In the world of Demon Slayer, the Twelve Kizuki were an organization made up of a group of twelve Demons who pursued the goal of finding the Blue Spider Lily. The organization was created and led by Muzan Kibutsuji. One of the members of this group was Akaza, who held the rank of the Upper Rank Three. And while Akaza was a fearless fighter who wanted to become the best and strongest, he was still not the strongest and in this article, we will tell you a bit about his powers and abilities.
The article is going to be divided into two major parts. The first one is going to be a representation of Akaza’s powers and abilities, while the other one is going to be a short comparison of Akaza’s powers and abilities to the powers and abilities of other characters, divided into several subsections. These will not be detailed analyses, just brief comments so you can understand Akaza’s position in the Demon Slayer lore.
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Akaza’s powers and abilities
How powerful is Akaza compared to other Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba characters?
Akaza’s powers and abilities
Akaza stands out for having incredible physical strength. He has repeatedly shown his unbelievable strength, most notably when punching or kicking, which is powerful enough to send shockwaves ripping through the earth. Despite Giyu sweeping his sword downward, dismembering the head and jaw of the Second Upper Moon, Doma, with his arm, and even penetrating Kyojuro’s solar plexus, Akaza easily split Giyu’s sword in half with a single side punch.
His strength is further enhanced by his Blood Demon Art, enabling him to hit the ground and make holes in it. He was able to totally knock down several adult males in a battle with just his bare fists and legs when he was a human at the age of 11, and was later able to kill kendo experts, all before becoming a Demon. He was so powerful that Muzan believed he had already been a Demon before they met.
Akaza is incredibly quick, as evidenced by the fact that he moved at such high speeds during his battle with Kyojuro that even Tanjiro Kamado and Inosuke Hashibira were unable to see him. The latter said that Akaza appeared to be in “another dimension.” He frequently demonstrated the ability to move so swiftly that it appeared as though he was teleporting, able to do so even for Tanjiro, who had the ability to feel the future. Even one of the swiftest Demon Slayers, Giyu Tomioka, was quickly surpassed in speed by Akaza despite only awakening the Demon Slayer Mark.
Due to the fact that Akaza absorbed a significant amount of Muzan Kibutsuji’s blood, she has one of the most amazing regenerating abilities in the entire series. He can effortlessly regenerate from Tanjiro’s minor and major wounds as well as from Giyu and Kyojuro’s amputations of limbs. His immense regeneration was also demonstrated when he had his head cut, but he simply regrew a new one; this was, before, thought to be impossible, i.e., it was thought that only Muzan could accomplish such a feat.
Technique Development is a special talent that Akaza possesses. Akaza starts off by assuming a distinctive Soryu stance. There are now two different job descriptions. The first position entails bending his knees into a half-squat, extending his right arm with a half-clenched fist facing his body, and bending his left arm with an open palm. The second position is nearly identical to the first, except that he opens his palm over his right arm while fully clenching his fists in a downward bend over his left arm. Then Akaza unleashes his Destructive Death fighting style while enhancing his martial arts moves with shockwaves.
How powerful is Akaza compared to other Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba characters?
In this section, we are going to compare Akaza to some other prominent Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba characters. These are going to be brief comparisons whose main goal is to give you a general idea of his powers and abilities.
Akaza vs. Muzan
Muzan is the most powerful of all Demons and the creator of all the Demons that came after him. His weaknesses are the same as those of the other Demons, but his powers and abilities far surpass those of any other known Demon in the series. Using his powers, he has turned numerous people into Demons and has organized the most powerful ones in the Twelve Kizuki. As for Akaza, it has to be said that Muzan was impressed by his skills (when he killed 67 people out of revenge), which is why he offered him to turn him into a Demon, which Akaza accepted. But, despite all of his skills and abilities, Akaza is simply not as powerful as Muzan.
Akaza vs. Kokushibo
As the Upper Rank One, Kokushibo is basically the second strongest Demon behind Muzan. Yoriichi’s brother, Kokushibo was turned into a Demon by Muzan at his own behest, as he wanted to be both stronger and immortal. He knows the Moon Breathing Style and is an exceptionally skilled swordsman. The Twelve Kizuki were organized on a hierarchical basis, which means that Kokushibo was the strongest among them, and Akaza was well aware of that. Akaza threatened to kill Kokushibo one day, but he was aware that Yoriichi’s brother was much more powerful than him and that he would be able to defeat him.
