contrast between her sweet appearance and strong combat power is very charming; someone bluntly states that in such a world of Demon Slayer with strong killing intent, Shiori's existence is very precious.

Demon Slayer Popular Character 9th Place: Inosuke Hashibira The 9th place is taken by Inosuke Hashibira, who scored 83.8 points. Inosuke is voiced by Taisuke Satou and is a swordsman who joined the Demon Slayer Corps at the same time as Tanjiro, using his self-created Beast Breathing. He usually wears a wild boar headgear, acts impulsively, and is competitive, relying on his wild instincts and amazing physical abilities to overcome difficulties in battle. Although he always appears in a rough manner, under the mask is a delicate and refined face, and this contrast between appearance and personality is also one of the reasons for Inosuke's high popularity.

Net users' comments think that Inosuke is a character who can 'give you energy just by looking at him,' with someone liking his headlong battle style, and someone being moved by his childlike purity. Many comments mention that although he speaks roughly and often forgets his companions' names, he gradually understands others' kindness after interacting with Tanjiro and Zenitsu; when he is cared for, his 'warm' reaction makes fans feel cute. There are also net users saying that Inosuke's quality of making people worried about him is precisely his most charming place.

Demon Slayer Popular Character 8th Place: Tanjiro Kamado The 8th place is taken by the main character Tanjiro Kamado, with a score of 85.2. Tanjiro is voiced by Natsuki Hanae and is a boy who values his family and has a kind heart. One day, his family was killed by demons, and his sister Nezuko also turned into a demon. Tanjiro, in order to avenge his family and turn his sister back into a human, became a disciple of Giyu Tomioka and, after passing the selection, joined the Demon Slayer Corps. He uses Water Breathing and Hinokami Kagura, and despite facing a cruel fate, he retains his kindness and perseverance, serving as the emotional core of the entire work.

Net users' comments mostly affirm Tanjiro's kindness and efforts, with someone calling him a 'hardworking and reliable older brother,' who, despite experiencing the immense pain of losing his family, can still take care of the people around him. There are also fans mentioning that when Tanjiro faces enemies, he not only has anger but also sees the sadness and regret behind the demons, and this softness makes him a very special main character. There are also comments expressing that Tanjiro always does not give up in crises and can use his own words to encourage his companions, 'making people want to cheer for him all the time, hoping that he can welcome a future to be saved.'

Demon Slayer Popular Character 7th Place: Kanao Tsuyuri The 7th place is taken by Kanao Tsuyuri, who scored 85.7 points. Kanao is voiced by Rina Satou and is the adopted daughter of the Insect Pillar Shinobu Kocho, and also a contemporary of Tanjiro. She uses Flower Breathing and has extremely excellent vision. Due to her past family and growth experiences, she is not good at expressing emotions and finds it difficult to make decisions based on her own will, always acting according to others' instructions. It was not until she met Tanjiro that she gradually began to face her own heart and started to speak her true thoughts.

In net users' comments, many people were attracted to Kanao from the final selection scene, with someone saying that seeing her standing calmly without a scratch while everyone else was injured made them feel 'this character will definitely become my favorite.' There are also comments praising her appearance, with her bangs, side ponytail, short skirt, and boots team uniform combination being very memorable. More fans like her growth line, thinking that her transformation from being unable to express herself to gradually being able to speak her mind is a very touching change in the work.

Demon Slayer Popular Character 6th Place: Kyojuro Rengoku The 6th place is taken by the Flame Pillar Kyojuro Rengoku, who scored 87.5 points. Kyojuro Rengoku is voiced by Satoshi Hino and is one of the Pillars of the Demon Slayer Corps, using Flame Breathing. He comes from the Rengoku family, although his father was once a Pillar, but later gave up teaching, Rengoku still became a Pillar through limited guidebooks and his own training, and can be said to be a hardworking genius. He has a cheerful personality, firm beliefs, and takes good care of his juniors, leaving a strong impression in the Infinite Train arc, and has also become a key character for many viewers to get into Demon Slayer.

