Demon Slayer - Figures

Kimetsu no Yaiba (Demon Slayer), is an incredibly popular anime that aired in Spring 2019, has had numerous figures released since it was first aired. Many of them feature characters in cool, amusing poses that can show the various different sides of their personality. Some of these poses may come from iconic moments from the series, making them incredibly popular as well. Some special or limited figures are also created, further leading to hype building around them. Figures for a number of popular characters can be found, including Tanjiro Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Inosuke Hashibira, Giyu Tomioka, and Kanao Tsuyuri. Among these figures, the top three popular figures have been selected and will be showcased below. These figures are the “Kimetsu no Yaiba Q Posket Petit (Volume 1)”, “Giyu Tomioka Figure Collection (Volume 5)”, and the “Inosuke Hashibira Super Premium Figure.”

Kimetsu no Yaiba Q Posket Petit Vol. 1

This figure set includes three individual figures of Tanjiro Kamado, Nezuko Kamado, and Zenitsu Agatsuma. These figures are both small and cute, featuring each character in a chibi version of themselves. “Chibi” is a Japanese slang term for small or short and is often used to describe things that are cute. The first figure shows the protagonist Tanjiro shortly after he becomes a Demon Slayer. He is wearing the light blue wave and white cloud pattern haori and fox mask given to him by his teacher, Sakonji Urokodaki. The sword he wields is not his usual black Nichirin blade, but rather a silver one. The Nezuko figure shows her in her usual pink patterned kimono and black haori as she calmly sits down with her legs in front of her. She still has her bamboo gag, but it doesn’t detract from her cuteness at all as she modestly keeps her hands on her lap. The Zenitsu features the character in his standard Demon Slayer uniform, complete with his bright orange and yellow haori. He is posed with both hands on his Nichirin blade, making it seem like he is about to draw it at any moment. All three figures have cute, chubby cheeks that contrast with their often serious expressions, creating a feeling that can’t be found in the original series.

Release Date: May 2020
Manufacturer: Banpresto
Specifications: Painted, non-articulated, non-scale figure with stand
Height (approx.): 70 mm

Kimetsu no Yaiba Giyu Tomioka (Figure Collection Vol. 5)

This figure of Giyu shows him wearing the standard Demon Slayer uniform and his unique dual-patterned haori. One half is solid red and was given to him by his deceased older sister while the other half was from Sabito and has a geometrical pattern that includes shades of green, orange, and yellow. Aside from this, the figure also shows the character wearing his usual white leg wraps and blue sandals. Giyu is posed casually with a relaxed expression on his face and his arms and Nichirin blade resting on his sides. His messy black hair is tied into a low ponytail and his expression has been carefully sculpted to show his handsome, yet stoic face. His sharp, blue eyes portray no emotion as he stands passively like water.

Release Date: June 2020
Manufacturer: Banpresto
Specifications: Painted, non-articulated, non-scale figure with stand
Height (approx.): 160 mm

Kimetsu no Yaiba Inosuke Hashibira (Super Premium Figure)

This figure shows Inosuke topless, showing off his toned abs and muscles. He does, however, wear the black Demon Slayer pants and a fur hide, which he wraps around his waist. This figure has Inosuke holding a sword in each hand. One blade is held behind him as if he were about to strike while the other blade is held in front of him. The figure on this Inosuke mask is also removable, allowing those that purchase it to see the handsome facial features that he likes to keep hidden away. Under the mask, Inosuke wears a rather happy expression on his face, as if he is anticipating an upcoming confrontation.

Release Date: October 2020
Manufacturer: Sega
Specifications: Painted, non-articulated, non-scale figure
Dimensions (approx.): 140 x 100 x 250 mm

About the Characters

The protagonist, Tanjiro, his younger sister Nezuko, his close friends Zenitsu and Inosuke, and his senior Giyu are all from the hit anime series Kimetsu no Yaiba. Although he doesn’t appear enough to really be considered a part of the main cast, the cool and aloof Giyu is an incredibly popular character that helps Tanjiro on his path of becoming a Demon Slayer. Zenitsu and Inosuke often accompany Tanjiro on his journey to become stronger as both a person and as a Demon Slayer. Although they consider each other friends, they share a rivalry that acts as a catalyst that pushes them all to do their best. Tanjiro’s sister Nezuko is another character that has captivated fans with her adorable and childish personality, though she has a serious side that is known to show up when she needs to protect her brother.

About Kimetsu no Yaiba (Demon Slayer)

Kimetsu no Yaiba is a Japanese anime series that was produced by Hikaru Kondou, directed by Haruo Sotozaki and broadcasted by Aniplex from April 6th, 2019 to September 28th, 2019. The story follows a young boy named Tanjiro Kamado, who comes back home one day and finds his family slaughtered. The sole survivor of the massacre was Nezuko, who was turned into a bloodthirsty demon. After this event, Tanjiro swears to find a way to turn Nezuko back into a human and become a Demon Slayer to find the demon responsible for killing his family. He gains many allies along the way and shows a strong resolve to protect those he cares about. The anime instantly became an incredibly popular series and it continues to be a worldwide sensation today.