Many new characters were added in Demon Slayer, and each of them has a distinct personality and objective. Another of them is Zenitsu Agatsuma. He was abandoned frequently as a result of being an orphan from a young age. He tried dating a lot since he didn’t want to pass away alone, but unhappily, every female only saw him as a source of revenue. He eventually racked up debt, which Jigoro Kuwajima settled.
As payment, the erstwhile Thunder Hashira desired Zenitsu to enroll in his classes. He accepted since he had no other option. Later, as their friendship grew, Zenitsu started referring to Jigoro as Gramps. After a few years, he started his quest as a Demon Slayer, accompanying InosukeHashibira and KamadoTanjiro. Zenitsu from Demon Slayer, like all the other characters in this manga and its anime adaptation, has several quotes that reflect his character.
Even though Tanjiro makes a great protagonist for the story, imagining “what-if” possibilities is entertaining. Zenitsu has a tonne of memorable quotes, and while there are plenty from the other protagonists that may have inspired someone, some fans question if he wasn’t the coolest character all along.
1. “To Find You, I Just Listened For The Sound Of Complete And Utter Betrayal And Followed That.” -Zenitsu Agatsuma
One wouldn’t anticipate Zenitsu to say something so brutal, yet he did. This one is from the manga when he has to compete against Kaigaku, his former senior disciple.
Since their fight was one of the greatest in a series full of emotional encounters, fans who are hoping for a second season are eager to witness it since it will undoubtedly cause them to reconsider their judgment of Zenitsu.
2. “Gramps Did Smack Me Around A Bit Too Much, But He Never Abandoned Me.”-Zenitsu Agatsuma
During the Mount Natagumo storyline, when the three Demon Slayers must battle Rui and his evil family, Zenitsu’s past is expanded upon. Zenitsu begins reflecting on the past while he fights the “big brother” and recalls how his sensei continuously prevented him from wanting to avoid being a swordsman.
He reflected on how his sensei never gave up on him and constantly encouraged him to improve, no matter what. The former Thunder Hashira accepted this kid as his pupil despite the fact that he only understood the first form.
3. “Your Family Is Waiting For You Two To Return.” -Zenitsu Agatsuma
After a long struggle for the ages, Tanjiro finally succeeds in eliminating Muzan at the end of the series. Even though the results were undoubtedly excellent, Muzan still had one final move in the bag. Just before he passed away, he made the decision to use the last of his abilities to transform Tanjiro into a demon.
As a result, Tanjiro begins to change into a demon and must endure a trying situation. However, everyone around him—including Zenitsu—tries to persuade him to join the human side.
4. “If You Master One, That’s Cause For Celebration.” -Zenitsu Agatsuma
Zenitsu was only able to master the first kind of Thunder Breathing, as was previously described. He hasn’t demonstrated this breathing technique in any other way, and it’s likely that he just doesn’t know how to execute these other, more difficult maneuvers.
Fans of the manga understand that this wasn’t even remotely detrimental. Swordsmen who learn the first technique might really develop into some of the most formidable Thunder Breathing users in existence. Zenitsu’s accomplishments should not be undervalued for that reason.
5. “Don’t ever give up. Even if it’s painful, even if it’s agonizing, don’t try to take the easy way out.”-Zenitsu Agatsuma
In anime episode 17, Zenitsu vanquishes the Spider Family’s eldest son. The poison causes the Thunder Breather to become immobile, and he is on the verge of losing consciousness. Despite thinking of himself as a coward, he forced himself to stay awake since he didn’t want to confront death.
Instead, he used a breathing technique to delay the poison’s effects until help could reach him. Even though he thought he might pass away, he told himself never to give up. Despite Zenitsu’s perception that he is a coward, this quotation shows that he is everything but.
6. “I hate myself more than anyone. I always think I have to get my act together, but I end up cowering, running away, and sniveling. I want to change. I want to be a competent person.”-Zenitsu Agatsuma
The three Demon Slayers split off during the Natagumo Mountain arc. Zenitsu is searching the jungle for the other people while also crossing his fingers that he won’t come across any demons. Tragically, he encounters the Spider Family’s oldest son. The Thunder Breather is informed by the Demon that because of a spider bite, he will change into one of his henchmen.
