Nezuko Kamado
Tanjiro's younger sister who became a demon
Tanjiro's younger sister who turned into a demon and uses special Blood Demon Arts. Retains her human heart and continues to support Tanjiro.
Quotes
- Brother, I'm with you.
- I absolutely will not eat humans.
- It looks like fire is burning, brother.
- I'm suppressing the demon inside me.
- Tanjiro, use my power.
Trivia
- Nezuko's name uses the extremely difficult kanji '禰', but its stroke order is officially explained.
- An exceptional demon who retains strong affection for her brother even after becoming a demon.
- Blood Demon Art 'Exploding Blood' manifested after conversing with her mother in the deep subconscious.
- Overcoming the sun is a groundbreaking achievement for demons excluding the Twelve Kizuki.
- Voice actress Akari Kitō focused on character development involving mental growth.
- Multiple actresses portray Nezuko in the stage adaptations.
Alternate names
Nezuko
Nezuko
Nezuko Kamado
Profile
- Species
- Demon
- Gender
- Female
- Birthday
- July 28
- Birth year
- Taisho 3
Appearance
- Overall appearance
- Her height changes freely; usually petite, but during combat she returns to an adult woman's build. Wears a characteristic bamboo muzzle. Her bare skin is pale orange, eyes are red, and her long black hair has a feverish red gradient.
- Height
- Approximately 153cm (usually shrinks to petite size)
- Eye color
- Brown
- Hair color
- Black
- Distinguishing features
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- Bamboo muzzle
- Crimson eyes
- Black hair with feverish gradient
- Iconic items
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- Bamboo muzzle
- Backpack box
- Hanafuda-style earrings
Personality and abilities
- Core personality
- Kind
- Detailed personality
- Kind-hearted, pure, and family-loving. Even as a demon, she does not lose her ego and strongly holds the will not to attack humans. Holds deep affection and trust toward her brother Tanjiro. Usually calm and quiet, but shows active fighting spirit when her brother is in crisis.
- Keywords
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- Family-oriented
- Kind
- Unyielding will
- Combative
- Retains humanity
- Quiet
- Toughness
- Talents
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- Use of Blood Demon Art 'Exploding Blood'
- Freely changing body size
- Indomitable mental strength
- Overcoming sunlight
- Agile movements
- Skills
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- Close-quarters combat (kick-focused)
- Maintaining reason through self-hypnosis suggestion
- Rapid regeneration ability
- Motivation
- Protect her brother Tanjiro and return to being human herself. Oppose Muzan Kibutsuji.
- Habits
- Outside of combat, shrinks to small size and travels in a backpack box. Quiet and rarely speaks, but gradually learns to speak.
- Favorite foods
- Sleep
- Person
- Tanjiro Kamado, Sakonji Urokodaki, Shinobu Kocho
- Favorite colors
- Red, Black
History
- Backstory
- In the early Taisho era, her family was massacred by Muzan Kibutsuji, but she survived and became a demon. A special demon who is active by sleeping without eating humans. Fights alongside Tanjiro as those involved with the Demon Slayer Corps. Suppresses the impulse to attack humans with Urokodaki's hypnosis, and returns to human through Tanjiro's efforts.
- Debut date
- February 15, 2016
- Work title
- Demon Slayer
- Media type
- Manga
- Episode or chapter
- Chapter 1
Demonization and Survival
- Significant event
- Demonization and Survival
- Description
- Lost her family to Muzan Kibutsuji's attack, became a demon but retained her ego and protected her brother.
Sakonji Urokodaki's Hypnosis
- Significant event
- Sakonji Urokodaki's Hypnosis
- Description
- Received hypnosis to suppress the impulse to attack humans.
Manifestation of Exploding Blood
- Significant event
- Manifestation of Exploding Blood
- Description
- Awakened Blood Demon Art through exchange with her mother's soul in deep consciousness.
Overcoming the Sun
- Significant event
- Overcoming the Sun
- Description
- After the Infinity Castle battle, overcame sunlight, expanding her activity range as a demon.
Returning to Human
- Significant event
- Returning to Human
- Description
- Completely returned to human via medicine from Shinobu and Tamayo's research.
Relationships
Tanjiro Kamado
Sibling
Bound by deep sibling love, comrades-in-arms who act together. Fights in the Demon Slayer Corps under Tanjiro's protection.
Giyu Tomioka
Protector
When Giyu first tried to kill Nezuko but acknowledged the siblings' bond and spared her.
Shinobu Kocho
Mentor
Cooperated on treatment to maintain Nezuko's sanity and poison research.
Tanjiro Kamado
Sibling
The bond of continuing to fight together for her brother.
Demon Slayer Corps
Demon Slayer Corps: unknown
Media appearances
Demon Slayer
Anime / Protagonist
2019 TV series, sequels, theatrical films
Demon Slayer: Mugen Train
Movie / Protagonist
October 2020 release
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles
Game / Protagonist
October 2021 release
Voice cast and creators
Akari Kitō
- Voice actor
- Akari Kitō
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- TV Anime version
Akari Takaishi
- Voice actor
- Akari Takaishi
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Stage versions 1-2
Karen Takahashi
- Voice actor
- Karen Takahashi
- Language
- Japanese
- Version or series
- Stage version 3 onward
Koyoharu Gotouge
- Creator name
- Koyoharu Gotouge
- Role
- Original author
Related goods
Nezuko Kamado Plush
- Item name
- Nezuko Kamado Plush
- Category
- Plush or doll
- Availability
- Regular
Nezuko Kamado Figure
- Item name
- Nezuko Kamado Figure
- Category
- Figure
- Availability
- Regular
Nezuko Kamado Mask Accessory
- Item name
- Nezuko Kamado Mask Accessory
- Category
- Accessory
- Availability
- Limited