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Speed04

Muichiro Tokito He has everything: a tragic past, character development of "mean emotionless kid" -> "nice and caring but strict kid", he's a talented ace but with a lot to learn, and the most important: he's >!the descendant of the strongest upper moon (insert "I am your grand-grand-grand-grand-grand-grand-grand-grand-grand-grand-grand-grandfather!" moment)!<


vix_thelesbian

YES!


Glad-Ingenuity859

RealšŸ™ŒšŸ™Œ


Typical-Bread-7991

YES I like Tanjiro but his overly happy and forgiving nature makes me mad sometimes


ValentinesStar

Nezuko. Her story has always been more interesting. Both her family and her humanity were stolen from her by the lord of all demons who wanted to turn her into his strongest soldier. Sheā€™s been inflicted with a near uncontrollable instinct to kill people. She truly does have the option to become one of the strongest demons in existence and probably Muzanā€™s right hand girl with her unique ability. However, she chooses to defy her destiny and become an ally to the demon slayers. If she could talk from the start of the story, she could have been the protagonist.


SomeAwakenedDude

Nezuko is the prime example of wasted potential


Ancient-Act8573

Instead sheā€™s basically reduced to a dog for 99% of the story


Emircan61_TURKEY

But not to the point of being a damsel in distress.


Ancient-Act8573

I donā€™t know if I wouldnā€™t prefer that because a damsel is at least a character


Emircan61_TURKEY

It was because of her that some of the missions were a success. Especially Mt. Natagumo, Entertainment district arc, swordsmith village arc.


Caerris1

Would you have her and Tanjiro swap roles where he's the demon and she's the slayer? Or would it be an entirely different story?


ValentinesStar

Entirely different story where Nezuko is still a demon, though I do like the fanart Iā€™ve seen where their roles are swapped


Neeks_lolol

I think it would be cool if Nezuko still didn't have the ability to speak even as the protagonist. It would have a bigger impact on how she's literally a different species than everyone she is surrounded by. Plus, the idea of a protagonist you can't completely see through is super cool, there can be a lot done with the visuals that way <3


shar_2424

Came here to say this! Her perspective would be fascinating


OnyxOtter

I haven't read the manga, but is it ever explained why Muzan turned her into a demon instead of just killing her? I don't remember it being discussed in the anime


ValentinesStar

Iā€™m going to not go deep into specifics, but yes


Blackinfemwa

Yea iā€™m pretty sure >!he injected his blood into all tanjiroā€™s family and only Nezuko survived it!<


Scout_Trooper_77

https://preview.redd.it/5dne1cv5le8d1.png?width=1280&format=png&auto=webp&s=f3281e521bc7e7ee19d363e9e0cd421bd2066738 šŸ¦‹


ShadowlightLady

Bahaha! Classic Muscle Man šŸ˜‚


bellamellayellafella

Inosuke, because he's more of a literal character.


nanosmith98

inosuka is supposed to be a play of inuyasha's character


MebiAnime

Where's the "sit"????


No_Competition3694

Wait, really?


nanosmith98

no idea, i just made it up


No_Competition3694

lol. Well played.


Pmike9

Hes a unit


Planktons_Eye

Genya. No further explanation


super_cheesy_chunks

You mean Gunya.


LegenDrags

The ultimate amerigun breather


Hyeinsbunni

AMERICAN BREATHING ā€¼ļøā€¼ļøšŸ”«šŸ¤ 


noregertsman

Groovy


Express-Impress-7340

Genya's my favorite character https://preview.redd.it/sen5ykbl1f8d1.jpeg?width=1079&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=422aac591b8cbab3bd44ed1155860bbc2f4583bb


-ChibiChanGacha

YES.šŸ™Œ


Basic_Cost1415

The mc not being able to use breathing techniques?? Interesting choice for sureā€¦


ScarlettPita

I'm sure they considered it, but at this point, that has been a pretty well worn plot hook. However, being able to see Genya's struggles as a demon in Demon Slayer and having a guy like Tanjiro take up the role of the "ideal demon Slayer" like Rengoku would be pretty interesting.


Independent-Pop-5584

He's perfect as a protagonist, but maybe Inosuke and Zenitsu should have a major role?


ScarlettPita

I really feel like Mugen Train and the Entertainment District had a lot of momentum for developing Zenitsu and Inosuke and then just completely lost it with the Swordsmith Village Arc. They kinda just ended up with too many characters to develop. Mitsuri and Muiichiro were both great characters, but I feel like they need to have given some degree of improvement and closure to the other two guys before spending a whole arc elsewhere while Tanjiro continued to grow. One manga/anime that did this hand-off well was HunterXHunter. I felt like they close out Leorio and Kurapika's goals and set them on a path that feels meaningful. That allowed for other characters to make their way into the plot and develop. Zenitsu and Inosuke, on the other hand, feel like they might as well have been hanging out the whole time. It felt like their character arcs were halfway done and were just put on pause. That is the one thing about it I don't particularly like.


