Demon Slayer Speed Overhaul (2024)

Introduction

As it stands, the speed ratings for Demon Slayer are a bit of a mess. About half the ratings reference removed calcs (Tanjiro Dodges Point Blank Demon Attack and Zenitsu Blitzes Lightning) and the other half are based on a heavily criticized calc (Muichiro Cuts Ten Thousand Fish).

In light of this, I wish to propose a batch of revisions to swap out them out with five other accepted calcs (Mitsuri Dodges Lightning, Tengen Cuts Bombs, Tanjiro Dodges Lightning, Tanjiro’s Flowing Dance, and Tanjiro Dodges Swamp Demon). I will also use the chance to brush up some of the justifications on the existing profiles, the full list of such proposed revisions can be found here.

As it stands, much of the verse stands at Massively Hypersonic derived from Muichiro cutting ten thousand fish in SSV, however this calc has been heavily contested thanks to how many assumptions you need to weigh based on how many cuts he is actually making which depends on assumptions about his reach, the angle of his sweeps, and how fast the fish are moving. To but it simply, it is a little messy.

However, in line with Hantengu’s lightning being accepted as real lightning, we now have a good number of replacements (and even some upgrades) to substitute in its place to maintain the verse’s status as a lightning timer (which does fit nicely with how incredibly frequently its characters are described as fast as lightning, which is now backed up by more substantive calculations).

Demon Slayer Speed Scaling Context

First, it should be noted is that there is a significant gulf between the travel speed, base combat speed, and breathing technique combat speed of demon slayers. For example, Tanjiro initially struggles against the speed of the temaris when fighting Susamaru, yet then later in the same sequence utterly blitzes them as if they are completely still when using Water Breathing: Flowing Dance. Meanwhile in travel speed even the Hashira are compared merely to the wind and are relative to their crows, while Tengen is ranked higher than Gyomei despite being relative in combat speed only to UM6 whereas Gyomei could keep up with UM1.

Thus is should be recognized that:
Demon Slayers’ Breathing Technique Speed >> Demons Slayers’ Base Combat Speed >> Demon Slayers’ Travel Speed

So characters who would scale to a given demon slayer’s base combat speed (like Susamaru being relative to Base UR Tanjiro), would in no way necessitate scaling to their maximum speed while in the apex of their breathing technique (as in Susamaru getting utterly blitzed by UR Tanjiro with Flowing Dance). It should be noted that this difference is especially drastic during the Unwavering Resolve Arc where the main characters have not unlocked Total Concentration Breathing: Constant.

Proposed Changes:

Scaling From Base UR Tanjiro (Mach 0.85):​

Currently all of the UR Demons are scaled from a removed clac. In its place, those that only scale to UR Tanjiro’s base speed and cannot keep up with his technique speed (and thus do not qualify to scale off of the flowing dance calc), must all be downgraded to the next best calc based off of his base speed.

Demon Slayer Speed Overhaul (1)

Epyriel/Sandbox

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  • Hand Demon: Subsonic+ [Note: Current rating is based on a removed calc] speed]
  • Swamp Demon: Subsonic+ [Note: Current rating is based on a removed calc]
  • Susamaru: Subsonic+ [Note: Current rating is based on a removed calc]
  • Yahaba: Subsonic+ [Note: Current rating is based on a removed calc]
  • Spider Demon Mother: Subsonic+ [Note: Current rating is based on a removed calc]
  • Spider Demon Brother: Subsonic+ [Note: Current rating is based on a removed calc]
  • Spider Demon Sister: Subsonic+ [Note: Current rating is based on a removed calc]
  • Spider Demon Father: Subsonic+ [Note: Current rating is based on a removed calc]
  • Kyogai: Subsonic+ with Transonic Attack Speed [Note: Current rating is based on a removed calc]

