Kimetsu no Yaiba (Guardians of the Night in Spanish) is one of the most popular animes of recent years. Every fan knows the figure of the Pillars, those members of the Demon Exterminators Corps who have reached the pinnacle of swordsmanship. Each one specializes in a Breathing Technique and they make up the elite among the exterminators. Their goal is to wipe out the demons, led by Muzan Kibutsuji.
Message Urokodaki, Pilar del Agua
One of the most popular, Giyu Tomioka (his successor), helps the protagonist Tanjiro Kamado at the beginning of the adventure and masters Water Breathing. He learned it from the veteran Sakoni Urokodaki. His characteristic tengu mask has always hidden his face. He is Tanjiro’s first teacher in the Demon Slayer adventures. He has fought demons for more than 47 years and was the Water Pillar before. After his service, he retired to Mount Sagiri, where he teaches his swordsmanship techniques to the youngest. He was the teacher of characters such as Sabito, Giyu or Tanjiro himself, whom he understands and helps with his sister’s situation. Nezuko.
Kanae Kocho, Pillar of the Flower
Shinobu Kocho, actual Pillar Insectis one of the most recognizable swordswomen in the series and uses a very particular technique. Her late sister Kanae Kocho was a kind and skilled swordswoman who held the title of Flower Pillar. She died fighting the Second Demonic Upper Moon, At homethe third most powerful demon in the series. He adopted Kanao when she was an orphan by buying her from her captors and trained her alongside his sister.
Jigoro Kuwajima, Pillar of the Ray
Zenitsu is known for his lightning-fast abilities that give his name to Breathing Technique. He learned this from his grandfather, who also trained his rival Kaigaku. Jigoro was also known as the Roaring Pillar, capable of executing up to 6 different postures. At the age of 35, he had to retire from wrestling after losing a leg.
The series will continue in Kimetsu no Yaiba: The Infinite Fortress the first of three films distributed by Crunchyroll y Sony Pictures Entertainment which will show the fight of the current Pillars against the superior demon and main villain of the anime, Muzan. In this news we told you the details that are known about this long-awaited production.
