Demon Slayer: How Tanjiro Captured Everyone's Hearts

Kamado Tanjiro is a sincere and compassionate person to demons and humans alike in Demon Slayer. While his sincere and good-hearted nature can somewhat irritate the more eccentric characters, Tanjiro’s honest traits have garnered praise from all.

However, how could Tanjiro show so much compassion for those around him? Time and again, Tanjiro has demonstrated how pure-hearted and kind he is to others, but how did he capture everyone’s hearts?

Did Tanjiro’s Upbringing Define Who He Became As A Person?

Tanjiro Grew up With Little but That Didn’t Stop Him From Living His Life to the Fullest With His Family

Kamado Tanjiro is the oldest of six siblings in the Kamado family. Unfortunately, his father, Tanjuro, had always been frail; however, he could perform the Hinokami Kagura dance perfectly. Tanjiro admired his father and always listened to his wisdom. Although the family had little, they were happy with their day-to-day lives.

As the older brother of five siblings, Tanjiro found it upon himself to be a role model for his younger siblings. Although he had to fill in the footsteps of his father, who had passed, Tanjiro didn’t mind taking care of his family as he genuinely loved them.

Although many would have grumbled under the pressure of looking after their five younger siblings and working to feed the household, Tanjiro never faltered and was happy to do these tasks as it filled their bellies and he could provide for them. In this instance, Tanjiro has demonstrated his selfless personality and willingness to go the extra mile for his family, as even in the snow, Tanjiro would work for his family.

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Tanjiro has demonstrated his love for his family, who also cared for him. The Kamado family was likely incredibly close-knit, as they lived in the mountains a fair bit away from the town. Due to this, the Kamado siblings probably quickly resolved conflict with one another as they had no one else to play with.

Though it was Tanjiro who displayed his heart of gold, it was clear to see that the younger siblings also carried this trait, as they were eager to help around and generally good-hearted. That goes to say that Tanjiro’s childhood was filled with pleasant memories that nurtured the type of person he currently is.

How Tanjiro Captured Everyone’s Hearts

Tanjiro’s Sincerity and Honest Approach Could Easily Break Down Others’ Walls, Allowing Him to Bring Warmth and Positivity

Thanks to Tanjiro’s upbringing, genuine personality, and willingness to help others, he has gained allies who have always had his back. The Demon Slayer Corps is not to be messed with, as many have been victims of vicious demon attacks and seek vengeance for the lives that have been destroyed.

As such, Tanjiro’s determination and unwillingness to stand down from protecting his now demon sister, Nezuko, was an ambition yet to be seen by the Hashira. While many did not like Tanjiro initially, many have seen his determination to protect and cure his younger sister and his ambition to train longer and harder than other corps members.

Throughout the series, Tanjiro has consistently kept his promises and been chivalrous. While many of the other characters, such as Hashibira Inosuke and Agatsuma Zenitsu, have been brash and loud, Tanjiro once again seems to have taken the role of an older brother, constantly keeping the peace in the rowdy group of three while being a calm presence to those around him.

In Chapter 58, Tanjiro, Inosuke, Zenitsu, and Rengoku are under sleep paralysis by the Lower Rank One demon, Enmu. Now, in dreamland, Enmu enlisted weakhearted and ill humans to destroy the Demon Slayer’s spiritual core. However, the human tasked to destroy Tanjiro‘s spiritual core was overtaken with awe at the warmth and light from Tanjiro’s spirit and the shining little dwarves that led him there, knowing he was searching for it.

This shows that Tanjiro has never faked his kindness; at a spiritual level, he has always had a heart of gold. While Demon Slayer has displayed several warmhearted moments with comedy and laughter, at its core, it is a brutal series with death at every corner. Due to this, many corps members are stern, focusing on the battle ahead, while others cower in fear of their next battle.

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However, Tanjiro’s determination and lighthearted personality are enough to encourage others to stand back up. While Tanjiro’s courageous personality has certainly captured others’ hearts, his empathic and compassionate nature with no ill intent is a significant reason why he has progressed thus far in the corps.

• For each demon Tanjiro has faced, he expresses his empathy for why they have become demons due to Muzan’s manipulation, and in a sense, he has freed them from their guilt in their final moments.
• Upon meeting Oyakata-sama, Urokodaki Sakonji, and Tomioka Giyuu offered to cut open their stomachs if Nezuko attacked a human.

Overall, Tanjiro has proven himself to be a man of his word, encouraging himself and others. Tanjiro has consistently demonstrated his compassionate personality, empathizing with humans and demons. This display of impartiality, mixed with his sincere personality, is how Tanjiro captured everyone’s heart.

Demon Slayer is now available to stream on Crunchyroll.

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Based on Koyoharu Gotouge’s shonen manga, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is an action anime set in Japan during the early 20th century. Seeking revenge for the murder of his family while also looking to save his sister, Tanjiro joins the Demon Slayer Corps as they try to eradicate Demons led by Muzan.

Seasons

4

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Number of Episodes

63

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