Demon Slayer is a series filled with fierce battles, heart-wrenching backstories, and characters who shoulder world-ending responsibility. But you can be shocked to know the age of those heroes who’re risking their lives to fight off demons. The shonen anime’s forged is usually made up of adolescents. That’s especially wild when you concentrate on how these characters travel alone, face terrifying demons, and get caught in life-or-death situations almost day by day.
With Tanjiro being just 15 years old when he joined the Demon Slayer Corps, many fans are left wondering: How old are the Hashira, the elite warriors at the highest of the Corps? Surprisingly, nearly all of these nine fighters are still quite young. Let’s take a better have a look at Hashira’s age and birthday (as retrieved via CBR).
Hashira ages pic.twitter.com/YgPfpexEV2
— Demon Slayer (@DemonSlayerSc) July 7, 2025
1) Giyu Tomioka – 19 Years Old (Birthday: February 8)
Despite only being 19, Giyu Tomioka, the Water Hashira, is already amongst probably the most expert Demon Slayers. Due partially to the survivor’s guilt over the death of his friend Sabito, he maintains a distance from people and consists, stoic, and painfully serious. He demonstrates that beneath his icy exterior, he has a loyal heart by believing in Tanjiro and Nezuko when nobody else will.
Giyu Tomioka pic.twitter.com/ZySKdiI4Vg
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2) Muichiro Tokito – 14 Years Old (Birthday: August 8)
Muichiro is a literal child prodigy. At only 14, he became a Hashira in only two months of coaching. Because the Mist Hashira, he appears spacey and aloof, but he’s hiding loads of trauma. He unlocks incredible power throughout the Swordsmith Village arc, proving he’s way over only a daydreaming genius.
Muichiro Tokito pic.twitter.com/nNQ47sZYlZ
— Demon Slayer (@DemonSlayerPS) June 15, 2025
3) Shinobu Kocho – 18 Years Old (Birthday: February 24)
The Insect Hashira could be all smiles, but her cheery exterior hides deep pain. After losing her sister to demons, Shinobu pours herself into research and revenge. Her unique fighting style relies on speed and poison moderately than brute strength. She is really a master of controlled chaos.
Shinobu kocho is the most effective female character in all shounen pic.twitter.com/zlS0FVs1TV
— Shinobu´s Home (@ShinobuLoverESP) February 29, 2024
4) Sanemi Shinazugawa – 21 Years Old (Birthday: November 29)
Sanemi, the Wind Hashira, is a wild card. Indignant, reckless, and stubborn, he seems to hate everyone, especially demons. But his anger stems from tragedy and his deep desire to guard others, especially his brother Genya. He’s rough around the perimeters, but his strength is undeniable.
Sanemi Shinazugawa pic.twitter.com/FgaASqB421
— Demon Slayer (@DemonSlayerPS) June 25, 2025
5) Mitsuri Kanroji – 19 Years Old (Birthday: June 1)
Don’t be fooled by Mitsuri Kanroji’s bubbly personality and pink hair cause she’s terrifying in battles. The Love Hashira trained under Rengoku and created her own Respiratory style. Her superhuman strength and suppleness make her fights appear to be elegant dances. Fans also love her sweet dynamic with Obanai Iguro.
MITSURI KANROJI pic.twitter.com/teXlaoUhND
— Demon Slayer (@DemonSlayerSc) June 21, 2025
6) Obanai Iguro – 21 Years Old (Birthday: September 15)
The Serpent Hashira is rigid, rule-abiding, and doesn’t warm as much as others easily. He’s intensely loyal to the Corps, especially its leader, Ubuyashiki. Despite his cold nature, he cares deeply for Mitsuri and carries deep-seated insecurities because of his cursed upbringing. He’s hard to like but fiercely loyal once he does.
#knyfact ☀️ Today, September 15, is Iguro Obanai’s birthday!! Comfortable birthday to the snake hashira 🥳🥳🥳🎉🎉🎉 pic.twitter.com/1kv1V78VJD
— Day by day Kimetsu facts ‼️ (@KimetsuFacts) September 15, 2024
7) Gyomei Himejima – 26-27 Years Old (Birthday: August 23)
The Stone Hashira is the oldest and strongest among the many nine. Gentle and spiritual, he always prays with beads in hand, but don’t mistake him for soft. Gyomei is a physical powerhouse and has the utmost respect from his peers. He proves that kindness and strength can coexist as he ferociously slaughters demons.
Gyomei Himejima 📿🪨#kimetsunoyaiba pic.twitter.com/xr5QzbpuzQ
— daily_animes (@ShotAnimes) July 2, 2025
8) Tengen Uzui – 23 Years Old (Birthday: October 31)
The self-proclaimed “god of festivals,” Tengen, is flashy, loud, and not possible to miss. Because the Sound Hashira, he uses ninja skills and explosive combat to make an impact. He’s married to a few kunoichi, each of whom he treats with deep care and loyalty. His flashy exterior masks a thoughtful and tragic past. Though he has taken retirement from his post of Hashira, he continued to support the Demon Slayer Corps by training young slayers.
Congratulations to Demon Slayer for being the one anime with Uzui Tengen pic.twitter.com/cxzckrpYpF
— Demon Slayer (@DemonSlayerPS) February 4, 2022
9) Kyojuro Rengoku – 20 Years Old (Birthday: May 10)
The late Flame Hashira captured everyone’s hearts within the Mugen Train arc. At just 20, Rengoku was brave, warm, and filled with conviction. He died protecting a whole lot of lives, leaving a long-lasting impact on Tanjiro and fans alike. His passion and honor remain considered one of the series’ strongest legacies.
Rengoku Kyojuro pic.twitter.com/nvmk7Xmv2X
— Demon Slayer (@DemonSlayerPS) July 7, 2025
While they’re young, the Hashira are defined not by their age but by their willpower, skill, and trauma-hardened maturity. Whether it’s Giyu’s quiet strength or Muichiro’s untapped brilliance, these elite warriors show that even in a brutal world, hope and heroism can come from any age.
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