Teruko

Teruko
Kanji	照子
Rōmaji	Teruko
Characteristics
Race	Human
Gender	Female
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Hazel
Personal Status
Status	Active (Pre-Timeskip) Deceased (Post-Timeskip)
Relative(s)	Kiyoshi (Oldest Brother) Shoichi (Older Brother)
Debuts
Manga Debut	Chapter 20
Anime Debut	Episode 11
Portrayal
Japanese VA	Miho Okasaki
English VA	Grace Lu

Teruko (照 (てる) 子 (こ) , Teruko^?) 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.

Quick Answers

Who are Teruko's brothers and what is their significance in the story?

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?

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?

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?

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.

History

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.

Trivia

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