Tanjiro Kamado

Tanjiro Kamado is a fictional character and the main protagonist of Koyoharu Gotouge’s the most famous anime, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.

Tanjiro is a teenager who goes on a quest to restore humanity to his sister, Nezuko, who was turned into a demon after her family was killed by Muzan Kibutsuji following an attack that resulted in the death of another of her relatives.

He is described by his caring nature and his relationship with his sister as well as being a strong fighter. This causes the character to be very attached to strength and combat.

Besides that, in the main character of Demon Slayer, Tanjiro Kamado is described as a great figure as the eldest son of the late charcoal seller, Tanjuro. Tanjiro has a very good main character type.

He’s in the gray zone. Characteristically there is a facial scar on Tanjiro’s forehead.

Contents

1 Profile
2 Height, Weight, and Physical Appearance
3 Family
4 Facts
5 Strengths
6 Weaknesses
7 Quotes
8 FAQs of Tanjiro Kamado

Profile

Full Name: Kamado Tanjirō / 竈門炭治郎
Stage Name: Tanjiro Kamado
Nickname: Tanjiro, Child of Brightness, Sumiko, King of Demons
Birthday: July 14
Age: 13 Years Old (Chapter 1); 15 Years Old (End of Chapter 5); 16 Years Old (End of Chapter 204)
Gender: Male
Hobbies: –
Manga Debut: Chapter 1
Anime Debut: Episode 1
Japanese Voice Actors: Natsuki Hanae, Satomi Satō (Child)
English Voice Actors: Zach Aguilar, Allegra Clark (Child)
Stage Play: Ryota Kobayashi

Height, Weight, and Physical Appearance

Height: 165 cm (5’5″)
Weight: 61 kg (134 lb)
Blood Type: –
Hair Color: Black to Red
Eye Color: Dark Red
Body Measurement: –
Shoe Size: –
Dress Size: –

Family

Father: Tanjuro Kamado
Mother: Kie Kamado
Brother: Takeo Kamado (Younger Brother); Shigeru Kamado (Younger Brother); Rokuta Kamado (Younger Brother)
Sisters:Nezuko Kamado (Younger Sister); Hanako Kamado (Younger Sister)
Wife: Kanao Tsuyuri
Childrens: –
Great Grandchildren: Sumihiko Kamado, Kanata Kamado

Facts

Tanjiro Kamado is the eldest child of the couple Tanjuro and Kie Kamado. The couple has a total of 6 children, including Nezuko.
He died before episode 1 of Demon Slayer aired, and Kie Kamado and his 4 children were massacred by Muzan. The only survivors are Tanjiro (staying at Saburo’s house) and Nezuko who become demons.
Tanjiro’s strength has been obtained through rigorous training, from training with Urodaki to finally being guided by Hashira who is a ghost.
Demon Slayer Mark is a sign that symbolizes a demon slayer. He was the first to be able to awaken the mark in his generation.
Tanjiro is a special demon slayer because he has two breathing techniques. The first is Water Breathing which is taught by his teacher, Sakonji Urodaki.
In addition to sword techniques, Tanjiro also uses a sharp sense of smell as his mainstay.
Tanjiro almost became a demon but with the help of Nezuko, Kanao, and strong determination Tanjiro managed to stop his transformation into a demon.
Has rough hands
Has a strong forehead
Editor Gotouge created Tanjiro who has an intelligent main character who stands out in his dark narrative whose design is inspired by Himura Kenshin from Nobuhiro Watsuki’s manga Rurouni Kenshin.
In the initial designs, he has no scars or wears earrings, but in the end, they feel these features highlight his character.
Tanjiro is voiced by Natsuki Hanae in Japanese, while the English voice actor is Zac
Tanjiro’s character is very popular. He was ranked 1st on the first Demon Slayer character popularity poll with 6,742 votes.
In February 2020 at Crunchyroll Anime Awards, Tanjiro won the “Best Boy” category and Tanjiro and his sister Nezuko fight against Rui to win the “Best Fighting Scene” category. This scene was widely commented on by critics with IGN regarding it as one of the best episode television series of all time based on its visuals and execution.
In the Benesse survey, he was chosen as the most trusted character by Shinkenzemi Elementary School.
He is a very emphatic person and often sympathizes with demons that make him hesitate to attack them. This empathy was sometimes taken as advantage by the demons to attack him.
Tanjiro goes into a coma after the huge battle in the Swordsmith Village arc.
He’s banned from Wind Hashira Training Program activity.
In the manga, it was revealed that Tanjiro has an appearance similar to his ancestor Sumiyoshi, but the difference is his ancestor has long hair tied back in a ponytail.
He has a keen sense of smell like his master Sakonji Urokodaki.

