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Demon Slayeris a series that can be revisited again and again and never grow old. It gets better every time with fans experiencing different revelations and evolving opinions. So while Tanjiro Kamado might be the pure, humble protagonist, many have realized he’s not the only one.
Despite his hulking figure, Gyomei Himejima is one of the kindest Hashira inDemon Slayer.He’s the embodiment of the gentle giant trope with how sensitive and soft he can be. He easily cries at the smallest things in life and has a deep respect for all living things, making him feel remorseful for even killing a demon.
Gyomei might also be the most misunderstood Hashira due to his physical appearance and intimidating features. However, beneath all of it, he’s deeply connected to his religion and with how hurt he was in the past, he’s become distrustful and fearful. He doesn’t make the best first impression but once you revisit the series, nobody holds a candle to his story.
Gyomei Himejima is undoubtedly the kindest soul inDemon Slayer
The Stone Hashira, Gyomei Himejima, is canonically the strongest inDemon Slayer.His strong and imposing stature might be intimidating at first but as the series progresses, you learn more and more about him. He’s a gentle giant who doesn’t wish to harm anyone but duty calls. He’s been hurt deeply but his trauma doesn’t get in the way of protecting lives, demon or not.
His initial hesitance in allowing Nezuko to stay alive was quite the impression onDemon Slayerviewers. He knew the risks outweighed the benefits and thought letting her die would be better. Even so, he protected her. He values all life and keeps to his values.
However, knowing his tragic past, it’s more than justified that he felt that way.
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Gyomei’s backstory is one filled with compassion and tragedy. As the caretaker of 9 orphans, he raised them all like his own family. However, one of the children went out past curfew and in a bid to save his own life, bartered the other children’s lives. Gyomei was incapable of saving any of them.
To his further devastation, the child who survived blamed the Stone Hashira. He’s lived with the guilt of their lost lives his entire life, despite defending them to the best of his abilities and with just a rock. However, his humanity still hadn’t been shaken by this act of betrayal and all of his grief.
Gyomei might be overlooked but he’s irreplaceable
His unshaken morals andstrength are often overlookedfor flashier personalities or beloved characters, such as Tanjiro, Rengoku, or even Tengen Uzui. While Tanjiro often gives the emotional anime typical dialogues, Gyomei’s kindness is subtle but more impactful.
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Thisone Redditor, however, recognized the importance of his characterand called him their favorite for his personality. The way he cares for everyone, regardless of which side they’re on, is more moving than anything. He is the symbol of wisdom and strength packed into one person.
Gyomei might be the strongest Hashira but he’s a person after all. Very few fans appreciate him but those who do understand that he’s the true protector inDemon Slayer. If anything, he’s the ideal person Tanjiro strives to become.Koyoharu Gotouge, the mangaka, took the gentle giant trope and made it their own.
Demon Slayeris available on Crunchyroll.
Bidisha Mitra
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Bidisha is an Anime Content Writer at FandomWire with over 700 published articles. With over 7 years of writing experience, she’s versatile and adept. When she’s not writing, she’s also a voice actor on the side.Bidisha is currently continuing to learn Japanese and gets more fluent everyday. Her expertise is One Piece, Bungo Stray Dogs, and Haikyuu, but has been watching anime for over a decade. She was previously a Content Writer reviewing the latest Kpop music.
