Now, we all know one of the characters from Demon Slayer, Zenitsu Agatsuma, was friends with Tanjiro. Now, if you look into his family background, we would say that the anime or the manga does not cover the inclusion of his parents.

However, it is known that he was an orphan from a young age and was raised and trained by his master, Jigoro Kuwajima, who was a former Thunder Hashira.

Also, the series focuses on Zenitsu’s growth and struggles rather than the backstory of his past, what happened to his parents or how he became an orphan.

The Mystery of Zenitsu’s Parents’ Fate

Now, the mystery of Zenitsu’s parents’ fate is one of the few events that is not included in the series, but rather Zenitsu himself is one of the standout characters who not just have mysterious backgrounds but also deep textures that surround them, therefore the

• Unknown Beginnings: Zenitsu often has a few times that he mentions a little bit about his upbringing, but the information on his parents remains clueless to the Demon Slayer fans. This lack of knowledge allows his character’s personality to become a mystery. This is one of the main reasons for his insecurities.
• Orphaned Early: without familial support, Zenitsu faces harsh obstacles on his own up until he meets fellow slayers and his master, Jigoro Kuwajima, who brought him up from the orphaned years. Being orphaned at an early age becomes one of the reasons why Zenitsu has a fearful nature and lack of confidence.
• Speculations and Impact: We all have different theories on what might have happened to Zenitsu’s parents. We may assume that they must have had a tragic death linked to demons attacking them or, rather, something related to demons. And as you all know, that’s where most of the themes found in the series come from.

Zenitsu’s Past: Early Life and Orphanhood

When we look at his early life and becoming a demon slayer, we see a lot of challenges, and he survived all of these challenges. For example,

• Struggle and Survival: Without parents, Zenitsu had to find a way to navigate the world on his own at a very young age. This also influenced him to be scared of demeanor, making him more cautious of his surroundings.
• Debt and Desperation: He was tricked and sold into repaying a debt along his journey as a demon slayer because of his unwillingness to pursue his career. It often depicts the cowardice depths of the character, as well as the backstory revelations shown along his journey.

How Lack of Parental Figures Influenced Him

• Search for Approval: Due to being an orphan and having constant thoughts of being abandoned, he seeks to be approved by other demon slayers. It sometimes hinders his progress but the good thing is Zenitsu keeps on upskilling himself no matter what.
• Independence and Growth: Zenitsu may lag the structure of a traditional family, which forces him to become more independent. However, being independent is a double-edged sword because it instills a deep-seated fear that he must overcome and resilience toward that independence.
• Role of Surrogate Family: Despite being an orphan and eventually going on a solitary journey to grow stronger, he meets with Tanjiro and his team, who help him by filling up the void he left behind.