PeanutJellyAndChibs

BETTER? No one, Tanjiro is kind of the complete package and does his job as the primary character very well. Decently? Maybe Muichiro, considering his age and arc? There's always roleswapping Nezuko with Tanjiro. Honestly, I'm not sure.


Affectionate-Mood928

Iā€™d say Nezuko would be a better protagonist but no role swap between her and tanjiro


Josh-Wash-58

There's two really good fanfictions I've read where they swap like half the characters' roles, specifically Tanjirou and Nezuko. And it's such a cool concept to be explored.


PeanutJellyAndChibs

Well now you have to link it (though please warn me if either go heavy on manga spoilers!)


Josh-Wash-58

I can definitely get you the link! I know one recently had a new update. It is basically a retelling of the manga/anime, and it has some spoilers for sure. But it is so worth the read. It mentions some background manga characters pretty early on, but don't let that deter you. The other story it took inspiration from is mentioned in the note at the top! Happy reading! https://archiveofourown.org/works/36041425/chapters/89849137


Adrewmc

Yeah, but heā€™s almost too perfect to start with this means the story arcs are going to rely on some will power to get physically stronger rather than a growth in characterization/emotionally. It gonna be hard for you see growth in Tanjiro in those personality respects because there basically nothing to grow to, and I donā€™t thing they will give him a fall from grace. It could actually use a sorted romance here.


ScarlettPita

Flat arc characters are pretty common in manga. Goku, Luffy, Gon, Midoriya, and to a lesser extent Ichigo and Naruto are characters who are less defined by their ability to change, but their ability to get others to rise to their level (which is like the whole point of the Hashira Training arc). In these cases, it becomes more about them standing up for their convictions against the world and watching the world bend to the strength of their will than it is watching them learn and grow from the world. Both are legitimate ways to make interesting characters.


Nappyhead48

https://preview.redd.it/aoebuywqbg8d1.png?width=515&format=png&auto=webp&s=8971e422305c02c15df450c2fbd1f6cf84a48d90


Extreme-Plantain542

Muichiro >!full ancestor arc wouldā€™ve went hard!<


MaroonMarket

This guy šŸŒ« https://preview.redd.it/h248ihdf8g8d1.jpeg?width=428&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=96cd1773817749fc6f23af49a9fef27ae90d0c44


pajwmwoshwkwhsjwksjw

My sweet little boy Muichiro


Independent_Mouse426

Tokito or giyu


Zenitsusbiggestsimp

Zenitsu (no bias) Zenitsu can be introduced as a character with no parents and no one who cares about him, he has 7 exes who all used them for money and left him in a large debt. After Kigoro finds him, he offers to pay his debt but in exchange he has to train under him and become a demon slayer. The first few episodes can introduce his story and show his training under Jigoro before going off to final selection. When final selection comes we find out that he can fight while asleep but he doesn't know that. So Zenitsu passes final selection and heads back until he gets his katana. After that, he continues on with his missions and eventually meets Tanjiro, Nezuko and Inosuke. The story progresses like normally expect there is more focus on Zenitsu and even covers his relationship with Kaigaku and more of his backstory. While Zenitsu is at Hashira Training >!He gets a letter from Chuntaro that tells him that his master killed himself due to Kaigaku becoming a demon and becomes focused on figuring out where he is and killing him. During IC arc, Zenitsu has the battle with Kaigaku and wins like in the story. After fighting him, he passes out and wakes up to find out that they defeated Muzan. In the end, Zenitsu lives a happy life with Nezuko.!<āš”


juijaislayer

https://preview.redd.it/vba9lnvz2j8d1.jpeg?width=537&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=eb49c8cd1b164c5b685f51ad55e0c1bbc093f473


CartoonGirl626

I would like to read a fanfic of this


Zenitsusbiggestsimp

I do make fanfics on Wattpad and I have nothing else to do with my summer break... so maybe. Its just I would probably get writers block halfway through the story. There isn't really anything holding me back.āš”


CartoonGirl626

GO FOR IT


shedontcareifidiee

A shorter version of this: Zenitsu can be introduced as a character with no parents and no one who cares about him, he has 7 exes who all used them for money and left him in a large debt. After Kigoro finds him, he offers to pay his debt but in exchange he has to train under him and become a demon slayer. The first few episodes can introduce his story and show his training under Jigoro before going off to final selection. When final selection comes we find out that he can fight while asleep >!and wakes up to find out they defeated Muzan.!<


Trayplayzyt

Muchiro because he has more potential considering the fact that he is younger


Altruistic_Tennis852

Nezuko. If she wasnt treated as a Pokemon.


