Tanjiro is a young boy of average height with fairly tanned skin and an athletic, muscular physique. He has ruffled, black hair with burgundy tips, combed back to expose his forehead, and wide, dark red eyes with white pupils that appear lighter around the lower section of his irises. He is sixteen. Tanjiro is very kind by nature and has been described by others as having very gentle eyes and a compassionate persona. He shows a big deal of determination and will not give up once he finds a goal