Infinity Castle Will Reveal the Next Hashira to Awaken the Demon Slayer Mark

Anime fans and moviegoers alike are enjoying the screening of the first Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle movie titled Akaza Returns in Japan. It continues to break box office records, which speaks volumes about the quality of the film. As the fight between demons and swordsmen intensifies in Infinity Castle, fans are expecting to see big moments from the Demon Slayer manga come to life and leave them breathless.

One of the most widely anticipated moments in the Infinity Castle story arc is the appearance of yet another marked Hashira. Fans have seen Muichiro Tokito and Mitsuri Kanroji fight with an active mark in Demon Slayer, so many are eager to find out who among the Hashira will follow. The perfect stage is set, including the conditions, as fights held in the Infinity Fortress will be a life-or-death situation.

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The Water Hashira Will Awaken the Demon Slayer Mark in Infinity Castle

Giyu Tomioka Will Get The Mark While Fighting Upper Moon Three Akaza

• The Water Hashira, Giyu Tomioka, is next in line to awaken the demon slayer mark in the Infinity Castle arc.
• In the middle of a life-or-death situation, Giyu will unlock the elusive demon slayer mark.

Activating the demon slayer mark is not a walk in the park in Demon Slayer. While Yoriichi Tsugikuni was effortlessly born with the mark, others need to meet certain conditions to gain access to the power. Even when a demon slayer holds high potential to achieve the requirements, it’s not guaranteed they can awaken the mark. In the worst cases, those who fail to go past these requirements lose their lives.

So far, the Demon Slayer anime has already shown a few swordsmen who successfully activated the elusive mark. There’s Tanjiro Kamado, who earned the mark in the Entertainment District arc, as well as Muichiro Tokito and Mitsuri Kanroji, who both received the mark in the Swordsmith Village arc. From this point forward, fans are expecting to see more talented demon slayers awaken the mark as fights set in the infinity castle would push them to their limits.

True enough, the Demon Slayer manga has already revealed the next talented Hashira who will awaken the demon slayer mark—Water Hashira, Giyu Tomioka. His mark will manifest on the left side of his cheek, and, as expected, it will resemble streams of water because of the breathing style he uses. Against a power-obsessed opponent like upper moon three Akaza, Giyu needs a significant power-up like the Demon Slayer Mark to fight toe-to-toe with him.

How Strong Will Giyu Become With a Demon Slayer Mark?

The Water Hashira Will Receive a Significant Power Boost

• The Demon Slayer Mark will grant Giyu Tomioka faster speed and enhanced combat strength.
• Even after awakening the mark, Giyu will have a hard time killing Akaza.

Even without the demon slayer mark, Giyu Tomioka is already a highly capable Water Hashira. But when he awakened the elusive mark in the Infinity Castle arc, fans knew he would receive a significant power boost, which would help him last longer in an intense match with upper demon three Akaza. After all, the demon slayer mark grants its users increased speed, enhanced strength, and durability.

In Giyu’s case, the Water Hashira will awaken the demon slayer mark after a powerful opponent like Akaza overwhelms him for the first time in a long time. He will finally gain access to his sealed senses, which will stretch his true ability in the showdown against the upper moon three. Not only will Giyu’s speed increase, but he will also face Akaza on equal grounds.

However, against an unbelievable demon who has given up everything except fighting, awakening the demon slayer mark will not guarantee Giyu’s win. He still needs Tanjiro to support and protect him in the most crucial moments of the fight. As the fight drags on, humans like Giyu are expected to be at the losing end even after he awakens the demon slayer mark.

The Remaining Hashira Who Will Awaken the Demon Slayer Mark

Gyomei, Sanemi, and Obanai Will Also Unlock the Mark

As the plot unfolds and more Infinity Castle movies are released over time, more Hashira will inevitably awaken the demon slayer mark. Apart from Tanjiro, Muichiro, Mitsuri, and Giyu, more demon slayers will manifest the mark due to the intensity of the battles and the overwhelming power of their opponents.

That said, Demon Slayer fans should expect to see the Stone Hashira Gyomei Himejima, Wind Hashira Sanemi Shinazuga, and Serpent Hashira Obanai Iguro show off their demon slayer marks in the next Infinity Castle movies. As usual, their demon slayer marks are expected to manifest with unique designs based on their breathing styles, just like what happened to Giyu.