Daki is one of the most memorable villains in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, known for her beauty, cruelty, and tragic backstory. As part of the Upper Rank Six demons alongside her brother Gyutaro, she plays a major role in the Entertainment District Arc. Here’s everything you need to know about her.
Daki’s Role in Demon Slayer
Daki is a powerful demon who operates in the Yoshiwara Entertainment District, posing as a high-ranking courtesan named Warabihime. She lures victims into her grasp using her beauty and status, then traps them in her living obi sashes to consume later. Alongside Gyutaro, she holds the title of Upper Rank Six in the Twelve Kizuki, the strongest demons under Muzan Kibutsuji.
Her fight against Tanjiro Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Inosuke Hashibira, and the Sound Hashira Tengen Uzui is one of the most intense battles in the series. Unlike other demons, Daki and Gyutaro must both be beheaded at the same time to be defeated, making them a deadly duo.
Daki’s Appearance and Abilities
Daki has three main forms:
- Human Form (Ume): As a child, she had long white hair and blue eyes, living in extreme poverty.
- Oiran Disguise (Warabihime): She wears elaborate makeup and kimono, hiding her demonic nature.
- Demon Form: With lime-green eyes, black-and-white hair, and sharp obi sashes, she becomes a fearsome fighter.
Her Blood Demon Art allows her to manipulate sentient sashes that can slice through buildings and capture humans. She also has:
- Enhanced Regeneration: Quickly heals from injuries.
- Telepathic Link with Gyutaro: Shares senses and combat strategies.
- Immunity to Decapitation: Cannot die unless Gyutaro is also beheaded.
Daki’s Tragic Backstory
Before becoming a demon, Daki was a human girl named Ume, born in the slums of Yoshiwara. Her mother was a pr*stitute, and her brother Gyutaro raised her in harsh conditions. At 13 years old, she blinded a samurai in self-defense and was burned alive as punishment. Gyutaro found her near death, and both were turned into demons by Doma, the former Upper Rank Six.
“We beautiful, powerful demons… can do anything we want!” — Daki
This trauma shaped her into a cruel, arrogant demon who looks down on humans. However, deep down, she still cares for Gyutaro, refusing to abandon him even in death.
Daki’s Personality and Relationships
- Arrogant & Sadistic: Enjoys toying with victims before killing them.
- Childish Tantrums: Throws fits when things don’t go her way.
- Loyalty to Muzan: Fears and worships him, obeying his every command.
- Love for Gyutaro: Despite insults, she stays devoted to her brother.
Her fear of fire (due to being burned alive) becomes a weakness when Nezuko’s Blood Demon Art sets her ablaze.
How Daki Was Defeated
In the Entertainment District Arc, Daki fights Tanjiro and Nezuko but is overpowered. Zenitsu and Inosuke behead her at the same time as Tanjiro decapitates Gyutaro. In the afterlife, she chooses to follow Gyutaro into Hell rather than go to Heaven alone.
Why Daki Stands Out in Demon Slayer
Daki is more than just a villain—her story shows how trauma and abuse can twist people into monsters. Her bond with Gyutaro adds emotional depth, making her one of the most complex antagonists in the series.
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Credits: Kimetsu no Yaiba Wiki, Villains Wiki
