The Ubuyashiki family leads the Demon Slayer Corps, which is dedicated to defeating Kibutsuji Muzan and exterminating demons. In addition to being a source of spiritual support for the Corps members, they also serve as a financial and political pillar, ensuring that the activities of the Demon Slayer Corps, which is not an organization officially recognized by the government, are not hindered. However, the Ubuyashiki family has been cursed with short lifespans and illnesses for generations, and the family has been on the brink of extinction many times at the hands of demons. In this article, we will explore the mysteries and secrets of the Ubuyashiki family and the current head of the family, Ubuyashiki Kagaya. Please be aware that there will be spoilers as some aspects of the story not revealed in the anime itself will be revealed.
"Overview of the Ubuyashiki Family"
"What is the family background of this clan that has been fighting demons for over a thousand years?"
The Ubuyashiki family has overseen the Demon Slayer Corps for over a thousand years, continuing to fight Muzan Kibutsuji and demons. Not only is the organization run by a single family, but they also have ample funds, making them clearly of high social standing. Considering that a thousand years ago was the Heian period, it's highly likely that the Ubuyashiki family was originally aristocrats. The Demon Slayer Corps, which was not officially recognized by the government, was able to carry out large-scale activities during the Taisho era, when the sword ban was issued, so it is likely that they have some kind of connection to the government.
"Ubuyashiki Family Composition"
The current Ubuyashiki family consists of seven members: head Ubuyashiki Teruya, his wife Ubuyashiki Amane, and five children. The next head of the family is a boy, and the other four children are all girls. Additionally, as a custom of warding off evil spirits, boys wear girls' kimonos until they turn 13. This is to protect them from curses, which will be explained later.
"The Curse of the Ubuyashiki Family"
All of the children in the Ubuyashiki family are sickly and do not live past the age of 30. Even if multiple boys are born, all but one die for some reason. Girls also die of illness if they do not marry and change their last name by the age of 13. The current head of the family, Ubuyashiki Teruya, is also afflicted by illness, with burn-like scars on the upper half of his face and blindness. The Ubuyashiki family believes that this curse is due to the existence of Muzan Kibutsuji, and they are devoting their lives to defeating him.
"Introducing the Ubuyashiki Family"
"Ubuyashiki Kagaya"
He is the administrator of the Demon Slayer Corps and the 97th head of the Ubuyashiki family. He is loved by the members of the Demon Slayer Corps and is called "Oyakata-sama," and is deeply loyal to the Hashira members. This is because, in addition to his exceptional ability to win people over, he is a man of character with his own unique personality and broad-mindedness. He calls his corps members "children" and never misses a visit to the graves of his fallen corps members, making him the polar opposite of Muzan, the leader of the demons.
"Ubuyashiki Amane"
She is Kamiya's wife, devotedly supporting him during his illness. Just as her own children are involved in the final selection process, she also supports the Demon Slayer Corps by gathering and relaying information on behalf of the blind Yohya, who is unable to move freely. She also accompanies him when he visits the graves of his corps members, supporting him as he is blind.
"Ubuyashiki Kiriya"
Of the quintuplets born to Yohya and Amane, Kiriya is the only boy and the heir to the Ubuyashiki family. Her first appearance was when she guided Tanjiro and his friends through the Final Selection Ceremony, where she was cross-dressed. Her name and gender were not revealed at the time, but they are revealed as the story progresses. The reason for her cross-dressing was not revealed, but it was later revealed to be a custom to protect against curses.
"Ubuyashiki Hinaki"
Although she is the older sister of the quintuplets, she looks identical to her sisters and can only be distinguished by the type and position of her hair ornament. She wears a red string hair ornament on the right side of her head. Along with her mother, Amane and Nichika, she cares for her father, Kagaya, and also attends the Hashira Meeting. At the Hashira Meeting, she read a letter from Urokodaki Sakonji.
"Ubuyashiki Nichika"
She is the older sister of the quintuplets. Like Hinaki and the others, she is identical to her sister, and the only way to tell them apart is by the type and position of her hair accessory. She wears a yellow string hair accessory on the left side of her head. Like Amane and Hinaki, she cares for her father, Kagaya, and attends the Hashira Meeting.
"Ubuyashiki Kuina"
She is the younger sister of the quintuplets, but is the only member of the Ubuyashiki family not to appear in the anime. She wears a chrysanthemum flower hair ornament on the left side of her head. Along with her younger sister Kanata, she serves as Kagaya's assistant.
"Ubuyashiki Kanata"
The younger of the quintuplets, she wears a wisteria flower hair ornament on the right side of her head. She served as a guide alongside Kiriya during Tanjiro and his friends' final selection. After the selection, she explained about the Demon Slayer Corps, but was blackmailed by a crazed Shinazugawa Genya, who pulled her hair and threatened her. It seems she later received a personal apology from him.
"Summary"
What did you think? The Ubuyashiki family isn't mentioned much in the anime. From now on, the veil of mystery will gradually be lifted. There are many things that remain unrevealed, such as the relationship between the Ubuyashiki family and Muzan, the true nature of the curse, and why the Ubuyashiki family is trying to exterminate demons. Please try to make your own interpretations based on the hints scattered throughout the story. Thank you for reading this far!
