The Hashira started out as mysterious, seldom-seen characters in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. As the most powerful warriors in the Demon Slayer Corps, the Hashira are so strong that they fill the Lower Ranks of the Twelve Kizuki with terror. Even the Upper Ranks regard them with a healthy level of respect for their skills. As the series progressed, the Hashira became more and more involved, going from fleeting cameos to key players in several major story arcs. Unfortunately, not everyone made it to the end, leaving many to wonder which Hashira survived.

Demon slaying is dangerous, even for the Hashira. As the enemies they faced became more powerful, the Demon Slayer Corps watched many of its members fall, including some of the most powerful Hashira among them. The Demon Slayer manga concluded some time ago, so the ultimate fate of each Hashira has already been established, even as the anime soldiers on. In honor of the Hashira and their battles, here is an in-depth look at each of these characters' ultimate fates, including which Hashira died in Demon Slayer.

Updated on May 16, 2025, by Ajay Aravind: Demon Slayer is rightfully recognized as one of the best Shonen anime of the last decade. Boasting a diverse cast of characters, this story revolves around the explosive battle between demonkind and the warriors of humanity known as the Hashira. Given the importance of the Hashira in Demon Slayer, especially in the anime's upcoming Infinity Castle arc, we've updated this feature with some more relevant information.