Obanai Iguro
The Serpent Hashira strikes with precision, venomous agility, and hidden sorrow.
Obanai Iguro is a central figure within the Demon Slayer Corps, recognized as one of its nine elite swordsmen known as Hashira. Holding the title of Serpent Hashira, he is renowned for his unique combat style and unyielding dedication to eradicating demons. His presence commands respect due to his fierce demeanor and exceptional skill, though beneath his stern exterior lies a deeply wounded heart shaped by tragedy.
- Role
- Serpent Hashira
- Affiliation
- Demon Slayer Corps
- Weapon
- Serrated Nichirin Sword & Kaburagi
- Breathing Style
- Serpent Breathing
- Status
- Deceased
- Distinctive Trait
- Bandaged Left Eye
Lore & Background
Obanai Iguro is a member of the Demon Slayer Corps, serving as one of the Hashira, the organization's elite warriors. He is the Serpent Hashira. He wields a serrated Nichirin sword and is accompanied by a white snake named Kaburagi. He plays a critical role in the final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji. During this battle, he fights alongside Mitsuri Kanroji. He is mortally wounded in the fight against Muzan. In his final moments, he declares his love for Mitsuri Kanroji, dying alongside her. In the present day, they are reincarnated as a married couple who work as restaurateurs.
In Their Own Story
The source material does not provide a specific narrative scene for Obanai Iguro beyond his role in the final battle. He is a Hashira who fights alongside Mitsuri Kanroji against Muzan Kibutsuji. He is mortally wounded and dies alongside her, declaring his love for her. In the present day, they are reincarnated as a married couple.
Reader's Guide
Name: Obanai Iguro. Rank: Serpent Hashira. Affiliation: Demon Slayer Corps. Obanai Iguro is one of the nine Hashira, the elite warriors of the Demon Slayer Corps. He is specifically the Serpent Hashira. He wields a serrated Nichirin sword and is accompanied by a white snake named Kaburagi. He fights alongside Mitsuri Kanroji during the final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji. He is mortally wounded in this battle and dies alongside her, declaring his love for her. In the present day, he and Mitsuri Kanroji are reincarnated as a married couple who work as restaurateurs.
Did You Know?
- Obanai Iguro is the Serpent Hashira, one of the nine elite warriors of the Demon Slayer Corps.
- He wields a serrated Nichirin sword and is accompanied by a white snake named Kaburagi.
- He fights alongside Mitsuri Kanroji during the final battle against Muzan Kibutsuji.
- He is mortally wounded and dies alongside Mitsuri Kanroji, declaring his love for her.
- In the present day, he and Mitsuri Kanroji are reincarnated as a married couple who work as restaurateurs.
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