Akaza vs. Doma
As the Upper Rank Two, Doma was the second most powerful member of the Twelve Kizuki and he was, indeed, a powerful Demon. There is no doubt that he was much stronger than Akaza, which is a fact that Akaza was well aware of; this is why Akaza avoided any direct conflict with Doma, although he used every chance he got to actually hit him; Akaza was powerful enough to destroy Doma’s lower jaw and the upper part of his head, but Doma himself admitted that he did not avoid it intentionally. Doma was certainly the more powerful of the two.
Akaza vs. the remaining Twelve Kizuki
Since Akaza was the Upper Rank Three, he was the third most powerful member of the Twelve Kizuki. In practice, this meant that Akaza was able to defeat all the remaining members of the group and that was not really contested. He was much more powerful and it did seem like there was a bigger difference in power between Akaza and the lower-ranked Demons, than there was between Akaza and Doma, although it is certain that Doma was significantly more powerful than Akaza.
Akaza vs. Tanjiro Kamado
Well, this is an intriguing one. When Akaza first met Tanjiro, he would have destroyed him easily. Tanjiro was simply too weak and too inexperienced to defeat Akaza. But since then, Tanjiro has gathered more experience and became an exceptionally powerful Demon Slayer. If you add to that the fact that Tanjiro harbored a grudge against Akaza for killing Kyojuro and that he also learned the Sun Breathing Style later on (by remembering the Hinokami Kagura), it makes sense that Tanjiro outgrew Akaza and that he would have been able to defeat him, and that is a thing we can actually confirm here in this article. Tanjiro did, eventually, become stronger than Akaza.
Akaza vs. Kyojuro Rengoku
One of the best and saddest battles in the whole series was the one between Kyojuro Rengoku, the Flame Hashira, and Akaza. It was an evenly-matched fight where both fighters had to give it their all to defeat the other. Akaza was ultimately successful in killing Kyojuro, while at the same time he managed to save himself as well, but we cannot shake the feeling that it was a plot-driven decision more than anything else. In our opinion, we think that Kyojuro and Akaza are roughly on the same level of powers, which is something along the lines of Akaza’s remark about Kyojuro when they first met.
Akaza vs. the remaining Hashira
This is a very versatile category and it depends on whom Akaza would fight. A combination of Hashira would definitely be enough to subdue him, but individually, it all depends really. He would most probably lose to Gyomei, Giyu, Obanai, and Muichiro, and we’re not certain about Sanemi and Mitsuri. As for Tengen, Akaza would probably be able to defeat him, especially with the latter losing his arm, and the same probably goes for Shinobu, who could not match Akaza’s amazing physical prowess.
Akaza vs. Zenitsu
Zenitsu was able to defeat Kaigaku, but we don’t think he would be able to defeat the Upper Rank Three. And while Zenitsu is certainly not to be underestimated, that much is true, he simply lacks the power, the experience, and the versatility to fight Akaza. Akaza’s fight against Kyojuro demonstrated how skilled a fighter must be to fight such a powerful Demon, and while Zenitsu is certainly not weak, he is not on the same level as Akaza by no means. This is why we think that Akaza would not have too much trouble facing Zenitsu in a one-on-one fight.
Akaza vs. Inosuke
Everything we’ve said about Zenitsu can also be applied to Inosuke. Okay, almost everything. Inosuke, likewise, lacks the experience, but he does have the strength and durability to face Akaza. And while his skills are far more versatile than Zenitsu’s, his lack of tactical approach is what would give Akaza a major advantage. Inosuke is not stupid, but he approached the fight without thinking, actually, and that is simply not good enough against an opponent who is as poweful as Akaza. This is why we are certain that Akaza would be able to defeat Inosuke as well.
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FAQs
How strong is akaza Demon Slayer? ›
Akaza is one of the 12 Kizuki, the strongest demons who serve directly under Muzan Kibutsuji in Demon Slayer. He is Upper Rank 3, making him particularly powerful. The Upper Ranks went 100 years without being killed by a Hashira, while killing a large number of Hashira themselves.
