Inosuke Hashibira

Charging boar wild child

A wild-natured peer swordsman of Tanjiro raised by a boar. Wields self-taught Beast Breathing, characterized by a boar-head mask. Possesses wild instincts and robust physical abilities.

Quotes

  • Boar rush!
  • I'll show you my strength!
  • I'll stand up no matter how many times!
  • My name is Inosuke!
  • I can't forgive weaklings!

Trivia

  • His bare face is feminine and beautiful, but hidden by the boar-head mask.
  • His name is his real name; he is an abandoned child raised by a boar.
  • Beast Breathing is self-taught; he does not use Breathing taught by instructors.
  • Poor at reading and writing but speaks fluently.
  • The voice actor for Inosuke has said the role is difficult to perform.
  • Struggles to remember others' names and often mistakes Tanjiro's.

Alternate names

Inosuke Charging Boar Inosuke Boar Head

Tags

Demon Slayer Inosuke Hashibira Demon Slayer Corps Peers Beast Breathing Tanjiro's companion Boar Wild child Swordsman Popular character

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Goes half-naked wearing a boar-head mask, exuding a rough atmosphere. His long-haired, refined bare face hides feminine beauty. Wears only the uniform pants, with fur wrapped around his waist and legs.
Height
About 164cm
Weight
Secret
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Boar-head mask
  • Feminine refined bare face
  • Muscular build
Iconic items
  • Boar-head mask
  • Damaged dual Nichirin swords
  • Waist fur

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Fierce
Detailed personality
Bellicose and a sore loser. Lacks common sense, with rough speech and behavior standing out, but also has a caring side for comrades. His true face reveals delicate and gentle aspects. Poor at reading and writing but speaks fluently.
Keywords
  • Bellicose
  • Sore loser
  • Reckless charge
  • Honest
  • Rough
  • Gentle side as well
  • Airheaded
  • Clumsy
Talents
  • Sharp skin sensation
  • Explosive power
  • Flexible body
  • High physical ability
  • High regeneration resistance
Skills
  • Beast Breathing
  • Dual-wield Nichirin swordsmanship
  • Joint dislocation
  • Combat intuition
  • Flexible thinking
Motivation
To prove his own strength and defeat demons together with his peers.
Habits
Often mistakes other people's names. His yell is 'Boar rush!'.
Favorite foods
Meat, Fish, Mountain produce
Hobbies
Combat, Competition
Favorite colors
Black
Disliked insects
Insects

History

Backstory
A wild child raised by a boar in early childhood, with unknown origins. Grew strong in solitude amidst nature. Stole a Nichirin sword during Final Selection and joined the Demon Slayer Corps. Uses self-taught Beast Breathing with an intuitive and wild fighting style. Meets Tanjiro and others, fighting demons together.
Debut date
February 15, 2016
Work title
Demon Slayer
Media type
Manga

Passed Final Selection

Significant event
Passed Final Selection
Description
Cleared Final Selection on his own without guidance from an instructor and became a Demon Slayer Corps swordsman.

Meeting with peers

Significant event
Meeting with peers
Description
Joined the Demon Slayer Corps as peers with Tanjiro and Zenitsu, fought together, and achieved growth.

Battles with the Twelve Kizuki

Significant event
Battles with the Twelve Kizuki
Description
Participated in battles against the Twelve Kizuki: Kyogai, Doma, Akaza. Showed great effort against formidable opponents.

Infinity Castle Arc participation

Significant event
Infinity Castle Arc participation
Description
Participated in the Demon Slayer Corps' crucial battle and contributed to Muzan's defeat.

Relationships

Tanjiro Kamado

Teammate

Comrade who grew together as peers and overcame hardships

Zenitsu Agatsuma

Teammate

Fought together many times, forming an inseparable bond like old friends

Giyu Tomioka

Demon Slayer Corps

Demon Slayer Corps: unknown

Media appearances

Demon Slayer

Manga / Protagonist

February 15, 2016 - May 18, 2020

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

Anime / Supporting

April 2019 - September 2019

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train

Movie / Supporting

October 2020

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc

Anime / Supporting

December 2021 - February 2022

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc

Anime / Supporting

April 2023 - June 2023

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hashira Training Arc

Anime / Supporting

May 2024 - June 2024

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles

Game / Protagonist

October 2021

Voice cast and creators

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka

Voice actor
Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version

Yugo Sato

Voice actor
Yugo Sato
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Stage play version

Shohei Hashimoto

Voice actor
Shohei Hashimoto
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Stage play version (stand-in)

Koyoharu Gotouge

Creator name
Koyoharu Gotouge
Role
Original author

Koyoharu Gotouge

Creator name
Koyoharu Gotouge
Role
Character designer

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