1 However, if you bare your fangs at innocent people, my bright red flame blade will burn you to the bone. -Kyojuro Rengoku
Rengoku would go to any lengths to protect the innocent. As a Hashira, he was determined to save the innocent from demons. Although he accepted Tanjiro’s sister, he threatens her that if she ever harms innocent people, he would not shy away from killing her with his flame blade.
2 Growing old and dying is what gives meaning and beauty to the fleeting span of a human life. -Kyojuro Rengoku
When Akaza offers him a chance to be a demon, Rengoku vehemently rejects it. He doesn’t want to be one of the demons and live forever. To Rengoku, his morals are important, for he cares deeply about people. He is undoubtedly one of the smartest characters in the anime.
3 It’s precisely because we age and die that our lives have value and nobility. -Kyojuro Rengoku
Rengoku believes that it is the transient nature of life that makes it so precious. If one were to live forever, life would lose all meaning and purpose. It is the uncertain chance of death that adds meaning to our lives.
4 Strength is not a word that means much in regard to the flesh. -Kyojuro Rengoku
Although incredibly charismatic, Kyojuro is the kind of person who believes that it is the duty of the strong to protect the weak. He believes that strength is in the character and not the flesh of a person.
5 I will fulfill my duty, I won’t allow anyone here to die. -Kyojuro Rengoku
As a Hashira, Rengoku will go to any lengths to fulfill his duty. As we learn more about his character it is revealed to us that he has a high moral code and would do anything to save the innocent.
6 Go ahead and live with your head held high, No matter how devastated you may be by your own weakness or uselessness, set your heart ablaze. -Kyojuro Rengoku
As a Hashira, Rengoku is always ready to protect the weak. Rengoku believes that everyone has a place in the world. No matter how weak a person may seem, it is not in his character to abandon them.
7 Grit your teeth and look straight ahead, Even if you stop and crouch down, time won’t wait for you or snuggle you and grieve along with you. -Kyojuro Rengoku
In one of the most emotionally packed scenes of the anime, as he neared his death, all Rengoku asked of Tanjiro was to not grieve his death. Time and life doesn’t wait for anyone. Tanjiro had a lot to look forward to and it was his duty to focus on that. He passed on his will to Tanjiro and passed away.
8 Don’t feel bad that I’m going to die here, as a Hashira, of course I would shield my juniors. -Kyojuro Rengoku
As a Hashira, it was Rengoku’s duty to always protect his juniors. He died fighting one of the toughest demons and he had no regrets. All he had to say to Tanjiro, was to not feel bad for his death and move on.
9 Life is a series of decisions, you never have unlimited options or unlimited time to think, but what you choose in that instant defines who you are. -Kyojuro Rengoku
Rengoku, being one of the smartest characters in the show, always has something deep and profound to say. Our life is but a series of decisions that we make. We are defined by the choices that we make, when it’s most important.
10 Those who are born blessed with more bountiful gifts than others, are obligated to use those gifts for the sake of the world. -Kyojuro Rengoku
There will always be people who will be blessed with more talent and strength than others. That’s one of the reasons why Rengoku became a demon slayer. He took it upon himself to protect people from demons. Rengoku is one of the people who would never run away from a fight. Even as he lay dying, all he thought of was protecting Tanjiro.
11 And, Senjuro, you’re different from me. You have a big brother. And he believes in his little brother. Whatever path you walk you’ll be a great person. -Kyojuro Rengoku
Kyojuro cared a lot for his brother. He was always there for him and believed in him no matter what. He knew that Senjuro had the potential in him to be a great person.
12 You have a burning passion in your heart. So let’s do our best. Let’s work hard in life. Even if we’re lonely. -Kyojuro Rengoku
Kyojuro is incredibly encouraging and optimistic towards his little brother. Here, he asks his brother to do his best with him and work hard irrespective of what they’re going through, even if they’re lonely.
