Demon Slayer protagonist, Tanjiro Kamadonot only is he strong and brave when fighting murderous demons, he also filled with impressive words of wisdomThroughout the series, he offers refreshing yet unwavering encouragement and honesty to his companions, comrades, and demons alike.
Although Tanjiro's journey is one of nearly endless battles, his strength is not what defines him as a hero. One of the reasons why Tanjiro is such a popular character is because he can inspire everyone around him, including more seasoned fighters like Hashira, and of course fans. Demon Slayer's grave.
10 “A life lost can never come back. It is gone forever.”
Talk to the devil, Daki
These sobering words convey the harsh reality of what really happens when a demon kills a human. When Tanjiro confronts the demons Daki and Gyutaro in part two about their terrible actions, he never forgive the atrocities they have committed against innocent people. Tanjiro values human life, while evil demons do not.
Tanjiro himself is no stranger to death. He realizes that the lives of his deceased family members and friends who were lost to the violence of demons can never be restored. This is exactly why he fights tirelessly to take down any demon he can, because he find this lack of respect for the precious gift of human life absolutely disgusting.
9 “Helping others is often helping yourself.”
Spoke with Muichiro Tokito
Although Tanjiro is much younger than Hashira and less experienced, he there is much to teach these more advanced demon slayers. Muichiro had an extremely tragic life, losing his beloved twin to a demon attack at a young age. This causes him to isolate himself and become hesitant to depend on others, who could be taken away from him at any time.
In this quote, Tanjiro encourages his friend not to be so quick to look down on others. In Tanjiro's eyes, Helping others is beneficial to both parties.making everyone better off than before. Tanjiro seeks to convey this admirable philosophy to the people around him, and his wise words help Muichiro gradually come out of his shell.
8 “Being born is a blessing. Please don't forget to smile.”
Tell his friends
Tanjiro has lived one of the most horrifying lives in Demon Slayer, full of grief and immeasurable loss. Despite the hardships he faced, his positivity endured. He inspired everyone around him with his bright smile and optimistic attitude, no matter what tragedy happened to him.
In this quote, he motivated his friends in an amazing way, encourage them to appreciate the gift that is life. Tanjiro explains that even if indescribable terrible things happen sometimes, being alive is a miracle. His cheerful optimism is a shining example to both his fellow Demon Slayers and real-life viewers.
7 “You must protect Nezuko! Even if it means being slashed by him at the same time!”
Said to himself while fighting the demon, Rui
Tanjiro and Nezuko's brotherly relationship is one of the most beautiful parts of the entire series. Watching two brothers love and protect each other so resiliently is something worth noting. Tanjiro uttered these words to himself during a particularly difficult battle with Rui, one of the Spider Demons.
Although this enemy was the toughest he had faced up to this point, his love for his sister helped him overcome the painful blows the demon inflicted. Throughout Demon Slayer, Tanjiro only becomes more protective and caring like an older brother. He realized the danger Nezuko was facing as a demon and vow to protect her with his life.
6 “No matter how many people you lose, you have no choice but to continue living, no matter how many blows you take.”
Talked to Kazumi
Kazumi appeared in part one of Demon Slayer, as a hapless man who has just lost the love of his life to a terrifying demon attack. He was completely devastated and didn't know how to go on without his wife. Tanjiro said this quote as a serious but necessary reminder to the man that even he had to keep moving forward, even though he had lost someone important to him.
Tanjiro's words are not just empty words, he can relate to Kazumi. Countless members of his family have been brutally murdered, as have many comrades in the Demon Slayer Corps who have been torn apart in battles with demons. Despite the often hopeless odds against him, Tanjiro's determination is unbreakable, and he never stops fighting to keep others safe, making him one of the most admirable heroes.
5 “The weakest have the greatest potential.”
Talk to Genya Shinazugawa
Tanjiro started out in season one with zero demon slaying experience. He is living proof that someone can start from zero and become a powerful hero. Time in the Demon Slayer Corps turned him into a master swordsmana user who is proficient in many different Breathing Styles, and has even developed the ability to use the Sun Breathing, or Hinokami Kagura.
The fact that he went from being a normal boy who worked as a charcoal burner to one of the best demon killers in the world proves that Anyone can become a hero through hard work and careful training. In this quote, he tells Genya that being weak doesn't mean a person can never become strong, it just means they have a lot of untapped potential. Tanjiro is a perfect example of a rather “weak” person blossoming into a brave, strong hero, transforming from someone who needs to be protected to a protector.
4 “However, I will do everything I can. I will keep my heart burning. I will not lose. I will not break.”
Told myself
It seems like nothing can truly break Tanjiro, although he has his understandable moments of grief. He's human and cries like everyone else, but he always get up and keep fighting. His dedication to defeating Muzan and ending demon cruelty forever is an important goal that influences his daily actions, as is his promise to Nezuko that he will turn her back into a human.
Tanjiro seems to be someone who can keep the big picture of his life and his goals clearly in mind. Even though he struggles along the way and endures physical injuries, mental anguish, and mental stress, His dream of a world without ghosts was like a bright light that guides him through even the darkest times. Inwardly, he often urges himself to keep going, and this quote is an example of one of the times Tanjiro encouraged himself that he was comfortable sharing with others.
3 “You're a loser! Rengoku is the winner!”
Talk to Demon Akaza
Rengoku's tragic death was one of the most influential moments in Tanjiro's life. Seeing someone he respected as a bulletproof hero fall to a demon was not only heartbreaking, but also made him face his own mortality. However, Tanjiro still praises Rengoku's efforts and directly confronts the Third Upper Demon, Akaza, who was responsible for killing Flame Hashira.
In this quote, he warns Akaza not to celebrate his perceived victory, because the real winner of the war was Rengoku. This may seem shocking to say, since Akaza was the one still standing, but Tanjiro explains that because Rengoku protected innocent people and Akaza harmed them, Rengoku is a winner like never before for his moral integrity and heroic sacrifice for humanity.
These words also reflect Tanjiro's worldview, that anyone who protects the defenseless is acting admirably, while those who harm others deserve disgust, contempt, and punishment.
2 ”There are people who risk their lives for others. Because they are people who do not want others to experience the same suffering and sadness as them.”
Talk to the devil, Muzan Kibutsuji
This quote summarizes Tanjiro's personal philosophy and worldview better than any other quote. The demon-slaying hero believes that his job is prevent others from having to endure the same hardships he faced. He had no problem telling Muzan, the strongest demon of all, that he felt that way.
Muzan is the first and most evil demon, turning the world into a dangerous, harsh place by creating new demons. He does not care about the people he kills and does not value human life. This makes him The complete opposite of Tanjiro and an excellent foil for the main characterbecause there can be no difference in their morality and actions.
1 “Those who repent of their actions, I will never trample on them. Because the devils were once human too. Like me, they were also human.”
Talk to Giyu Tomioka
This is one of Tanjiro's more unexpectedly interesting and touching quotes. One might not expect him to show any sympathy or kindness towards demons after all they have done to him and his loved ones. However, Tanjiro truly extends compassion to living beings on many occasions.
As he told Giyuu, demons originated from humans. The fact that Tanjiro can still see the inherent humanity of demons, even when they have turned to evil and callous lives, is truly remarkable. He calls them out for their misdeeds and kills them when necessary to prevent them from harming humans further, but regularly offer them a shoulder to cry on or a comforting gesture in their final momentsrealizing that perhaps they didn't become devils willingly and were taken advantage of by Muzan.