Zenitsu Agatsuma

Cowardly swordsman who uses Thunder Breathing

Tanjiro's fellow disciple, a swordsman who uses Thunder Breathing despite being cowardly. When tension reaches its limit, he falls asleep and unleashes his true power.

Quotes

  • I'm scared... but if I run away here, I'll be no good!
  • I have to win, I have to believe!
  • I'm cowardly, but that makes me want to protect others more than anyone.
  • Thunder Breathing! First Form! Thunderclap and Flash!
  • All girls are beautiful!

Trivia

  • When tension or fear reaches its limit, he faints and falls asleep, unleashing his true power in that state.
  • Actually cannot use all forms of Thunder Breathing, only masters the First Form.
  • Has Chuntaro the sparrow as a partner instead of a Kasugai Crow.
  • Setting where his innate black hair turned blonde after being struck by lightning.
  • Extremely weak to women, his lovestruck behavior is beloved by fans.
  • In the game 'Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles', characterized by high-speed performance controls.

Alternate names

Zenitsu zenitsu Thunder Breathing User kimetsu-no-yaiba-swordsman

Tags

Demon Slayer Zenitsu Agatsuma Thunder Breathing Cowardly Swordsman Fellow Disciple Friendship Battle Shonen Manga Anime Character

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
A young man characterized by golden hair and thick eyebrows. Wears a scale-patterned haori over his uniform. Slim build but known for quick movements.
Eye color
Brown
Hair color
Blond
Distinguishing features
  • Golden hair
  • Thick eyebrows
  • Accompanied by a sparrow messenger
Iconic items
  • Haori
  • Nichirin Sword
  • Sparrow (Kasugai Sparrow - Chuntaro)

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Cowardly
Detailed personality
Cowardly and passive, emotionally unstable, but deeply sentimental and kind at heart. Has a strong attachment to women. Possesses exceptionally keen hearing and the ability to read surrounding emotions.
Keywords
  • Cowardly
  • Emotionally Unstable
  • Sentimental
  • Selfish
  • Hard Worker
  • Excellent Hearing
  • Fast
  • Loves Women
  • Lack of Confidence
Motto
As long as I stay alive, I can win
Talents
  • Sharp Hearing
  • Sword Quick Techniques
  • Mastery of Thunder Breathing First Form: Thunderclap and Flash
Skills
  • Training in Thunder Breathing First Form: Thunderclap and Flash
  • Development of original new technique 'Seventh Form'
  • Combat in semi-awakened state on the battlefield
  • Reading women's emotions
Motivation
Protecting his younger sister and comrades while improving his skills as a swordsman.
Habits
Faints and falls asleep immediately when tense. Gets lovestruck around women. Catchphrase is 'Scary...'
Favorite foods
Ume, Sweets
Hobbies
Sword Training, Conversations with Women
Person
Tanjiro Kamado, Nezuko Kamado
Disliked situations
Tension before battle, Pain

History

Backstory
Orphaned with a past of continuous betrayal and deception, emotionally unstable and unable to trust himself. Saved by Jigoro Kuwajima, acquired Thunder Breathing. Passed Final Selection, reunited with Tanjiro, and acts together.
Debut date
February 15, 2016
Work title
Demon Slayer
Media type
Manga

Passed Final Selection

Significant event
Passed Final Selection
Description
Talent blossomed due to Jigoro Kuwajima's strict teachings and being struck by lightning, passing the Final Selection.

Battle at Natagumo Mountain

Significant event
Battle at Natagumo Mountain
Description
Fought the spider demon family alongside Tanjiro and others, demonstrating his abilities.

Mugen Train Arc

Significant event
Mugen Train Arc
Description
Ensnared by Sleep Demon Enmu's technique but awakened, performing actively in battle.

Entertainment District Arc

Significant event
Entertainment District Arc
Description
Infiltrated the Pleasure District in disguise, fought and defeated Upper Rank Six.

Infinity Castle Battle

Significant event
Infinity Castle Battle
Description
Developed new technique in battle against demon-turned senior disciple Kaigaku and won. Survived until the end.

Relationships

Tanjiro Kamado

Best friend

Fellow disciple and best friend who fought together and overcame numerous hardships.

Nezuko Kamado

Close ally

In love with Nezuko and sworn to protect her.

Inosuke Hashibira

Teammate

Fellow Demon Slayer Corps member who fights together. Often acts together.

Jigoro Kuwajima

Mentor

Master who rescued Zenitsu and trained him as a Thunder Breathing user.

Demon Slayer Corps

Demon Slayer Corps: unknown

Media appearances

Demon Slayer

Manga / Protagonist

Serialization started February 15, 2016

Demon Slayer (Anime)

Anime / Supporting

Broadcasting started April 2019

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

Movie / Supporting

Released October 16, 2020

Stage 'Demon Slayer' Series

Stage play / Lead

2020-

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles

Game / Playable

Released October 14, 2021

Voice cast and creators

Hiro Shimono

Voice actor
Hiro Shimono
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime Edition
Notes
current

Koyoharu Gotouge

Creator name
Koyoharu Gotouge
Role
Original author

Koyoharu Gotouge

Creator name
Koyoharu Gotouge
Role
Character designer

Koyoharu Gotouge

Creator name
Koyoharu Gotouge
Role
Illustrator

ufotable

Creator name
ufotable
Role
Animation studio

Shueisha

Creator name
Shueisha
Role
Publisher

Aniplex

Creator name
Aniplex
Role
Licensee

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