Although Lord Muzan, the Demon King, is technicallyDemon Slayer’smain villain, in some ways,the Upper Rank Two demon, Doma, is even more villainous and frightening. Although Doma is beneath Muzan in the demon hierarchy, his character, lack of emotions, and motivations are a lot more insidious than Muzan’s. The demon may seem optimistic and charismatic on the surface, but his true intentions could not be any further from innocent.
Doma has worked his way up in the ranks of demons, evenleading his own cult called the Eternal Paradise Faith. Under the guise of a loving and genuinely helpful leader, Doma recruits new members and convinces them to depend on him and follow him blindly. Once they are ensnared in the clever demon’s trap, he eats them. Often, his victims have become so enamored with him by that point that they do not even protest or attempt to save themselves. This is how Doma has claimed so many human lives, making him one of the most dangerous demons to ever live.
Doma Has No Greater Goal or Purpose Like the Other Demons Do
He Only Cares About His Own Wants, While Most Other Demons Are Fighting for a Specific Greater Purpose
Muzan’s primary motivation for killing humans and continuing to grow powerful is to become immortal. Due to his intense illness in his youth and constant fear of dying young,he hopes to reach a point where his physical body will no longer be a hindranceor at risk. This goal allows Muzan to stay focused and explains, but does not excuse, why he is so persistent. Doma has no overarching goal that he is working towards or a greater purpose that drives him to kill and eat humans. The demon just murders thoughtlessly and coldly, showing no regard for others.
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It is canon thatDoma feels zero emotion. He is not capable of feeling sorrow, remorse, or love for others. Doma’s own needs and wants are all he cares about, making him utterly heartless. He was responsible for ending the lives of many prominentDemon Slayercharacters,including Kanae Kocho, Shinobu Kocho, and Kotoha Hashibira, Inosuke’s mother. His own hunger for human flesh is his driving motivator, and he does not care whose life he has to take to satiate his desire. He takes advantage of people desperate for shelter and community and tricks them into becoming cult members he can later consume.
Doma’s Infectious Cheerfulness and Charisma Lure in Victims With Ease
He Is the Leader of Eternal Paradise Faith Cult, Boasting an Entire Group of Avid Followers Who Worship Him
Doma is particularly insidious, maybe even more so than Muzan, becauseDoma’s persona is friendly.He is a remarkably effective cult leader because he is able to draw people in with his upbeat demeanor. He is excellent at pretending to care deeply for his cult members, faking interest in their lives and plights, and offering advice and a shoulder to cry on, only to kill and devour them when they are at their lowest and most vulnerable. Doma is one of the few demons who does not appear particularly fearsome at first glance because he is a master at portraying himself as harmless.
Since Doma always wears a bright smile and portrays a concerned, thoughtful attitude,people often don’t suspect that he is evil incarnate. Muzan,the Demon King, is mighty, but public perception of him is very different from the way people generally view Doma. Muzan is feared by humans and demons alike, causing some to even shake and tremble at the mere sound of his name. Doma jokes often, grins constantly, and is outwardly kind to everyone he meets, giving humans no reason not to trust him. Once he has captured their hearts and earned their respect, then he can go in for the kill.
With Time, Doma Could Have Grown Even Stronger Than the Demon King
Muzan Is the Most Powerful Demon, but Doma’s Charisma Could Have Helped Him Reach That Level Eventually
Had he stayed alive longer, Doma likely could’ve grown to even greater heights than the Demon King. People feared and ran away from Muzan, but generally, people did not fear the seemingly cheerful Doma until it was too late. Doma began his time in the Twelve Kizuki of demons as an Upper Rank Six and moved up the ranks tobecome an Upper Rank Two,proving his ability to grow stronger and murder hundreds over time.Doma has most of the skills Muzan does: power, intimidating Blood Demon Art, and a reputation among demons, but he also has charisma Muzan lacks.
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Doma may seem bubbly and nice, but he looks down on everyone, even his fellow demons. Astoundingly, hedoes not show reverence to even the demons who are above him.In Upper Moon Meetings, he irritates the other demons, especially Akaza, due to his lack of respect. This is another piece of proof that reveals his complete lack of regard for anyone other than himself, human or demon. Muzan feels similarly, seeing everyone else as lower than him, but Doma is slightly more skilled at convincing others that he is more compassionate and more genuine than he is in reality.
Muzan Is Excellent at Deception, but Doma Definitely Has Him Beat
Doma’s Cult Proves That He Is a Master at Tricking People Into Believing He Is Kind To Hide His Evil Intentions
In order to be an effective demon, deceiving people is necessary to find new victims. Muzan blends into society well, occasionally deluding people into believing that he is an average, normal person. However,Doma’s deception is on another level entirely.He does not simply mislead the occasional person like the other demons do, he possesses an entire devoted cult of followers who bend to his every whim. Other demons, like Kokushibo and Muzan,might be physically strongerthan Doma, but with time, training, and additional power, Doma could eventually have surpassed even theseDemon Slayervillains with his unique, unmatched skill set.
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