Facts About Kaigaku: New Villain in DEMON SLAYER: INFINITY CASTLE Who Will Become Zenitsu's Opponent

Kaigaku has become one of the characters that captures attention in the latest arc of DEMON SLAYER: INFINITY CASTLE. He is not just an ordinary antagonist, but has a background that is close and personal with Zenitsu. Their battle in this series is one of the emotional moments that fans have been eagerly waiting for.

Not only known for his strength, Kaigaku's story is also filled with betrayal, ambition, and regret. As a former demon slayer who chose the dark path, he harbors many secrets and inner conflicts. Here are some interesting facts about Kaigaku that KLovers must know!

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1. Betrayal that Kills the Master

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Kaigaku is Zenitsu's senior student who was directly trained by Jigoro Kuwajima. However, when he chose to become a demon, his master felt he had failed and ultimately took his own life. This incident made Zenitsu very angry and determined to avenge his master's death.

2. Once a Student of Gyomei

Before becoming a demon slayer, Kaigaku was raised by Gyomei Himejima in a temple. However, he was expelled after stealing offering money. Out of revenge, Kaigaku leaked the location of the temple to demons, resulting in many casualties.

3. A Talented Student Who Went Astray

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Kaigaku is known as a strong and ambitious student. Together with Zenitsu, he was trained to master the Thunder Breathing technique. Unfortunately, due to his obsession with power, he strayed and ultimately allied with demons.

4. Unable to Master the Signature Technique

Despite mastering five forms of thunder techniques, Kaigaku is unable to learn the main technique, Thunderclap and Flash. This technique is instead perfectly mastered by Zenitsu. This weakness becomes a significant gap in Kaigaku's strength.

5. Combine Demon Techniques and Breathing

After becoming a demon, Kaigaku still retains the thunder breathing technique. He combines it with his demon blood art called Electrokinesis. This combination makes his techniques far more dangerous.

6. Still Uses a Nichirin Sword

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Unlike other demons, Kaigaku still uses a Nichirin sword. The sword has been modified to conduct demon blood energy. His weapon becomes an extension of the dark power he possesses.

7. Defeated by Zenitsu in INFINITY CASTLE

The battle between Kaigaku and Zenitsu finally took place in the demon castle. In a duel filled with emotion and revenge, Zenitsu emerged as the winner. Kaigaku's defeat became a very touching moment in this series.

8. Failed to Become the Thunder Pillar

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Kaigaku actually had great potential as the successor of the Thunder Pillar. However, the path he chose led him to fail to meet those expectations. His obsession with power took him further away from the values of the Demon Slayer Corps.

9. Turned into an Upper Moon Demon

Kaigaku transformed into a demon after meeting Kokushibo. He was then appointed as one of the members of the Twelve Kizuki, replacing Daki and Gyutaro as an Upper Moon demon.

10. Voiced by Renowned Seiyuu

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In the anime version, Kaigaku will be voiced by Yoshimasa Hosoya. He is also known for his role as Reiner Braun in ATTACK ON TITAN and Doppo in BUNGOU STRAY DOGS. This voice actor choice further strengthens Kaigaku's complex and emotional character.

11. FAQ: Kaigaku in DEMON SLAYER

Who is Kaigaku in DEMON SLAYER?
Kaigaku is a former demon slayer and student of Jigoro Kuwajima who ultimately becomes an Upper Moon demon.

Why did Kaigaku become a demon?
Because of his ambition for power and the influence of Kokushibo, Kaigaku chose to abandon the path of the demon slayer.

Is Kaigaku stronger than Zenitsu?
Although strong, Kaigaku was defeated by Zenitsu in a duel at INFINITY CASTLE, especially because Zenitsu managed to create the seventh form that Kaigaku never mastered.

What is Kaigaku's main technique?
He uses a combination of thunder breathing techniques and the demon blood art of Electrokinesis.

Who voices Kaigaku in the anime?
Kaigaku is voiced by Yoshimasa Hosoya, a renowned seiyuu who also voices Reiner from ATTACK ON TITAN.

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