Strengths

His power is a special demon slayer because it has two breathing techniques. The first is Water Breathing which is taught by his teacher, Sakonji Urodaki.
Tanjiro also has the advantage of using a sharp sense of smell as his mainstay.
He can control himself not to become a demon with his intelligence and strength.
One of the traits that makes Tanjiro extraordinarily unique is his very hard forehead. The interesting part is that Tanjiro’s stubbornness in his personality is just as prominent as his physique.
Another feature of Tanjiro is his ability to evaluate situations and think calmly, allowing him to win his battles.

Weaknesses

Weakness is in Tanjiro Kamado’s black sword. The sword’s weakness was revealed when Tanjiro and Kyojuro Rengoku boarded the Mugen Train there, the sword prevented Tanjiro from reaching higher levels not only in the Demon Slayer Corps, but also in his swordsmanship.
Tanjiro Kamado, known for his kind heart and sometimes overly generous nature, becomes a weakness in the face of monsters that are about to be slaughtered.

Quotes

“All I Can Do Is Work Hard!”

“Use Your Head, Not Just Spirit.”

“I swear your big brother will save you no matter what!”

“All Of Your Emotions, I’ll Carry Them Into The Battlefield.”

“Work at it. All I can do is work hard! That’s the story of my life.”

“It’s the heart that drives people so it can grow as strong as you need it to.”

“There’s no way they’d ever say that! Not ever! Not my family! Don’t insult my family!”

“Don’t stop! Run! You gotta protect Nezuko! Even if it means geting slashed by him at the same time.”

“If you can’t tell the difference between good demons and bad ones, then you don’t deserve to be a Hashira.”

“I can do it. I know I can do it. I’m the guy who gets it done, broken bones or not. No matter what, I can do it! I can fight!”

“No matter how many people you may lose, you have no choice but to go on living. No matter how devastating the blows might be.”

“The strong should aid and protect the weak. Then, the weak will become strong and they, in turn, will aid and protect those weaker than them. That is the law of nature.”

“Muzan Kibutsuji! No matter where you go, you’re not getting away! I’ll follows you to the ends of Hell, and I swear I’ll slash your head with my blade! I’ll never forgive you no matter what!”

“Why is it…when you’re close to accomplishing something, right in front of you, another barrier appears. Novice swordsmen, all-powerful, all killed and fought in faraway places. And yet I still don’t have the ability to go there. I feel like I’m falling behind!”

“Don’t run away! Don’t run away, you coward! Don’t run away! The Demon Slayer Corps is always fighting you demons in the dark of the night where you have the advantage! That’s right, us flesh-and-blood humans! Our wounds won’t close up that quickly. And we cannot regenerate a limb once lost! Don’t run away, you bastard! You bastard! You coward! Rengoku is way more amazing than you! He’s stronger! Rengoku didn’t lose! He didn’t let anybody die! He fought to the end! He protected them to the end! You’re the one who lost! It’s Rengoku who won!”

FAQs of Tanjiro Kamado

Who is Tanjiro Kamado?

Tanjiro Kamado is a fictional character and the main protagonist of the anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.

How old is Tanjiro Kamado?

Tanjiro’s age is 13 Years Old in the first Chapter, 15 Years Old at the end of the fifth chapter, and 16 Years Old at the end of chapter 204.

How tall is Tanjiro Kamado?

Tanjiro’s height is 165 cm (5’5″).

How much does Tanjiro Kamado weigh?

Tanjiro’s weight is 61 kg (134 lbs).

This character makes all inspiration with the good attitude in the show this anime, and then the superpower made me realize his hero on soul body and perfect figures in his character in the manga.