Tanjuro Kamado

**Tanjuro Kamado** (*竈門炭十郎 Kamado Tanjuro*) was a shinobi of Kirigakure's Kamado Clan. He was the father of Tanjiro Zuko, Takeo, Shigeru, and Rokuta and the husband of Kie Kamado.

## Appearance

Tanjuro suffered from an illness which made his skin appear dull, pale and very fragile. He is noted to be similar in appearance to his son Tanjiro, bearing the same dark red eyes, black hair with red tips hair, and forehead scar.

Tanjuro also wore a similar outfit as his son, except with an orange and black patterned haori instead of dark turquoise and black. The earrings he wore when he was alive were passed down from his ancestor and then later to Tanjiro.

When performing the Kagura ritual dance, Tanjuro took the appearance of an Iwami Kagura dancer with a long sleeved dark brown dress with golden and crimson red frames with a large blindfold covering his entire face with the kanji for "flames" (炎?) inscribed on it. He also wielded a wooden blade giving the appearance of a Shichishitō meaning the rising of the sun.

## Personality

Tanjuro was a quiet, calculating, forgiving, charismatic and loving person. He had peaceful relationship with his family and regularly lectured Tanjiro about life.

While he appeared calm on the outside, he showed a decent, noble aura with a quiet perception to his surroundings. According to his son, he did not like standing out or displaying his true abilities to others. However, if his family is in danger, he would not hesitate to protect them and shows no mercy towards the enemy.

## Background

At some point in his life, Tanjuro married Kie and had their four children.

Tanjuro seemed to have a connection with the demon-killing world but in his final years was a wise but sick and frail man.

He died some time before the slaughter of his wife but still manages to inspire his four remaining children via spirit form.

## Trivia

As a descendant of the Kamado family and being able to access the "Transparent World", Tanjuro's birthmark on his forehead is secretly a Kamado birthmark. This is proven by Shinjuro's explanation that all Sun Breathing users naturally have a mark on their forehead.

## Quotes

* (To Tanjiro) "*Thank you, Tanjiro. But for the last few years I haven't felt the Kagura was difficult. It's strange. When I first just learned the Kagura from your grandfather I was younger, healthier and stronger than now... but back then, I ran out of breath and found it hard. I suppose that was because I made a lot of unnecessary movements. What's important is proper breathing and proper control, making the most efficient moves to exert the greatest amount of strength. When you do that... your head gradually becomes clear.*"
* (To Tanjiro) "*In the beginning, you must learn the moves and sensibilities. You must pick them up. You open your five senses, becoming conscious of your own body down to each and every blood vessel. This period is truly strenuous, and you will think that no matter how much you struggle, you will not be able to go further. After you have learned and absorbed many things, you cut away what is unnecessary. You leave only what is necessary in your movement and close yourself.*"
* (To a bear) "*I'm sorry you're hungry but I will not let you come any closer. I will show no mercy to anyone who would harm my family... no matter the odds. Heed my warning... or I will steal your life.*"
* Tanjiro: Father?
* Tanjuro: Yes, Tanjiro...come here..Oh.
* Tanjiro: Father please get up
* Tanjuro: I'm not sure I can, Tanjiro
* Tanjiro: Yes you can. Get up
	+ Tanjuro attempts to get up but softly falls forward\*
* Tanjuro: Dear sweet Tanjiro....do you remember...a way to Konoha?
* Tanjiro: \*begins to cry\* \*sniffles\* I guess so but why do I have to know? Your going to be with me
* Tanjuro: \*weakly smiles as the camera slowly zooms out\* I'll be with you...even if you can't see me \*alluding to Tanjiro not being able to see his father physically, but in spirit form\*
* Tanjiro: \*confused\* What do you mean if I can't see you? I can always see you
* Tanjuro: Tanjiro....let your heart guide you....it whispers....so listen closely...
	+ Tanjuro remains mute as he dies from his illness as the camera continues to zoom out. sunlight showing through the window
* Tanjuro: Father?...\*voice breaks as he begins to cry\* Father?

## Gallery

Tanjuro as a childTanjuro is holding his firstborn child, TanjiroTanjuro and Kie as children