Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba follows Tanjiro Kamado as he embarks on a dangerous quest to avenge the death of his family and turn his sister from a demon back into a human being. After he joins the Demon Slayer Corps, he must take on demons while protecting Nezuko at all times. On his treacherous journey, Tanjiro luckily befriends Zenitsu and Inosuke, who, like him, are willing to put their lives on the line for the greater good.

Tanjiro's path is filled with unexpected hurdles and challenges, but despite the odds, he always finds ways to thrive — and pull off some incredible feats in the process. Here are some of his best achievements in the manga.

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7 Fighting Rui on Equal Ground

Despite His Lack Of Experience, Tanjiro Fought Bravely

After Tanjiro joined the Demon Slayer Corps, he undertook several difficult missions. But the one that truly pushed him to his limits came when he was sent to Mount Natagumo with his friends to investigate a demonic presence. That's when Tanjiro encountered the dangerous spider demon family.

As Tanjiro locked horns with Rui, the difference in their combat skills became evident. Despite the pressure to protect Nezuko, Tanjiro gave the fierce battle every ounce of his strength. He still struggled to kill the demon; however, it was thanks to his resilience that Rui never got the chance to attack his friends. Fighting Rui on equal ground, before he'd had much experience, wound up being a defining moment for Tanjiro. The battle shaped and prepared Tanjiro for oncoming challenges, and made him the demon slayer he went on to become.

6 Decapitating Gyutaro

Enraged the Demon King and Escalated His Downfall

Gyutaro and Daki surreptitiously established a shadowy dominion in the Entertainment District. There, they made it their stronghold by eliminating any outside interference. The brother-sister duo managed to kill around 22 Hashiras following their demonification. They attracted unnecessary attention from the Sound Hashira when his female agents went missing during their investigations in the district.

Tengen Uzui, with the help of Tanjiro, Nezuko, Zenitsu, and Inosuke, decided to take matters into their own hands and ended up discovering Gyutaro and Daki's crimes. Naturally, when the duo crossed paths with the demon slayers, a reckless battle resulted.

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While Daki was initially overwhelmed by the Sound Hashira, things took a dramatic turn when Gyutaro showed up. Tanjiro fought Daki, and then helped Tengen fight back against her brother. But Gyutaro's combat skills were so overpowering that most of the demon slayers were either unconscious or barely able to sit. It was Tanjiro's quick thinking that inspired his comrades again and helped them turn the tables. Eventually, Gyutaro was beheaded by the collective efforts of Tanjiro and his comrades, bringing an end to their violent rule in the entertainment district.

5 Defeating Hantengu With His Comrades

Tanjiro & His Friends Took Down the Upper-Rank Four

In the Swordsmith Village Arc, Hantengu accompanied Gyokko as he set out to unleash an unexpected attack on the secret village that supplied the demon slayers with their weapons. The objective was to break the backbone of the Demon Slayer Corps and use the ensuing chaos to their advantage. But little did the demon duo know that Tanjiro, Genya, Nezuko, Mist Hashira, and Love Hashira would be waiting for them there.

When Hantengu crossed paths with Mist Hashira, Muichiro Tokito, and Tanjiro, he attacked them. Things escalated into an all-out battle in the Swordsmith village, with demons determined to wreak havoc. Despite the planning, Hantengu was eventually overwhelmed by the collective efforts of Tanjiro and his friends. As he made a last-ditch effort to save himself, Tanjiro decapitated him, making sure that this Upper-Rank Four demon did not succeed in his sinister plans.

4 Killing Akaza

The Upper-Rank Three of the Twelve Kizuki Was Defeated

In the Mugen Train Arc, Akaza killed the Flame Hashira Kyojuro Rengoku as Tanjiro looked on helplessly. When Tanjiro confronted the demon again in the Infinity Castle, he was determined to avenge the death of his comrade.

The violent fight that broke out pushed Tanjiro to his limits. Luckily, he had Water Hashira Giyu Tomioka by his side, who showed remarkable courage in stressful circumstances. With Giyu's assistance, Tanjiro eventually surprised the Upper-Rank Three and won a critical battle for the Demon Slayer Corps.

3 Ending Muzan Kibutsuji's Reign of Terror

The Demon King Reigned For 1,000 Years, Until He Met Tanjiro

Demon King Muzan Kibutsuji had kept a reign of terror and violence on humanity for centuries. In his pursuit of immortality, he left no stone unturned and ruthlessly butchered anyone in his path. With the help of the Twelve Kizuki, Muzan continued to grow his influence, which eventually made him appear invincible. But things started going downhill for Muzan after Tanjiro joined the Demon Slayer Corps.

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The first serious setback for Muzan came when Tanjiro, with the help of his friends, managed to defeat Gyutaro and Daki. This made the Demon King furious, and each decision he took after that only escalated his downfall. When an all-out battle broke out between the Demon Slayer Corps and demons, Muzan was defeated thanks to the efforts of Tanjiro and his friends.

2 Protecting Nezuko

Even After She Turned Into a Demon, Tanjiro Kept His Sister Safe

When Tanjiro's sister turned into a demon, he was just an ordinary person who was working hard to support his family. In the aftermath of the tragedy, he passed the Final Selection to join the Demon Slayer Corps. From the get-go, he faced an uphill struggle to not only shoulder his responsibilities as a demon slayer, but also protect his sister Nezuko.

Furthermore, Tanjiro ran into dangerous demons frequently and had to put his life on the line to keep Nezuko safe. But despite all the hardships and challenges, he managed to protect his sister, and showed remarkable courage despite the circumstances. What makes this an even more impressive feat is the fact that members of the Demon Slayer Corps, especially the Hashiras, were initially suspicious of the Kamado siblings.

1 Resisting Demonification

Tanjiro Refused to Give Into Muzan's Deceit

On the verge of death, Muzan realized that he has failed to achieve his lifelong ambition of achieving immortality. But determined to keep his legacy alive, he transferred his power and knowledge to Tanjiro's consciousness. After a long battle against the Demon King, most members of the Demon Slayer Corps were either dead or seriously injured. At this critical moment, Tanjiro turned into a demon, causing panic and fear among his peers.

Nezuko and Giyu immediately sprang into action to restrain him, while Kanao decided to use the drug developed by Tamayo. Meanwhile, Muzan, with his last ounce of consciousness, proceeded to manipulate Tanjiro to give into his demonification psychologically as well. But despite the physical transformation, Tanjiro remained refused to accept Muzan's arguments. Eventually, Tamayo's drug worked, but it was also Kamado's resilience that ended up saving him from becoming a bloodthirsty demon.

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Demon Slayer

Action

Adventure

Release Date

April 6, 2019

Studio

ufotable

Creator

Koyoharu Gotoge

Streaming Service(s)

Crunchyroll , Hulu , Netflix