How strong is akaza in strength? ›Overall Abilities: As the holder of the third highest position in the Twelve Kizuki, Akaza is an exceptionally powerful demon, having been able to singlehandedly defeat Kyojuro Rengoku and numerous Hashira as well as countless Demon Slayers in the past.
Is akaza stronger than all Hashira? ›At the end of the day, none of the Hashira could've defeated Akaza – even though a few of them could've succeeded in decapitating him. Akaza proved himself to be too strong to be dragged into sunlight, meaning there'd be no way for any of the Hashira to kill him.
Is Akaza the most powerful Demon? ›He is the third strongest demon in the world so battling him, for most people, is going to be a deadly choice. According to Doma, even Akaza stands no chance in front of him because of his superior fighting skills. He uses Tessenjutsu in direct combat and double-wields war fans to slash his opponents.
Which Hashira can defeat Akaza? ›Muichiro can defeat Akaza easily with his petite body that leverages his speed. Moreover, his ability of Transparent World can aid him in landing a fatal blow on Akaza's weak spot.
Can Nezuko beat Akaza? ›In conclusion, Nezuko cannot beat Akaza in Demon Slayer. In terms of power, physical abilities, regeneration rate and overall combat ability, Akaza is far superior compared to Nezuko.
Can Akaza beat goku? ›4 Akaza & Goku Would Probably Get Along Very Well, But If They Ever Crossed Each Other, Goku Would Walk Away With Another Win Under His Belt.
How strong would Akaza be if he ate? ›Akaza would probably be at least 2 times stronger. Because I think doma said something like you get a lot stronger by eating woman because they carry babies in their bodies or something. So yeah if akaza ate them he probably would be way stronger than doma and possibly rival kokushibo.
Can giyu beat Akaza? ›After awakening his demon slayer mark, Giyu greatly overpowers Akaza. However, he is able to keep up with the fight only because of Tanjiro. If Giyu had soloed against Akaza, he would have died.
Who is the 3 strongest Hashira? ›3 Giyu Tomioka, The Water Hashira.
Which Hashira died? ›
Shinobu Kocho was the former insect Hashira who played a big role in defeating Doma, the Upper Moon 2, during the Infinity Castle arc. He also happens to be a descendant. Reason of death: Killed by Doma (Upper Moon 2).
Who is the true strongest Hashira? ›Gyomei Himejima, the Stone Hashira, is the strongest Hashira in the Demon Slayer corps in terms of strength and swordsmanship. He is the only person who uses spiked flails and an axe instead of standard swords to kill demons.
What level demon is akaza? ›| Demon | Position |
|---|---|
| Nakime | Upper Rank 4 |
| Akaza | Upper Rank 3 |
| Doma | Upper Rank 2 |
| Kokushibo | Upper Rank 1 |
He is Upper Rank One of the Twelve Kizuki, and the archenemy of his younger twin brother, Yoriichi Tsugikuni.
Can Tanjiro defeat akaza alone? ›Since Tanjiro accessed the See Through World and achieved the Selfless State, he was shown to have effortlessly decapitated Akaza.
Why does akaza hate doma? ›Akaza. Because of his desire to become stronger and Doma's strength allowing him to surpass himself to become Upper Two, Akaza harboured an intense hatred of Doma.
Can Tanjiro 13th form beat Akaza? ›If you are talking about 13th form tanjiro, It would be a tough battle battle. But in the end, Tanjiro would win mid- high Diffculty against FP Akaza. Yes, Akaza is insanely strong, but against 13th form Tanjiro, he would lose 7/10 times.
Why is Tanjiro sword black? ›The black blade represents the Sun and is surrounded by prejudice and misconceptions, as historically every demon slayer who held it lived a short life. This could mean that Tanjirou is destined to break the pattern and set a new legend for black Nichirin blades in the Demon Slayer universe.
Who is Uppermoon 5? ›Gyokko (玉壺 Gyokko) is a member of the Twelve Demon Moons and holds the position of Upper Moon Five in the Kimetsu no Yaiba (Demon Slayer) series. Gyokko's appearance is the most demon-like out of the Upper Moons.
