Warning! Contains SPOILERS about the ending of Demon Slayer!Demon Slayer Hashibira Inosuke is one of the series' most beloved characters, making a name for himself after his first appearance. His bold, stubborn personality, ruthless fighting style, and straightforward, matter-of-fact way of speaking make him an unforgettable and unique character. Inosuke brings a lot of humor to Demon Slayer with a sad story, but he's also not just a funny side character.
Inosuke is at the center of some of the most intense and important battles in Demon Slayer. He's incredibly versatile, making funny remarks and smashing walls one moment and fighting a High Demon the next. It's almost impossible to predict Inosuke's next move, and that makes him one of the most interesting and unpredictable heroes in anime, who also happens to be the very definition of a wild card.
10 Inosuke survives after being raised by a herd of wild boars
His mother left him alone in the woods when she realized she had mistakenly joined the Doma cult.
Inosuke's childhood was difficult and sad. His father was cruel and abusive, so his mother, Kotoha, running away from the relationship and eventually encounters the High Demon, Domaaccidentally joined an evil cult. Realizing her mistake, she abandoned Inosuke in the woods so he could have a better life, before Doma killed her for her disobedience.
Inosuke was quickly discovered by the wild boar.who raised him as one of their own. He thrived in the stressful, survival of the fittest environment, developing the skills and attitude of a wild animal. Everything from the signature boar mask he wears to the Beast Breathing style he uses was borrowed from the animals he calls family.
9 Inosuke can move his bones, joints, and organs at will
He dislocated and rearranged his organs as needed.
Thanks to his upbringing, Inosuke has inherited many animal-like traits. One of those special skills is ability to move body parts at will. He once dislocated his arm and shoulder to be able to move through a narrow passage without restriction.
Another example of this biological phenomenon is when he saved himself from death during his battle with Gyutaro. Before the demon could hit him, He rearranged his internal organs to avoid harm.These strange talents make Inosuke nearly indestructible in battle.
8 Inosuke possesses a unique breathing style called Beast Breathing
Inosuke's breathing style is his own creation, completely thought up by himself.
Each Demon Slayer has their own unique Breathing Style that they use in battles against tough villains. Inosuke is no exception, using an animal-like Breathing Style, a clever nod to the fact that he was raised by a wild boar. Notably, This technique is Inosuke's own invention.
The intelligent demon slayer developed this unique fighting style during his growth. Many of his attacks resemble the behavior of a wild boar or uses two swords which he considers his most powerful weapons. It's amazing how Inosuke was able to create his own Breathing Style that no one had ever used before, and how powerful and effective that Breathing Style was.
7 Inosuke helped Giyu defeat the spider demon's father
Despite being very early in his demon slaying career, he weakened the creature and helped Giyu win.
In the Demon Slayers' tough battle with the Spider Demon family, Inosuke is a valuable asset. One of the biggest highlights of the clash is when Inosuke fights the Demon Spider Father. He had been fighting that mighty demon on his own for quite some time, even though he had only been a demon slayer for a short time.
Unfortunately, he was unable to defeat his enemy, but the Water Pillar, Giyu Tomioka saved him from death. This moment was a close call for Inosuke, but his resilience and use of Beast Breathing in this fight proved how much potential he has in the future. Although he didn't come out on top, he weakened the creature, giving Giyu the chance to take down the bad guy.
6 Inosuke Hashibira discovers Enmu's weakness, allowing the Demon Slayers to kill him
He exposed the demon's bones, creating an opportunity for the demon slayers to cut him into pieces.
On the Mugen, the Demon Slayers and the Fire Hashira, Kyojuro Rengoku, battled the First Class Lower Demon, Enmu. By working together, the Demon Slayers were able to defeat their enemy, despite his immense strength and cunning. As Tanjiro fought Enmu on the roof of the ship, Inosuke discovered the demon's vertebrae hidden in the train's structure.
Inosuke suspected the train itself from the very beginning.was meant as a joke, but in reality it had a more serious meaning. Tanjiro and Inosuke worked together to subdue the demon and behead it. With this act, they ended Enmu's reign of terror over the passengers on the train, and Inosuke played a large role in this defeat.