(0:10) Agree: HelloThere1089, Xaropadob3ta, Ped2018, JnSteHar002, Machmatej, KnyRaizn, Passersby, Digital_Franz, Viott, CloverDragon03
(0:0) Disagree:
(0:0) Neutral:

Scaling From UR Tanjiro (Mach 320):​

Demon Slayer Speed Overhaul (3)

Epyriel/Sandbox

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  • Inosuke (Post-Demon Slayer Training): Massively Hypersonic [Note: Current rating based on removed calc]
  • Tanjiro (Post-Demon Slayer Training): Massively Hypersonic [Note: Current rating based on removed calc]
  • Zenitsu (Post-Demon Slayer Training): Massively Hypersonic [Note: Current rating based on removed calc]
  • Rui: Massively Hypersonic [Note: Current rating based on removed calc]
  • Nezuko (Base): Massively Hypersonic [Note: Current rating based on removed calc]
  • Kyojuro (Gaiden): At least Massively Hypersonic, likely higher [Note: Current rating based on removed calc]
  • Enmu: At least Massively Hypersonic, likely higher [Note: Current rating based on removed calc]
  • Daki: At least Massively Hypersonic, likely higher [Note: Current rating based on removed calc]
  • Inosuke (Post-Rehabilitation Training): At least Massively Hypersonic, likely higher [Note: Current rating based on removed calc]
  • Nezuko (Demon Transformation): At least Massively Hypersonic, likely higher [Note: Current rating based on removed calc]
  • Zenitsu (Post-Rehabilitation Training): At least Massively Hypersonic, likely higher [Note: Current rating based on removed calc]
  • Kanao (Pre-Infinity Castle Arc): At least Massively Hypersonic, likely higher [Note: Current rating based on removed calc]
  • Tanjiro (Post-Rehabilitation Training): At least Massively Hypersonic, likely higher [Note: Current rating based on removed calc]

(0:9) Agree: HelloThere1089, Xaropadob3ta, Ped2018, JnSteHar002, Machmatej, KnyRaizn, Passersby, Digital_Franz, Viott
(1:3) Disagree: CloverDragon03, LIFE_OF_KING, Armorchompy, Tllmbrg
(0:0) Neutral:

Scaling From UR Tanjiro (Mach 320) and Base SSV Tanjiro (Mach 208):

Demon Slayer Speed Overhaul (5)

Epyriel/Sandbox

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  • Genya (Base): Massively Hypersonic [Note: Current rating based on removed calc]
  • Genya (Demon Transformation): Massively Hypersonic, [Note: Current rating based on removed calc]
  • Genya (After Consuming Zōhakuten): Massively Hypersonic [Note: Current rating based on removed calc]
  • Hantengu (Hantengu): At least Massively Hypersonic, likely higher [Note: Current rating based on removed calc]
  • Hantengu (Emotion Clones): At least Massively Hypersonic, likely higher with Massively Hypersonic+ Attack Speed [Note: Current rating based on removed calc]
  • Tanjiro (Post-Type Zero Training): At least Massively Hypersonic, likely higher [Note: Current rating based on removed calc]

(0:10) Agree: HelloThere1089, Xaropadob3ta, Ped2018, JnSteHar002, Machmatej, KnyRaizn, Passersby, Digital_Franz, Viott, CloverDragon03
(0:0) Disagree:
(0:0) Neutral:

Scaling From Unmarked SSV Mitsuri (Mach 2201) and ED Tengen (Mach 1762):

Demon Slayer Speed Overhaul (7)

