What Rank Is Tanjiro In Demon Slayer

Tanjiro's Rank: A Demon Slayer Mystery (Kind Of)

Okay, let's talk about Tanjiro Kamado. We all love him, right? But where does he actually stand in the Demon Slayer Corps?

Officially? Well, things get a little… complicated. Prepare for an unpopular opinion!

The "Official" Answer

The anime tells us he starts as a Kanoe. That's pretty low on the totem pole. Think of it like being the intern who also slays demons.

He slowly climbs the ranks. From Kanoe to Tsuchinoe and eventually to Kinoto. It's a climb, people!

So, canonically, he's not exactly top-tier. But… is that the whole story?

My Hot Take: Tanjiro is Secretly OP

Here's where I might lose some of you. But hear me out! Tanjiro's more than just his rank.

This kid takes down Lower Moons almost immediately. Some Hashira struggle with that. Just saying.

He even goes toe-to-toe with Upper Moons later on! Let's be honest, that's Hashira level stuff.

The "But, He's Not a Hashira!" Argument

I know, I know. He never officially becomes a Hashira. He lacks the title, the fancy uniform variation and all that jazz.

But think about it. The guy's constantly pushing himself. He's learning new techniques mid-battle. And he has plot armor thicker than Inosuke's boar head.

Isn't skill more important than a title? Doesn't constant progress count for something?

The "Leadership" Factor

Beyond raw power, Tanjiro has something else: Leadership. He inspires everyone around him.

He helps Zenitsu find his courage and drags Inosuke along for the ride. Even the stoic Giyu Tomioka softens up around him. That's a superpower in itself!

Leadership might not be a rank, but it is important. It is essential to building a strong team, and the Demon Slayer Corp needs it.

So, What's My Point?

Okay, deep breaths. I'm not saying the ranking system is meaningless. But I am suggesting that it doesn't tell the whole story for Tanjiro.

The guy is an overachiever. A prodigy. A walking, talking, demon-slaying sunshine. He's the type who turns up the volume to the max.

Maybe, just maybe, we should unofficially promote him in our hearts. Who cares what the official rank is? Tanjiro is a legend!

Unpopular Opinion Time!

Am I the only one who thinks this? Is anyone else secretly convinced that Tanjiro is operating at a level far beyond his rank?

Let me know in the comments! I'm ready to defend my very important opinion.

After all, he's a good boy, and he deserves all the imaginary promotions in the world!