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Muzan Kibutsuji

from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no YaibaFan favourite

Muzan Kibutsuji is the supreme villain of Demon Slayer — the first and most powerful demon, the progenitor of them all and the source of every tragedy in the series. Spoilers follow.

Background

Transformed into the original demon over a thousand years ago, Muzan created the entire demon race and rules the Twelve Kizuki through fear. Obsessed with conquering his one weakness — the sun — he wages a shadow war against the Demon Slayer Corps.

Powers & Abilities

AbilityWhat it does
Absolute regenerationRecovers from nearly any wound instantly
Blood Demon ArtWhip-like assaults and the ability to create demons
ShapeshiftingHides among humans in countless disguises

Personality

Cruel, paranoid and utterly self-serving, Muzan values nothing but his own survival and perfection. His casual disregard for all life makes him a terrifying force.

Role in the Story

Muzan is the ultimate antagonist of Demon Slayer — the mastermind behind every demon the Corps fights.

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