Muzan Kibutsuji
Absolute Progenitor of Demons
The absolute progenitor demon of terror and domination, the enemy who attacked the Kamado family.
Quotes
- I will destroy the human world and create a demon world. That is my desire.
- Fear is the source of domination.
- All who defy me shall perish.
- To live eternally—that is the strength of demons.
Trivia
- Muzan Kibutsuji is the only original demon from the earliest period throughout the entire story.
- Can change into a variety of forms with shapeshifting ability, but basically the form of a ruthless young man.
- Frequently supported as the strongest enemy character in popularity polls.
- Voice actor Tomokazu Seki has received high praise for the role of Muzan.
Alternate names
Muzan
Muzan-sama
Muzan
Profile
- Species
- Demon
- Gender
- Male
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- White skin and black hair, basically taking the form of a cold and eerie beautiful young man, but able to freely change forms.
- Height
- Approximately 180cm
- Eye color
- Red
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- White skin
- Red eyes
- Demon horn-like patterns (in specific forms)
- Iconic items
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- Hair ornament (used in specific disguise forms)
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Ruthless
- Detailed personality
- Extremely ruthless and cruel personality. Possesses high intelligence and cunning, using fear to maintain his own dominance. Shows no mercy toward humans and spares no means to achieve his objectives.
- Keywords
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- Ruthless
- Cruel
- Cunning
- Dominant
- Symbol of Terror
- High Intelligence
- Self-Preservation Instinct
- Motto
- To live, dominate and instill fear
- Talents
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- Shapeshifting Ability
- Regeneration Ability
- Superhuman Physical Abilities
- Hypnosis Ability
- Blood Demon Art
- Skills
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- Combat Techniques
- Strategic Planning
- Manipulation of Others
- Durability
- Sensing Ability
- Motivation
- Ensuring his own survival and maintaining dominance, establishing his position as the Demon King
- Habits
- Always acts calmly and composed, rarely showing emotions
History
- Backstory
- The being who became the first demon himself, has lived for hundreds of years, created other demons, and dominated them. The perpetrator who attacked the Kamado family and massacred protagonist Tanjiro Kamado's family.
- Debut date
- February 15, 2016
- Work title
- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- Chapter 1
Kamado Family Attack
- Significant event
- Kamado Family Attack
- Description
- Attacked Tanjiro Kamado's family and turned his sister Nezuko into a demon.
Mugen Train Confrontation
- Significant event
- Mugen Train Confrontation
- Description
- Engaged in an intense battle with Kyojuro Rengoku.
Final Battle
- Significant event
- Final Battle
- Description
- Fought the final battle against the Demon Slayer Corps' Hashira and met his end.
Relationships
Tanjiro Kamado
Rival
Through the Kamado family attack, Tanjiro became a Demon Slayer swordsman opposing Muzan.
Demons
Demons: leader
Media appearances
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Manga / Protagonist
Serialization started in 2016
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Anime / Protagonist
2019 TV series
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Movie: Mugen Train
Movie / Protagonist
Released in 2020
Voice cast and creators
Tomokazu Seki
- Voice actor
- Tomokazu Seki
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV anime version, theatrical version
- Notes
- Long-term role
Patton Oswalt
- Voice actor
- Patton Oswalt
- Language
- English
- Version or series
- English dub
Koyoharu Gotouge
- Creator name
- Koyoharu Gotouge
- Role
- Original author
ufotable
- Creator name
- ufotable
- Role
- Animation studio
Related goods
Muzan Kibutsuji Figure
- Item name
- Muzan Kibutsuji Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Muzan Kibutsuji Acrylic Stand
- Item name
- Muzan Kibutsuji Acrylic Stand
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited