Summary
The strong sibling bond between Tanjiro and Nezuko fuels their devotion to protecting each other in dangerous situations. Nezuko's new sun-protection powers make her stronger but also risk attracting Muzan's attention. Natsuki Hanae's voice acting effectively conveys Tanjiro's emotions, deepening the bond between the characters.
Demon SlayerFirstly And Nezuko are perhaps the closest and most devoted siblings in anime. Their love for each other is boundless, and both are willing to throw themselves into dangerous situations if it means protecting the other. Even after Nezuko turns into a demon and her chances of returning to human form seem hopeless, Tanjiro has dedicated his life to finding a cure and protecting her from other demons. and the people who wanted to kill her.
Their relationship is mutually beneficial and actually goes both ways. Just as Tanjiro protects Nezuko from harm and cheers her up during difficult times, she also fights bravely to keep her brother safe when he needs her.
Although Tanjiro constantly warns her to stay in the wooden box on his back and avoid direct confrontation with demons, she often ignores his advice and still faces threats, provides much-needed support in many of Tanjiro's toughest battles.Even powerful demons like the Demon Spider Clan or Daki and Gyutaro were no match for the teamwork and fierce protection of the two brothers.
Tanjiro's Japanese Voice Actor Natsuki Hanae Describes His Most Emotional Scene
In this scene in the Swordsmith Village, he had to properly express Tanjiro's pain.
Arc Swordsmith Village contains one of the most important and pivotal scenes about the unbreakable sibling bond between Tanjiro and Nezuko. Before it is revealed that Nezuko has gained immunity to sunlight, it appears that she might die from sunburn, much to the horror of her brother, Tanjiro. This scene is an emotionally profound interaction, showing how close the siblings truly are and their undying love for each other. This scene also develops Nezuko's character to a new level by giving her an incredible new sun-protective power that turns her into an even more powerful demon than before.
In an interview with the Times of India, Natsuki Hanae, Tanjiro's Japanese voice actor, discussed How important is it for him to convey Tanjiro's emotional state? in this pivotal moment, and he certainly did an extraordinary job of expressing his grief and sorrow at the mere thought of his sister's death. This scene occurs during the final battle in the Swordsmith Village arc, between Tanjiro and Hantengu, the Fourth High Demon. Hantengu is the toughest demon Tanjiro has ever faced, so the demon slayer must have put in a lot of effort and worried many times that he might lose.
“I have been playing Tanjiro for a long time, so I really felt the strong bond between Tanjiro and Nezuko. I thought it was a great scene when I read the manga, so I knew it would be an important scene and was looking forward to voicing it. I think it was a very difficult situation for Tanjiro to think that Nezuko might die when all he wanted was to turn her back into a human. I was thinking about how I should express that through my voice until I got into the recording studio.” – Natsuki Hanae, Times of India
The emotional scene quickly changed from sorrow to miraculous joy.
Fortunately Nezuko survived, but Tanjiro's fear and grief in this moment shows his love for her.
As the battle rages on, Tanjiro is faced with a challenging choice. Hantengu is advancing on a group of innocent people, planning to consume them, while Nezuko is burning to death under the rapidly rising sun. Tanjiro chooses to help the villagers, but his sadness is palpable as he truly believes that his beloved sister may not survive. The hoarse cries of fear and guilt are a testament to Hanae's voice acting talent. work. The passion, soul, and emotion he infuses into this scene makes Tanjiro's situation real and horrifying, properly expressing his deep sadness.
Fortunately, Nezuko did not die in the end. Miraculously, much to the surprise of both Tanjiro and the other demon slayers, she survived the sun's rays' flames with almost no harm. She was The first demon in the Conquer the Sun seriesan element that would normally be instantly fatal to demons. The new skill is a double-edged sword as it makes Nezuko stronger but also puts her in more danger due to Muzan's jealousy and desire to steal the sun protection skill for himself. However, in this scene, Tanjiro and Nezuko are nothing but happy, as Tanjiro cries and expresses his deepest gratitude that Nezuko is alive.
Serious Moments Reveal the Deep and Important Relationship Between Siblings
Tanjiro and Nezuko find comfort in each other in an often scary and dangerous world.
Tanjiro and Nezuko's struggle is far from over, as the series progresses to the Hashira Training Arc and the Infinity Castle Arc which is even more emotionally brutal and violent. The first and most terrifying Demon Lord Muzan threatens to take Nezuko at any moment, while Tanjiro faces his own hardships as he tries to become stronger in his swordsmanship and Breathing Technique, prepare for the coming battles. The stakes are high, and the love Tanjiro and Nezuko have for each other makes them even more nervous, because they both have a lot to lose if something happens to the other.
No matter how cruel and difficult the Demon Slayer universe is, the brotherly relationship between Tanjiro and Nezuko remains the same. one constant hope amidst all the sorrow. When one of them is in trouble, the other brother is there to support, encourage, and even physically protect. Hanae is the perfect voice actor to represent Tanjiro because he captures all the love and care Tanjiro has for his sister. He plays the role of the overprotective older brother perfectly, and in such a dangerous world with threats lurking at every turn, Tanjiro has every right to feel that way and worry about his sister's well-being.
Hanae's voice acting makes Tanjiro's character that much more amazing
His precise and impressive voice really brings the hero to life.
The interview sheds light on some of Hanae's valuable thoughts and feelings regarding his role as Tanjiro, the bond between him and Nezuko, and how he brings manga scenes to life on screen. This moment in Swordsmith Village is one of the most profound and shocking moments in the entire series due to his deep understanding of Tanjiro's character and how he chooses to express that through the way he delivers his lines and reacts to Nezuko's near-death experience. It will be really interesting to see how Hanae chooses to tackle similar serious issues. Tlight upcoming scene Demon Slayer arc.
Source: Times of India