Kagaya Ubuyashiki
Head of the Demon Slayer Corps
The head of the Demon Slayer Corps and a frail yet respected leader. He plays an active role as the spiritual pillar of the organization.
Quotes
- I pray that everyone's lives will be saved.
- Because each one is a precious existence.
- Never give up, we are the ones who exterminate demons.
- I want to protect the smiling faces of the corps members.
- Treating them like family—that is our strength.
Trivia
- The heads of the Ubuyashiki family have been frail by constitution for generations.
- 'Oyakata-sama' is the honorific from the corps members.
- Depicted as a spiritual leader in the story.
- Voice actor Tomokazu Morikawa is popular for his deep and calm performance.
- A person who prioritized the corps members until the end.
Alternate names
Oyakata-sama
Ubuyashiki Family Head
Profile
- Species
- Human
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- He has a slender and frail build, with pale hair streaked with white and calm eyes that leave a strong impression. He wears traditional Japanese clothing and maintains a gentle expression.
- Height
- About 165cm
- Weight
- Secret
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Silver
- Distinguishing features
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- Silver-streaked hair
- Frail impression
- Gentle gaze
- Iconic items
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- Japanese attire
- Kimono with family crest
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Compassionate
- Detailed personality
- An extremely benevolent and loving person who treats every member of the Demon Slayer Corps like family. Despite being frail, he is calm, wise, and revered by everyone.
- Keywords
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- Compassionate
- Calm and composed
- Respected
- Caring
- Kind
- Motto
- Serving others is one's duty
- Talents
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- Leadership
- Command ability
- Crisis management ability
- High intelligence
- Skills
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- Strategic planning
- Winning hearts
- Problem-solving
- Motivation
- To guide the Demon Slayer Corps and bring an end to the battle against demons. He devotes his life to protecting and leading the corps members.
- Habits
- Even when his condition worsens, he prioritizes the corps. He speaks in a gentle tone.
- Favorite colors
- White, Pale blue
- Favorite places
- Ubuyashiki Residence, Demon Slayer Corps Headquarters
- Disliked situations
- Meaningless conflicts, Death of corps members
History
- Backstory
- Born as the head of the Ubuyashiki family, which has served as leaders of the Demon Slayer Corps for generations. Frail since childhood, he was unable to participate in intense combat but continued to support the corps with his intelligence and kindness.
- Debut date
- April 6, 2019
- Work title
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
- Media type
- Anime
- Episode or chapter
- Episode 12
Appointment as Head of Demon Slayer Corps
- Significant event
- Appointment as Head of Demon Slayer Corps
- Description
- As the head of the Ubuyashiki family, he leads the Demon Slayer Corps and is respectfully called 'Oyakata-sama' by the corps members.
Final Battle
- Significant event
- Final Battle
- Description
- Despite his frailty, he raised the morale of the corps members and led the fight against demons until the very end.
Relationships
Katsugo Ubuyashiki
Father
Father. He supported the corps as the previous head during his lifetime.
Kiyo
Mother
Mother. A warm and kind presence.
Kiriya Ubuyashiki
Sibling
Younger brother. Together they bear the fate of the Demon Slayer Corps.
Tanjiro Kamado
Best friend
Strongly supports Tanjiro as a corps member and recognizes his qualities.
Shinobu Kocho
Ally
Evaluates Shinobu's devoted attitude and builds a cooperative relationship.
Demon Slayer Corps
Demon Slayer Corps: leader
Media appearances
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Anime / Supporting
2019 TV series
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Manga / Supporting
Serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train
Movie / Supporting
Released in 2020
Voice cast and creators
Tomokazu Morikawa
- Voice actor
- Tomokazu Morikawa
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime version
Steve Staley
- Voice actor
- Steve Staley
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- English dub
Koyoharu Gotouge
- Creator name
- Koyoharu Gotouge
- Role
- Original author
Koyoharu Gotouge
- Creator name
- Koyoharu Gotouge
- Role
- Character designer
ufotable
- Creator name
- ufotable
- Role
- Animation studio
Shueisha
- Creator name
- Shueisha
- Role
- Publisher
Related goods
Kagaya Ubuyashiki Figure
- Item name
- Kagaya Ubuyashiki Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Limited
Oyakata-sama Acrylic Stand
- Item name
- Oyakata-sama Acrylic Stand
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Regular