The Demon Slayer series is famous for its attractive characters, which significantly influence fans' perception of the anime. Among these characters is Tanjiro's father, Tanjuro Kamado, who despite his brief screen time, plays an important role in the deeper plot of the story.
Tanjuro is introduced as a weak but lovable and kind man with a mark on his forehead, famous for performing a dance called Hinokami Kagura, or Dance of the Fire God. This dance is later revealed to have an intricate connection to the Sun Breath technique, a powerful and ancient form of combat.
Is Tanjiro's father a sun breath user?
The question of whether Tanjuro is a user of Sun Breath is varied. Although he performs the Dance of the Fire God, which is derived from the Sun Breath, it is not the same as the original techniques. Tanjuro's version of the dance is a transformed form, passed down through generations. It provides foundational moves for Tanjiro but lacks the precision and purpose of the Sun Breathing techniques designed for combat, especially for fighting the demon Muzan Kibutsuji.
Tanjuro's Fire God Dance is not used in combat but as a devotional ritual, which is a significant difference. The Sun Breath techniques were originally created by Yoriichi Tsugikuni, a legendary Demon Slayer, and consist of highly refined forms intended to be deadly effective in combat. Tanjuro's version, while powerful, has incorrect footwork and wrist angles, resulting in inefficiencies not present in the original Sun Breathing forms.
Tanjiro, after learning the history and observing the discrepancies, noted these inaccuracies and sought to correct them. This adaptation highlights the differences between the traditional Sun Breath fighting form and the ceremonial dance form practiced by Tanjuro.
The historical context behind Tanjuro's knowledge of the Sun Breath lies with Sumiyoshi, Tanjiro's ancestor, who attempted to recreate Yoriichi's Thirteenth Form. This form is a combination of all twelve previous forms performed consecutively. Sumiyoshi's efforts resulted in a slightly altered version of Sun Breath being passed down as Hinokami Kagura, which Tanjuro eventually learned and practiced.
Tanjuro Kamado is not a user of Sun Breath in the strictest sense. Although his Fire God Dance is derived from Sun Breath, it is a modified and less effective in combat version of the original technique. This dance is passed down through generations, laying the foundation for Tanjiro to rediscover and perfect the true forms of the Sun Breath, connecting the past with the present in the ongoing battle against demons.
