The recent popularity poll for characters in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, conducted by Weekly Shonen Jump, received over 130,000 votes, showcasing the characters that fans cherish the most.
Surprisingly to many, while Tanjiro is the most frequently appearing character, he ranks quite far from the top position. His sister Nezuko did not even make it to the top 10.
Let’s take a look at the top 10 most beloved characters from Kimetsu no Yaiba and see who they are!
1. Zenitsu Agatsuma – 17,451 votes
2. Giyuu Tomioka – 13,281 votes
3. Tokito Muichiro – 11,948 votes
4. Tanjiro Kamado – 9,045 votes
5. Shinobu Kocho – 8,787 votes
6. Inosuke Hashibira – 8,750 votes
7. Rengoku Kyojuro – 8,000 votes
8. Iguro Obanai – 6,204 votes
9. Sanemi Shinazugawa – 5,716 votes
10. Kanao Tsuyuri – 5,305 votes
As seen, Zenitsu holds the top position. Although he is a character that often panics and runs away in the face of danger, when confronted with a powerful adversary, he transforms into someone incredibly brave and admirable.
Additionally, by the end of the series, Zenitsu’s character displays significant growth compared to his previously timid personality. His spectacular battle scenes contribute greatly to the character’s popularity.
Giyuu ranks second. He is portrayed as a serious and reserved character, later revealed to be the Water Hashira of the Demon Slayer Corps. His tragic past and the loss of his family add depth to his character. Additionally, he plays a significant role in the final battles against Akaza, along with Tanjiro.
Ranking third is Tokito Muichiro, who lost his parents and twin brother at a young age. He is known as the youngest Hashira in history and plays a crucial role in the final arc. The list continues with Tanjiro, Shinobu, Inosuke, and other central characters. Nezuko appears in the fifteenth position, alongside Mitsuri, Tengen, and other characters.
Below are the subsequent character rankings:
11. Kamado Nezuko
12. Mitsuri Kanroji
13. Tengen Uzui
14. Kokushibo
15. Genya
16. Enmu
17. Akaza
18. Doma
19. Sabito
20. Yoriichi
21. Kaigaku
22. Himejima
23. Muzan
24. Tamayo
25. Murata
26. Kanae
27. Yushiro
28. Senjuro
29. Chuntaro
30. Haganezuka
