From self-sacrificing swordsman to pop stars that slay, demon hunters have been dominating the film industry lately, breaking down barriers and topping charts everywhere from the box office to streaming services. Although KPop Demon Hunters and Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle appear to have few things in common (one opting for family-friendly dance numbers while the other leans on the side of ferocious brutality), at the center of their wildly successful anime stories are heroes who put it all on the line to keep evil at bay.
If you’re a fan of heroes like HUNTR/X and the Demon Slayer Corps, here’s a look at the toughest and most resilient demon hunters in anime films.
5. HUNTR/X
KPop Demon Hunters (2025)
The demon-hunting trio HUNTR/X makes demon slaying look good, fusing flawless combat technique with the transcendent power of song. The titular heroines of KPop Demon Hunters—Rumi, Zoey, and Mira—hold their own against formidable foes, with their voices carrying the weight of battle and the light of truth. With poise, elegance, and girl power, they strike down demons with the same intensity that electrifies their chart-topping performances, taking down demonic rival boy bands without breaking a sweat.
Throughout KPop Demon Hunters, the trio endure wave after wave of darkness, never failing to rise to the occasion, turning a sold-out concert into a battlefield and a victory into legend. Even without shedding a drop of blood, they stop the scheming Gwi-Ma dead in his tracks, saving the souls of their fans while managing to top charts and stand strong in their sisterhood: give these girls their flowers.
4. Jubei Kibagami
Ninja Scroll (1993)
Many fans credit Ninja Scroll as their gateway into the world of anime, with hard-hitting action sequences that keep viewers buzzing over thirty years later. Jubei Kibagami is the lone warrior at the center of Ninja Scroll’s groundbreaking story, slicing his way into the hearts of fans and earning a reputation as one of the most badass demon-hunting heroes around.
When the Eight Devils of Kimon threaten to terrorize the land, Jubei is forced into battle, facing demonic forces with unmatched sword-fighting skills that make taking down demon overlords look easy. With his “all guts, no glory” attitude, he delivers some of the most brutal and unforgettable fight sequences anime has ever seen, solidifying Ninja Scroll as a must-watch cult classic for anime fans.
3. Inuyasha
Inuyasha the movie 1: Affections Touching Across Time (2001), Inuyasha the movie 2: The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass (2002), Inuyasha the movie 3:Swords of an Honorable Ruler (2003), and Inuyasha the movie 4: Fire on the Mystic Island (2004)
Inuyasha is the half-demon warrior in the Inuyasha franchise, whose fierceness in battle is matched only by his smart mouth and short temper. With the help of his superpowered strength, combat skills, and the legendary Tessaiga sword, he shreds through waves of demons, making him an intimidating threat to yokai across all timelines.
Throughout the Inuyasha films, the hot-headed half-demon proves time and time again that he's a force to be reckoned with. Whether he's confronting vengeful demons (Affections Touching Across Time), taking down demonic royalty (The Castle Beyond the Looking Glass), or slaughtering an army of demonic warriors (Fire on the Mystic Island), Inuyasha’s ferocity never lets up, earning his place as one of anime’s most bad-ass demon-slaying hunters of all time.
2. Gojo Satoru
Jujutsu Kaisen 0 (2022)
Gojo Satoru is the ultimate demon hunter, a sorcerer who’s easy on the eyes with skill and power that make him one of the strongest characters in the Jujustu Kaisen universe. With his Infinity technique and Limitless cursed energy, Gojo bends space and time to his will, making him nearly untouchable as he demolishes his enemies without breaking a sweat.
The coolest thing about Gojo's technique is how he always manages to stay calm on the surface, with a quiet confidence that gives way to his nearly invincible strength. In Jujutsu Kaisen 0, his combination of intellect, speed, and raw power earns him a reputation as one of the most formidable demon hunters in anime, a force that even the darkest curses know to fear.
1. Tanjiro Kamado
Demon Slayer: The Movie: Mugen Train (2020), Demon Slayer: The Movie: To the Swordsmith Village (2023), Demon Slayer: The Movie: To the Hashira Training (2024), Demon Slayer: The Movie: Infinity Castle (2025)
Tanjiro Kamado is the embodiment of a relentless demon hunter, pouring his heart, soul, and compassion into every fight. Tanjiro is the passionate warrior in Demon Slayer with a heart of gold, who uses the pain of his slain loved ones to give him an edge over his demonic foes, taking down demons with a personal vengeance that makes him a force to be reckoned with.
Tanjiro's strength and skill have blossomed immensely over the course of the Demon Slayer franchise, with a mix of strategy, raw strength, and mastery that proves he can hold his own against the most elite of adversaries. By Infinity Castle, Tanjiro’s growth reaches its pinnacle—wading into chaotic battles that combine determination, cunning, and the full force of his Hinokami Kagura flames to face life-or-death threats head-on. Loyal, brave, and fiercely determined, Tanjiro is demon-slaying bad-assery personified with one of the most mesmerizing sword-fighting techniques the shonen genre has ever seen.