Since I see that what I'm best at is criticizing KNY characters, I'm going to say something that I have to say, but I haven't seen anyone say it...
The couple of Tanjiro and Kanao is very poorly done (IN MY OPINION!)
let me tell you why I think this...
First of all, it was because it was very random, I mean, this was born because of the misogynistic and disgusting thing that Kanae said to Kanao
Furthermore, they realize that if Kanao could not make decisions about things, I think she would be even less able to decide who she likes or not
Also, Tanjiro doesn't even seem to show any interest in Kanao, and not even enough to be her friend, he seems to see Kanao more as a rival to be defeated or just as an acquaintance than as a possible friend
In my opinion, Tanjiro showed better chemistry with Genya or Muichiro than with Kanao...
I think the problem with Tankana is similar to that of Naruto and Hinata (be careful, I haven't seen the anime yet, but most fans agree that Naruto and Sasuke looked better together)
The problem is that in most of these types of works, the protagonist's love interest is given a very passive role with little impact on the protagonist
and it really shocks me/I find it curious how they prefer to include original scenes of Tanjiro spending time with Aoi or Muichiro (yeah,that's it, feed my ship)
Well, that's my opinion on the matter. Personally, I think all the main trio ships are somewhat bad, but each one for totally different reasons...If you have something to say about it, say it. And if you have something to say to contribute why you think Tankana is a bad couple, don't hesitate to tell me (JUST BE KIND!)
If you want me to talk more about why I consider other couples to be bad or poorly made, let me know
(I've already talked a little about this with @misty-memories09 but I had to say it because no one talks about this and it seems strange to me that no one says that the fact that the main couple is born from something that is almost a trauma...)
Aoi POV: I was never interested in romance; I saw it as something secondary.
Besides, I didn't have that many people in my life, apart from my sisters and the butterfly girls, but...
'You helped me a lot in my recovery, Aoi. Now a part of you is with me. Thank you so much for all your care and attention.'
No one had ever spoken to me before, not in that tone, not in that way. It was strange, but my heart felt calm, as if something inside me had suddenly and noticeably changed...
When he recovered and left, I felt a strange absence, something I tried to stop thinking about with my work, but every situation, everything I did, I couldn't forget him...
'Aoi-Nee-San... Why does she seem so down lately...? We don't like to see you sad...!'
'It's just work, they know how hard I work. I'll take a break when I've finished washing and hanging these sheets.'
Even the girls noticed that there was clearly something strange about me. I wanted him to come back, but people only visit the Butterfly Estate when they're sick; I didn't want to wish him any harm.
Tanjiro POV: The girls at the estate were always so kind, although oddly enough, there was something I noticed... It's not the best example, but Inosuke reminded me of someone...
Each of the fights he had with Zenitsu seemed to take place in a different setting. We didn't seem to be in the forest, and he didn't seem to see him; he felt like he was seeing Aoi. Their behavior was so similar...
'(I wonder how they're doing... Maybe I should pay them a visit and make sure everything is alright...)'
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'Ooooh, Tanjiro-kun! You've come back to visit us! Oh, you're back! You're not sick, are you?'
'Heh, luckily I'm not, I came to visit you. I'm so glad you're doing well, I think you even look a bit taller since the last time I saw you, how time flies!'
While I was talking to them, the smell seemed familiar to me. The smell was more strongly of soap, but being mixed with the scent of flowers and sweets made me realize immediately who it was...
'Aoi-chan! It's so good to see you again!'
Aoi POV: I wasn't expecting that visit, but I assumed he only came for a check-up; knowing that wasn't the case made my heart... Beat uncontrollably...
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'Fortunately, after a long time of complaining, chasing, and a few shouts, they made up. Buuut, Inosuke had to apologize to Zenitsu again for throwing a pillow at his face'
I didn't know if it was the way that he told stories that was funny, the stories themselves, or if my sense of humor was just extremely off, but when I told each story, even the slightest awkwardness made me laugh...
Tanjiro POV: I think that, since I met her, this is the first time I've heard her laugh; it was such a sweet and pure sound, and it was... simply beautiful...
'I don't know how you manage to put up with them, it would have given me a terrible headache... Huh? Tanjiro? Hello? Are you okay?'
