Demon Slayer World Collectable Figure Guide: Every Series & Rarity Ranked

What Are Demon Slayer WCF Figures?

Bandai's World Collectable Figure (WCF) line is one of the most enduring and beloved gashapon formats in Japan. WCF figures are typically 7–9cm tall, feature a distinctive chibi (super-deformed) aesthetic with large heads and expressive faces, and are produced in substantial series of 8–10 figures covering major characters from popular franchises. The Demon Slayer WCF line is one of the most extensive in the WCF catalog — only One Piece rivals it in volume and series count.

WCF figures are produced by Bandai Spirits (a Bandai subsidiary focused on collector products) and distributed primarily through gashapon machines in Japan and specialty retail globally. They are designed to be displayed together — the consistent scale and aesthetic make mixed-series displays satisfying in a way that mixing figure lines from different manufacturers rarely achieves.

Each WCF series is numbered by volume and usually contains 8 standard figures plus 1–2 secret/rare variants. The standard 8 are labeled A through H (or 1–8); secret figures are labeled SP or with a special designation. Standard figures have equal pull probability from machines; secret figures appear at 1-in-24 to 1-in-48 pull rates depending on the series.

Vol. 1 & 2 — Original Cast Introduction (2019–2020)

The first two volumes launched in 2019 riding the wave of the anime's meteoric rise following its April 2019 premiere. These series focused entirely on the core cast in their most recognizable poses and costumes — essential introductory figures for any Demon Slayer collection.

Vol. 1 (KNY WCF Vol. 1) — 8 Figures + 1 Secret

Figures included: Tanjiro Kamado (standard stance), Nezuko Kamado (in bamboo muzzle/box form), Zenitsu Agatsuma (standing), Inosuke Hashibira (with boar mask), Giyu Tomioka (Water Breathing pose), Shinobu Kocho (smiling, butterfly wings), Muzan Kibutsuji (suited businessman form), and Sakonji Urokodaki (masked).

Secret figure: Tanjiro Kamado — Clear/Translucent Version. Semi-transparent blue tinted figure of Vol.1 Tanjiro. Pull rate approximately 1-in-36. Current secondary market price: $45–$75 depending on condition.

Most sought after standard figure: Muzan Kibutsuji businessman form, which became iconic for its contrast between the villain's human disguise and his role in the story. Secondary market: $12–$20.

Current prices for standard figures: $6–$15 each depending on character. Tanjiro and Nezuko command slight premiums. Full set (8 standard, no secret): $55–$100.

Vol. 2 — 8 Figures + 1 Secret (2020)

Figures included: Tanjiro (Hinokami Kagura dance pose), Nezuko (awakened demon form, cracked horn), Zenitsu (in lightning form/combat pose), Inosuke (shirtless, dual blades), Kanao Tsuyuri (sword at side), Aoi Kanzaki (holding tray), Kanae Kocho (in butterfly haori), and Genya Shinazugawa (rifle).

Secret figure: Nezuko — Awakened Form, Full Demon Variant. Specifically the Nezuko variant showing her full awakened state with veins and altered appearance. Pull rate 1-in-30. Secondary market: $35–$60.

Standout figures: Kanae Kocho (Shinobu's deceased sister, appearing in flashback only) and Kanao Tsuyuri are both collector favorites as they represent characters with less merchandise than the main quartet. Kanae WCF secondary market: $18–$30.

Vol. 3 & 4 — Mugen Train Arc (2020–2021)

The Mugen Train arc was the cultural event of 2020 Japanese entertainment — the film became the highest-grossing film in Japanese box office history. WCF responded with two dedicated series capturing key moments and characters from the arc.

Vol. 3 — Mugen Train Characters (2020)

Figures included: Flame Hashira Rengoku Kyojuro (battle stance, flame effect base), Rengoku Kyojuro (portrait/standard pose), Tanjiro (Mugen Train film costume), Zenitsu (asleep/sleepwalking variant), Inosuke (running), Enmu (lower moon demon, dreaming pose), Akaza (Upper Moon 3, combat arrival pose), and a bonus Rengoku variant (injured, final form).

