The Meaning Behind Tanjiro’s Mark Spreading to His Eyes! The Intense Determination He Showed in the “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc”

This was the scene where the protagonist, Tanjiro Kamado (voiced by Natsuki Hanae), underwent yet another “awakening.” In Episode 10 of the anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc,” fans were thrilled as Tanjiro, wounded so grievously that you’d want to avert your eyes, refused to give up and made an epic comeback. The development had many fans screaming, “This is his awakening!”

In Episode 10 of the “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Entertainment District Arc,” the fierce battle against the Upper Rank Six, Gyutaro (voiced by Ryota Ohsaka), reached its climax. Tanjiro attempted to behead Gyutaro, but instead, he was stabbed through the jaw with a sickle.

Even with the blade protruding inside his mouth, Tanjiro did not give up. Burning with fighting spirit, he told himself, “A blow with all your strength is not enough. Draw out a hundred times that power!” Suddenly, the mark on Tanjiro’s forehead spread to the area around his eyes. With this change, Tanjiro unleashed explosive power and successfully severed Gyutaro’s head.

Online, fans exploded with excitement, leaving comments like “His awakening is way too cool,” “His awakening is hereeeeeeeeeeeee!” and “I screamed when Tanjiro’s mark appeared!” But why did Tanjiro awaken along with the appearance of the mark? The secret behind this will be revealed in subsequent arcs, such as the “Swordsmith Village Arc” and the “Hashira Training Arc,” so make sure to check them out.