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Makio is a kunoichi and one of the three wives of the Sound Hashira, Tengen Uzui. Brash and headstrong, she works alongside her co-wives as a spy and fighter during the Entertainment District mission against the demon siblings Daki and Gyutaro.

Age: 20
Gender: Female
Status: Deceased (post-timeskip)
Species: Human
Occupation: Shinobi (Demon Slayer associate)
Affiliation: Demon Slayer Corps
Debut Chapter: Chapter 71
Debut Episode: Episode 35
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Appearance

Standing at roughly average height, Makio has a curvaceous build, pale skin, and large light-brown eyes lined by prominent lashes. Her thin eyebrows angle downward, lending her a determined look. Her black hair is tied up, with soft yellow bangs framing her face.

She typically wears a red striped sleeveless dress ending at mid-thigh, secured by a black sash that doubles as storage for her kunai. Gray bandages wrap her calves and thighs, and she wears sandals with red straps. In retirement she adopts a more modest scarlet kimono with white cross-laced straps over a layered undergarment.

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Personality

Makio is bold, fierce, and confident in herself and her life as a kunoichi. She has the least patience for her co-wife Suma, often scolding or even striking her for panicking or speaking carelessly. During the underground fight against Daki's sash she berated Suma for her pessimism, and later slapped her for falsely declaring Hinatsuru dead.

Despite the hot temper, Makio has a tender side that shows with Hinatsuru and with Tengen. She sought Hinatsuru's counsel before their mission and comforted her afterward, and she clung to Tengen in relief once Nezuko healed him. Like her co-wives, she holds a soft spot for Tanjiro after the battle in Yoshiwara.

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Abilities

Makio has no superhuman powers, but her upbringing as a kunoichi gives her real combat skill. She is a trained practitioner of ninjutsu, capable of acrobatic maneuvers and skilled with the kunai, fighting far more effectively than an ordinary person. She carries a pair of standard black kunai, using them for both close combat and as thrown projectiles.

In her brief clash with Daki's sentient belt she held her ground confidently, unlike the timid Suma. However, lacking any Breathing Style, she can be overwhelmed by demons and is outmatched in raw power by her husband.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Makio in Demon Slayer?

Makio is a kunoichi and one of the three wives of the Sound Hashira, Tengen Uzui. Brash and headstrong, she works alongside her co-wives as a spy and fighter during the Entertainment District mission against the demon siblings Daki and Gyutaro.

What happened to Makio in Demon Slayer?

Makio survives the Entertainment District mission against Daki and Gyutaro, clinging to Tengen in relief once Nezuko healed him. She later retires with Tengen and his other wives, and the source lists her as deceased only after the post-series timeskip.

Is Makio Tengen's cousin in Demon Slayer?

No, Makio is one of Tengen Uzui's three wives, not his cousin. She serves alongside her co-wives Suma and Hinatsuru as a kunoichi spy and fighter.

How old is Makio in Demon Slayer?

Makio is 20 years old. She is a trained kunoichi and one of the three wives of the Sound Hashira, Tengen Uzui.

What weapon does Makio use in Demon Slayer?

Makio fights with a pair of standard black kunai, using them in close combat and as thrown projectiles. She is a trained practitioner of ninjutsu but has no Breathing Style, so demons can overwhelm her.

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