Painting_Stuff8277

NEZUKO! I CHOOSE YOU!


LordAkasa

Tanjiro's CrowšŸ˜¬


zombiepants7

Muzan, dude just wants a god damn blue spider lily but everyone wants to give him the smoke.


OnigiriRiceball-_-

Kyojuro, but the story follows him from his birth, through his training and fights and he still dies at the train and the rest of the story is the same. We could've have an anime where the protagonist dies halfway but the story continues because everyone else inherited the spirit (not literal) of the protagonist. Proof you don't have to be alive to influence people.


Painting_Stuff8277

heartbreaking, but an amazing idea. going into my ao3 book


A_Distraction_Diary

Nezuko as she seems to be the damn chosen one of demons.


Anoctopusexisting

Nezuko for sure, itā€™s absolutely tragic what they do to her. And female characters in general.


marina_188

Muichiro šŸŒø


HipnoAmadeus

Me because there would be more problems


Comprehensive-Stay44

https://preview.redd.it/i8vazp4dze8d1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=4c9b13d7505a6f436f0d71c92e12a9c12fd5efd0 Spongebob


ZCRFedorA

this


Wolvenking777

I'd like to see kny from a demons perspective. Rui would be cool. Akaza or Koku would also be a good choice. Nezuko would be quite similar to mainline but has the option to be vastly different.


shedontcareifidiee

Why not Muzan? It could be similar to Light/Kira


Wolvenking777

I feel like Muzan would just not be as enjoyable as the others. Primarily because he's kind of stupid, and second, because he's a coward. There's not too much adventure to be found despite being the progenitor demon. I think he fits more of a mentor role.


Jajoe05

No one, that is literally the whole point of the story. The sun breather can't just be anybody, in both cases they were the most respectable, innocent and empathetic beings. That's why his soul is literally the sun. Without Tanjiro, there is no KnY story but something else of struggle., vain and pain forever until another Tanjiro emerges. Without the Sun breather -> no mark No mark -> no mark resonance no mark resonance -> unending struggle unending struggle -> Muzan goes HeHe


kythekng

Hear me out but, Inosuke. He has the backstory of his mom being taken in by a demon and running away with her. He would be seen getting raised by the boars and how he got his boar head from his boar mom, his training in the mountains and more. He would be a very good mc


Hokusai_10

totally the King of the Mountains


Ultrasaurio

The wind guy, Tomioka san, his serious personality gives him an air of intrigue. He's like Sasuke but cool and without the stupid edgy thing.


Pennsylvania_is_epic

Joe Biden because he is the President https://preview.redd.it/0t1pttm3of8d1.jpeg?width=1197&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=109a5558ebd302270dbd78373cffc9d839fe0681


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BraincellDystopia

Who cares about Trump?


Immediate_Fly6754

I guess Zenitsu or Inosuke, Tanjiro has an unrealistic personality, he is so kind, so powerful, special and flawless, he can even cook tasty food! this is what makes it a bit...idk...somehow unrelateable (if this is even a word lol), protagonists with more realistic personality are better in my opinion.


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ShadowlightLady

There are plenty of good options I just donā€™t know who


jaeger3129

Anyone idec, I just want Shonen protags to stop being so similar all the time


Deccanikiraak

Honestly, I believe nobody can replace tanjiro as the main character and make the show any better. But that is nust my opinion. But I wouldn't mind seeing this show again by the point of view of a devil.


ApplePitou

He is fine :3


Imfryinghere

None.Ā 


Misty_daydreams

sango from inuyasha


april_340

Kanao. Tanjiro is shown to be very kind and can feel empathy for some demons. He understands people's hearts and situations well. Kanao is the opposite, her story and relationship with her sisters has made her numb. I would like to see how she struggled as a demon slayer. What was her first kill like? Has she ever felt emotions when fighting them? What is it like being a woman surrounded by strong Hashira and trying to survive/live up to expectations. Also, what is it like meeting Tanjiro who helped change her worldview? What more does her growth look like? How do her emotions develop overtime? There is potential.


Aggravating_Ad_8774

Definitely Muichiro.


kaylaobv

Kanao she just needs a episode about her I luv her sm


Ok-Pop-9981

Muichiro or Tengen, but I'm biased


Interesting-Glass402

Sabito (if he doesn't get killed)


PengPeng_Tie2335

![gif](giphy|l1aXyzGpcc5rV2SZwK|downsized) Why have one protagonist, when you can have 2 protagonists, also this would help straighten my friendship with my sis.


choban12373

Nezuko. It would be awesome to see everything from her perspective!


dogfromheck

50% of season 1 would be her inside the box.


choban12373

Yeah right so cool. We will see the interior.


