Not only are the writers trying to come up with the most gripping storyline for anime, but also anime costume designers and stylists. Yes! You know of some characters with the most outrageous fashion sense in anime, such as Mako Mankanshoku of “Kill la Kill,” Doflamingo Donquixote of “One Piece,” and Yasutora “Chad” Sado of “Bleach.”
But there’s this anime character who stands out and remains fashionable without getting outrageous. That’s Tanjiro Kamado of “Demon Slayer.” You know of his classic style of checkered outfit that resembles a chess board, but if you’re going to look closely, you’ll notice his Hanafuda earrings. Just as someone would scrutinize a friend’s fashion from head to toe, let’s scrutinize this accessory of your favorite “Demon Slayer” character.
Who Is Tanjiro Kamado?
Kamado is the main protagonist of the action-packed anime “Demon Slayer.” He is a Demon Slayer, part of the Demon Slayer Corps, which he signed up for to find a way to turn his sister Nezuko back into her human form, and track down and kill demons. He also wants to defeat Muzan Kibutsuji, the King of Demons, to prevent others from suffering under his hands.
However, before he became a Demon Slayer, Kamado was a coal burner. At this time, Kibutsuji slaughtered his family, and Nezuko was turned into a demon.
His signature look is his checkered, black-and-biscay-green haori over a white-colored robe and black-colored pants. From time to time, he also wears a turquoise scarf and is seen with circular, white bands looped around his calves. He is also known for his Hanafuda earrings, depicting the rising sun hovering above a mountain.
Those Earrings Are Based On Real-Life
“Hanafuda” is a Japanese term that translates to “flower cards.” So, these earrings pay homage to a traditional Japanese card game. The original earrings of this kind are crafted to resemble flowers and symbolize the “Rising Sun.” Though the “Rising Sun” is more associated with the Japanese Imperial Army, the Hanafuda still remains a vital part of Japanese culture.
Kamado’s Earrings
The Hanafuda earrings Kamado is wearing have an extensive history. Originally, they were owned by the legendary Demon Slayer, Yoriichi Tsugikuni, the inventor of the breathing styles. Kamado got hold of the earrings as his ancestor was buddies with Tsugikuni. Tsugikuni gave the Hanafudas as a gift, passed on generations after generations, until they got to Kamado.
Interestingly, those earrings suggest feelings of fear for those who see them, such as the Demon King. This is because they remind them of the legacy of Tsugikuni. Kibutsuji previously believed he had already slaughtered all he had known, but when he sees the earrings, he realizes there is so much more he hasn’t touched.
But aside from the fear the earrings incite, there is even a more profound story about them. Just as his dad passed the pair along to Kamado, he also passed along a traditional family dance that held the key to sun breathing. Thus, it represents its wearer’s comprehension of that secret that Kibutsuji was working hard to erase.
Boys who wear earrings are just brave. See Kamado’s Hanafuda earrings in action by streaming “Demon Slayer” now.