Secret figure: Rengoku Kyojuro — Flame Breathing Special Art Version with translucent orange flame effect. The most sought-after WCF secret figure in the Demon Slayer line. Pull rate 1-in-48. Current secondary market: $80–$150.

Key note: This volume marked the first appearance of Rengoku in WCF format. His figures immediately became the most collected and most expensive in the Demon Slayer WCF line due to his popularity and tragic story arc. Standard Rengoku (battle stance) currently runs $20–$40 on the secondary market — significantly above average WCF pricing.

Vol. 4 — Upper Moon Focus (2021)

Figures included: Akaza (upper body attack, blood demon art effect), Daki (Entertainment District Daki, sash demon art), Gyutaro (dual blade attack), Tanjiro (Entertainment District arc costume), Uzui Tengen (Sound Hashira, gem-adorned costume), Nezuko (pink kimono/awakened partial demon), Zenitsu (Thunder Breathing vs Daki), and Inosuke (Entertainment District version).

Secret figure: Gyutaro and Daki — Dual Figure Set, an extremely rare two-figure secret that packages both sibling demons together on a shared base. Pull rate 1-in-60. Secondary market: $120–$200 as a set. The rarest standard-format WCF release in the Demon Slayer line.

Vol. 5 & 6 — Entertainment District Arc Full Coverage (2022)

Two volumes dedicated to completing Entertainment District arc coverage with the Sound Hashira crew and the remaining Upper Moon demons.

Vol. 5 — Sound Hashira Arc (2022)

Figures included: Uzui Tengen (stone hashira combat pose, post-arc, without left hand), his three wives — Makio, Suma, and Hinatsuru — each in ninja-esque combat stances, Tanjiro (Hinokami Kagura combat variant), Nezuko (blood demon art exploding blood), Zenitsu (God Speed technique pose), and Inosuke (flowing water-style variant).

This volume is notable for including all three of Uzui's wives as individual figures — characters that receive far less merchandise attention than main cast members, making these figures appreciated by dedicated series fans specifically.

Vol. 6 — Demon Upper Moons (2022)

Figures included: Akaza (Compass Needle blood demon art, full display piece), Hantengu (Upper Moon 4, multiple forms teased), Gyokko (Upper Moon 5, vase form), Doma (Upper Moon 2, fan lotus attack), Nakime (Infinity Castle), Kaigaku (former Zenitsu student, thunder breathing), and two protagonist variants from the Swordsmith Village arc (Tanjiro and Genya).

Doma's WCF figure is considered one of the finest villain figures in the line — his fan and lotus imagery translates beautifully to the chibi WCF format. Secondary market: $20–$35 for the standard Doma figure.

Vol. 7 & 8 — Swordsmith Village Arc (2023)

Released in conjunction with the Swordsmith Village arc anime broadcast, these volumes introduced critical new characters including Mist Hashira Muichiro Tokito and Love Hashira Mitsuri Kanroji as WCF figures for the first time.

Vol. 7 — New Hashira Introduction (2023)

Figures included: Muichiro Tokito (Mist Hashira, calm battle pose, mist effect base), Mitsuri Kanroji (Love Hashira, whip sword), Genya Shinazugawa (combat form, Swordsmith Village), Tanjiro (scarred/Yoriichi-form transition), Nezuko (sun-immune reveal pose), and three swordsmith village demon variants (Hantengu emotion demons: Sekido, Karaku, Urogi, Aizetsu).

Secret figure: Mitsuri Kanroji — Full Art Pose, extended whip sword effect version. Her standard WCF figure already has the most intricate base and effect parts in Vol.7; the secret escalates the display further. Secondary market: $55–$90.

Muichiro Tokito's introduction in WCF format was one of the most anticipated releases among Hashira collectors. His figure sold out immediately on AmiAmi and Nin-Nin Game. Standard figure secondary market: $25–$45.

