Hantengu
半天狗 (Hantengu)
Character Profile & Japanese Name Analysis
Profile
- Race: Demon
- Age: Unknown
- Rank: Upper Rank 4
- Voice Actor: Toshio Furukawa
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Banpresto Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Hantengu Figure
Banpresto figure of Upper Rank 4, Hantengu.
Who is Hantengu?
Upper Rank 4. A cowardly old man who splits into powerful younger clones.
Appearance
Old man with a bump on head. Clones have unique looks.
Personality
Pathological liar who believes he is always the victim.
Abilities & Powers (能力)
Natural talents and combat techniques beyond Breathing Styles.
Cloning
Splits when beheaded.
Zohakuten
Combined form controlling wood dragons.
Japanese Name Meaning (Kanji Breakdown)
In Demon Slayer, names often hold hidden meanings related to the character’s destiny or personality.
- 半 (Han): Half.
- 天狗 (Tengu): Goblin.
Native Nuance: Half Tengu.
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Breathing Styles & Forms (呼吸・型)
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- Emotion Manifestation
喜怒哀楽
Cultural Context & Hidden Details
Victim Mentality
The embodiment of shifting blame.
Native Language Nuance
Uses ‘Washi’ (Old man).
📖 Official Fanbook Data (公式ファンブック)
Details often missed in the anime:
- Height: variable
🤫 Taisho Whisper (Taisho Secret)
He claimed innocence even as a human criminal.
Famous Quote
“Eeeek!”