Demon Slayer: 7 Strongest Forms of Tanjiro Kamado, Ranked

Tanjiro Kamado begins his demon-hunting journey as a vulnerable orphan with a vengeful heart in Demon Slayer. He didn't have a solid background in sword training until Urokodaki Sakonji's mentorship, yet his strongest forms placed him in the same ranks as the most powerful characters in Demon Slayer in just a short amount of time.

As Tanjiro closes in on his final battle with the demon king, Muzan Kibutsuji, he will have to rely on the most powerful forms of his demon slayer career. With a Nichirin Blade at his disposal and complete mastery of both Water and Sun Breathing styles, Tanjiro is more than ready to put his strongest forms to the ultimate test.

7 Tanjiro's Orphaned Form Is a Natural Survivor

Tanjiro has served as the man of the house in the Kamado household for years. This huge responsibility transformed his once-frail body into a remarkably strong one with incredible stamina and endurance. Part of his routine includes climbing up and down the mountain, chopping wood, taking care of his siblings, and helping every villager in need to the best of his abilities.

Tanjiro's orphaned body may not be trained in the way of the sword, but it still allowed him to carry Nezuko on his back, withstand her demonic attacks and impulses, and nearly outsmart the Water Hashira, Giyu Tomioka, with his chopping ax. The chores he did throughout his time on Mount Kumotori proved to be the perfect preparation for his demon slayer career.

6 Long-Haired Tanjiro Endured Urokodaki's Harsh Training

To this day, Tanjiro's long hair is greatly missed by fans of Demon Slayer. He only grew his hair long during his intense training under the former Water Hashira, Sakonji Urokodaki, on Mount Sagiri, where he spent months learning Water Breathing and its techniques.

This was the first time Tanjiro received formal sword training, and the demanding exercises transformed him from an ordinary charcoal seller into a demon slayer candidate. Mount Sagiri wasn't an easy place to train, considering its high elevation, thin air, and unforgiving terrain, yet long-haired Tanjiro persevered and ultimately convinced Urokodaki that he was ready for the final selection exam.

5 Tanjiro's Dormant Demon Slayer Mark Form Was Already So Powerful

Unlike Yoriichi, Tanjiro was born without a demon slayer mark. The scar on Tanjiro's forehead was originally caused by a boiling accident before it later evolved through the battle against the Upper Rank Six in the Entertainment District Arc.

Impressively, prior to the awakening of the demon slayer mark, Tanjiro was already overpowering demons, alongside Nezuko, Zenitsu, and Inosuke. From defeating the Temple Demon, Hand Demon, and Swamp Demon to decapitating the Spider Demon Mother, Tanjiro ended all these enemies with a dormant demon slayer mark.

4 Tanjiro's Awakened Demon Slayer Mark Form Defeated Upper Moons

The demon slayer mark significantly boosts Tanjiro's attributes, from speed, strength, senses, and durability to striking power. In other words, the demon slayer mark multiplies Tanjiro's overall combat prowess two or three times more than normal, allowing him to outlast ranked demons and eventually defeat them in battle.

With an awakened demon slayer mark, Tanjiro has successfully defeated Gyutaro, Hantengu, and even Akaza with some help from his friends and the Hashira. Without the mark, it wouldn't have been possible for Tanjiro to land the killing blows to these powerful demons, who possess superior strength and stamina.

3 Tanjiro's Selfless State Countered Akaza's Compass Needle

The fights held in Infinity Castle were some of the most brutal and unforgiving in Demon Slayer's history, forcing Tanjiro to rely on the most unconventional forms to win and survive. Through the memories he shared with his father, Tanjiro eventually unlocked the Selfless State.

In the battle against Akaza, Tanjiro relied on the Selfless State to enter the Transparent World. In this form, Tanjiro completely toned down his fighting spirit, killing intent, and animosity toward Akaza. He attained a tranquil state, clearing his mind of all distractions. This state ultimately disoriented Akaza, leading to his unexpected loss against Tanjiro.

2 13th Form Tanjiro Used All 12 Sun Breathing Forms

Sun Breathing is composed of 13 forms invented by the legendary swordsman, Yoriichi Tsugikuni, himself. These forms were passed onto Tanjiro, making him the exclusive user of Sun Breathing in the Taisho Era. In the final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji, Tanjiro eventually used the 13th form of Sun Breathing.

The 13th form of Sun Breathing allows Tanjiro to chain together all 12 forms of Sun Breathing to destroy Muzan’s 12 vital organs at the same time. However, the severe injuries Tanjiro sustained while fighting Muzan prevented him from performing them all at once like Yoriichi, forcing him to execute each form one after another. His version may be weaker, but it was still the key to exploiting Muzan's vulnerabilities.

1 Demon King Tanjiro Surpassed Muzan Kibutsuji

Demon King Tanjiro is the strongest character in Demon Slayer, outclassing Muzan in all respects despite his relatively short screen time in the final arc. He is Tanjiro in demon form, having been injected with Muzan's remaining blood in an act of desperation.

In this evil form, Demon King Tanjiro was leagues above the power level of every character in the series, with all 13 forms of Sun Breathing at his disposal, on top of his blood demon art and his instant resistance to the Sun. If it weren't for Tamayo's anti-demon drug and Tanjiro's strong resolve, Demon King Tanjiro would have fulfilled Muzan's original goal.