A young boy who was raised by his mother Kotoha Hashibira for a short time until she was murdered by a demon, later revealed as Upper Rank Two, Doma of the Twelve Kizuki. After she sacrificed herself to save his life, he was raised by wild boars and then taught to read and write by an old man. Inosuke Hashibira, uses a self-taught style called "Beast Breathing", along with two serrated swords in battle. When he gets new swords, he purposely chips them in order to match his preference and fighting style.