Giyu and Obanai are two of the most skilled Hashiras in Demon Slayer. But when discussing the fight between them, we have to know about their skills, abilities, strengths, and weaknesses. We don’t see any fights between them in anime and manga. These all are just predictions.
Giyu Tomioka has a calm personality, and he has really good experience in fight. He never gets tired easily, he can fight for so long. He uses water-breathing techniques, he is a formidable opponent. His 11th form, Dead Calm, is a testament to his strategic mind and adaptability. He’s shown incredible endurance and resilience. This can be spoiler for some, If you read the manga you might know how good he was in the last fight with Akaza. But Obanai isn’t weak either. He also fights well against Muzan, that time we see how much strong he is.
Obanai Iguro is a complex character with a sharp tongue, Obanai’s Serpent Breathing style is characterized by its unpredictable and lethal attacks. His connection with his snake companion, Kaburamaru, creates complexity in his fighting style.
Obanai Iguro has unpredictable attack patterns with Serpent Breathing. He has high agility and flexibility acute senses and quick reflexes. Obanai Iguro is a great swordsman. In the hashira training arc, we see how good his sword style is, Obanai also developed his own Breath style, tailored to his body and combat preferences.
On the other hand, Giyu Tomioka is a water hashira. He independently crafted the “11th Form: Lull,” highlighting his innovation and adaptability. He has an excellent defense with Dead Calm. This technique nullify incoming attacks by creating a moment of complete stillness, neutralizing enemy movements. Also, his Water Breathing technique, utilizes fluid and adaptable movements. His techniques are both offensive and defensive.
Comparison
Breathing Technique: Both Water and Serpent Breathing are powerful techniques, but their effectiveness can really depend on the situation.
Reaction Speed: Both Giyu and Obanai have good reaction speeds in their battles against formidable opponents like Akaza and Muzan. But, Giyu’s ability to react to sudden threats, such as during intense battles, suggests a slight edge in this area.
Combat Speed: This factor is crucial in determining their effectiveness in battle. Obanai’s unorthodox sword techniques and precise strikes against Muzan have been noted, yet Giyu’s adaptability and endurance with a broken blade demonstrate his capability to adjust and maintain combat effectiveness over extended engagements.
But when it comes to stamina and durability Giyu has an advantage over Obanai. It might be a spoiler for some; In the last fight with Muzan, Giyu was the last hashira standing and still had the Stamina to fight.
Also, in terms of Physical Strength, Giyu’s superior physical strength and speed further bolster his combat effectiveness, complementing his agility and reaction times in battle scenarios.
But Obanai is really good at figuring out clever ways to fight. He comes up with smart plans quickly, like when he found a way to stop Muzan from healing so fast. Giyu is smart too, but Obanai has the edge here.
Who would win?
After that much of analysis we know this is a really close fight, but Giyu might win. Both of them are great in speed. But Giyu’s big advantages are his experience, he can fight so long without getting tired, and he has great physical strength, which is important in a tough battle. Obanai is amazing with his sword and really smart in fights, but Giyu’s toughness and strength might be too much.
In Demon Slayer, fights aren’t just about who’s stronger. Sometimes it’s about who has the right skills for that specific fight or who gets lucky.
Both of them are incredible fighters. They’re both Hashira for a reason. This imaginary fight shows just how cool and varied the characters in Demon Slayer are.