13 Set your heart ablaze. -Kyojuro Rengoku
This is one of the most iconic quotes by Kyojuro in the entire anime. These were the words he said to Tanjiro as he lay dying. He asks his subordinate to move on and live his life with his head held high.
14 Warriors who strive to save other people’s lives are precious. Their pure and single-minded dedication is separate from their natural talent. -Kyojuro Rengoku
Kyojuro had a deep respect for anyone who would risk their lives for another. He believed that it was the duty of the strong to protect the weak and hence, the warriors had a responsibility to save others.
15 They don’t risk their lives to earn praise. They simply feel that they must. What they choose in that moment, is a cry from the depths of their souls. -Kyojuro Rengoku
Kyojuro was an honorable warrior who adhered to his code of morals and principles. He believed that true warriors will always be there to save the weak, not because they want the praise but because it is their duty to do so.
16 Your sister shed blood to protect the people inside that train from demons. I accept her as a member of the Demon Slayer Corps. -Kyojuro Rengoku
Initially, Kyojuro wanted to kill Nezuko since she was a demon. He went as far as to threaten her in case she ever hurts someone innocent. But he changes his mind later after seeing her risk her life to fight and protect others.
17 Tell my little brother Senjuro to follow his heart and to walk down the path that he feels is right. -Kyojuro Rengoku
Kyojuro loved his family immensely, especially his little brother. Even as he lay dying, the first thing he told Tanjiro was to pass on a message to his little brother and ask him to follow his heart.
18 Tell my father that I want him to take care of himself. -Kyojuro Rengoku
Kyojuro had great respect and worry towards his father, Shinjuro Rengoku, despite him growing slowly more aggressive and apathetic towards Kyojuro. His final words for his father were to take care of himself.
18 Most Powerful Quotes By Kyojuro Rengoku From Demon Slayer
1. However, if you bare your fangs at innocent people, my bright red flame blade will burn you to the bone. -Kyojuro Rengoku
2. Growing old and dying is what gives meaning and beauty to the fleeting span of a human life. -Kyojuro Rengoku
3. It’s precisely because we age and die that our lives have value and nobility. -Kyojuro Rengoku
4. Strength is not a word that means much in regard to the flesh. -Kyojuro Rengoku
5. I will fulfill my duty, I won’t allow anyone here to die. -Kyojuro Rengoku
6. Go ahead and live with your head held high, No matter how devastated you may be by your own weakness or uselessness, set your heart ablaze. -Kyojuro Rengoku
7. Grit your teeth and look straight ahead, Even if you stop and crouch down, time won’t wait for you or snuggle you and grieve along with you. -Kyojuro Rengoku
8. Don’t feel bad that I’m going to die here, as a Hashira, of course I would shield my juniors. -Kyojuro Rengoku
9. Life is a series of decisions, you never have unlimited options or unlimited time to think, but what you choose in that instant defines who you are. -Kyojuro Rengoku
10. Those who are born blessed with more bountiful gifts than others, are obligated to use those gifts for the sake of the world. -Kyojuro Rengoku
11. And, Senjuro, you’re different from me. You have a big brother. And he believes in his little brother. Whatever path you walk you’ll be a great person. -Kyojuro Rengoku
12. You have a burning passion in your heart. So let’s do our best. Let’s work hard in life. Even if we’re lonely. -Kyojuro Rengoku
13. Set your heart ablaze. -Kyojuro Rengoku
14. Warriors who strive to save other people’s lives are precious. Their pure and single-minded dedication is separate from their natural talent. -Kyojuro Rengoku
15. They don’t risk their lives to earn praise. They simply feel that they must. What they choose in that moment, is a cry from the depths of their souls. -Kyojuro Rengoku
16. Your sister shed blood to protect the people inside that train from demons. I accept her as a member of the Demon Slayer Corps. -Kyojuro Rengoku
17. Tell my little brother Senjuro to follow his heart and to walk down the path that he feels is right. -Kyojuro Rengoku
18. Tell my father that I want him to take care of himself. -Kyojuro Rengoku