Zenitsu panics and rushes away from the tiny spiders before climbing a tree. Suddenly, he is reminded of the times when he had given up on himself but that his master had persisted in urging him to practice and improve.
7. “People don’t simply recover instantly. No matter how strong someone is, they can feel pain and sadness. But hiding from it solves nothing. You must rouse your aching heart and stand back up. I’m sure Rengoku was that kind of person.”-Zenitsu Agatsuma
The Kamado siblings, Inosuke and Zenitsu returned to the Butterfly Mansion to heal after KyojuroRengoku’s passing. The Thunder Breather is seen moving through the corridors while carrying a platter of buns for Tanjiro to consume. Prior to arrival, he reflects on earlier occasions and laments the passing of the Flame Hashira, Kyojuro.
8. “I’ve Protected It. You Told Me… This Is More Important To You… Than Your Own Life.”-Zenitsu Agatsuma
At this point, fans started to have a different perspective of Zenitsu. Tanjiro informed Zenitsu that whatever is in the box is more important than his own life in an episode after they first met. Nezuko was indoors since she was unable to be in the light.
After meeting Inosuke, Zenitsu made the decision to guard the box as a way of repaying Tanjiro for helping him while he was in need. This demonstrated his tenacity while being battered to a pulp.
9. “If You Can Only Do One Thing, Hone It To Perfection. Hone It To The Utmost Limit!”-Zenitsu Agatsuma
Zenitsu is quite strong, having learned under JigoroKuwajima, a former Thunder Hashira. He is only capable of using the first kind of Thunder Breathing, though.
However, Jigoro assured Zenitsu that it wouldn’t matter as long as he could master the first form. As he battled a demon, Zenitsu had this insight, which helped him understand his character.
10. “I Can Only Do The First Form, But You Can Do Everything Except That.”-Zenitsu Agatsuma
In addition to their strength and intimidating appearance, fighting demons makes Zenitsu nervous. He also only understands one of the six variations of Thunder Breathing.
Despite the fact that his senior student Kaigaku is capable of using all six forms, he was still able to defeat him using just one form. Hence this distinction is meaningless. This demonstrates how resilient Zenitsu is and how diligently he works.
11. “So even Tanjiro can sink into despair and feel helpless too. “-Zenitsu Agatsuma
Tanjiro had always assisted Zenjitsu while grinning. He maintained his positive attitude by constantly looking on the bright side of things. Zenitsu was greatly impacted by Tanjiro’s depression and sadness following Rengoku’s passing.
12. “I Always Think That I Have To Get My Act Together.”-Zenitsu Agatsuma
Zenitsu, who is conscious of the type of person he is, also understands that he cannot carry on in his current state.
Zenitsu is the only character in the series to respond to fighting the demons in a reasonably realistic manner, choosing to flee and put her life before her life. Zenitsu is nevertheless perhaps more conscious than anybody else of the need to improve.
13. “If I’m Scum, Then You’re Trash.”-Zenitsu Agatsuma
More than anybody else, Zenitsu is aware of the need to stay in a battle, yet unlike Kaigaku, he finally does so and defends his allies.
In their confrontation, he reminds Kaigaku that while he can be called filth, being garbage is even worse.
14. “I Always Think That I Have To Get My Act Together.”-Zenitsu Agatsuma
Zenitsu, who is conscious of the type of person he is, also understands that he cannot carry on in his current state.
Zenitsu is the only character in the series to respond to fighting the demons in a reasonably realistic manner, choosing to flee and put her life before her life. Zenitsu is nevertheless perhaps more conscious than anybody else of the need to improve.
15. “Gramps wasn’t senile. If I’m scum, then you’re trash. I feel sorry for grandpa for having such pathetic successors. I can only do the First Form, and you can do everything except that!”-Zenitsu Agatsuma
The battle between Zenitsu and Kaigaku brought up a lot of unpleasant memories. The Thunder Breather’s accusation that his senior was to blame for their mentor’s passing is the most vivid. The Demon said that he hated him and that whatever happened to him was justly deserved. He began disparaging Jigoro, calling the old man senile and calling Zenitsu a scumbag.
This demonstrates both how much Zenitsu cared for his former owner and how he saw himself as weak.