Sumiyoshi Kamado

Sumiyoshi (Sumiyoshi) is an ancestor of Tanjiro Kamado.

Appearance
He looks remarkably like Tanjiro Kamado, except lacking the scar on his forehead.

Personality
During the brief memory fragment Tanjiro inherited from his ancestor, Sumiyoshi demonstrates that he has a very similar personality to Tanjiro himself, showing traits like virtue, generosity, honesty, and humbleness.

History
At one point in his life, he was rescued by the first Breath-user, Yoriichi Tsugikuni, presumably from a demon.

Synopsis
During the Swordsmith Village Arc, Tanjiro saw a fragment of a memory inherited from Sumiyoshi. In it, Sumiyoshi was shown interacting with the mysterious Sun-breath user, Yoriichi. He felt profound pity and sadness for Yoriichi's pessimistic view on his own life, considering it to be a failure. The last scene in the memory shows him weeping for Yoriichi's sake.

Abilities and Powers
Sumiyoshi has shown no indication of any special abilities. As far as the story is concerned, he is an ordinary human.

Trivia

 * He bears a shocking resemblance to Tanjiro.
 * He is a coal burner, just like his descendants.

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