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Tengen Uzui

from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no YaibaFan favourite

Tengen Uzui is the flamboyant Sound Hashira of Demon Slayer — a former shinobi who fights with explosive flair and lives by his personal creed of flashiness.

Background

Raised in a harsh ninja clan he ultimately rejected, Tengen brought his shinobi skills to the Demon Slayer Corps. Loud, showy and fiercely protective, he leads the charge into one of the series' most dazzling arcs.

Powers & Abilities

AbilityWhat it does
Sound BreathingCombat calibrated by reading the rhythm of battle
Explosive kunaiWields twin cleavers and detonating bombs
Shinobi trainingSuperhuman speed, reflexes and stealth

Personality

Brash, theatrical and endlessly self-assured, Tengen hides genuine care for his comrades and family beneath his over-the-top bravado.

Role in the Story

Tengen leads the Entertainment District arc, one of Demon Slayer's most celebrated battles.

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