Epyriel/Sandbox

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  • Genya (After Consuming Kokushibo): Likely Massively Hypersonic+
  • Inosuke (Post-Hashira Training): Likely Massively Hypersonic+
  • Nezuko (Sun Immunity): Massively Hypersonic+
  • Kaigaku: Massively Hypersonic+
  • Zenitsu (Post-Hashira Training): Massively Hypersonic+
  • Kanao (Infinity Castle Arc): Massively Hypersonic+
  • Tengen: Massively Hypersonic+
  • Gyutaro: Massively Hypersonic+
  • Gyokko: Massively Hypersonic+
  • Hantengu (Zōhakuten): Massively Hypersonic+
  • Kyojuro: Massively Hypersonic+
  • Mitsuri: Massively Hypersonic+
  • Nakime: Massively Hypersonic+
  • Muichiro: Massively Hypersonic+ [Note: Current justification references contested calc]
  • Obanai: Massively Hypersonic+
  • Giyu: Massively Hypersonic+ [Note: Current justification references contested calc]
  • Akaza (Demon): At least Massively Hypersonic+, likely higher [Note: ‘likely higher’ added to compensate for significant speed gap from Tengen and Mitsuri]
  • Tanjiro (Post-Hashira Training): At least Massively Hypersonic+, likely higher [Note: ‘likely higher’ added to compensate for significant speed gap from Tengen and Mitsuri]
  • Sanemi: At least Massively Hypersonic+, likely higher [Note: Current justification references removed calc; ‘likely higher’ added to compensate for significant speed gap from Tengen and Mitsuri]
  • Gyomei: At least Massively Hypersonic+, likely higher [Note: ‘likely higher’ added to compensate for significant speed gap from Tengen and Mitsuri]
  • Doma: At least Massively Hypersonic+, likely higher [Note: ‘likely higher’ added to compensate for significant speed gap from Tengen and Mitsuri]
  • Shinobu: At least Massively Hypersonic+, likely higher [Note: Current justification references removed calc; ‘likely higher’ added to compensate for significant speed gap from Tengen and Mitsuri]
  • Tanjiro (Post-Sun Breathing Mastery): At least Massively Hypersonic+, likely higher
  • Tanjiro (Demon Form): At least Massively Hypersonic+, likely higher [This is based on the existing page which assumes DKT is superior to his human form which I don’t necessarily agree with, but I will leave that contention for a different CRT in order to stick to adjusting the current speed ratings]
  • Kokushibo: At least Massively Hypersonic+, likely far higher
  • Muzan: At least Massively Hypersonic+, likely far higher [Note: ‘likely far higher’ added to compensate for being faster than Kokushibo]
  • Yoriichi: At least Massively Hypersonic+, likely far higher [Note: Current justification references removed calc]

(0:10) Agree: HelloThere1089, Xaropadob3ta, Ped2018, JnSteHar002, Machmatej, KnyRaizn, Passersby, Digital_Franz, Viott, CloverDragon03
(0:0) Disagree:
(0:0) Neutral:

Note: Except where designated, these ratings are based on existing accepted scaling chains in order to narrow the scope of this thread. Please save discussions of changing the relative scaling between characters contrary to what is currently accepted for a different thread.

Demon Slayer Speed Overhaul (2024)

FAQs

Who has the fastest regeneration in Demon Slayer? ›

Nigh-Absolute Regeneration: The highest level of regeneration shown in the series, which is only possessed by the Demon King himself, Muzan Kibutsuji.

Who has the fastest speed in Demon Slayer? ›

Hashira like Giyu Tomioka and Shinobu Kocho move fluidly and swiftly, using water and insect breathing techniques to their advantage. Tengen Uzui stands out as the fastest Hashira, utilizing perfect physicality and sound breathing to overwhelm enemies in battle.

What is the most powerful fighting style in Demon Slayer? ›

Gyomei Himejima

Stone Breathing is considered to be the strongest Breathing Style in Demon Slayer. However, its techniques are not as impressive as the raw power behind them. The strongest Fifth Form of this Breathing Technique uses the flail and axe used in this fighting style to great effect.

Why Demon Slayer ended fast? ›

Demon Slayer ended after 23 volumes because the creator, Koyoharu Gotouge, wanted to wrap it up on their own terms. Quality over quantity, my friend! Watch Demon Slayer by winning Crunchyroll credit on Playbite!

