11 Badass Demon Slayer Sword Replicas 

Replica swords are popular with both history geeks and otakus, mainly because of the sheer number of anime shows that feature swords. Given that anime are made in Japan, you’ll find that most replica swords from anime are copies of the Japanese katana.

Demon Slayer’s sword replicas are no exception. These finely crafted swords come in different materials and levels of accuracy, both of which affect the price of the sword. 

Replica Sword Terms You Should Know

If you’re new to acquiring samurai sword replicas, you’re going to notice a few terms that  you might not be familiar with. Knowing what they mean can help you decide which sword to get based on what you expect the sword to do for you.

Sword replicas naturally look like the swords they try to emulate, but what they’re made of is a toss up between the following:

• Wood

Most replica swords either come in wood or steel options. Both materials provide a similar weighted feel, but wooden swords tend to be lighter. Swords made of this material also tend to chip faster, though not as quickly as foam swords.

• Foam

Foam is a great option for people who just want to cosplay with their replica sword. If you happen to have kids at home, you might want to consider a foam replica for your collection as well since they pose little to no risk of injury.

• Steel or Stainless Steel 

Stainless steel is a popular material for mid-range priced anime replica swords because it doesn’t corrode and it looks like the real deal. Note, however, that you can’t sharpen a replica katana since dull blades aren’t forged for actual use. 

• High carbon steel

High carbon steel swords are best if you want your Demon Slayer sword to be part of a large, long-term collection. The material is known for its ability to resist warping, allowing it to retain its shape for years.

All 11 Replicas of the Demon Slayer Corps’ Swords

The nichirin blades of the hashira are almost as popular as their wielders. These special swords are shown in the anime to have powers that make them effective at slaying monsters. You can usually tell who a sword belongs to and what fighting style it’s used with  based on its sword color. While you may not get to be a hashira, you can certainly feel like one with any of these blades for under $100. 

Tanjiro Kamado’s Black Nichirin Blade

Tanjiro Kamado is the lead character of the Demon Slayer series and is known for his kind nature as well as his skills with a nichirin sword. His black blade is meant to symbolize the sun due to his use of the ancient Sun Breathing style.

Tanjiro’s sword is an aesthetic match for his fighting technique and personality, making use of a red and black color palette. The sword also has a flame motif that you can see on the tsuba. Similarly, the stainless steel blade features a subtle flame design in the form of undulating patterns that run through the middle of the blade. 

The sword comes with a sleek leather scabbard topped at both ends by steel hardware, making this an ideal sword for cosplayers and collectors alike. 

• Length: 102 cm
• Material: Steel 

Giyu Tomioka’s Blue Nichirin Blade

Giyu Tomioka is one of the first members of the Demon Slayer Corps that we meet in the anime, making his nichirin blade the first that we ever got to see in the show. Giyu’s blue nichirin blade embodies his role as the water hashira, his relaxed personality, and his skill with the water breathing technique.

This replica of Giyu’s sword carries the same understated elegance that its wielder does. Its hexagonal tsuba and white cloth-wrapped handle skip the flashy visuals that other swords on this list have in favor of a more traditional appearance. It does a fantastic job of being a copy as well, thanks to its top notch steel blade.

• Length: 102 cm
• Material: Steel 

Inosuke Hashibira’s Indigo Gray Nichirin Blade

Inosuke Hashibira’s dorky personality and one-of-a-kind beast breathing style has made him a favorite among Demon Slayer fans. That said, he stands out in one unique way: he’s one of just two members of the Demon Slayer Corps who uses two nichirin swords at the same time.  

While that’s badass from a fan’s perspective, it also means that you’re going to need to buy two replicas of this samurai sword to have the complete pair. Otaku Ninja Hero’s indigo gray nichirin blade replica makes that possible on a budget.

This relatively cheap replica uses high-quality carbon steel for its serrated-looking blade. No worries, though, the blade isn’t actually sharpened. 

• Length: 102 cm
• Material: Carbon steel

Kanao Tsuyuri’s Light Pink Nichirin Blade

The Demon Slayer Corps doesn’t let the guys have all the fun. Among its highly trained fighters is Kanao Tsuyuri, a young swordswoman who was adopted by the Kocho sisters and later trained to become a demon slayer. 

Kanao is known for her Flower Breathing combat style which she shares with Kanae Kocho. Her breathing style is represented on her sword with floral designs that are placed on the bottom of the tsuba.

While Kanao’s light pink nichirin blade changes appearance in the manga and official merch, this replica uses a dual-tone pink and white color scheme. The steel blade ends in a tastefully decorated handle that has a gold-colored pommel.

• Length: 105 cm
• Material: Steel

Mitsuri Kanroji’s Pink Nichirin Blade

The replica for Mitsuri Kanroji’s sword is exquisitely done, but no copy can truly do justice to the sword as it’s seen in the anime.

This isn’t for lack of trying, but because the sword is shown to have a flexible, whip-like blade when in the hands of its canonical wielder. That said, the Love Hashira probably won’t mind this beautiful pink, white, blue, and black sword that features an enamel-filled tsuba.

