Well, sometimes fan discussions take an overly bizarre turn.
Summary
- Gyomei immediately made Demon Slayer viewers fall in love with him.
- Fans believe that he could stand up to the strongest Hashira in history.
- The final arc of Demon Slayer will be released as a series of feature-length films.
Over the course of Demon Slayer's existence, fans have developed quite a few favorites among the members of the Demon Slayer Corps. And of course, many readers of the manga and viewers of the anime series have fallen in love with the highest-ranking slayers, known as Hashira. From the very beginning of the story, fans were drawn to the moody Giyu Tomioka and the enigmatic Shinobu Kocho, then became emotional with the late Kyojuro Rengoku, learned about flamboyance with Tengen Uzui, and empathized with Mitsuri Kanroji. But now, with the release of Season 4 of the anime, the hero of the day is the giant Stone Hashira, Gyomei Himejima.
All of these characters are so popular among the fandom that discussions about them go far beyond the events of the story. Thus, while there is much speculation as to whether some characters will die, the death of Gyomei, a blind warrior wearing Buddhist beads, seems out of the question, as Tanjiro himself has repeatedly noted that he is perhaps the strongest member of the Demon Slayer Corps. In addition, fans have heatedly debated whether the Stone Hashira could defeat the most powerful Demon Slayer in history, Yoriichi Tsugikuni, in a fist fight.
Please be warned that this article contains minor spoilers for both the manga and anime of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.
Gyomei is the Strongest Living Demon Slayer
After the release of Season 4, Gyomei made an incredible impression on anime viewers. The giant demon slayer, a practitioner of the Stone Breathing style, was instantly memorable for his contrasting features. Despite his large stature and strong muscles, he does not hide his gentle nature, reciting Buddhist prayers for all living beings with tears in his eyes. As a result, after the death of Kyojuro Rengoku, the olive-green clad warrior became the undisputed leader of the Hashira and a reliable support for all members of the Demon Slayer Corps.
What is most impressive about him, however, is his breathing technique. Despite his blindness, he can easily anticipate a demon's next move, which, combined with his superior tactical intelligence, makes him an incredibly dangerous opponent. In addition, neither his blindness nor his physical constitution hinder his high agility and speed.
Fans Debate Whether Gyomei Could Have Defeated Yoriichi
In this context, there was recently a heated fan debate about whether Gyomei could theoretically defeat none other than Yoriichi Tsugikuni. The latter is not only the creator of the Breathing Styles and Tanjiro's Sun Breathing technique in particular, but is also considered to be the most powerful demon slayer in the history of the demon-human rivalry.
Most of the arguments were in favor of Yoriichi, which is not surprising since the main villain of the series, Muzan Kibutsuji, still fears the mere mention of him five centuries later. Remember that when he saw Tanjiro's earrings, which once belonged to Yoriichi, he immediately shuddered.
However, as we've seen from the events of the anime, Gyomei's power is just beginning to grow. He's only 27 now, and the Stone Hashira has a lot of experience ahead of him. Who knows, maybe one day he would be able to defeat Yoriichi with ease.
However, the further development of Gyomei's powers remains to be seen. Unfortunately, we have to disappoint you, dear fans, because Demon Slayer Season 5 will not be released. Instead, the final Infinity Castle Arc will be released in the form of three feature films, the details of which have yet to be revealed.