Several Hashiras die in the Demon Slayer series, especially during major battles against powerful demons. The main Hashiras who die are:
- Kanae Kocho (Flower Hashira) was killed by the demon Doma before the main story begins.
- Kyojuro Rengoku (Flame Hashira) dies heroically fighting the Upper Rank demon Akaza in the Mugen Train arc.
- Shinobu Kocho (Insect Hashira) sacrifices herself by poisoning her body to defeat Doma, one of the Upper Rank demons.
- Muichiro Tokito (Mist Hashira) is killed by Kokushibo, the Upper Rank One demon, in a brutal battle during the Infinity Castle arc.
- Gyomei Himejima (Stone Hashira) dies from injuries after the final battle with Muzan, the main demon antagonist.
- Obanai Iguro (Serpent Hashira) and Mitsuri Kanroji (Love Hashira) die together from fatal wounds sustained fighting Muzan in the final battle.
Hashiras who survive include Giyu Tomioka (Water Hashira) and Sanemi Shinazugawa (Wind Hashira), who survive the final fight against Muzan. In summary, many of the strongest Hashiras die fighting demon lords or in the final battle, showing great bravery and sacrifice for humanity's survival in the series.