The tsuba looks like a four-leaf clover but on closer inspection, you’ll find that it’s actually four hearts arranged  around the top end of the blade. When you aren’t using it, you can sheath the stainless steel blade in a matching white scabbard. 

• Length: 106 cm
• Material: Steel 

Muichiro Tokito’s White Nichirin Blade

Muichiro Tokito is a hashira of the Demon Slayer Corps renowned for his mist breathing style that makes use of fast sword movements that opponents struggle to keep up with. When Muichiro fights, we see him using a black and mint nichirin sword that matches his hair color.

So it’s fitting that of all the swords on the list, Muichiro’s is one of the few that are made of wood. The natural material used in this replica gives the white nichirin blade a certain lightness that can’t be mimicked by steel swords. Plus, despite its material, the sword is surprisingly realistic and gives off a metallic gleam when placed under light. 

Cosplayers who are sticklers for accuracy but are on a tight budget will especially appreciate this replica. 

• Length: 102 cm
• Material: Wood 

Obanai Iguro’s Serpent Nichirin Blade

Obanai Iguro’s sword is a strange one. Its wavy, serpentine blade marks it out as not a Japanese katana. That said, it’s not an unrealistic design given that the Southeast Asian keris or kris has a similar type of blade.

The sword’s design is a subtle nod to its owner’s snake motif that also shows up in the form of a pet snake, the title of Serpent Hashira, and his use of the serpent breathing technique. 

Because the blade is difficult to make with metal, the replica of this demon slayer blade is made of wood painted with metallic silver and black. 

• Length: 102 cm
• Material: Wood

Shinobu Kocho’s Lavender Blue Nichirin Blade

Shinobu Kocho’s lavender blue nichirin blade is tailored to her insect breathing style and use of poisons when fighting demons. The sword has two notches at both ends that give the impression that the rest of the sword was shaved away to make it lighter.

This is because Shinobu is the weakest of the hashira, at least physically, which prevents her from beheading demons the way other hashira do. Instead, she coats her blade with a poison that “stings” them. 

That’s likely why the replica is made of wood as well. Looking at it though, it’s hard to tell because the blade’s notches both have sharp edges. 

• Length:  103 cm
• Material: Wood 

Sanemi Shinazugawa’s Green Nichirin Blade

The Wind Hashira may not have the tranquil appearance we’ve come to expect from wind themed characters since Avatar: The Last Airbender was released, but he does have a nichirin blade that suits that vibe.

Sanemi Shinazugawa’s replica sword features a steel blade and ripple patterned scabbard that calls to mind the whipping winds summoned by its wielder. The sword’s tsuba is similar to that of Mitsuri’s replica sword, but has a geometric pattern instead of hearts. 

• Length: 102 cm
• Material: Steel 

Zenitsu Agatsuma’s Yellow Nichirin Blade

Zenitsu Agatsuma may be a baby-faced, bright-eyed shounen hero, but he’s proved that he’s an expert in the art of the sword too. The thunder breathing style user often accompanies Tanjiro in the show with his trusty yellow nichirin blade by his side.

Much like the rest of his character design, the blade uses a monochrome yellow color palette in the anime. 

The replica, however, goes with a more stylistic choice by adding a yellow lightning pattern along the length of the wooden blade. If you peep under the tsuba, you’ll notice that there’s also a prismatic film that’s meant to reflect light onto the blade, giving it a more electrifying appearance. 

• Length: 102 cm
• Material: Wood 

Tengen Uzui’s Amber Nichirin Blade

You probably remember Tengen Uzui for his massive figure. The tall and muscular Sound Hashira easily dwarfs his fellow demon slayers. To match his big personality and looks, the show depicts him with a pair of amber nichirin blades. This makes him the second member of the demon slayer corps to have two nichirin swords at the same time. 

Tengen’s replica sword looks like a massive butcher’s cleaver, but the wooden blade is anything but dangerous. It’s an accurate copy except for the kanji written on the side of the blade. In the show, it’s an amber color instead of white. That said, it’s a good real-life interpretation of the design since the white stands out nicely against the black paint of the blade. 

• Length: 80 cm
• Material: Wood 

Kyojuro Rengoku’s Red Nichirin Blade

With his mane-like hair and bombastic personality, it’s hard to forget Kyojuro Rengoku. The Flame Hashira is never shown without his red nichirin blade whose color mimics the flames of his flame breathing style.

A lot of care went into designing the scabbard for this replica nichirin blade. There’s a geometric pattern that’s similar to the print found on men’s kimonos. Like Tanjiro’s sword, the tsuba on this one has a flame design, albeit with a slightly different look.

• Length: 102 cm
• Material: Steel 

Conclusion

There’s no shortage of swords to choose from when it comes to buying a Demon Slayer sword replica. Not only are most of the swords owned by the Demon Slayer Corps available on the market, but they come in both wood and metal material too, giving you a chance to choose one that feels best in your hands. 

Though they aren’t battle ready, these beautiful replicas will make a fine addition to your collection or cosplay outfit.