The voice actor of Tanjiro’s Demon Slayer has two characteristics that make the iconic hero

One of Demon Hunter‘S best qualities is the phenomenal character design, and no hero represents this aspect of the series better than the protagonist himself, Tanjiro Kamado. In a sea of ​​shonen protagonists, Tanjiro stands out from the crowd with his cheerful nature, motivating work ethic, and top-notch demon-slaying powers. However, there are two special characteristics that define Tanjiro’s personality more than anyone else.

A recent Crunchyroll interview with Natsuki Hanae, the Japanese voice actor of Tanjiro, revealed some interesting information about the popular Demon Hunter character. Hanae shared the two of the most important and integral elements that sum up Tanjiro’s character for him. These characteristics shaped Hanae’s style of dubbing the hero and gave him inspiration.

In the quote, he cites “deep honesty” and “unwavering brotherly love” as Tanjiro’s two most prominent traits. These two traits not only perfectly embody Tanjiro’s personality, they also give Hanae the necessary information to guide him in his voice acting efforts for Demon Hunter.

Despite past tragedies, Tanjiro has never lost his positive personality

He is considered Shonen’s most inspiring and cheerful hero and embodies the phrase “Never give up.”

Every enthusiastic fan of Demon Hunter can clearly see that Tanjiro is formed around these two characteristics mentioned above. The hero has earned a lasting reputation as Shonen’s most motivating and positive protagonistdespite the terrible tragedies he has suffered throughout his life. Before he even reached adulthood, he watched in horror as his beloved sister turned into a demon before his eyes, he lost most of his family to the cruelty of demons, and he watched a high-ranking demon slaughter his closest mentor. But none of these tragedies hindered Tanjiro for long.

Tanjiro’s penchant for cheering himself and others up, his commitment to hard work, and his overall lively, positive demeanor are some of his best qualities. Oddly enough, though, these are not the qualities Hanae wanted to highlight, despite being some of the most respected aspects of Tanjiro’s being. Hanae instead drew fans’ attention to some other, equally important aspects of the hero’s multifaceted nature. The first of these is his “deep honesty.” Tanjiro is a very honest person at heartwhether it is a valued friend or family member or an evil demon that has tried to harm them.

Tanjiro is honest in every situation, but his sincerity comes from love

He is never afraid to say the right thing, but he does it kindly and out of genuine care, not malice

Throughout the series, he has repeatedly spoken words of truth to those who needed to hear them. His kindness knows no boundsbut he also refuses to sugarcoat things or lie. He is gentle with demons, even those who cause many deaths and do not deserve sympathy. For example, when he fought the Hand Demon, he comforted the demon as it died, but did not excuse its heinous actions. He is also just as honest with friends, such as when he spoke to the Water Hashira Giyu, who had isolated himself alone due to past mistakes.

In dealing with Giyu, Tanjiro was understanding and tried to build a relationship with the Hashira by sharing similar difficult experiences from his own life. But he also got to the point and honestly explained that if Giyu continued to hide alone, he would be wasting the efforts of those who had died bravely for him. Under these and many other circumstances, Tanjiro is never afraid to say the right thing and needs to be listened to, but in a loving way. His gentle honesty is a beautiful trait that makes him even more respectable.

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Tanjiro’s love for his younger sister does not stop as he struggles to turn her back into a human

Even when she became a demon, he refused to give her up

The second feature that Hanae drew attention to is Tanjiro’s “unwavering brotherly love,” which is a consistent thread in Demon Hunter from the beginning. The story began with Tanjiro saving Nezuko after the rest of her family was killed by demons, and he defended her fearlessly from the water Hashira, Giyuwho tried to kill her after mistakenly assuming she was just another ordinary demon. Tanjiro never thought of giving up on Nezuko and carried her everywhere in a box on his back so that she would stay safe and always by his side.

His optimism is endless because he tirelessly searches for the elusive cure that can turn his sister into a human again. Inspiringly, his love for Nezuko seems to help keep her demonic instincts somewhat in check, as her care for her older brother outweighs the demonic biology that pushes her to hurt people. There are countless moments during Demon Hunter where Tanjiro willingly puts himself in danger to prevent Nezuko from being hurt or killed. The unbreakable bond between Tanjiro and Nezuko goes both ways and the two always bravely protect each other against any enemies that come their way, whether human or demon.

Tanjiro’s love and positive attitude are strengths, not weaknesses

These unique characteristics help him survive and stay motivated in a world full of dangerous demons

Hanae has chosen two perfect characteristics to explain who Tanjiro is as a person, because honesty and brotherly love are two of his strongest qualities. Many shonen protagonists come across as relatively cold and stoic, hardening themselves emotionally to cope with the painful, dark, and terrifying worlds they live in. Tanjiro’s approach is markedly different, however, as he instead prioritizes kindness and love for others. His gentle, caring nature seems to be a weakness in a world as dark as this one. Demon Hunter‘Sbut in the end it turns out to be one of the Tanjiro Kamado’s the most significant strengths of all.

Source: Crunchyroll

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba follows Tanjiro Kamado, a young boy who becomes a demon slayer after his family is slaughtered and his sister Nezuko is turned into a demon. Tanjiro embarks on a dangerous journey to find a cure for his sister and avenge his family. Along the way, he encounters numerous demons and fearsome enemies. Set in Taisho-era Japan, the series combines intense fight sequences with complex character development.

Pour

Natsuki Hanae, Zach Aguilar, Abby Trott, Akari Kitō, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka

Release date

22 January 2021

Seasons

4