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Demon Slayer : Kimetsu no Yaiba is focused on courageous fighters fighting against demons. Behind each slayer’s prowess is the incredible craftsmanship of the swordsmiths — artisans whose masterwork have made the famed Nichirin Blades . These unsuspecting weapons makers are the true heroes of humanity, creating the weapons that will save the world from the tyranny of evil.

Swordsmith Village : Home of the nichirin blade makers
The Swordsmith Village is an underground place where every Demon Slayer sword in existence is crafted. Sheltered by sharp mountains and guarded from demons, this village is home to centuries of refining blacksmiths who spend an eternity perfecting their craft. Their work is sacred, creating arms with Scarlet Crimson Iron Sand and Scarlet Ore, rare materials that soak in sunlight — demons’ super special ultimate weakness.

One of the most fiery smiths is Hotaru Haganezuka , responsible for creating and repairing Tanjiro Kamado ’s Nichirin Sword. Famed for his singular focus and short fuse, Haganezuka views each blade as a piece of his spirit. Yet every day he puts his life on the line to hone Tanjiro’s blade, especially in this season’s Swordsmith Village Arc, highlighting the profound connection between smith and slayer.

Who forges the blades?

• Tanjiro Kamado – Sword forged by Hotaru Haganezuka
  
• Zenitsu Agatsuma– Sword forged by Kozo Kanamori
  
• Inosuke Hashibira – Swords made by Jiro, attacked by Inosuke for making the blades too sharp.
  
• Giyu Tomioka (Water Hashira) – Swordsmith No name given, but he is thought to have been one of Urokodaki’s network of smiths
  
  
• Mitsuri Kanroji (Love Hashira) – Sword forged by a master smith for her specialized fighting style. Smith not identified.
  
• Muichiro Tokito (Mist Hashira) – A blade forged by Tecchin Tecchikawahara, the village chief
  

Each blade is individually forged to express the character, art, and craft of its master fencer. This personalization is what makes Nichirin Blades so special — their color shifts according to the user’s soul.

More than steel: The heart of swordsmithsTo these craftspersons, sword-making is a spiritual art, honed for hundreds of years. They don’t merely create weapons—they help fulfill the dreams and fantasies of the honor of the Demon Slayer Corps. Like hotaru Haganezuka, who is so dedicated that he continues sharpening Tanjiro’s blade even when wounded — working through blood, sweat, and peril.

Their emotional ties to their swords are palpable — each blade embodies loyalty, heritage, and the capacity to safeguard the vulnerable. When Tanjiro retrieves an ancient, rusted blade during the Swordsmith Village Arc, Haganezuka almost loses his life restoring it to perfection, emphasizing the spiritual connection between swordsmith and warrior.
Unsung heroes of Demon SlayerSwordsmiths in Demon Slayer are key to the narrative’s core. True strength isn’t always found in might, they tell us — sometimes, it’s in tireless artisanship, humble sacrifice and faith in a bigger purpose. As Demon Slayer goes from strength to strength, reaching more and more fans around the globe, the legacy of its smiths serves as a poignant reminder that sometimes, heroes wear no masks.

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