Senjuro Rengoku
煉獄 千寿郎 (Rengoku Senjurou)
Character Profile & Japanese Name Analysis
Profile
- Race: Human
- Age: 12-13
- Rank: None
- Voice Actor: Junya Enoki
Correlation Diagram (相関図)
Relationships centering on Senjuro Rengoku (Click to Zoom)
Who is Senjuro Rengoku?
Kyojuro Rengoku’s younger brother. Unlike his brother, his sword never changed color, leading him to believe he has no talent. He chooses to support the Corps through research and memory.
Appearance
Similar facial features to Kyojuro but with shorter hair and a more timid expression. Wears a simple kimono.
Personality
Gentle, polite, and deeply respectful of his brother. He suffers from low self-esteem due to his father’s verbal abuse but eventually finds his own path.
Abilities & Powers (能力)
Natural talents and combat techniques beyond Breathing Styles.
Research
Studied the Rengoku family records to find clues about Sun Breathing.
Japanese Name Meaning (Kanji Breakdown)
In Demon Slayer, names often hold hidden meanings related to the character’s destiny or personality.
- 千 (Sen): Thousand.
- 寿 (Ju): Longevity/Blessing.
- 郎 (Ro): Son.
Native Nuance: Son of a Thousand Blessings. A gentle name contrast to his brother’s ‘Kyojuro’ (Shining Son).
Breathing Styles & Forms (呼吸・型)
Flame Breathing (Failed)
- None / Unknown
Cultural Context & Hidden Details
Inheritance
Senjuro represents the burden and beauty of family legacy, showing that strength comes in many forms.
Native Language Nuance
Uses ‘Boku’.
📖 Official Fanbook Data (公式ファンブック)
Details often missed in the anime:
- Height: 153cm
- Hobbies: Reading, Cooking
- Favorite Food: Sweet Potatoes
🤫 Taisho Whisper (Taisho Secret)
He gave Kyojuro’s sword guard to Tanjiro.
Famous Quote
“Please… live your life with pride.”
