Aimi Kitsuki

**Aimi Kitsuki** (杵築 (きつき)  愛 (あい) 望 (み) , *Kitsuki Aimi*?) is the Song Hashira (詩 (うた) 柱 (ばしら) , *Uta Bashira*?) of the Demon Slayer Corps.

## Appearance

Aimi is a curvaceous young woman with long black hair that fades into dark blue at the bottom. She has pretty, 'sparkly' (as said by Sabito) and large sapphire eyes. She wears her hair in a high ponytail and is always seen smiling, in contrast to Giyū Tomioka, whom she looks so similar to.

As a child Aimi had slightly shorter hair kept in the same high ponytail and a blue yukata. She wore black strapped zōri and the same blue socks. During Final Selection she wore a hand-carved fox mask. Hers had blue eyes and black tips.

Aimi wears a dark blue version of the standard Demon Slayer Corps uniform (consisting of the gakuran jacket and the pleated skirt) and a black hāori that fades into blue at the bottom. She wears sapphire and a pair of white zōri with dark blue straps, like Giyū.

When posing as an oiran, Aimi wore a dark blue kimono patterned with white birds. She styles her hair in the characteristics of an oiran style, a top knot and a low bun. In her hair she fastens multiple combs and pins and also wears traditional makeup. She applied all of this herself.

During the battle against Muzan Kibutsuji, Aimi loses her right eye and left ear. She also puts her hair down instead of tying it up, and puts a bow in it like Nezuko Kamado.

## Personality

Aimi is an energetic young woman with a tendency to annoy people by saying that they're their bestie. She does this to her childhood friend Giyū, and also likes to steal a battle away from Sanemi Shinazugawa. She likes to mock other people's expessions frequently, for example Sanemi's fall when headbutted by Tanjirō Kamado, or Giyū's emotionless face.

Tengen Uzui has commented that Aimi has a high concentration level when facing something difficult and doesn't get distracted easily. He also states that Aimi is very laid back and does not care about the minor things in the world.

She likes to join Shinobu Kochō's bullying of Giyū, but does it in a more subtle and cute way. She pokes him continuously and asks if he's her friend. She also hates anyone who doesn't accept her friendship (Giyū an exception).

With her close friends, she is a chaotic little bean, and joins in with Kyojuro and Tengen's shouting/screaming. She also is very fond of animals, which is shown when she pats Chachamaru, Lady Tamayo's cat, contsantly to the extent that Giyū had to drag her away from it.

## Abilities and Powers

**Overall Abilities:** As a Hashira of the Demon Slayer Corps, Aimi is a very powerful swordsman. She easily defeats Rui and the Spider Demon (Daughter). Gyūtarō is also amazed by her skills, and offers to transform her into a demon. When she regains her strength, she helps Tanjirō Kamado cut his neck off.

### Physical Abilities

* **Enhanced Physical Prowess:** As a member of the Hashira, Aimi's physique has been increased to superhuman levels through years of harsh training combined with the use of the **Total Concentration: Constant** (全 (ぜん) 集 (しゅう) 中 (ちゅう) ・常 (じょう) 中 (ちゅう) , *Zen Shūchū Jōchū*?). The members of the Hashira in general have incredible movement speed, all of them have displayed the capability to use blinding bursts of speed that make it seem like they teleported to even talented swordsman like Tanjirō Kamado.

### Mental Abilities

* **Enhanced Mental Prowess:** As a seasoned swordsman who underwent incredibly harsh and intense training, Aimi possesses above average mental capabilities. She could process information and think clearly at supernatural speeds, proven by fighting Upper Rank Demons, who can think at equally or slightly faster speeds. As another testament to her mental capabilities, she has incredible concentration abilities and wits. With an arsenal of techniques at her disposal, Aimi has to be really decisive and sagacious when using them, proven when she could hold her own against Akaza.
	+ **Keen Intellect:** Aimi is one of the most intelligent and clever Hashira ever. This is shown when she is battling Akaza, she shows an unwavering courage and calm. She is able to analyse his movements in seconds, and figure out how to dodge his techniques (but it doesn't mean she is fast or strong enough to).

### Supernatural Abilities

* **Demon Slayer Mark:** Aimi unlocked her Mark, which comes in shape of a musical note on her cheek, during the fight against Akaza. When it is activated, Aimi's speed and reflexes increase to the point where even Akaza is confused and Giyū shocked, even after knowing her for most of his life.
	+ **Bright Red Nichirin Blade** (赫 (あか) く阳 (にち) 輪 (りん) 刀 (とう) , *Akaku Nichirin Tō*?): Aimi grips her blade so hard, it turns red, and even with her Mark unlocked, she nearly faints. She uses the blade to hamper the enhanced regeneration of demons.

