Demon Slayer has been one of the most hyped anime that has viewers all over the world entertained with its great story and intense fights. As many anime fans know, Tanjiro Kamado embarks on a treacherous quest as he looks for a way to turn his demon sister Nezuko back into a human, all while facing many obstacles. The anime stands out from the rest with its jaw-dropping visual effects and unique fighting styles.
The anime captivates audiences every single episode and knows how to keep fans wanting more. There are tons of anime that have amazing fighting scenes, but Demon Slayer takes the cake with this one. From seasons 1-4, there are great fighting moments that happen in Demon Slayer.
10 Tanjiro & The Hand Demon
Episode 4, Season 1 "Final Selection"
When Tanjiro first started becoming a demon slayer, one of his first powerful demons was the hand demon during Final Selection. The demon was abnormally large and disfigured, with yellow eyes, red fingernails, olive-green skin, and multiple arms. The demon was imprisoned during the Edo period in Fujikasane mountain to serve as one of the various demons during Final Selection.
The demon was shameful and hungry, showing no remorse for the people that it killed, even some of Tanjiro's masters' subordinates. During this battle, Tanjiro learned to be quick on his feet and to not let his emotions get the best of him, because if he had let an ounce of emotion break his focus, then it would be over for him. Demon Slayer is a series filled with some of the saddest deaths in anime, and despite how evil the Hand Demon was, there's still an air of tragedy to the fight.
9 Tanjiro Headbutting Inosuke
Episode 14, Season 1
Midway through season 1 of Demon Slayer, Tanjiro emerged from a chaotic mansion only to discover that Zenitsu was protecting Nezuko from Inosuke, who was beating on Zenitsu so he could get to Nezuko. Due to Inosuke's wild nature and upbringing, instead of fully listening to Tanjiro's explanation as to why he was carrying a demon with him in a wooden box, Inoskue took it upon himself to attempt to hurt Nezuko who was in the box Tanjiro was carrying around.
Due to Inoskues' antics, Tanjiro had no other choice but to fight him. The two demon slayers began landing blows on each other, with both Inosuke and Tanjiro presenting great strength and agility in their contained area. Tanjiro made the final blow with an earth-shattering headbutt that even knocked Inoskue himself unconscious for only a little while.
8 Tanjiro vs. Enmu
Mugen Train
The battle between Tanjiro and Enmu was one of the toughest battles Tanjiro himself had to face. During this time, every demon slayer aboard the train was put into a deep sleep in a never ending cycle so that Enmu's subjects could dangerously impair the demon slayers. During the dream cycle, Tanjiro was haunted by his dead relatives, with Enmu manipulating their words and expressions.
Time and time again, Tanjiro was completely stuck in the never-ending loop, only for Nezuko to help him break free from the loop with her own blood demon art called exploding blood. With that, Tanjiro did what was necessary to break free from Enmu's hold and continue his duties on the train. With Tanjiro's sheer willpower and determination, alongside Inosuke's help, he manages to defeat Enmu and sever their head.
7 Shinobu vs Spider Sister
Episode 20, Season 1
When chaos was arising, Shinobu took it upon herself to rid the dangerous forest of at least one of the demons that was a part of a rather sad*stic family that was built over the years. Shinobu also carries a vast amount of hate for demons since one took her own sister's life long ago, hence why many fans can see why Shinobu is a magnificent demon slayer among her peers. The demon slayer is highly intelligent and great at making different kinds of potions that can help and harm in many different ways. Shinobu showed her true strength without doing any heavy lifting.
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With Shinobu's deadly poison, she swiftly took down Spider Sister with one stealth attack. The Spider Sister's greatest mistake was having the assumption that Shinobu wasn't a great threat to her in the first place, which led to her demise. Shinobu may not be the strongest of Demon Slayer's Hashira, but she's still an incredible threat the any demon.
6 Tanjiro & Kyogai's Strategic Battle
Episode 13, Season 2
In this scene, Tanjiro had to maneuver his way through Kyogai's confusing maze in his hideout and save a girl taken by the demon. Kyogai was a former Upper Moon, so this demon wasn't going to go lightly on Tanjiro, and he knew that. Every time the demon hit one of his drums, the whole house would suddenly change and go in any direction, making the prey confused and unbalanced, which is great news for the demon of the house.
To defeat Kyogai, Tanjiro used his quick thinking to save the kidnapped girl by having her go into a safer area while he fought Kyogai. With each tap of the drums, Tanjiro was swept in many directions as he tried to land a fatal blow on the demon. Shortly after, Tanjiro figured out the demon's tactics and used his water breathing technique to slay the demon. The fights did a great job of showing Tanjiro adapt to a demon's unpredictable abilities, cementing Tanjiro Vs. Kyogai as one of Demon Slayer's most epic fights.
5 Tanjiro, Nezuko, & Yushiro vs Susamaru and Yahaba
Episode 9, Season 1
During this time, Tanjiro and Nezuko meet Tamayo and Yushiro after running into Muzan in the bustling city. Tamayo agreed to help them and invited Tanjiro and Nezuko to their home to talk about ways to cure Tanjiro's sister. Lucky for Tanjiro and Nezuko, Tamayo is not like the other demons, nor is Yushiro. Tamayo has long defied Muzan after being separated from him with the help of Yoriichi.
