Tanjiro is a young man of average height with fairly tanned skin and an athletic, muscular physique. He has ruffled black hair with red tips and wide dark red eyes that blend into a burgundy shade with white pupils that appear lighter. He also has a scar on the top left of his forehead. Tanjiro is very kind by nature and has been described by others as having very gentle eyes and a compassionate persona. He exhibits a great deal of determination and will not give up once he has a goal to achieve