Giyu Tomioka
The calm Water Hashira who uses Water Breathing
The Water Hashira in 'Demon Slayer,' a calm and composed swordsman. Acknowledges Nezuko and guides Tanjiro as an important figure.
Quotes
- I want to die while protecting someone.
- Even if your heart aches over what you couldn't do, there are certainly things you can do from now on.
- Don't worry about me, go on ahead. I want to be your strength.
- You can become strong precisely because you know your own weakness.
- I believe the day will come when my duty as a Hashira ends.
Trivia
- Among the Hashira, Giyu speaks the least and shows no emotion, making him easily misunderstood.
- The only Hashira to let Nezuko go upon first appearance.
- His haori combines keepsakes from his senior disciple Sabito and late sister Tsutako.
- Sabito's death is one of the reasons for Giyu's lack of confidence.
- Gives a cold impression at first, but possesses a very kind personality.
- Giyu Tomioka Gaiden has been published as a single volume.
Alternate names
Water Hashira
Tomioka Giyu
Giyu
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Wears a gakuran uniform with a haori featuring different patterns on each side. The right half is a solid color keepsake from Tsutako, the left half features the pattern from Sabito's kimono. Calm and composed expression.
- Height
- Approximately 176cm
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Haori with different patterns on each side
- Gakuran uniform
- Calm expression that shows no emotion
- Iconic items
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- Colorful haori
- Nichirin Sword (for Water Breathing)
- Swordsman's uniform
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Calm and composed
- Detailed personality
- Does not show emotions outwardly, taciturn and calm. Kind-hearted and sentimental at core, but easily misunderstood due to few words. Haunted by the death of his past friend Sabito, lacks self-confidence and feels lonely.
- Keywords
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- Calm
- Taciturn
- Sentimental
- Easily misunderstood
- Sense of responsibility
- Humble
- Resilient
- Kind
- Talents
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- Master of Water Breathing
- Swordsmanship techniques
- High physical ability
- Strong mental fortitude
- Sharp senses
- Skills
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- Full Concentration Breathing · Water Breathing
- Tactical thinking
- Sword techniques honed through training
- Understanding of implications
- Motivation
- Giyu Tomioka supports the Demon Slayer Corps with the goal of protecting humans and defeating demons, and by acknowledging Nezuko's existence, demonstrates the possibility of reconciliation between demons and humans.
- Habits
- Speaks little and maintains a silent but thoughtful demeanor.
- Favorite places
- Mountains, Urokodaki's training grounds
- Favorite colors
- Blue
History
- Backstory
- Deeply scarred by the death of his sister Tsutako to a demon, feels unworthy of the Demon Slayer Corps despite training under Urokodaki to become Water Hashira. Grew up in loneliness with Sabito's friendship as major support, but his death left a shadow on his heart.
- Debut date
- February 15, 2016
- Work title
- Demon Slayer
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- Chapter 1
Encounter with Tanjiro and Nezuko
- Significant event
- Encounter with Tanjiro and Nezuko
- Description
- Helps Tanjiro after Nezuko becomes a demon, recognizes their human bond, and guides them.
Friendship with Sabito
- Significant event
- Friendship with Sabito
- Description
- Saved by Sabito before Final Selection, but his death at the hands of the Hand Demon impacts Giyu's heart.
Battle with Upper Rank demon
- Significant event
- Battle with Upper Rank demon
- Description
- Awakens his Demon Slayer Mark in battle with Akaza and grows significantly as a Hashira.
Infinity Castle battle
- Significant event
- Infinity Castle battle
- Description
- Participates in the final battle against Muzan, fighting alongside Tanjiro and others.
Relationships
Tsutako
Sister
Sister killed by a demon. She was the pillar of Giyu's heart, and he wears her keepsake haori.
Tanjiro Kamado
Teammate
Forms a deep bond with Tanjiro by acknowledging Nezuko.
Sakonji Urokodaki
Mentor
As his mentor, trained Giyu and opened the path to the Demon Slayer Corps.
Sabito
Best friend
Died during Final Selection, becoming the background for Giyu's self-deprecation as a close friend.
Demon Slayer Corps
Demon Slayer Corps: leader
Media appearances
Demon Slayer
Manga / Protagonist
Serialization began February 15, 2016
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc
Anime / Supporting
April to September 2019 TV series
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train
Movie / Supporting
Released October 16, 2020
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc
Anime / Supporting
December 2021 to February 2022
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc
Anime / Supporting
April to June 2023
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc
Anime / Supporting
May to June 2024
Voice cast and creators
Takahiro Sakurai
- Voice actor
- Takahiro Sakurai
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime version and theatrical versions
Reo Honda
- Voice actor
- Reo Honda
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Stage version
Koyoharu Gotouge
- Creator name
- Koyoharu Gotouge
- Role
- Original author
Koyoharu Gotouge
- Creator name
- Koyoharu Gotouge
- Role
- Illustrator
ufotable
- Creator name
- ufotable
- Role
- Animation studio
Shueisha
- Creator name
- Shueisha
- Role
- Publisher
Aniplex
- Creator name
- Aniplex
- Role
- Licensee
Related goods
Giyu Tomioka 1/7 Scale Figure
- Item name
- Giyu Tomioka 1/7 Scale Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Giyu Tomioka Can Badge Set
- Item name
- Giyu Tomioka Can Badge Set
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Regular
Giyu Tomioka Haori Towel
- Item name
- Giyu Tomioka Haori Towel
- Category
- Apparel
- Availability
- Regular