Iguro Obanai

Obanai Iguro is a major supporting character in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. He's one of the Hashira (Pillars)—the elite swordsmen of the Demon Slayer Corps—and holds the title of Serpent Hashira due to his unique serpent-based fighting style and breathing technique. Key Facts About Obanai: Breathing Style: Serpent Breathing – a style he created himself, characterized by unpredictable, snake-like sword movements. Appearance: He has heterochromatic eyes (one yellow, one turquoise), black hair with white streaks, and bandages covering his mouth. He often wears a striped haori and carries his pet snake Kaburamaru around his neck. Personality: Strict, serious, and very disciplined. Obanai holds high standards for himself and others, often appearing cold or harsh. However, he has a deeply hidden soft side—especially toward Mitsuri Kanroji, the Love Hashira, whom he secretly loves. Backstory: Obanai comes from a cursed family with ties to a snake-worshipping cult. His tragic upbringing shaped his intense hatred for demons and his complex personality. Despite his cold demeanor, Obanai is brave, self-sacrificing, and loyal to the Demon Slayer Corps and his fellow Hashira.