In his eyes, an impenetrable wall slammed right in front of him the moment Rengoku died. His anger might be a friendly reminder to younger audiences that an honorless fight is a cowardly fight, but it’s interesting to see how Tanjirou is the kind of protagonist to have his resolve regularly challenged because he’s still a kid who has to put on a brave face for everyone as he endures one tragic happenstance after another. This tenacity follows him when he sees Akaza fleeing the battle to avoid the sunlight. Playing through the Hinokami Chronicles reminded me of a past moment when he chased after Muzan to tell him he’ll put him six feet under soon. His pure-hearted motivations are often put to the test the moment he becomes untethered by the rage he’s had to bottle up through his journeys. His enthusiasm wavers erratically as he comes to realize that he can’t risk his own safety for the futility of selling Rengoku on the demonic life.Īnother thing of note is how Tanjirou reacts to Rengoku gradually losing his fight against Akaza. The animation and the legendary Ishida Akira’s voiceover work help to hone in on his exasperation as Rengoku plans to die from his wounds and prevent himself from becoming a demon. Though we are left on a somber, despairing note, it won’t be the end of Tanjirou’s journey as he hardens his resolve to charge forward as Rengoku’s undying will.Īkaza is a pretty unique demon in that his desperation comes less from wanting a nice meal and more from craving the excitement that came from fighting a worthy opponent. Kimetsu no Yaiba: Mugen Ressha-hen’s finale captures the heart-breaking end to Rengoku’s fight with Akaza as he succumbs to fatal wounds he received from battle.
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