Sakonji is a reasonably tall elderly man, as noted by the countless number of students he has trained, along with his … See more

As a trainer and former Demon Slayer, Sakonji is pragmatic, strict, and vigilant, while simultaneously sympathetic and understanding. When first meeting Tanjiro, he was quick to criticize him for his weak resolve an… See more

Sakonji was a capable Demon Slayer trained with the style of Water Breathing, and was solely responsible for capturing the Hand Demon and imprisoning him on Mount Fujikasane. He would then go on to become th… See more

Final Selection Arc
Having received a letter from Giyu Tomioka requesting that he train Tanjiro Kamado, explaining the boy and his sister's circumstances, Sakonji set forth from his home to fin… See more

Breathing Style
Water Breathing(水(みず) の呼(こ) 吸(きゅう) , Mizu no kokyū?): Sakonji is the primary instructor of this Breathing Style. He has taught ten breathing techniques to both Tanjir… See more