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Tanjiro /TAHN-jee-roh/ The main protagonist, a kind-hearted young man who becomes a demon slayer to avenge his family and cure his sister. Nezuko /NEH-zoo-koh/ Tanjiro's younger sister, who was turned into a demon but retains some of her humanity. Zenitsu /ZEH-nee-tsoo/ A cowardly but powerful demon slayer who uses Thunder Breathing and is often comedic relief. Inosuke /EE-noh-soo-keh/ A hot-headed demon slayer who wears a boar's head mask and uses Beast Breathing. Giyu /GEE-yoo/ The Water Hashira, a stoic and powerful demon slayer who saved Tanjiro and Nezuko. Shinobu /SHEE-noh-boo/ The Insect Hashira, a skilled and knowledgeable demon slayer who uses poison. Kyojuro /KYOH-joo-roh/ The Flame Hashira, an enthusiastic and inspiring demon slayer with a strong sense of justice. Muzan /MOO-zahn/ The main antagonist, the progenitor of all demons, seeking immortality. Kanao /KAH-nah-oh/ A quiet and skilled demon slayer and adopted sister of Kanae and Shinobu Kocho. Obanai /Oh-bah-nye/ The Serpent Hashira, a reserved and powerful demon slayer with a loyal serpent companion, Kaburamaru. Sanemi /Sah-neh-mee/ The Wind Hashira, an aggressive and skilled demon slayer with a tragic past and a strong hatred for demons. Gyomei /Gyoh-may/ The Stone Hashira, a gentle giant and the strongest of the Demon Slayer Corps, who is blind. Tengen /Tehng-gehn/ The Sound Hashira, a flamboyant and showy demon slayer who values life and has three wives. Mitsuri /Meet-soo-ree/ The Love Hashira, a cheerful and passionate demon slayer with a unique physique and Breathing Style. Yushiro /Yoo-shee-roh/ A demon created by Tamayo, who is fiercely loyal to her and fights alongside her. Tamayo /Tah-mah-yoh/ A kind demon who has broken free from Muzan's control and seeks to help humans. Rui /Roo-ee/ A powerful demon and member of the Twelve Kizuki who leads a false family on Mount Natagumo. Akaza /Ah-kah-zah/ A powerful demon and member of the Twelve Kizuki, known for his martial arts skills and hatred of the weak. Daki /Dah-kee/ A powerful demon and member of the Twelve Kizuki, known for her beauty and cruel nature. Kokushibo /Koh-koo-shee-boh/ The strongest demon and member of the Twelve Kizuki, with six eyes and a connection to the Breath of the Moon. Genya /gen-ya/ A Demon Slayer swordsman and younger brother of Sanemi Shinazugawa who possesses the unique ability to consume demon flesh and temporarily gain demon powers. He fights alongside the main cast during crucial battles against Upper and Lower Moon demons. Aoi /ah-oh-ee/ A skilled demon slayer working at the Butterfly Mansion who assists Kanao with rehabilitation and training. She is known for her intelligent support and later becomes a full-fledged demon slayer. Enmu /en-moo/ The Lower Moon 1 demon and primary antagonist of the Mugen Train arc with the ability to manipulate dreams and put people into sleeps. He is a loyal follower of Muzan who seeks to increase his rank among the Moons. Nakime /nah-kee-meh/ Upper Moon 4 demon who uses a biwa (Japanese lute) to manipulate the Infinity Castle and communicate across dimensions. She serves as a strategist and is bound by an enchantment that prevents her from disobeying Muzan. Yoriichi /yo-ree-ee-chi/ The legendary Demon Slayer swordsman from the Sengoku period and creator of Sun Breathing, the foundation of all Breathing Styles. Though deceased before the main events, his legacy and teachings profoundly influence the story.

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