5 Inosuke helps decapitate Daki and skillfully dodges Gyutaro's attack
His personal efforts played a vital role in helping the Demon Slayers defeat the Six High Demons.
Inosuke contributed greatly to ending the lives of both Daki and Gyutaro, two Upper-class level six demons. This pair in the Arc Entertainment District were difficult to defeat, but they were no match for Inosuke's powerful Beast Breath and boundless determination. The battle was One of Demon Slayer's best performances of synchronization and teamworkwhile Inosuke, Zenitsu, Nezuko and Tanjiro worked well together.
Some of Inosuke's most incredible moves in this battle include helping to decapitate Daki and instantly rearranging his organs to protect himself from Gyutaro's blade piercing his chest. During this battle, Inosuke showed the ability to predict his opponent's movements and has unveiled new forms of its Breath Beast. Without his personal contributions and unyielding determination, the demon slayers would probably never have won.
4 Inosuke protects his friends from the evil Tanjiro while fighting to restore his humanity
He shed tears at the terrible fate Tanjiro suffered, willing to do anything to help his friend.
Sadly, at the end of the manga, Tanjiro Kamado, the main character of the series, turned into a bloodthirsty demon. His transformation left his friends shocked and terrified. Inosuke was moved to tears by his friend's miserable and out of control state.
Inosuke fought to protect himself and those around him, while desperately searching for a cure for Tanjiro's condition. Despite Tanjiro being one of his closest friends, he still scolds Tanjiro for trying to attack others, including Nezuko, while under the influence of demonic instincts. Inosuke's heartbroken reaction and refusal to give up until Tanjiro turns back into a human reveals his unwavering love for his friend and fellow demon slayer.
3 Inosuke came to Kanao's rescue at the most opportune moment
Not only does he save Kanao from certain death, but he also pulls off a comedic move that fits his character.
The battle between Kanao Tsuyuri, Inosuke, and Doma is one of the most action-packed, terrifying, and emotional battles of the series. At this point, The Second-Level Demon Who Brutally Killed Shinobucausing her adopted sister, Kanao, great distress and anger. The pair fought fiercely for some time, until Doma tricked Kanao and took her sword away from her, leaving her defenseless.
In this moment of despair, Inosuke appears to save the day. in a cinematic and hysterical style that fits his character perfectly. The hero declares “Inosuke-sama has descended from heaven!”, and crashes down from the ceiling, coming to Kanao’s rescue. Inosuke comically destroys quite a few ceilings and walls, so this iconic scene delivers exactly what fans have come to expect from a Beast Breathing demon slayer.
2 Inosuke and Kanao defeat the second level demon Doma
Thanks to their combined efforts, the couple cornered the demon and beheaded it.
After fighting Doma alongside Kanao, Inosuke showed no mercy, fighting the demon mercilessly. His rage truly exploded when He discovered the disgusting truth that Doma was the one who caused the death of his beloved mother.. Fueled by anger, the hero vowed to avenge his mother and continued to unleash his strongest Beast Breath attacks on Doma.
It is not an easy task, but Inosuke and Kanao won the match against Doma.preventing him from harming any more innocent people. The pair cut off the Second-Class Demon's head, ending his life instantly. Aside from the fight with Muzan, this was one of Inosuke's most grueling battles, but he still emerged victorious.
1 Inosuke fights against Lord Muzan, helping the Demon Slayers finally defeat the Evil One
This battle revealed Inosuke's perseverance and commitment to protecting others, qualities that a true hero should possess.
Inosuke has joined Demon Slayer's final and most important battle against the Demon KingLord Muzan. There is no greater enemy in the Demon Slayer universe, and it is a true testament to the power of the demon slayers that they were able to defeat such a seemingly insurmountable villain, one who has caused bloodshed and terror to innocent people for centuries. It was devastating, quite a few demon slayers were killed in the fight.
However, Inosuke was one of the few survivors, fighting with all his might to avenge all those Muzan had brutally murdered. Even when Tanjiro transformed into a demon, much to Inosuke's horror, he remained undeterred, continuing to press forward until the battle was over and his friend's humanity was restored. This battle proved more than any other in the series. Demon Slayer that thing Inosuke Hashibira perfectly fits the definition of a hero.
