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Kamado Tanjiro is the central character in the popular manga and anime series titled Demon Slayer. Possessing extraordinary power and unique abilities, along with Tanjiro's inherently righteous nature and actions, convey significant messages to fans of the series. Let's delve into this character with Mytour Blog's insights.
A Brief Overview of Tanjiro
Tanjiro is the eldest son in the Kamado family. His father passed away early due to illness, leaving him to grow up alongside his mother and siblings. Tanjiro's mother was always frail and frequently ill, so he quickly became the pillar of the family, taking on tasks like selling charcoal or chopping wood on the mountain to make ends meet.
Tanjiro values family bonds greatly, always protecting and sacrificing for his siblings. He readily threw himself to shield his younger brother from scalding water, resulting in a scar on his left forehead that never quite healed.
Returning home one day after chopping wood, Tanjiro witnessed a horrifying scene as his entire family was massacred by demons, leaving only his sister Nezuko alive but turned into a demon herself. Tanjiro never abandoned his sister and continues to carry her with the hope of one day restoring her humanity.
Tanjiro joins the Demon Slayer Corps with the aim of eradicating all demonic creatures and seeking a cure to return his sister Nezuko to human form. It's from here that he discovers his latent abilities and the mysteries surrounding his own life gradually unfold. The thrilling tale of Kamado Tanjiro's demon-slaying journey resonates not only within the manga fan community but also with many adventure-loving youths who enjoy tales of fantasy and fighting for justice.
Young Tanjiro with his family (Source: Internet)Details about Tanjiro
Visuals of Tanjiro
A depiction of the adolescent Tanjiro in his initial appearance: Red backward-combed hair, black and turquoise checkered haori, blue scarf, Hanafuda earrings, and a scar on his forehead.
Tanjiro's early character design (Source: Internet)
Tanjiro always carries his sister along on his fighting journey (Source: Internet)
The design of Tanjiro's blue haori with mask when he becomes a demon slayer (Source: Internet)See more: Buy Stylish Jorato Kujo Hats at Great Prices
Physical Appearance
Kamado Tanjiro, as a teenage boy, was first described at around the age of 13 with sun-kissed skin, a sturdy physique, and an average height of about 165cm. Tanjiro has crimson red hair, swept back, revealing a high forehead and large, wide red eyes.
Tanjiro initially had a scar on his left cheek. When he participated in the final selection for the Demon Slayer Corps and had to fight the Hand Demon, this scar was deeply engraved into his flesh and became a Demon Slayer mark – one of the defining features of Tanjiro's appearance.
In his first appearance, Tanjiro wore a distinctive Haori with patterns of blue-green checkered squares, along with a simple white shirt and black pants underneath. He had a blue scarf and white leg wraps. He wore Hanafuda earrings, intricately engraved with a white flower resembling a red sun symbol.
The appearance of the teenage Tanjiro (Source: Internet)Personality Traits
Tanjiro is a strong yet kind-hearted teenager. He has deep and gentle eyes. Tanjiro's image always carrying his sister and protecting her throughout his demon-slaying journey vividly demonstrates his emotional depth and strong family bonds in the series.
He possesses a steadfast and determined mind towards his set goals. Throughout the story, Tanjiro consistently exerts his utmost effort to achieve two clear objectives: healing his sister and exterminating demonic creatures to safeguard peace for humanity.
However, Tanjiro is also decisive. No matter how empathetic he may be towards others, he shows disdain for Zenitsu's cowardice or anger when he discovers Inosuke's savage actions.
Another distinctive trait of Tanjiro is his constant readiness to help those less fortunate. Moreover, Tanjiro harbors sympathy and mercy for demons who still retain their conscience.
Tanjiro often hesitates when facing demonic entities. Despite the losses and injuries he has endured, his innate kindness remains unwavering. Clearly, this is a weakness of the swordsman, but it also serves as a means for the author to showcase his noble nature, even in a world teeming with demons.
Tanjiro's resilient nature and profound compassion (Source: Internet)Abilities
Natural Abilities
Kamado Tanjiro possesses innate qualities of a demon slayer bestowed by inherent potentials such as:
- Strong fighting spirit: Tanjiro possesses innate fighting talent. His determination is fueled by the death of his family and the condition of his sister. In his first battle, Tanjiro cleverly employs guerrilla tactics, surprising Giyuu.