'A-ah, sorry, it's just that, well, it's the first time that, well, since I've known you, you're always frowning or angry, that's why I was watching you closely when you laughed'
'I don't usually laugh or smile much because I don't think it suits me. But it's okay, I don't blame you.'
'Huh? And who said it doesn't suit you? You look so pretty when you smile, you have the sweetest, most perfect smile I've ever heard'
Wow, I must have sounded so bad saying that to her. I didn't want her to feel bad, much less think badly of herself, but I think I may have made her uncomfortable and I feel like I interrupted her.
Aoi POV: He... Does he really think that about me? Maybe he only said it to reassure me, but the fact that he called me that... makes me so happy...
'I-I'm sorry! I didn't mean to be disrespectful to you, I just wanted you to know that you have a lovely laugh that captivates everyone, please don't think badly of me'
'Oh, okay, I mean... I think all women like it when someone says nice things about them...'
He even apologized for thinking I might have felt uncomfortable; he was so kind, so sweet. I was surprised he was single if he behaved like that...
'Well... I suppose you do want me to say nice things to you. I can send you some notes with my crow kasugai for you to read when you're feeling down or stressed about work...'
'Come on, it's not necessary. Anyway, I think your mere presence makes anyone feel good'
'Even so, I insist on sending you that, I mean, you have a lot of nice things that will please people and make them like you, you know?'
'Stop saying corny things, I already told you it's not necessary
Tanjiro POV: Wow, I think I've really made her angry. But maybe I can fix it...
'What were you trying to do?'
'Uuuuuh...'
Well, my attempt to tickle her until she calmed down had failed. But now I regret freezing up when she grabbed my hands to stop the attack...
'E-EH...?! A-AHAHOHOI...?!'
'Do you think I'm the only one with good qualities to flatter and praise? Let me tell you, I know someone with reddish hair and eyes who also has something good...'
'B-BUHUHUT...!'
'...And, just as that person wanted to tickle me to flatter me while I laughed and probably squirmed under their grip, I think I'll apply their technique'
'W-WAHAHAHAIHIHIHIT...!'
'You'll be fine, I have enough compliments for you... Enjoy it...~'
ok so since my fixation on my own KNY Reincarnation Timeskip AU is coming back and I already posted both my trans Obanai concept doodles and my Rui redesign, I feel like it's time to also share some old ass doodles I made just to point out the major differences from the canon timeskip in terms of character bonds, but it includes OCs so I feel like stating what the canon ships are in my main AU so I can help you understand some of the reincarnation AU changes
!! THIS INCLUDES KNY MANGA SPOILERS !!
first things first, I made every hashira + Genya [+ Kyojuro] survive the Final Arcs; also I share my AU with my gf so there are OC x Canon from both of us and also there are Canon x Canon ships that I might not really like anymore but she does and it's still fine with me <3
so, the canon ships there are:
Tanjiro x Kanao (doesn't differ)
Zenitsu x Nezuko (doesn't differ)
Inosuke x gf's OC
Giyuu x Shinobu
Sanemi x gf's OC
my OC [Kali] x Tengen
Makio x Suma x Hinatsuru
Obanai x Mitsuri (doesn't differ)
my OC [Hanako] x Kyojuro
that being said, all of these (except the lesbian polycule and except my gf's OCs since she doesn't want them to be included in this AU at least for now) become siblings in the reincarnation AU bc that's what the manga did so I followed it😭😭
oh also you may see 4 additional OCs that are still mine ^^
as you can see there's still lotsss and lots of stuff that I need to sort out bc I changed equally as much stuff from the canon verse
I also literally just realized I've never posted about my OCs here🧍🏻♀️ soon enough hopefully!!
Aoi had considered herself blessed. She had had a pretty house, lovely parents and had been born with a soulmark.
You'll be the happiest woman on the world, her mother told her. And sweet and young Aoi had believed in her words.
But of all the possible scenarios she had imagined on her head, this one had nothing to do with any of them. It was unexpected and scary. And she wasn’t sure if it was welcomed at all.
Why did the demons had to get involved on every single aspect of her life?
I won't fall, she repeated to herself as if it were a mantra. She refused to take the leap.
Or
Tanjiro is Aoi's soulmate and she doesn't know how to deal with the pressure of it all.