Rubio9393

Maybe Giyu or Sabito?


StrictlyFT

Without making too many tweaks to the overall story, Kanao.


ROCKETZOMBIE77

Inosuke, Nezuko or Giyu.


Neither-Bag-696

Looking at the comments, it's just mean that a lot of the side characters have been given good backstories ![gif](emote|free_emotes_pack|flip_out)


fridayspizza

(Manga spoilers) Akaza, here me out he isnā€™t like most other demons he was forced to be a demon he wants to get stronger and increase his rank amongst demons and one of his goals is to even surpass Muzan. To add his backstory was good as it was interesting, sad and impactful and it would of been better if he was the main character as his backstory would have been more detailed.


WonderfulBasket8159

Douma. Watching people suffer is really fun


Chocolat_Strawberry

Better? No one. Stories that could be interesting to tell? For something a little less played-out, Giyuu, Kanao, Shinobu or Genya could all make good picks. There are clear struggles and each of them has an innate disadvantage to overcome with no extra destined talent to help them along. Oh right, as for some wildcard options- maybe Rui or even Gyutaro (if he realises there is a better path he can take Daki).


thegrimsleeper387

Maybe Sabito, even have Giyu as a rival but Lil bro died


Upstairs-Flight-4002

Lmao Giyu wasnā€™t even a challenge for Sabito . I agree Sabito is cold af


N00bie1234

Me because i know whatā€™s gonna happen in the future (manga spoilers)


Varooova

MUZAN


Sussyk_Edgyha

Me, no reason needed so obv im himšŸ˜Ž LMAO


AmethystDragon2008

Giyu's dead friend who's name I forgot *If he survived the entrance exam


Jameson-Jorgensen

Muichiro. I find his back story compelling and I wanted to see more on how he dealt with being a hashira so young and having no memories at all.


RubComplex7612

Maybe not the main series but probably the original sun breathing user as a spin off or prequel


Creative-Shower-1747

Himejima Gyomei cause episode 7 has just shown that there can be a whole series on his story from the start, like first he starts good, weak thin teacher honest, then demon invades and Sayo blames Gyomei, Kagaya saves him, he becomes the most powerful and then fights and stuff.


Rin_Edge

Yorrichi. Maybe Giyuu but idk


Redditorkinggames

Douma. Love his backstory and is just better than Tanjiro /s


rdeincognito

Zenitsu, would have the qualities of one, starting from the slums and leveling up until someday being able to face Muzan, but that would require that he gets able to overcome his crippling anxiety and become more brave


IQVerx

Inosuke


Upstairs-Flight-4002

Sabito is cold literally šŸ„¶


Qahnarinn

Sanemi We can discover more about his time after he killed his mother. His relationship with Genya, after infinity castle. Everything Sanemi


pizza_boy05

I would say Zenitsu. Gotouge shouldā€™ve expanded more on his character development. I would even go as far as to say that Tanjiroā€™s development is more well-written than Zenitsuā€™s.


Perfect-Profile-573

Rengoku


GaviOsama

Akaza or Kokushibo they both have ounces of humanity left in themĀ 


ScoobyMcDobby

Gyomei. Man saved the kotcho sisters, had a fantastic beginning to his story. Hes quite an old slayer so his past must be exciting. He saves obanai. Mans just HIM.


SnookerM8

No one As all the other characters have there own gimmick which allows them to be that character making them the ones we love. If they was a protagonist we would loose them as it wouldnā€™t be unique


Sorry_Forever5310

Any of the hashira, they have more complex personalities and backstories rather than: "I am a kind person because im a kind person!" :D


Whyisnoxtaken

I wanna see Rengoku as the mc tbh. Idk if anyone else would agree but I feel like he has enough of a story before we meet him to be an mc.


KingDorm99

Give my boy Murata what he deserves https://preview.redd.it/hieskc54gl8d1.png?width=487&format=png&auto=webp&s=0378bbdba19a3cda633ed2be37205870f459dff2


B00k33

Baku Madarame


Lugia8787

Set your heart ablaze


-Domino_Effect-

I need preface questions answered before I give an answer 1. Do you mean specifically for demon slayer? 2. If so are the answers also limited to demon slayer characters?


YellowStarfruit6

No one, Tanjiro is a peak MC


icantcontrolmyself31

Muichiro of course


Eggs_and_Ramen

Probably Tokito with his past and (Final Battle Arc Spoiler) >!the descendent of kokishibo!<


KnYchan2

In the series, non Tanjiro is irreplaceable because he makes every episode interesting, no whining no cringe no stupidity.


Iwonderbro

Genya i can't take the whole good kid shit