Why can Nezuko heal so fast? ›

Immense Regeneration: As a demon, Nezuko has enhanced regenerative abilities that allow her to heal in the blink of an eye. When she first became a demon, her regeneration was relatively slow compared to other demons, taking a few moments to heal her wounds.

How fast is Yoriichi in mph? ›

For him to be imperceptible even to their eyes, he had to have been at least twice as fast, which would be 76292 mph. An again, Muzan couldn't perceive Yoriichi's movements at all, so doubling that speed once more would be 152584 mph. Thats how fast a sword swing from Yoriichi would be.

Who is faster, Zenitsu or Killua? ›

Furthermore, Zenitsu was able to out-speed Kaigaku's fourth form, which is him releasing a black lightning bolt at his target, even moving fast enough to blitz him. This puts Zenitsu at above lightning speed, meaning that Zenitsu would be able to not only dodge Killua's attacks, but also out-speed them entirely.

Who is faster, Zenitsu or Minato? ›

Is Zenitsu faster than Minato? Zenitsu by the end of the series is multiple times faster then lightning. Who is faster, Flash or Minato Namikaze? Minato is known as the fastest shinobi who ever lived.

Who became a Hashira the fastest? ›

However, there was one example that was much faster than that; Muichiro Tokito, who managed to rise to the rank of Hashira just two months after joining the Demon Slayer Corps.

Can Tanjiro beat Yoriichi? ›

Short answer: Yes, Demon king tanjiro could beat yoriichi.

Who is the most overpowered character in Demon Slayer? ›

8 Most Powerful Demon Slayer Characters, Ranked
  • #8 Sanemi Shinazugawa. ...
  • #7 Akaza. ...
  • #6 Gyomei Himejima. ...
  • #5 Doma. ...
  • #4 Shinobu Kocho. ...
  • #3 Kokushibo. ...
  • #2 Muzan Kibutsuji. ...
  • #1 Yoriichi Tsugikuni. Yoriichi Tsugikuni is a legendary demon slayer, renowned for his unmatched swordsmanship and the creation of the Sun Breathing technique.
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Who is the weakest Hashira? ›

Shinobu Kocho Is the Weakest Hashira

The Insect Hashira, Shinobu's petite frame prevents her from being physically able to decapitate any demon, be it an Upper-Rank or the weakest demon in Japan. At one point or another in the manga, all nine Hashira in Demon Slayer encountered an Upper-Rank.

Who did Zenitsu marry? ›

Who kills Muzan? ›

Muzan soon begins burning from the sun forcing him to fight for his life. Before he can overwhelm the lower ranked Slayers, Sanemi appears and slices his right arm, cursing the demon's persistence and demanding him to die. Muzan begins to disintegrate.

Did Demon Slayer officially end? ›

Why is Demon Slayer ending with a movie trilogy? Although there will be no next season of Demon Slayer, Ufotable will bring its final arc, the Infinity Castle Arc, in the form of a movie trilogy.

Does akaza have the fastest regeneration? ›

Akaza instantly regrowing his arms moments after they were sliced off. Immense Regeneration: Akaza possesses one of the most incredible regenerative abilities in the series due to assimilating a massive amount of Muzan's blood, which he displayed constantly.

Which is the fastest breathing in Demon Slayer? ›

Thunder Breathing is the fastest breathing naturally given the users base speed. But the fastest feat of Breathing was performed by Yoriichi using Sun Breathing.

Is Doma faster than Shinobu? ›

It's been confirmed multiple times that Shinobu is the fastest and perhaps most agile hashira. Like Douma blitzed her, she also blitzed Doma, getting a solid clean stab on his head. She is extraordinarily quick.

Who is the fastest Hashira of all time? ›

Even though he is large and muscular, and uses that to his advantage, his fighting style relies more on aesthetics and flashiness. He is the fastest Hashira, and the second physically strongest. Obviously, then, Tengen Uzui is rather proud.

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