Summary
Demon Slayeris not only filled with terrifyingly fast-paced demon fight scenes and hysterical humor, the series also contains a number of motivational quotes. At its core, the franchise is about righteous Demon Slayers fighting against evil demons who harm humanity, which mirrors the common action shonen trope of good vs. evil. The Demon Slayers represent the best of humanity, bravely protecting people from demon attacks at any cost. These top-notch heroes have many insightful tidbits of wisdom to share with the audience, reflected in theseten bestDemon Slayerquotes that summarize what it means to be a noble, justice-seeking hero.
10"I Dream of a Bright Future Where the People I Love are Smiling Until the Day They Depart For Heaven."
Spoken by Tanjiro Kamado
Tanjiro Kamado, the main character of the series, is caring beyond belief. He doles out endless love to his friends and family members. Even when his younger sister,Nezuko, was tragically transformed into a demon, he did not give up on her and continues to seek out a way to reverse her demon state.
This quote expresses his utter devotion to those he loves, desiring their happiness until their final moments. These are not just empty words,Tanjiro fights diligently every day to protect humanityas a whole from danger, ensuring a safer existence for his family and friends in the process.Tanjiro has proven himself to be a heroic characterwho lives by his morals, and he means what he says in every moment.
9"I Want to Change. I Want to Be a Competent Person."
Spoken by Zenitsu Agatsuma
At the beginning ofDemon Slayer, Zenitsu was an incredibly anxious individual, stifled by his fear. He was hesitant to become a Demon Slayer at all and became convinced he would not pass his Final Selection. He did pass the challenge, but he also continued to havemany fearful outbursts anytime he encountered a demonfor quite a while.
Zenitsu reached a point where he wanted to make a change to his outlook on life, as evidenced by this quote. He wanted to be able to stand on his own in battle andnot let terror consume him anymore. This truly inspirational quote proves that Zenitsu is an honorable character, willing to confront his flaws head-on and work to change them.
8"Even If I Lose My Memories, My Body Will Remember That Anger That Will Not Leave Me Until I Die."
Spoken by Muichiro Tokito
Muichiro Tokito’s tragic backstoryis riddled with suffering, and he masks this pain beneath his typically stoic and reserved countenance.His twin brother was murderedby a demon. Muichiro unfortunately suffered some form of amnesia, forgetting the experience entirely, but his body remembered his rage.
This deep-seated anger pushes Muichiro to continue mercilessly slaying demons, making them pay for what happened to his brother. It is quite powerful that although he has forgotten details of the specific incident that occurred,the fury is a permanent part of his soul. He is virtually unstoppable because of this powerful facet of his personality and will certainly never give up, no matter what demon challenges him.
7"The Bond Between Nezuko and Me… Cannot be… Severed by Anyone!"
Nezuko and Tanjiro share the strongest sibling bondof any brother and sister duo in anime. Even once Nezuko became a bloodthirsty demon, she was able to fight back her demon instincts enough to keep from harming her beloved brother. Tanjiro carries her in a wooden box on his back, desperately looking for a way to turn her human again.
Throughout this process of searching for a cure for Nezuko, many demons and humans alike have threatened to kill one or both of the siblings. However, they always protect one another and leap to the other’s defense no matter what. If even Nezuko becoming a demon cannot ruin their relationship, it seemsnothing can tear these two iconic anime siblings apart.
6"No Matter How Strong Someone is, They Can Feel Pain and Sadness. But Hiding From it Doesn’t Solve Anything. You Must Rouse Your Aching Heart and Stand Back Up."
Zenitsu is surprisingly profound and insightful in thisDemon Slayerquote. He comments on the nature of pain and remarks that running from these negative feelings won’t help in the long run. It is more important to continue fighting in spite of the pain,while working to heal from it.
Zenitsu is definitely a character who lives by the words of this quote every day of his life. No matter how many violent beatings he takes from demons or how many people abandon him,he never gives up the fight.Zenitsu’s determination to continue bettering himself and charging headfirst into battle, even when he is afraid or uncertain, is one of his most motivating characteristics.
5"Even If You Think You’re Wretched and Unworthy… You Must Keep On Living!"
Spoken by Inosuke Hashibira
Inosuke is often a man of very few words, choosing to handle his problems with physical force instead. Despite this,he does offer some shockingly wise wordsevery once in a while. In this quote, he urges his comrades to push forward despite any insecurities or feelings of low self-confidence.
The boar’s head-wearing hero typically displays an almost cocky persona, buthe is a genuinely caring individual who fights bravely on others' behalf. He offers inspirational words like this quote to everyone around him, inspiring them to never give up, even though the experience of living in a world plagued by demons is often quite hopeless. This character, who often serves as comedic relief, is surprisingly more genuine and motivating than anyone initially expected him to be.
4"I Must Pass On What Was Entrusted To Me. Never Again Will I Let Family and Friends Die Before My Eyes."
Spoken by Giyu Tomioka
Giyu Tomioka was very unfortunate to lose both his sister Tsutako andhis best friend Sabitoat a very young age. Both of them were violently murdered by demons,leaving Giyu with indescribable guilt and grief. Only with Tanjiro’s help was he able to begin gradually working through his trauma surrounding the deaths.
In this quote, the resilient hero expresses his dedication to never let anyone he is close to die on his watch ever again. This is a truly honorable mission andmost people will resonate with his goal of protecting those he loves.Although he can be a reserved character, Giyu certainly has a heart of gold deep down.
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3"I Will Fulfill My Duty! I Won’t Allow Anyone Here to Die!"
Spoken by Kyojuro Rengoku
Rengoku definitely fulfilled his promise in this quote, tragically dying to keep Tanjiro, Zenitsu, and Inosuke safe from the Upper Rank Three Demon, Akaza. It was quite a close battle, but unfortunately the demon triumphed,ending the life of the beloved Fire Hashira. Although he unfortunately passed away,his memory lives on through Tanjiro and the other Hashira.
His positive influence has made everyone in the Demon Slayer Corps fight harder and become more motivated to continue his legacy of slaying demons courageously. Rengoku promised not to let innocent lives be lost on his watch.This righteous quality makes him a perfect exampleof how an ideal Hashira or Demon Slayer should be.
2"Muzan Kibutsuji! I’m Not Letting You Get Away! No Matter Where You Go, You’re Not Getting Away!"
Tanjiro has good reason to hate Muzan, considering he is the most evil demon of all.The wicked demon even killed Tanjiro’s family, giving the Demon Slayer even more motivation to take down the Demon King. In this quote, Tanjiro promises to hunt down Muzan and end his reign of terror no matter what.
Muzan also poses a threat to Tanjiro’s beloved sister, Nezuko. SinceNezuko conquered the sun, Muzan is very likely to plan an attack on the Demon Slayer Corps headquartersin the hopes of stealing her new and unique skillfor his own evil purposes. Thankfully, as can be seen in this quote, Tanjiro will never let this occur without a fight.
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1"The Powerful Pure Rage of Not Being Able to Forgive Will Become Your Unswerving Drive to Take Action!"
Since Giyu has suffered many losses in his life, losing both family and friends to demons, he knows all too well how difficult it can be to forgive the evil creatures. However, he frames his inability to look past the horrific actions of the demons as a valuable asset in battle.His hatred for demons makes him an even strongerand more furious fighter.
With hisuniquely powerful Water Breathing Techniqueand unbridled rage that stems from his disdain for demons, he isone ofDemon Slayer’sstrongest heroes. Giyu is a phenomenal example for the younger Demon Slayers like Tanjiro. He wisely teaches them to fight with all their might and allow their past negative experiences and tragedies with demons to fuel them to battle even harder.
