Rengoku, Kyoujurou

Seiyuu / Dub

Hino, Satoshi· Japanese

Ise, Mariya· Japanese

Maia, Philippe· Japanese

Morgenstern, Tommy· Japanese

Park, Shi-yoon· Japanese

Salerno, Arthur· Japanese

Antoine, Adrien· French

Bartley, Ryan· English

Daayán, Irwin· Spanish

Jenner, David· Spanish

La Greca, Andrea· Italian

Whitten, Mark· English

Summary

Kyoujurou Rengoku serves as a pivotal supporting figure in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, taking center stage during the Mugen Train Arc. As the former Flame Hashira of the Demon Slayer Corps, he is a young adult standing 177 cm tall with an athletic build and a commanding presence. His appearance is striking, featuring long bright yellow hair with red streaks resembling flames, accented by shoulder-length and chin-length bangs. He possesses golden eyes that transition to red with white pupils, black forked eyebrows, and a complexion that complements his paler brown Demon Slayer uniform. This attire includes a brown gakuran jacket, white belt, and hakama pants, layered under a haori with a white-yellow gradient and red flame-like ridges—a garment previously worn by his father, Shinjuro, when he held the title of Flame Hashira. He completes his look with red Kyahan depicting erupting flames, pale brown tabi socks, and white zōri with red straps. Personality-wise, Kyoujurou is defined by an infectious optimism and an enthusiastic smile that rarely leaves his face. He comes across as cheerfully eccentric and amiable, driven by a pure heart and extraordinary swordsmanship honed through strict discipline. His moral code, instilled by his mother in his youth, dictates that the strong have a duty to protect the weak. While he displays immense strength, speed, reflexes, and stamina, his true power lies in his indomitable will and keen intellect. Beneath his boisterous exterior, he is highly logical and tactically precise in battle, capable of acting quickly when lives are at stake. He has a sharp eye for talent, evident in his recognition of Nezuko’s potential, and harbors a deep hatred for Demons due to their heinous actions and conflicting values. Despite his extreme optimism, he occasionally experiences a sense of foreboding regarding the safety of those he cares for. Kyoujurou’s devotion to his family is profound. He respects and worries for his father, Shinjuro Rengoku, even as the latter grew increasingly aggressive and apathetic toward him. He is incredibly encouraging to his younger brother, Senjurou Rengoku, believing in him unconditionally. This love culminates in his final moments, where he urges his father to take care of his body and advises his brother to follow his dreams. Kyoujurou firmly believes that hard work and the desire to help others hold value regardless of innate skill. Possessing extrasensory perception and immense endurance, he remains a honorable warrior whose legacy is defined by his unwavering principles and protective nature.