Susamaru's English voice actor, Sarah Anne Williams, is also known for her roles as Neferpitou in Hunter x Hunter and as Sayaka Miki in Puella Magi Madoka Magica.
Meanwhile, Susamaru and Yahaba paid them a visit and battled them all with the intention of killing Tanjiro. The pair were a challenge, even for Yushiro and Nezuko losing a leg and even their whole head. The pair proved to be difficult to defeat, but with the help of Yushiro's spell and Nezuko's resilience, they were able to defeat Susamaru and Yahaba at their own game. The brawl really showcased Tanjiro and Nezuko's capability as a fighting team, cementing it as an all-time classic Demon Slayer fight.
4 Rengoku vs. Akaza
Mugen Train
Rengoku is tasked to go on a mission and defeat an upper moon demon on the Mugen train with Tanjiro, Inosuke, and Zenitsu tagging along. Not long after getting their tickets punched, the demon slayers are forced into a deep sleep, not knowing that the tickets were tainted by a powerful demon named Enmu. Rengoku managed to break free from the never-endless dream cycle of his own instinct. Shortly after Enmu was defeated, Akaza appeared in the battle, showing no signs of backing down.
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Unfortunately, during the fight, Rengoku took a fatal blow to the chest, severely affecting him in battle. This battle was tough, even for Rengoku, but he stayed resilient and battled through his mortal injuries to protect everyone around him. This battle was visually stunning, but also emotionally draining, as all anime fans know what happened after the battle had ended. Rengoku's death in Mugen Train is one of the most iconic moments in Demon Slayer, so it's only natural the Flame Hashira's final sacrifice would rank among the series' greatest fighting moments.
3 Nezuko's Power Up Against Daki
Episode 6, Season 2
During the battle with Daki, Nezuko lands a retaliating blow on the demon, destroying her head in the process with a very powerful kick. Daki, however, doesn't take that lightly and slices Nezuko's leg and severs her other parts of her body in the process. During this, Nezuko went through a powerful transition and became even more powerful than she already was in her original demon form with vine-like markings around her body and Nezuko growing twice her size.
Enraged, Nezuko slams her foot into Daki's back and repeatedly stomps on her with a sad*stic smile, followed by Nezuko's other blood demon art called exploding blood, which lit Daki's entire body in flames. The battle lasted for quite a while with Nezuko dodging Daki's attacks and landing powerful blows onto Daki herself. This fight brought out amazing visual effects paired with beautiful color grading.
2 Mitsuri vs Hantengu & His Clones
Episode 10, Season 3
The battle between Mitsuri and Hantengu and his clones was truly spectacular. Having snuck up on Tanjiro and Muichiro, the demon posed an even greater threat in the beginning. Hantengu appears as a thin skeleton-like body that looks weak with a very noticeable lump on his head. The demon even split himself into different emotions, which made fighting him even more impossible as time went on. The Upper Moon demon was very difficult to battle alongsideTanjiro, Genya, and Nezuko, but Mitsuri proved her worth and handled the battle with grace and resilience.
Mitsuri endured the battle with Hantengu, giving the battle her all even when faced with certain death. Mitsuri used her Love Breathing technique, which helped Tanjiro defeat Hantengu and his clones once and for all, putting the never ending battle at a complete standstill. Mitsuri doesn't get as many times to shine throughout Demon Slayer as some of the other Hashira, making her battle against Hantengu all the more impactful.
1 Uzui & Tanjiro vs. Gyutaro
Episode 17, Season 2
The greatest fight moment in Demon Slayer has to go to the intense battle between Tanjiro, Uzui, and Gyutaro in the Entertainment District Arc. No battle comes close to this one with its stunning visuals and effects. The episode's amazing fighting choreography alone gave this fight the number one spot. This battle showed off Uzui's strength and skills as a Hashira, using his own breath of sound in attempts to defeat Gyutaro and put an end to his antics.
Uzui saved Tanjiro's life in the process and even controlled his own fatal injuries when injected with poison from Gyutaro's sickles. This battle was a close one, and it would have ended very differently if Uzui weren't there. Out of all the Demon Slayer battles, this one has made a great impact on fans of the anime and set the bar for future battles to come.
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Demon Slayer (2019) follows Tanjiro Kamado, a young boy who becomes a demon slayer after his family is slaughtered by demons and his sister Nezuko is transformed into one. Set during Japan's Taisho era, the series explores their journey as they seek to find a cure for Nezuko and to prevent further demon attacks. The show features striking animation and detailed character development, blending traditional folklore with modern storytelling.
- Cast
- Zach Aguilar , Abby Trott , Aleks Le , Bryce Papenbrook , Brianna Knickerbocker , Zeno Robinson , Johnny Yong Bosch , Erika Harlacher , Ray Chase , Kira Buckland
- Release Date
- April 6, 2019
- Seasons
- 3
- Streaming Service(s)
- Crunchyroll
- Franchise(s)
- Demon Slayer
- Writers
- Ufotable
- Directors
- Haruo Sotozaki
- Creator(s)
- Ufotable
