8 Demon Slayer characters with worse personalities than Jujutsu Kaisen's Mahito

Demon Slayer showcases villains that push the boundaries of malevolence, yet few can match the complexity of Mahito from Jujutsu Kaisen. The characters in Demon Slayer display even darker and more twisted personalities. This article examines eight characters from Demon Slayer whose malevolence surpasses Mahito's sadism and philosophical ambivalence.

From the narcissistic cruelty of Kibutsuji Muzan to the psychologically manipulative tactics of Rui, these demons embody a range of horrifying traits, making them not only formidable foes but also intensely unsettling characters in their own right.

Kibutsuji Muzan and 7 other Demon Slayer anime characters who have a worse personalities as compared to Mahito from Jujutsu Kaisen

1) Kibutsuji Muzan

Kibutsuji Muzan (Image via Studio Ufotable)

Kibutsuji Muzan from Demon Slayer has a far worse personality than Mahito from Jujutsu Kaisen due to his extreme narcissism, cruelty and deep-rooted cowardice. Muzan's obsession with perfection drives him to manipulate, discard, and brutally punish his subordinates, showing no remorse even after a thousand years of murder.

When cornered, his delusional self-worth, fear of change, and cowardice make him utterly ruthless. Conversely, while Mahito is sadistic and nihilistic, he is more controlled by curiosity and chaos. Muzan's intense fear of death and manipulative, self-preserving nature make him a more terrifying and, therefore, deeply flawed villain.

2) Doma

Doma from Demon Slayer possesses a far more insidious personality than Mahito from Jujutsu Kaisen. While both are manipulative and sadistic, Doma’s facade of kindness and charm masks his deep-rooted apathy and nihilism. He not only devours his cult followers under the guise of "saving" them but also exhibits complete emotional emptiness, even toward his family.

Mahito, in contrast, is childish and cruel but driven by curiosity about human souls and hatred. Doma’s emotionless exploitation of his victims, particularly women, and lack of remorse make him a more chillingly detached and unsettling villain compared to Mahito.

3) Kaigaku

Kaigaku from Demon Slayer has a worse personality than Mahito from Jujutsu Kaisen because, unlike Mahito, who was born from human hatred and had no capacity for human empathy, Kaigaku had the chance to choose a better path. Despite growing up in hardship, Kaigaku betrayed his mentor and comrades, becoming a demon for power and survival.

His actions are driven by hypocrisy, selfishness, and a twisted sense of righteousness. Mahito, while sadistic, is consistent in his ideology, while Kaigaku, who could have done good, ultimately chose to embody cowardice and betrayal, showing no remorse even in death.

4) Haitengu

Hantengu from Demon Slayer exhibits a far worse personality than Mahito from Jujutsu Kaisen due to his extreme cowardice, delusion, and lack of accountability. While Mahito is cruel and manipulative, he at least embraces his nature as a cursed spirit with clear goals.

Hantengu, on the other hand, clings to a false sense of innocence, deflecting blame for his heinous actions even as a demon. His deceit, greed, and lack of repentance make him more detestable. Mahito's sadism is calculated, while Hantengu's cowardice, hypocrisy, and victim complexity amplify his wickedness, making him more morally bankrupt.

5) Gyokko

Gyokko from Demon Slayer displays a far worse personality than Mahito from Jujutsu Kaisen due to his extreme pettiness, narcissism, and sadism. While Mahito is cruel and manipulative and finds joy in tormenting humans, he does so with a philosophical detachment, seeing them as tools for his experiments.

Gyokko, however, revels in grotesque and morbid creations, using mutilated corpses for his so-called "art." His jealousy of Hotaru's focus and his delight in drawing out the suffering of his victims make him more twisted. Gyokko's arrogance and cruelty toward humanity extend to an almost childish spite, surpassing Mahito's calculated malice.

6) Enmu

Enmu from Demon Slayer displays a personality far more twisted than Mahito from Jujutsu Kaisen. While both are sadistic, Enmu takes pleasure in giving humans pleasant dreams before turning them into nightmares, tormenting his victims on a deeper psychological level. His cruelty extends to fellow demons, reveling in their deaths.

Unlike Mahito, who seeks knowledge about souls and manipulates humans for his cause, Enmu is driven purely by sadistic pleasure and personal gain. His masochistic tendencies toward Muzan and reckless overconfidence further emphasize his depravity, making him more self-serving and irredeemable than the ideologically driven Mahito.

7) Rui

Rui from Demon Slayer exhibits a much worse personality than Mahito from Jujutsu Kaisen due to his delusional obsession with forging a twisted "family" through fear and abuse. While Mahito manipulates and harms others for amusement, his actions stem from a nihilistic philosophy and an emotional detachment.

Rui, however, desires deep emotional connections but warps them into toxic, controlling relationships, going as far as killing his "family" when they fail him. His cruelty is more personal and driven by internal anguish, making his sadism and abuse far more disturbing than Mahito’s detached sadism and philosophical cruelty.

8) The Swamp Demon

The Swamp Demon (Image via Studio Ufotable)

The Swamp Demon from Demon Slayer exhibits a deeply disturbing personality, divided into three distinct parts, each reflecting violent and sociopathic traits. The main demon, while calm and analytical, reveals a chilling predilection for targeting and collecting trophies from young girls, showcasing a callous disregard for human life.

In contrast, Mahito from Jujutsu Kaisen, though sadistic and manipulative, engages in philosophical musings about souls and human emotions, which adds complexity to his character. While both revel in cruelty, the Swamp Demon's obsessive and predatory nature makes him a more straightforwardly malicious figure than Mahito, who has layers to his malevolence.

Final thoughts

The characters from Demon Slayer embody a range of deeply disturbing traits, from extreme narcissism to manipulative cruelty. Unlike Mahito's philosophical detachment, these villains showcase a more profound depravity, making them more malicious and unsettlingly complex in their motivations and actions.

Edited by Toshali Kritika