Demon Slayer: Why Is Giyu Tomioka Always So Quiet?

Pavas Gagneja
Aug 25
2 min read

Demon Slayer Why Is Giyu Tomioka So Quiet?

Giyu is one of the strongest and most respected Demon Slayers in the Demon Slayer world. As the Water Hashira, he fights with calm and skill. But even with his power, he is very quiet and keeps his feelings to himself. This makes fans curious about why he is so reserved.

His quiet personality actually has remorse and guilt behind it. To truly understand Giyu, it’s important to look at the experiences and beliefs that shaped him, and why he chooses to speak only when necessary.

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Haunted By Tragedy And Survivor’s Guilt

Giyu’s calm and withdrawn attitude comes from his painful past. When he was a child, he lost his older sister, Tsutako, in a Demon attack. She sacrificed herself to save him. This incident deeply scarred Giyu and left him with survivor’s guilt, but also a sense of responsibility. He later ran away during Final Selection, the entrance test for Demon Slayers, and was saved by Sabito. In the act of saving Giyu, Sabito sacrificed himself.

These memories haunt Giyu and make him feel unworthy of his achievements. He wonders if he truly deserves the title of Hashira. Hence, this self-doubt keeps him distant from others. As a result, instead of seeking praise, Giyu spends much of his time reflecting quietly.

A Deep Sense Of Duty

Giyu follows a strong personal code to protect people from Demons. And he believes that actions speak louder than words. Thus, he leads by example instead of talking and stays calm and composed, no matter the situation.

His quietness is also a tool that helps him read situations calmly, act efficiently, and avoid unnecessary conflict or distractions. Giyu prefers to listen and observe, so that his words count when he speaks. To him, being a true protector means dedicating himself completely to the mission.

Struggles With Connection And Acceptance

Giyu struggles to connect with others, and that's why he stays quiet most of the time. Also, he sees himself as an outsider among the Hashira, since he believes he isn’t respected or liked. It is not true, though. His insecurity about his value and past mistakes causes him to keep a distance from others.

Then comes his difficulty in expressing emotions, which makes simple relationships complicated. Giyu’s friendship with Tanjiro shows that he wants to connect and be understood, but he can't. That's because he struggles to express himself.

All this makes him seem cold. However, in reality, he cares deeply about his fellows and wants them to live. He stays quiet because he fears rejection and doesn’t know how to share his feelings, not because he doesn’t care.