One of the most significant mysteries of Demon Slayer, is the identity of the demon who killed Tanjiro’s father and his family. While another question filled with mystery was why Nezuko turned into a demon? If you’re also looking for the answers, then be with us till the end.
SPOILERS: The article includes major spoilers from the anime.
Demon Slayer: Who killed Tanjiro’s father and his family?
To state it in simpler terms, the assault on the Kamado family was not just a random demon attack but a deliberate one.
Kibitsuji Muzan, while searching for the “perfect demon,” murdered the Kamado family and transformed Nezuko, who descended from the Breath of Sun users, into a demon.
But why did the Kamado family had to suffer?
The intriguing and mysterious past linked to Tanjiro’s family, coupled with the exceptional powers exhibited by Nezuko and Tanjiro. Leaves no doubt that their bloodline is extraordinary. Clues about the Kamado family and their death have been scattered throughout the narrative.
- Tanjiro’s Breath of the Sun user lineage, his sword’s color, the Dance of the Fire God technique, Nezuko’s resistance to sunlight and ability to reject human food, all led to a greater truth.
- Tanjiro’s ancestor’s connection with the first Breath of the Sun user, Yoriichi, makes it evident that the murder of Tanjiro’s family was not a random act but a important one.
What is the main reason behind Muzan killing the Kamado family?
The one responsible for this horrible act is none other than Kibutsuji Muzan, the demon who perceives their existence as a threat.
Muzan’s past with Yoriichi is remarkable, as he perceives the Hanafuda earrings as a symbol of danger to his survival and holds onto them. The fact that the Kamado family has a tradition of inheriting Hanafuda earrings is not a mere coincidence.
Muzan’s interaction with Tanjiro revealed his response to anyone linked with Yoriichi and the Breath of the Sun users.
How did Tanjiro identify Muzan being the main killer?
- The Kamado family’s history is intertwined with the Breath of the Sun users to such an extent that it led the excessively cautious Muzan to kill them.
- Tanjiro’s acute sense of smell supports the fact that Muzan is the culprit. By detecting Muzan’s scent, Tanjiro quickly identifies that he was present at the site of the massacre.
Demon Slayer: Why was Nezuko turned into a Demon?
Tanjiro’s destiny could be considered a stroke of luck and Muzan’s ignorance of the family’s magnitude. However, the reason behind Nezuko’s transformation into a demon is Kokushibo.
- As Muzan sought individuals who could endure sunlight after being turned into a demon (bascially the Perfect Demon).
- Muzan’s choice to turn Nezuko into a demon could have been driven by an experimental perspective, and the result has been successful. Nezuko’s ability to resist sunlight is something that Muzan has strived to accomplish for centuries.
Conclusion
That’s everything to know about who killed Tanjiro’s father and his family in Demon Slayer. And why exactly Nezuko was turned into a demon. What do you think about? Do let us know in the comments down below.
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