Sanemi Shinazugawa

Wind Hashira

The brutish Wind Hashira who uses Wind Breathing, possessing both skill and courtesy as one of the Demon Slayer Corps' Hashira.

Quotes

  • Don't piss me off
  • Don't show weakness. That's the strength of a Hashira
  • There are things I must protect, even staking my own life
  • The wind is always strong, sometimes supple
  • I won't forgive those bastards. I'll cut every last one down

Trivia

  • Sanemi's scars on his left cheek and body are from childhood experiences.
  • His hair is white, but the author has not revealed a specific reason.
  • Despite his rough personality, he shows a surprisingly kind side to women and children.
  • The anime staff placed particular emphasis on wind effects in battle scenes.
  • The bond with his younger brother Genya is a key theme in the story.

Alternate names

Sanemi Shinazugawa Wind Hashira Sanemi-nii-chan

Tags

Demon Slayer Wind Hashira Demon Slayer Corps Brotherly Love Brutish Strength Courtesy Anime Character Battle

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birthday
April 8
Birth year
Taisho

Appearance

Overall appearance
White short hair, face covered in scars, and sharp eyes. Muscular build that always conveys a sense of combat readiness.
Height
approx. 178cm
Weight
approx. 68kg
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
White
Distinguishing features
  • Multiple scars across the face
  • Sharp gaze
  • White hair
  • Scarred mark on nose with hole
Iconic items
  • Nichirin Sword
  • Demon Slayer Corps Uniform
  • Wind Breathing Technique Markings

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Brutish
Detailed personality
Usually rough and foul-mouthed, but caring for comrades at heart and polite. Possesses a strong will to uphold his sense of justice. Also has kindness to protect the weak.
Keywords
  • Short-tempered
  • Brave
  • Proud
  • Comrade-loving
  • Courteous
Motto
Strength is responsibility.
Talents
  • Wind Breathing
  • Swordsmanship Talent
  • Regenerative Healing for Wounds
Skills
  • General Combat Techniques
  • Precision Sword Strokes
  • Strategic Thinking
Motivation
To protect his younger brother Genya Shinazugawa and safeguard humans from demons as a member of the Demon Slayer Corps.
Habits
Often grits his teeth and hurls harsh words at enemies.
Favorite foods
Grilled meat, Alcohol, Spicy food
Favorite colors
Green, Black
Disliked insects
Cockroaches
Disliked situations
Betrayal, Showing weakness

History

Backstory
Lost his family in childhood and grew up amid loneliness and sorrow. Joined the Demon Slayer Corps to protect his younger brother Genya. His intense personality derives from painful past experiences.
Debut date
February 15, 2016
Work title
Demon Slayer
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Chapter 23

Appointment as Wind Hashira

Significant event
Appointment as Wind Hashira
Description
Appointed as one of the Demon Slayer Corps' Hashira and wielder of Wind Breathing.

Battle at Natagumo Mountain

Significant event
Battle at Natagumo Mountain
Description
Fiercely fought powerful enemies and protected his comrades.

Battle with Upper Rank Demon

Significant event
Battle with Upper Rank Demon
Description
Confronted a mighty demon and waged a life-risking battle.

Relationships

Genya Shinazugawa

Sibling

Younger brother. Bound by a strong bond, with Sanemi prioritizing Genya's protection above all.

Tanjiro Kamado

Teammate

Built trust through joint battle at Natagumo Mountain.

Shinobu Kocho

Rival

After clashing at the Hashira meeting, came to acknowledge each other's strength.

Demon Slayer Corps

Demon Slayer Corps: leader

Media appearances

Demon Slayer

Manga / Protagonist

Serialization began in 2016

Demon Slayer

Anime / Protagonist

2019 TV Anime 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

Christopher Ayres

Voice actor
Christopher Ayres
Language
English
Version or series
English dub

Koyoharu Gotouge

Creator name
Koyoharu Gotouge
Role
Original author

Koyoharu Gotouge

Creator name
Koyoharu Gotouge
Role
Illustrator

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Creator name
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Role
Animation studio

Shueisha

Creator name
Shueisha
Role
Publisher

Related goods

Sanemi Shinazugawa Figure

Item name
Sanemi Shinazugawa Figure
Category
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Availability
Regular

Wind Hashira Illustration T-Shirt

Item name
Wind Hashira Illustration T-Shirt
Category
Apparel
Availability
Limited

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