No, Rengoku wasn't the absolute strongest Hashira before his death; that title belongs to Gyomei Himejima, the Stone Hashira, but Rengoku was consistently ranked among the top, often seen as second or third strongest by fans and even acknowledged as incredibly powerful by the Upper Rank demon Akaza, notes this Quora post, this IMDb article, and this Reddit thread. He was known for his immense strength, stamina, and fiery determination, fighting Akaza to a standstill despite being exhausted, making him a top-tier fighter.
Gyomei Himejima is canonically the strongest Hashira, as explicitly stated. Some Hashira, like Shinobu and Tengen, fall on the weaker side of the spectrum.
Sanemi and Obanai rank low as their actions and abrasive personalities make them less likable.
But GIYU was not a match for Akaza even after awakening the Mark, GIYU couldn't believe the ridiculous power gap and called Akaza "CARNAGE" So Even if Rengoku had a mark he simply cannot defeat AKAZA.
After Akaza's death, Doma says that he felt as if the Upper Rank had turned into a different creature before he died, and that his demise is inevitable because he never ate any women. Doma begins to cry over his "best friend"'s death, but Kanao just tells him to stop with the lies.
The only canonically LGBTQ+ character in Demon Slayer is Suma, one of Tengen Uzui's wives, who is confirmed to be bisexual and polyamorous in the series' databooks, showing affection for both men and women, including Tengen and her fellow wives, Makio and Hinatsuru. While other characters like Mitsuri are speculated to be queer, Suma is the sole officially confirmed character, with her relationship dynamic highlighting both bisexuality and polyamory within the Demon Slayer Corps.
There's no single "worst" character, as it's subjective, but top contenders for hated or disliked characters often include the sadistic demon Doma (Upper Rank Two) for his cruelty and killing of Shinobu's sister, Muzan Kibutsuji for being the source of all evil, and sometimes Kaigaku, a traitorous Demon Slayer, with some viewers finding Zenitsu annoying due to his constant screaming, though many defend him.
🌸 Character Name: Mitsuri Kanroji 🗡️ Anime Name: Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba) Mitsuri Kanroji, known as the Love Hashira, is one of the most beloved and powerful members of the Demon Slayer Corps. With her unique pink and green hair, cheerful personality, and kind heart, she instantly stands out among the Hashira.
By the end of the manga, only one Hashira survives and lives a full life: Tengen Uzui, the Sound Hashira. The rest meet tragic ends, either in battle or due to the toll of their Demon Slayer Marks.
Mizunoto are roughly paid around 20,000 yen whereas Hashira are paid as much as they want.
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Rengoku became our favorite Hashira for obvious reasons, but it's also true that his Flame abilities are one of the most powerful. This paired with his determination, empathetic and kind attitude, and his overall passionate personality, makes Rengoku #1 on this list.
Rengoku is stronger than Giyu.
Rengoku is stronger but in a fight Uzui has that ninja style, more speed and better body control and endurance. Also, if battle does not end quickly and he finish the partiture... Is over.
While many Hashira died in the fight, some survived: Giyu Tomioka, the Water Hashira, and Sanemi Shinazugawa, the Wind Hashira, both survive the final fight, carrying on the memory of their fallen comrades. Tanjiro also survives, and after the war, the Demon Slayer Corps disbands because demons are gone for good.
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AKAZA: Akaza is easily the most loved demon in demon slayer, firstly because of his well designed backstory and unlike the rest, he never chose to be evil. Fighting with bare hands plus the way he compliments his opponents make him easily likeable. Also because he hates Doma like many people.
He coldly insulted Mitsuri by telling her that only a bear, boar or cow would marry her, before leaving while telling her to forget they ever met. While this was maybe somewhat understandable, his harsh insults were completely unnecessarily.
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His kisses are usually placed on your lips and forehead. Because he is young and inexperienced, he's still not down for french kissing and whatnot. He also likes tightly hugging your waist and pulling you closer to him when you kiss.
LGBTQIA+ travelers are unlikely to encounter violence, outright hostility or overt discrimination in Japan. However, conservative values about LGBTQIA+ sexuality and non-binary gender expression are common, particularly outside large cities.
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While there's no direct confirmation, fan theories suggest Tojuro Rengoku could be the reincarnation of Kyojuro Rengoku, his ancestor's brother. This speculation is due to their shared eccentric personalities.
The letter says that Tanjiro's mark is something that only chosen people are born with. Wielding this mark means the demon slayer has been singled out to inherit the Sun Breathing technique. Connecting the dots indicates that it is the only technique to defeat Muzan Kibutsuji successfully.