Nezuko Kamado
竈門 禰豆子 (Kamado Nezuko)
Character Profile & Japanese Name Analysis
Profile
- Race: Demon
- Age: 14
- Rank: –
- Voice Actor: Akari Kito
Correlation Diagram (相関図)
Relationships centering on Nezuko Kamado (Click to Zoom)
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Who is Nezuko Kamado?
Tanjiro’s sister turned demon. She retains her human emotions and protects humans.
Appearance
Nezuko has long black hair fading to orange at the tips. Her eyes changed from dark red to soft pink as a demon. She wears a pink leaf-patterned kimono and, most notably, a bamboo muzzle to prevent biting.
Personality
Despite being a demon, she is kind and protective. Under hypnosis, she sees all humans as her family. In battle, she can become brutal, but she often acts childlike and cute (e.g., ‘Small Nezuko’).
Abilities & Powers (能力)
Natural talents and combat techniques beyond Breathing Styles.
Size Manipulation
Can shrink to fit in a box or grow to adult size for combat.
Regeneration
High-level regeneration that rivals Upper Moons. She can reattach limbs instantly.
Sunlight Resistance
The only demon to conquer the sun (The Chosen One).
Exploding Blood (Bakketsu)
Her blood is flammable and only burns demon cells/poison, healing humans.
Awakened Form
A berserk state with vine markings and a horn. Grants immense power but loses control.
Japanese Name Meaning (Kanji Breakdown)
In Demon Slayer, names often hold hidden meanings related to the character’s destiny or personality.
- 禰 (Ne): Ancestral shrine.
- 豆 (Zu): Bean (wards off demons).
- 子 (Ko): Child.
Native Nuance: Ironically contains ‘Bean’ (demon repelling), despite becoming a demon.
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Breathing Styles & Forms (呼吸・型)
Blood Demon Art
- Exploding Blood
爆血 (Bakketsu)
Cultural Context & Hidden Details
Bamboo Muzzle
The bamboo represents her restraint and disconnection from the ‘eating’ act of demons.
Native Language Nuance
She rarely speaks, but her thoughts prioritize ‘Family’ over ‘Self’.
📖 Official Fanbook Data (公式ファンブック)
Details often missed in the anime:
- Height: 153cm (Variable)
- Weight: 45kg
- Origin: Okutama
- Hobbies: Sleeping
- Favorite Food: Kompeito
🤫 Taisho Whisper (Taisho Secret)
She was the village beauty. She loves kompeito candy.
Famous Quote
“Mmh mmh! (Refusing to bite humans)”