A focal point of Tanjiro’s character, and something that differentiates “Demon Slayer” from other anime, is that he is kind, almost to a fault. Despite all the tragedy he’s experienced and the training that he goes through afterward to become a demon slayer, he stays warmhearted. Always giving second chances and rarely resorting to violence unless he has no other choice, Tanjiro is a surprising take on the tragic protagonist trope. Zach Aguilar, the English voice actor behind Tanjiro, wanted his heart to shine through.
During an interview with TheGamer, Aguilar elaborated on his approach to voicing Tanjiro and his personal connection to “Demon Slayer,” too. “When I first got the opportunity to audition for the role, I knew that I wanted to focus on imparting his sense of kindness in my performance,” Aguilar answered when asked about the pressures of voicing such an important character. “That’s what sets him apart as a protagonist in my eyes — so, I wanted to make sure that this could be felt under every line.”
Aguilar’s performance as Tanjiro speaks for itself. There isn’t really a moment where fans don’t get the vibe that Tanjiro’s worldview is still hopeful. He believes everyone is deserving of kindness. Even when he is forced to kill (after all, he is a demon slayer, and slaying is part of the job), he often approaches the finishing blow with a gentle nature that brings about his enemy’s end as peacefully as possible.
Although Tanjiro is overly generous, even in situations where he likely shouldn’t be, his soft heart never takes away from his strength.
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