Vol. 8 — Swordsmith Village Conclusion (2023)

Figures included: Himejima Gyomei (Stone Hashira, flail weapon, full intimidating height pose — notably larger than standard WCF at 9.5cm), Sanemi Shinazugawa (Wind Hashira, blade drawn), Obanai Iguro (Serpent Hashira, with Kaburamaru the snake), Kanroji Mitsuri (alternate expression/pose variant), Muichiro (Yoriichi Type Zero training variant), Kotetsu (swordsmith child, training armor), and two Hantengu composite forms.

Gyomei Himejima is widely considered the best WCF figure produced in the Demon Slayer line by collectors who prioritize sculpting quality. His size, the detail of his stone hashira uniform, and the flail weapon accessories make him a display centerpiece. Standard figure secondary market: $30–$50.

Vol. 9+ and Special/Limited Sets (2023–2024)

Later volumes covered the Infinity Castle arc (manga readers only for some references) and produced retrospective and anniversary series revisiting earlier character designs with new sculpts.

Vol. 9 — Infinity Castle Arc Preview (2023): 8 figures including Upper Moon 1 Kokushibo (first WCF appearance, moon breathing pose — immediately the most valuable figure in this volume at $35–$60 secondary market), Doma (alternate Infinity Castle variant), and protagonist Infinity Castle arc versions. Secret: Kokushibo clear/phantom variant.

Vol. 10 — Final Battle (2024): Released alongside final arc anime news. Includes Muzan Kibutsuji (true demon lord form, after transformations), Yoriichi Tsugikuni (historical figure, most powerful Demon Slayer), Tanjiro (final awakened form, Yoriichi parallel pose), and remaining Hashira in final arc configurations. Yoriichi Tsugikuni's WCF is among the most collectible figures in the entire Demon Slayer line for lore reasons. Secondary market: $40–$80.

Anniversary Special Sets: Bandai released several anniversary box sets (not machine dispensed, retail box format) for the 5th anniversary of the anime, including 5-figure sets with new colorways of the main quartet and limited edition clear resin versions. These command premium pricing ($60–$120 per set) due to limited retail availability.

Hashira-Focused Series: Collectors' Favorites

Beyond the volume series, Bandai produced dedicated Hashira-only gashapon series that exclusively feature the Nine Hashira (the highest-ranking Demon Slayers) as a complete set. These are among the most collected Demon Slayer WCF releases.

Nine Hashira Set (2022): All nine active Hashira as a single 9-figure series in matching "official uniform portrait" poses — formally posed, with consistent lighting and base design that makes them look unified when displayed together. This set is the definitive display piece for Hashira collectors. Individual figures: $15–$40 depending on character. Rengoku (even though he dies before the full Hashira roster forms) appears in a bonus 10th position. Complete set: $150–$250.

Hashira Gathering Special (2023): The nine Hashira in casual/off-duty outfits — a rare departure from combat poses. These are lower-production and command premiums for their design novelty. Full set: $200–$350.

Upper Moon / Demon-Focused Series

Recognizing collector interest in villains, Bandai produced a dedicated Upper Moon series covering all six Upper Moon demons plus Muzan Kibutsuji in their most powerful forms.

Upper Moon Six (2022–2023): Individual figures for Kokushibo (Upper Moon 1), Doma (Upper Moon 2), Akaza (Upper Moon 3), Hantengu (Upper Moon 4), Gyokko (Upper Moon 5), and Daki/Gyutaro (Upper Moon 6, shared release). Each figure features blood demon art effect pieces and is significantly more detailed than equivalent standard volume releases. Muzan in his true form was released as a separate special figure with the collection.

Kokushibo's Upper Moon series figure is considered the finest villain WCF figure in the Demon Slayer line — his moon breathing technique effects are rendered in transparent blue plastic alongside the standard painted figure, creating a dual-material display piece. Secondary market: $50–$85.

Rarity and Chase Figure Complete Guide

Understanding WCF rarity is essential for managing your collecting budget and expectations from machine pulls.

Standard figures (equal probability): In an 8-figure series, each standard figure has approximately 12.5% probability of appearing in any given capsule pull. Statistically, you'll need 8+ pulls to get all 8 standard figures, but could need up to 40+ pulls if you're unlucky. The average collector completing a full standard set from machine pulls will pull approximately 18–24 times (many duplicates).

