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Teruko ( (てる) () ?) is a young girl, accompanied by her brother Shoichi, who approaches Tanjiro Kamado and Zenitsu Agatsuma to help save her older brother from the Tsuzumi Mansion.

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Who are Teruko's brothers and what is their significance in the story? toggle section
Teruko's brothers are Kiyoshi and Shoichi. Kiyoshi's kidnapping by Kyogai sets off a significant storyline, the Tsuzumi Mansion Arc. Teruko and Shoichi, in their quest to rescue Kiyoshi, enlist the aid of Tanjiro Kamado and Zenitsu Agatsuma.
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How does Teruko's appearance reflect her character? toggle section
Teruko is depicted as a young girl with shoulder-length black hair, styled into low pigtails secured with red bobble hair ties. Her amber/brown eyes and fair skin are traits she shares with her older brothers. Her consistent attire of a pale-pink kimono and a purple obi with square patterns signifies her cultural heritage. Her appearance mirrors her familial connections and traditional roots.
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What is the significance of the Tsuzumi Mansion in Teruko's story? toggle section
In the Tsuzumi Mansion Arc, Teruko, Tanjiro, Zenitsu, and Shoichi face off against demons in the Tsuzumi Mansion. This mansion, controlled by Kyogai, is where the group gets separated, triggering a sequence of confrontations with the demons. The mansion is a crucial setting in Teruko's narrative, shaping her experiences and interactions.
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What is the meaning behind Teruko's name in the series? toggle section
Teruko's name in the series is derived from two Japanese Kanji characters: 照, which signifies 'illumination' or 'shine', and 子, a common ending for female names in Japan, representing 'child' or 'girl'. Hence, the name Teruko can translate to 'illuminating child' or 'shining girl'.
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Appearance[]

Teruko has shoulder-length black hair parted back into two low pigtails tied with red bobble hair ties. Like her older brothers, she has amber/brown eyes with fair skin.

Throughout her appearance, Teruko wears a pale-pink kimono and a purple obi with square patterns.

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Teruko lived with her two brothers, Kiyoshi and Shoichi along with their family. When out walking during the night with her brothers, Kiyoshi was kidnapped by Kyogai.

Her and Shoichi followed the trail of blood left by Kiyoshi due to him sustaining a wound on his leg. They eventually ended up at the Tsuzumi Mansion where they waited in shock, unsure of what to do.

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Tsuzumi Mansion Arc[]

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  • Teruko's name is spelled out with the kanji for "shine, reflect, contrast, notify" ( teru?) and "child" ( ko?).

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Demon Slayers: Tanjiro Kamado · Zenitsu Agatsuma · Inosuke Hashibira · Genya Shinazugawa · Kanao Tsuyuri · Murata · Ozaki · Masachika Kumeno · Yoriichi Tsugikuni · Takeuchi · Nagakura · Noguchi · Yoshioka · Shimamoto
Butterfly Mansion: Aoi Kanzaki · Sumi Nakahara · Kiyo Terauchi · Naho Takada · Goto
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Other/Associates: Sabito · Makomo · Suma · Makio · Hinatsuru · Masao Maeda
Demons
Demons: Muzan Kibutsuji · Nezuko Kamado · Temple Demon · Hand Demon · Swamp Demon · Asakusa Demon · Tamayo · Yushiro · Susamaru · Yahaba · Tongue Demon · Horned Demon · Spider Demon (Father) · Spider Demon (Mother) · Spider Demon (Son) · Spider Demon (Daughter) · Shizu Shinazugawa · Woodland Demon · Serpent Demon
Twelve Kizuki: Kokushibo · Doma · Akaza · Nakime · Hantengu · Gyokko · Gyutaro · Daki · Kaigaku · Enmu · Rokuro · Wakuraba · Mukago · Rui · Kamanue · Kyogai
Civilians/Other
Kamado Family: Tanjuro Kamado · Kie Kamado · Takeo Kamado · Hanako Kamado · Shigeru Kamado · Rokuta Kamado · Sumiyoshi Kamado · Suyako Kamado · Sumire Kamado
Shinazugawa Family: Kyogo Shinazugawa · Sumi Shinazugawa · Teiko Shinazugawa · Hiroshi Shinazugawa · Koto Shinazugawa · Shuya Shinazugawa
Northwest Town: Kazumi · Satoko · Tokie
Tsuzumi Mansion: Teruko · Shoichi · Kiyoshi
Entertainment District: Koinatsu · Omitsu · Toyo · Rei · Yatsu
Other: Saburo · Hisa · Senjuro Rengoku · Ruka Rengoku · Yuichiro Tokito · Tsutako Tomioka · Sayo · Keizo · Koyuki · Kotoha Hashibira · Akeno Tsugikuni · Uta · Takaharu
Animals: Chachamaru · Kaburamaru
Species/Groups: Kasugai Crows · Ninju
Descendants/Reincarnations
Kamado Family: Kanata Kamado · Sumihiko Kamado
Agatsuma Family: Toko Agatsuma · Yoshiteru Agatsuma
Other: Aoba Hashibira · Tojuro Rengoku · Tenma Uzui · Giichi Tomioka · Sanehiro Shinazugawa
Spin-Off/Anime Original Characters
Demon Slayers: Uraga
Civilians: Yae · Taro · Fuku · Tomi · Tatsu
Demons: Matazo · Hairo · Flute Demon · Ubume · Slasher · Mantis Demon