
Watching “Demon Slayer,” you may be more familiar with the characters of Tanjiro Kamado, Nezuko Kamado, Zenitsu Agatsuma, Inosuke Hashibira, Kanao Tsuyuri, and Genya Shinazugawa.
But, like every human being in real life, these characters are shaped by their parents, their moms and dads.
“Demon Slayer” follows the story of Tanjiro, a teenager who dreams of becoming a Demon Slayer after his family is slaughtered and Nezuko, his younger sister, is turned into a demon.
True, the parents of characters like Tanjiro may only hold a support role, but their part in the story is very significant. In this discussion, you will learn more about Tanjuro, Tanjiro’s father, and his role in the anime’s story.
Who Is Tanjuro Kamado, The Father Of Tanjiro?
As established earlier, Tanjuro was the late father of Tanjiro and Nezuko, but he wasn’t a Demon Slayer. He was a skilled charcoal maker who died of illness even before the events of the anime’s main story. However, he appeared in the dreams and visions of his son, giving the latter guidance and support throughout his journey and adventures.
In the story, it is also revealed how Tanjuro was a loving dad to his children and a brave man. He sacrificed his own life just to protect his family. This courage was instilled in Tanjiro, who then applied this as he fought against Demons.
Tanjuro’s Role In The Story Of ‘Demon Slayer’
Tanjuro’s role in the story of “Demon Slayer” is, of course, through his relationship with Tanjiro, his son, not too much with Nezuko, as she barely remembers him.
Also, the story implies that he was grooming Tanjiro as his heir in passing down the Hinokami Kagura, an ability only known and taught by the Kamado family.
In the flashback of the Infinity Castle arc from the manga, a few weeks before Tanjuro died, he brought Tanjiro into the woods to confront a giant bear that had eaten several people.
His son was stunned by the fact his dad knew the bear was there. With just a relatively tiny axe, Tanjuro beheaded the bear in the blink of an eye. This tells a lot about Tanjiro’s father’s abilities.
Furthermore, Tanjuro also bore a mark on his head, resembling his son’s scar, which identifies the former as a chosen wielder of Sun-Breathing. It is also interesting to know that Muzan Kibutsuji, the anime’s primary villain, is famously anti-Sun-Breathing, so he did not manage to attack the Kamado family until after Tanjuro died.
Additionally, Tanjiro’s near-master of the Sun-Breathing technique has become the Demon Slayer Corps’ greatest hope for defeating the demons. Should Tanjuro have lived long enough to properly train Tanjiro of Sun-Breathing and how to fight with it, “Demon Slayer” won’t be that exciting.
Tanjuro May Be Gone, But His Presence And Legacy Live On
Those are pretty much every essential stuff you need to know about Tanjuro and his role in the “Demon Slayer” story. He is a minor character, yes, appearing in certain flashbacks, but he holds the most vital key to the story. Without him and his teachings to his son, slaying Kibutsuji wouldn’t be possible.