Rare/chase figures (low probability): WCF chase figures typically appear in 1-in-24 to 1-in-48 capsules. They are physically included in machine stock at lower density. Pursuing a specific chase figure from machine pulls is extremely poor economics — at ¥300/pull and 1-in-36 probability, expected cost to pull a specific chase is ¥10,800 (~$75). Almost always cheaper to buy secondhand.

Secret figures (very low probability): Some volumes have unlisted "secret" figures not shown on the machine display. Rates are typically 1-in-48 to 1-in-72. These should exclusively be purchased secondhand unless you're pulling at high volume (10+ per session) for fun rather than completion purposes.

Rarity Tier List (All Demon Slayer WCF)

Tier S (Extremely Rare — Secondary Market $60+): Rengoku Flame Breathing Secret (Vol.3), Gyutaro/Daki Dual Secret (Vol.4), Kokushibo Moon Breathing Clear (Vol.9), Yoriichi Final Arc figure.

Tier A (Rare — Secondary Market $25–$60): Any Rengoku standard figure, Muichiro Tokito (Vol.7), Gyomei Himejima (Vol.8), Obanai Iguro (Vol.8), standard Kokushibo (Vol.9), Kanae Kocho (Vol.2).

Tier B (Slightly Rare — Secondary Market $12–$25): Sound Hashira wives (Vol.5), Doma (Vol.6), Sanemi Shinazugawa (Vol.8), any Hashira figure from the Nine Hashira set.

Tier C (Standard — Secondary Market $6–$12): Most standard Tanjiro, Zenitsu, Inosuke, Nezuko figures across all volumes. Main cast figures have the highest secondary market supply (everyone pulls them) and the lowest premium pricing.

Current Secondary Market Prices (2024)

Where to Buy Demon Slayer WCF

For new releases (retail price): AmiAmi.com is the best source for new WCF releases at near-retail pricing. Pre-orders open 3–4 months before release. Popular series like Demon Slayer sell out rapidly — set up AmiAmi price alerts and pre-order as soon as listings appear. Nin-Nin Game and Hobby Search are alternatives when AmiAmi stocks out.

For older series (secondary market): Mercari Japan via Buyee proxy is the best source for complete sets and individual characters from older volumes. Search in Japanese: "鬼滅の刃 WCF" or "鬼滅 ワールドコレクタブルフィギュア" for the most comprehensive results. Prices on Mercari Japan are typically 30–50% below eBay for equivalent condition figures.

For complete sets: Several AliExpress sellers offer complete standard sets (8 figures, no secrets) for Demon Slayer WCF volumes at $35–$55/set. These are authentic figures (manufactured in the same Chinese facilities as official machine inventory) rather than bootlegs, though always verify by checking for Bandai branding on the figure base and correct paint quality in product photos.

For chase and secret figures specifically: eBay is the most accessible Western-market source. Mercari Japan via proxy is cheaper. Budget $50–$150 for most chase figures and plan accordingly rather than attempting to pull them from machines.

Complete Collector's Checklist

Use this checklist to track your collection progress. Check off figures as you acquire them, noting whether each is a machine pull (M), retail purchase (R), or secondary market acquisition (S).

Building a Demon Slayer WCF Collection: Recommended Starting Point

For a new collector starting specifically with Demon Slayer WCF, the most satisfying starting point is the Nine Hashira Set (if available) or the combination of Vol.1 main cast + Vol.3 Mugen Train figures. These give you the core heroes, the iconic villain introduction (Muzan businessman), and Rengoku — the character who defines the series' emotional peak for most fans.

Budget approximately $80–$120 for this foundation (main cast Vol.1 standard figures + Rengoku Vol.3 standard figure purchased secondhand). From this base, expand by arc: complete the Entertainment District cast (Uzui, Daki, Gyutaro), then the Swordsmith Village Hashira (Muichiro, Mitsuri, Gyomei), then fill backward to cover Vol.2 for complete main cast coverage. The Upper Moon dedicated series makes an excellent display centerpiece once the protagonist side is complete.