Net users' comments almost all revolve around Kyojuro Rengoku's leadership and spiritual power, with someone saying 'after Rengoku's appearance, my enthusiasm for Demon Slayer was ignited all at once.' There are also people describing him as a Pillar that makes people want to follow, whether it's his appearance, gaze, or the words he speaks, all are full of power. The battle with the Upper Rank Three Akaza is also regarded as a classic scene by many fans, with comments mentioning that Rengoku guided Tanjiro's growth with words and his back, 'the last scene made my chest feel hot.'

Demon Slayer Popular Character 5th Place: Zenitsu Agatsuma The 5th place is taken by Zenitsu Agatsuma, who scored 87.8 points. Zenitsu is voiced by Hiro Shimono and is a swordsman who joined the Demon Slayer Corps at the same time as Tanjiro, using Thunder Breathing. He usually lacks confidence, often cries, shows weakness, and often wants to run away because of fear, appearing to be a comedic role. However, once he loses consciousness under extreme fear, he will display amazing sword skills, especially refining the First Form of Thunder Breathing to the extreme, creating a huge contrast between his usual timid image and his coolness in battle.

The most common comments from net users are about Zenitsu being 'very cool when he's asleep.' Someone says that he is noisy and cries a lot usually, but when he truly faces battle, he still tries his best to hold on, making people want to cheer for him from the side. There are also fans who are moved by his duel with Kyojuro, thinking that the battle between users of Thunder Breathing is very hot-blooded, Zenitsu growing from a timid boy to being able to face the grudges between senior and junior disciples, showing spiritual maturity. There are also comments saying that it is precisely because he is afraid but still does not give up that makes people feel more heartbroken for him.

Demon Slayer Popular Character 4th Place: Nezuko Kamado The 4th place is taken by Nezuko Kamado, who scored 88.1 points. Nezuko is voiced by Akari Kito and is Tanjiro's sister. She survived the demon attack on her family but turned into a demon after being stained with Muichiro Tokito's blood. Despite this, she never attacked humans and, with the recognition of Giyu Tomioka and the current head of the Demon Slayer Corps, Kanoe Yoshiya, was allowed to stay with the Demon Slayer Corps in a special way. Her blood art 'Exploding Blood' played a crucial role in many battles. Her cute appearance and the power to protect others have made her one of the representative characters of the series.

Net users' comments mostly revolve around Nezuko's cuteness and strength, with someone saying she can present various appearances, from a beautiful girl in her human period, mini Nezuko hiding in a box, to her dignified posture during battle, each one is liked. There are also net users saying that she is very healing when she bites the bamboo tube, peeks out from the box, or speaks in unpolished sentences. There are also people who think that Nezuko is not only protected by her brother but also steps forward to protect Tanjiro and her companions in critical moments, 'in addition to being cute, she also has a strong side that makes people feel at ease.'

Demon Slayer Popular Character 3rd Place: Shinobu Kocho The 3rd place is taken by the Insect Pillar Shinobu Kocho, who scored 88.4 points. Shinobu Kocho is voiced by Saori Hayami and is one of the Pillars of the Demon Slayer Corps, using Insect Breathing. She is proficient in pharmacology, usually responsible for treating injured soldiers, and also uses her knowledge to concoct poisons that can kill demons. Due to her lack of strength to cut off a demon's neck, she chooses to fight with a long sun wheel sword and poison, and can change the poison's concoction when sheathed. She always wears a smile, speaks and acts elegantly, but shows calmness and pressure when exterminating demons.

Net users' comments describe Shinobu Kocho as a 'cute and strong petite female Pillar,' with someone liking the butterfly imagery on her appearance, and someone being attracted to the coldness hidden under her smile. Comments mention that at first glance, one might think she is a bit scary, but as the story progresses, it is discovered that she is actually kind, smart, and carries heavy emotions. Saori Hayami's voice, full of transparency, is also considered by many fans to be very suitable for the role, making Shinobu Kocho's mystery and elegance more distinct.