No, Kyojuro Rengoku did not awaken his Demon Slayer Mark before he died, primarily because Tanjiro hadn't unlocked his mark yet, which serves as a prerequisite for other Demon Slayers to awaken theirs through proximity and shared experience, and Rengoku passed away during the Mugen Train Arc, before Tanjiro's mark appeared in the Entertainment District Arc.
Kanae Kocho, Kyojuro Rengoku, Tengen Uzui, and Shinobu Kocho were the only Hashira of the Taisho Era to never awaken the Demon Slayer Mark. In Tengen's case, it was because Tanjiro had not yet awakened his Demon Slayer Mark, and as such there was no precursor he could come into contact with to help activate it.
In the end, the final outcome may not have changed as his fate would have been the same. The only difference is that with the mark, Rengoku wouldn't have been defeated so easily, he would have gone down fighting at his absolute peak, leaving a legacy even greater than what we saw.
There is no official confirmation that Rengoku died because he was hard to draw, though some fans speculate this.
during ep 6, genya taught him about repetitive motions . its a technique that raises ur concentration to the max and works up ur emotions to bring out all ur power. using that, tanjiro was able to reignite the same sensation he felt when activating his mark and learned to maintain it permanently.
Yes, Tanjiro lived past 25, marrying Kanao Tsuyuri, having children, and dying of old age, proving he was an exception to the 25-year lifespan curse of the Demon Slayer Mark, likely due to his Sun Breathing lineage and being the successor to Yoriichi Tsugikuni, notes ComingSoon.net and this YouTube video. While Muzan predicted his early death due to the mark, manga epilogues show Tanjiro surviving and living a full life, unlike other marked Demon Slayers like Giyu and Sanemi who died at 25, according to discussions on Reddit, Quora, and this Reddit post, confirms this Reddit post.
While many Hashira died in the fight, some survived: Giyu Tomioka, the Water Hashira, and Sanemi Shinazugawa, the Wind Hashira, both survive the final fight, carrying on the memory of their fallen comrades. Tanjiro also survives, and after the war, the Demon Slayer Corps disbands because demons are gone for good.
One of the most emotional and saddest backstories of all is that of Gyomei Himejima, the Stone Hashira. He's not just the most powerful fighter in the Demon Slayer Corps. He's a person who had everything taken from him, long before he wielded a katana.
While there's no direct confirmation, fan theories suggest Tojuro Rengoku could be the reincarnation of Kyojuro Rengoku, his ancestor's brother. This speculation is due to their shared eccentric personalities.
This was further accentuated during his death where his final words for his father and his little brother were "take care of your body" and "follow your dreams no matter what".
The only canonically LGBTQ+ character in Demon Slayer is Suma, one of Tengen Uzui's wives, who is confirmed to be bisexual and polyamorous in the series' databooks, showing affection for both men and women, including Tengen and her fellow wives, Makio and Hinatsuru. While other characters like Mitsuri are speculated to be queer, Suma is the sole officially confirmed character, with her relationship dynamic highlighting both bisexuality and polyamory within the Demon Slayer Corps.
Gyomei Himejima is canonically the strongest Hashira, as explicitly stated. Some Hashira, like Shinobu and Tengen, fall on the weaker side of the spectrum.
However due to his wife falling to a disease contracted after Senjuro's birth and discovering Hinokami Kagura, and its superiority to all other breathing styles, Shinjuro abruptly stopped training sons and become negligent and abusive.
The letter says that Tanjiro's mark is something that only chosen people are born with. Wielding this mark means the demon slayer has been singled out to inherit the Sun Breathing technique. Connecting the dots indicates that it is the only technique to defeat Muzan Kibutsuji successfully.
Demon Slayer enthusiasts are buzzing about the connection between Tanjiro Kamado and the formidable Upper Moon One, Kokushibo. While not directly related, Tanjiro is seen as the spiritual successor to Yoriichi Tsugikuni, Kokushibo's twin.
Ranking of the 28 strongest characters in Demon Slayer 1/ Tanjiro the new Demon King 🌄 2/ Yoriichi the Sun Hashira 🌅 3/ Muzan the Demon King 💀 4/ Kokushibo the First Upper Moon 🌙 5/ Doma the Second Upper Moon ⛄ 6/ Giyomi the Rock Hashira ✴ 7/ Akaza the Third Upper Moon ❄ 8/ Sanemi the Wind Hashira 💨 9/ Giyu the Water ...
As for the Hashira that fell in battle or presumably remained celibate, all would be reincarnated: Muichiro as an infant with a twin brother, Shinobu and Kanae as students at Sekirei Women's Academy (no indication that they are related), Gyomei as a kindergarten teacher, Mitsuri and Obanai as a married couple that own ...
Beneath Meliodas' frank and bawdy demeanor hides immense amounts of emotional pain from having witnessed Elizabeth die over 106 times.
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Tanjiro Kamado is the heart and soul of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. This kind-hearted and determined boy embarks on a perilous journey to avenge his family and save his sister, Nezuko, after a demon attack devastates their lives.
By the end of the manga, only one Hashira survives and lives a full life: Tengen Uzui, the Sound Hashira. The rest meet tragic ends, either in battle or due to the toll of their Demon Slayer Marks.
Yoriichi Tsugikuni , the inventor of Breathing Styles, being the one who created the first ever Breathing Style, Sun Breathing.
In his childhood while training under Sakonji Urokodaki, Giyu is shown to have a much more cheery disposition, even after the tragic loss of his older sister. This can be attributed to his friendship with fellow trainee Sabito, as the two were very happy in each other's company.