Kyojuro Rengoku

Flame Hashira

A hot-blooded Flame Hashira who uses Flame Breathing, one of the main members in the Mugen Train Arc.

Quotes

  • Burn bright, my heart.
  • Set your heart ablaze. Acknowledge your weakness and become strong.
  • Fight with your life to protect those you must safeguard.
  • I can't let it end yet.
  • You can do it, I believe in you.

Trivia

  • Kyojuro Rengoku's birthday is October 31, Halloween.
  • His name derives from the image of 'a heart burning like flames.'
  • His character design extensively uses traditional Japanese flame motifs.
  • His death in the Mugen Train Arc shocked many fans.
  • Built a deep bond with Tanjiro in a short time.

Alternate names

Rengoku Kyojuro Flame Hashira Rengoku-san

Tags

Demon Slayer Flame Hashira Nezuko Mugen Train Arc Hot-blooded Hashira Breathing Technique Warrior Flame Breathing Familial Love

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male
Birthday
October 31

Appearance

Overall appearance
Has vibrant red and yellow gradient hair, sturdy and muscular physique. Distinctive thick long eyebrows and bright smile.
Height
177cm
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Multicolor
Distinguishing features
  • Red and yellow flame-like hair color
  • Thick long eyebrows
  • Haori with vivid red flame embroidery
  • Mark (Demon Slayer Corps' special mark)
Iconic items
  • Demon Slayer Corps hakama
  • Nichirin Sword
  • Flame Hashira haori
  • Amulet
  • Earrings (design like the family crest)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Hot-blooded
Detailed personality
Bright and optimistic, with a strong ability to inspire comrades. Once he decides on something, he follows through with full effort and possesses an unyielding strong will in the face of hardship. Strong sense of justice and heavy sense of responsibility.
Keywords
  • Hot-blooded
  • Honest
  • Sense of responsibility
  • Brave
  • Passionate
  • Caring for comrades
  • Self-sacrificing
Motto
Acknowledge your own weakness and burn fiercely like a flame.
Talents
  • Flame Breathing user
  • Swordsmanship genius
  • Superior physical abilities
  • High mental fortitude
  • Exceptional leadership
Skills
  • Swordsmanship in general
  • Flame Breathing techniques
  • Combat tactics
  • Endurance to continue fighting despite injuries
Motivation
To protect the weak, defeat evil demons, and safeguard people's peace.
Habits
During battles, he often shouts brightly and loudly.
Favorite foods
Sweets, Ohagi, Japanese sweets in general
Favorite colors
Red, Yellow
Favorite places
In the mountains
Music
Japanese instruments
Hobbies
Reading, Time with family
Disliked insects
Bees
Disliked situations
Comrades being in danger, Helplessness
Disliked foods
Bitter things

History

Backstory
Underwent strict training in childhood and joined the Demon Slayer Corps. Overcame family deaths and parting with his master, active as Flame Hashira. In the Mugen Train Arc, waged a life-risking battle to save his comrades.
Debut date
February 15, 2016
Work title
Demon Slayer
Media type
Manga
Episode or chapter
Chapter 54

Mugen Train Battle

Significant event
Mugen Train Battle
Description
Injured in battle with Lower One Enmu, yet fought fiercely with Upper Three Akaza and lost his life.

Promotion to Flame Hashira

Significant event
Promotion to Flame Hashira
Description
Promoted to Hashira at a young age, becoming a master of Flame Breathing.

Family Bonds

Significant event
Family Bonds
Description
Conflict with his father and his younger brother's existence add depth to his humanity.

Relationships

Shinjuro Rengoku

Father

Strict yet affectionate father. Past relationship was complicated, but deep down he cares deeply for his son.

Ruka Rengoku

Mother

Passed away early.

Senjuro Rengoku

Sibling

Younger brother. Calm and intellectual personality, but good relationship.

Tanjiro Kamado

Teammate

Fought together in the Mugen Train Arc and bonded.

Giyu Tomioka

Comrade

Coordination and support between Hashira.

Demon Slayer Corps

Demon Slayer Corps: leader

Media appearances

Demon Slayer

Manga / Protagonist

Serialization began in 2016

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Mugen Train Arc

Anime / Protagonist

2020 TV anime special edition

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Movie: Mugen Train

Movie / Protagonist

Released October 16, 2020

Voice cast and creators

Satoshi Hino

Voice actor
Satoshi Hino
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version, movie version
Notes
Main voice actor

Todd Haberkorn

Voice actor
Todd Haberkorn
Language
English
Version or series
English dub version

Koyoharu Gotouge

Creator name
Koyoharu Gotouge
Role
Original author

Koyoharu Gotouge

Creator name
Koyoharu Gotouge
Role
Illustrator

ufotable

Creator name
ufotable
Role
Animation studio

Shueisha

Creator name
Shueisha
Role
Publisher

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Kyojuro Rengoku Figure

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Kyojuro Rengoku Figure
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Availability
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Kyojuro Rengoku Haori-Pattern Mask

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Category
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Availability
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba The Movie: Mugen Train Blu-ray

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba The Movie: Mugen Train Blu-ray
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Availability
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