### Swordsmanship

**Song Breathing** (詩 (うた) の呼 (こ) 吸 (きゅう) , *Uta no kokyū*?): A Breathing Style that mimics the beauty of a song. It is derived from Wind Breathing.

1. **First Note: Ballad of the Nightingale** (壱 (いち) ノ音 (ね) , *Ichi no ne*?) - Aimi runs around, slashing her sword as she does so.
2. **Second Note: Lament of the Lonely Sea** (弐 (に) ノ音 (ね) , *no ne*?) - Aimi slashes her sword twice in one go.
3. **Third Note: Sound of Summer's Song** (参 (さん) ノ音 (ね) , *no ne*?) - Aimi stabs the opponent 3 times.
4. **Fourth Note: Song of the Mountain Air** (肆 (し) ノ音 (ね) , *Shi no ne*?) - Aimi strikes from above while falling in a multitude of arced slashes. Derived directly from the **Wind Breathing, Fifth Form: Cold Mountain Wind.**
5. **Fifth Note: Lullaby of the Sleeping Sparrow** (伍 (ご) ノ音 (ね) , *Go no ne*?) - Aimi swings her blade downwards from several directions. Derived directly from the **Wind Breathing, Fourth Form: Rising Dust Storm**.
6. **Sixth Note: Song of the Demon's Demise** (陸 (ろく) ノ音 (ね) , *Roku no ne*?) - Aimi slashes her sword three times at the opponent's neck while jumping down.
7. **Seventh Note: Hymn of Death** (漆 (しち) ノ音 (ね) , *Shichi no ne*?) - Aimi slashes the opponent's neck once.
8. **Final Note: Unfolding Melodies** (終 (つい) ノ音 (ね)  発 (はっ) 展 (てん) 催 (さい) 馬 (ば) 樂 (ら) , *Tsui no ne: Hatten Saibara*?) - Aimi backflips into the air and while upside-down, swings her blade to release a flurry of slashes. Derived from the **Wind Breathing, Ninth Form: Idaten Typhoon.**

## Equipment

* **Light Nichirin Blade:** In order for Aimi to move her sword quickly and easily, she uses a much lighter sword than her comrades. Her blade is dark blue-silver in colour and has a black hilt. Her baseplate is shaped like a flower and black.

## Trivia

* Aimi actually does marry Giyū after the battle.
	+ She adopts three cats and catches Giyū patting one of them after he said he's not taking care of them.
	+ They have 3 children.
* She loves teriyaki chicken and eats it when she's not on a mission.
* She is jealous of Shinobu because of her beauty and her intelligence.
* Aimi wears her uniform even after Muzan is defeated.
* Aimi is the Voice Ensemble advisor in the high school AU, and also known as 'Angel Voice-sensei' by everyone in the school, even by the other teachers.
	+ She is also apparently dating Tomioka-sensei, much to the students' shock.
	+ She was the one who calmed Shinazugawa-sensei after he threw a student out of a window.
	+ She is the one who usually cleans up after Uzui-sensei's mess.
* Aimi's descendant is Aika Tomioka, the twin sister of Gichii Tomioka. She is seen in the ending, when she is teasing her brother about not having many rare figures. It is also said she hopes to be a singer one day.
* Aimi would've taken Hana as a tsuguko, but Shinobu beat her to it.

## Quotes

* (To Giyū Tomioka) "*As your best friend, it is my job to keep you safe and all.*"
* (To the Elder Sister Spider Demon) "*I'm sorry. You don't want to be my friend? That's too bad. At least I can practice my skills on you.*"
* (To Tanjirō Kamado) "*You do know harboring a demon is illegal? You'll surely be punished.*"
* (To Sanemi Shinazugawa) "*Sanemi, Oyakata-sama is about to arrive.*"
* (To Akaza) "*You think you can get away with killing Rengoku-san? You're wrong.*"
* (To Giyū Tomioka) "*Giyū... if we survive this, will you take me as your wife? Don't think about it. Just say yes... It isn't your fault Sabito died. It isn't your fault your sister died. Nothing in this world is your fault, except if you have the choice to do something but do nothing. Giyū, don't focus on the past. Focus on the future. It's right in front of you."*