What rank is Nezuko? ›Nezuko's rankings in the popularity polls are as follows: Nezuko ranked 3rd place in the first popularity poll with 3,319 votes. Nezuko ranked 11th place in the second popularity poll with 5,000 votes.
Who is Goku can't beat? ›
1) Jiren. As seen in Dragon Ball Super's Tournament of Power, Goku can't quite beat Jiren yet even with Ultra Instinct.
Who is more stronger rengoku or akaza? ›7 Strength: Tengen
Rengoku was an elite fighter with immense strength. He was able to fight Akaza, who was a member of the Upper-Rank Three. Even after sustaining serious injuries, Rengoku still had enough power to hold down Akaza, and was able to send Akaza fling into the forest with a single slash.
He was willing to go to any length to convert his sister back into a human. Tanjiro learned several techniques from his teacher and that allowed him to beat very strong enemies. But, Luffy is just a cut above anything Tanjiro has faced and it will be a one-sided match.
How old is akaza? ›| Character | Age | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Akaza | 200+ | 5'8" / 173 cm |
| Daki | 113+ | N/A |
| Gyutaro | 126+ | N/A |
| Doma | 133+ | 6'2" / 187 cm |
While the manga did not explicitly mention the reason, it could be because of Koyuki's effect on Akaza back when he was human. As someone who practiced a form of martial art, he had honor and followed a set of principles. This could be another reason why Akaza didn't kill women.
Who does akaza hate the most? ›Akaza clearly hates his fellow Demon comrades, especially Doma. And this hate isn't random, as there's a deep psychological reason behind it. The hype around the first episode of Demon Slayer season 3, the Swordsmith Village Arc, was real, and fans were not disappointed.
Can Nezuko beat Giyu? ›7 Can't Beat: Giyu
Giyu is one of the legendary Hashira, and he's brought down demons far more powerful than Nezuko. With his level of skill and impressive agility, he'd easily defeat Tanjiro's little sister. In fact, when Giyu first meets Tanjiro and Nezuko, he almost does kill the latter.
Unable to fight back, Doma realized he was tricked but it was too late. He was soon decapitated by the combined force of Kanao and Inosuke, avenging Shinobu and her family.
Can akaza beat doma? ›There is no clear answer as to who would win in a battle between Akaza and Douma. Both are incredibly powerful bloodbenders, and either could come out on top. However, it is possible that Akaza's greater experience might give her the edge she needs to win.
Is rengoku weakest Hashira? ›Rengoku is yet another strong Hashira who almost stalled Akaza until the sun burnt him. He was so strong that Akaza initially refrained from hurting Rengoku since he recognized his potential and combat abilities.
Is tengen the weakest Hashira? ›
Demon Slayer's Tengen Uzui is considered to be one of the weakest Hashira due to almost losing this fight, but the fact is that Tengen only looks weak when compared to the most overpowered Hashira.
Why was Rengoku so weak? ›Rengoku's Unwavering Will Was His Greatest Weakness
Since he believes it is his responsibility as someone strong to protect those weaker than him, he will make sure he does just that. Rengoku sees any mission through to the very end, even at the cost of his life.
The flashback also reveals that Yoriichi had a twin brother named Michikatsu Tsugikuni, who became a Demon Slayer but later turned into a demon and became Upper Moon One, Kokushibo.
Who killed the first Hashira? ›1) Kyojuro Rengoku
Kyojuro Rangoku is the Flame Hashira that was loved by the entire fanbase. His enthusiasm and an unwavering sense of justice enabled him to become the man that he was. Unfortunately, Rengoku was killed by Akaza, the Upper Moon 3.
Unfortunately, many fan-favorite characters didn't survive in Demon Slayer, and the Hashira certainly weren't an exception.
Who is the 2 strongest Hashira? ›- 2 Sanemi Shinazugawa: Wind Hashira.
- 3 Muichiro Tokito: Mist Hashira. ...
- 4 Kyojuro Rengoku: Fire Hashira. ...
- 5 Giyu Tomioka: Water Hashira. ...
- 6 Mitsuri Kanroji: Love Hashira. ...