- Exceptional physical endurance: Having worked hard from a young age, Tanjiro has superior physicality compared to peers. After training and honing, he becomes even stronger and gains incredible speed.
- Keen sense of smell: This ability allows him to perceive the movements and emotions of many creatures within a wide range.
- Demon Slayer Mark: The mark on his left cheek, once inadvertently activated, enhances Tanjiro's various abilities such as strength, speed, etc.
- Ability to see through the transparent world: Tanjiro can see through an opponent's blood vessels and muscle movements to anticipate their attack direction.
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Tanjiro possesses an innate keen sense of smell (Source: Internet)Swordsmanship
Kamado Tanjiro is imparted with the 10 forms of the Water Breathing swordsmanship by his master, the former Water Pillar Urokodaki Sakonji. This swordsmanship operates by altering the sequence of breath to regulate the oxygen concentration in the blood.
When utilizing the Water Breathing, he can actively enhance his strength, speed, and endurance during combat. By the latest training session, he has mastered all 10 forms of this swordsmanship. He can use concentrated breath to perceive 'open threads' or temporarily halt blood flow at a wound.
Tanjiro employs the Water Breathing technique (Source: Internet)Dance of the Fire God
The Dance of the Fire God is the ritual dance of the Kamado family. Tanjiro was taught this dance by his own father. Later, he applies it for combat and to defeat opponents in Demon Slayer.
This dance consists of a total of 12 leaps, performed continuously from dusk till dawn the next day. Additionally, the 13th form is a synthesis and repetition of all movements from Flame Dance to Fire Dance. Later on, the Dance of the Fire God has been confirmed as the legendary technique of the Sun Breathing.
The ritual dance of the Fire God, Hono Hashira Kagura, performed by Tanjiro (Source: Internet)Tanjiro's demon transformation
In an attempt to save Muzan, he was infused with Muzan's will and power, hoping he would quickly become an immortal demon king. Tanjiro only turned into a demon for a short time, then returned to being human thanks to Tamayo's medicine. However, Tanjiro's power while transformed into a demon could surpass Muzan's, being comparable to the Upper Moons.
Images of Tanjiro when he transformed into a demon (Source: Internet)Facts about Kamado Tanjirou
In addition to the iconic image of a mighty demon slayer and his warm-hearted personality, Kamado Tanjiro's life is vividly described with many intriguing details that fascinate the fandom community.
- Tanjiro has a hobby of headbutting and his forehead is described as hard as stone. This innuendo may explain his stubbornness, very difficult for anyone to change what he wants to do.
- His appearance resembles that of his ancestor Sumiyoshi.
- Tanjiro's mask has a unique design specifically for him: a red sun symbol, its color and shape are also similar to the pattern of the Hanafuda earrings he wears. All are reminiscent of the scar on his left cheek.
- Tanjiro has the ability to listen to and understand the language of birds.
- Snow carp is his favorite food.
In recent episodes, there are some coincidental details depicted subtly, sparking many discussions among fans such as:
- When performing the Flame Dance, aided by Nezuko, Tanjiro's sword blade turns red and gains significant power.
- What is the relationship between Yoriichi and Tanjiro? Yoriichi is the younger brother of the First Upper Moon Kokushibo. Yoriichi, who once fought against Muzan, nearly defeated him. He also passed down the Flame Dance to the ancestors of the Kamado family. Thus, Yoriichi can be considered Tanjiro's ancestor.
- Tanjiro's earrings were once owned by Yoriichi. When Muzan saw these earrings, he had a premonition that he would be killed.
- Every time he lies, Tanjiro's face shows unusual expressions. Due to his inherently honest and truthful nature, he can never disguise his emotions.
Current achievements of the Demon Slayer manga series:
- Published since 2019, within just 2 years, the manga has achieved an incredible breakthrough with 82 million copies sold.
- The main character Kamado Tanjiro ranked first in the first-ever favorite character poll in modern Japanese manga with 6,742 votes.
- In the anime adaptation of this manga, the Japanese voice actor for the main character also voiced Sieg in Fate/Apocrypha.
Hidden details about Tanjiro that excite many fans (Source: Internet)With his strength, unwavering determination, and kind heart, the young Kamado Tanjiro in the Demon Slayer manga has garnered immense love from readers worldwide. This best-selling manga in Japan is still being updated with the latest chapters on Mytour. Visit Mytour to join Tanjiro on his journey to vanquish demons.