Shinobu had asked her to be in charge of a particular trio of mizunotos found in the Natagumo Mountain. One of them in particular had grown quite an image. According to the news, he was said to have violated the rules, bringing a demon –who he had claimed was his younger sister– along to the battle. The slayer had claimed that she still held humanity, and would be incapable of hurting anyone.
That sounded impossible to her. She had seen demons, and witnessed the cruelty and pain they brought with them. Always full of bloodlust. So she didn’t find it possible to fight along them. But Oyakata sama had given resolution to the situation so it wasn’t her place to judge.
It was deep in the night when she finally approached the room. She opened the door and introduced herself in the room, finally getting sight of the boy who was the protagonist of the rumors of the moment. Given his story, she had expected that boy to be some kind of punk with a strong appearance, but he wasn’t. Despite being deep in sleep, Aoi found that his face and features seemed gentle. It threw her out of balance, it seemed she had judged him very soon.
He had pretty hair, that much she could give him. It looked like some kind of burgundy tone, though it looked darker against the moonlight. And those sure were a pair of flamboyant earrings.
She checked on the clipboard about his state.
Kamado Tanjiro.
So that was his name, huh?
It seemed he had been pretty beat up. According to the record right on her clipboard, the slayer had gone through multiple cuts, abrasion on face, arms and legs. Sprains all over his body, plus pulled muscles and contusions on his lower jaw.
He has been sleeping since his arrival in the afternoon. He must be tired.
She set down to work and started updating his vitals. And while checking on his temperature she found out that he was going through a fever. Her mind immediately ran through all possible scenarios for that outcome. It was most likely a product of tiredness or an undetected and infected wound.
Embracing her role completely she quickly started to inspect his body in look of the wound according to the information on his registry. The blue eyed girl paid special attention to the abrasion on his face, the one over his cheekbone seemed to be getting nasty. It was shallow, but it covered a good amount of space on his skin, and was starting to get that characteristic yellow color that indicated an upcoming infection.
The moment she posed her hands on his face to treat it the boy reached up and captured her wrist with his hand, holding it and keeping it in place.
"Let go of me!" she found herself saying. Aoi certainly hadn’t expected him launching himself like that and much less couldn't she continue with her job if he kept restricting her movements like that.
"Your hands are cold," he said sluggishly. It was most likely that the fever had fried his brain at that point. Yet at the moment it didn’t matter. Aoi found herself in shock.
He, that boy, had just pronounced the words that were etched on her skin.
Your hands are cold.
She found herself panicking, the desire to flee from there kicking instantly. This wasn't supposed to happen like that.
Before she could react the boy's grip slackened letting go of her wrist, his hand limply falling back to its previous place and his mind slipping back to unconsciousness. Aoi took two steps back, her hands felt clammy and the beating of her heart was right on her ears.
The room felt too small for her, she needed space. Would it be wrong to go and let him like this? She shook her head, he was her patient.
Setting aside her emotions she put on her medical façade and ran in medical mode from there on: accomplishing her task, composing his clothes and tucking him before leaving the room. Her mind and heart a mess.
Why? Why did her soulmate had to be related to the demon slayer corps? There was nothing but suffering on that field. She refused to come to terms with it.
I'm trying to promote ma fic since the views and kudos arent't doing that well and its kinda demotivating, just a little uwu
If you feel curious about the context heres the link to my fic! I'll love to have you there~
For some people who couldn't believe what they saw! Aoi Kanzaki from Demon Slayer in the Light Novel of anime/mangá, did show that she had a crush on Tanjiro Kamado without being shown in the anime and manga and in a light novel you can see this because the author made it clear that Aoi was in love with Tanjiro but when she found out through Kanao that it was the redhead who encouraged her to make her own decisions without using the coin, it broke Kanzaki's heart just noticing the red blush on Tsuyuri's cheeks, so Aoi gave up at that moment seeing how much Kanao matches Tanjiro and realizes that the girl deserves his affection more than with her, it is explicit in this novel that Aoi liked Tanjiro.
Do you want me to prove it? here is the excerpt of the prints of Aoi and Kanao's speeches! (this happens in chapter 4)
That's not a lie, it was made explicit! If you want to read the Light Novel, if you don't know it, click here and there are a lot of cool things in these chapters that were not adapted for the work.
Here is the source: https://mokochan314.home.blog/2020/02/16/chapter-4-aoi-and-kanao/