- 7 Obanai Iguro: Serpent Hashira. ...
- 8 Tengen Uzui: Sound Hashira. ...
- 9 Shinobu Kocho: Insect Hashira. ...
1) Shinobu Kocho
The Insect Pillar of Demon Slayer Corps, Shinobu is undeniably the smartest individual. She might not be physically stronger than others, but her intelligence is what kept her going.
Some Hashira are so used to battle that they can continue to fight after falling unconscious.The Hashira also has the power to teleport seen by Shinobu Kocho and Giyu Tomioka.
Who is the 2 strongest character in Demon Slayer? ›Titled as the second-strongest demon in the show, Kokushibo is an important character. Not only was he part of the Demon Slayer corps before turning into a demon, but he was also Yoriichi's brother; the first demon slayer. Thanks to his interesting bloodline, Kokushibo is able to use multiple strong abilities.
Who is Muzan scared of? ›The warrior Muzan feared was a swordsman named Yoriichi Tsugikuni. Yoriichi was the only slayer before Tanjiro who came close to killing Muzan, and the flashback of their fight occurred in Chapter 187.
Is Upper Moon 1 stronger than Muzan? ›
Yes, all lower moons and upper moons are weaker than Muzan.
What tier is Akaza? ›The S Tier Characters. The following characters are in the S Tier: Akaza.
What is written in Akaza eyes? ›Can someone help? Akaza has “上弦” on his right eye, meaning “Upper Rank” (referring to the fact he's an Upper Moon) and “参” on his left eye, meaning “three” (referring to his Upper Moon/Rank Position no. which is 3).
What rank is Akaza moon? ›Upper Rank 3: Akaza.
Who killed Upper Rank 1? ›Upper-Rank One: Kokushibo
Muichiro, Genya, Sanemi Shinazugawa and Gyomei Himejima fought together against Kokushibo, though Muichiro and Genya were no match for him and were killed.
Thanks to Somiyoshi, and later on Tanjuro who passed it down to Tanjiro, the world is left with a weapon to defeat Muzan Kibutsuji, long after Yoriichi passed away. Those are ultimately the role of Tanjiro's father, Tanjuro Kamado, in the story of the Demon Slayer.
Who is Muzan's favorite upper rank? ›Later it was revealed that Muzan in fact considers Gyokko to be one of his favorite Upper Ranks due to his pots, with him greatly liking to the artistic skill he puts into them and the high price he gets by selling them.
Is Akaza stronger than Tanjiro? ›If you are talking about 13th form tanjiro, It would be a tough battle battle. But in the end, Tanjiro would win mid- high Diffculty against FP Akaza. Yes, Akaza is insanely strong, but against 13th form Tanjiro, he would lose 7/10 times.
Is akaza powerful than rengoku? ›Rengoku was able to hold off an Upper Moon 3 Akaza and even managed to get him desperate towards the end. Every aspect of Rengoku's combat abilities seem to be better than Tengen's. However, he would put up a good fight as it will not be an easy victory for Rengoku.
Is akaza really stronger than rengoku? ›Of course akaza was stronger only because of the regeneration, but keep in mind that rengoku slashed him multiple times and almost killed him.
Can giyu beat akaza? ›
After awakening his demon slayer mark, Giyu greatly overpowers Akaza. However, he is able to keep up with the fight only because of Tanjiro. If Giyu had soloed against Akaza, he would have died.
Which Hashira can beat Rengoku? ›Gyomei's raw strength and ability to use Transparent World makes him the strongest Hashira and therefore, he is leagues above Rengoku.
Can Akaza beat doma? ›There is no clear answer as to who would win in a battle between Akaza and Douma. Both are incredibly powerful bloodbenders, and either could come out on top. However, it is possible that Akaza's greater experience might give her the edge she needs to win.
Which Hashira can defeat Doma? ›Gyomei is currently the strongest Hashira.
Who defeated Upper Moon 1? ›The Upper Moon 1: He was defeated by Gyomei Himejima, Sanemi Shinazugawa, Muichiro Tokito and Genya Shinazugawa in the Mugen Castle. The Upper Moon 2.: Shinobu Kocho poisoned him by sacrificing herself in the Mugen Castle.