Demon Slayer: Why Does Tengen Uzui Have Three Wives?
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Making his anime debut in Demon Slayer‘s “Entertainment District Arc,” Tengen Uzui stands out from other characters with his unique,cosplay-worthy design and cool Nichirin Cleavers. Furthermore, to Tanjiro, Inosuke, and Zenitsu’s surprise, the Sound Hashira has three incredibly beautiful wives. At the end of Season 2, Episode 12, there’s a short scene that explains why Tengen has three wives, a trio of kunoichi named Makio, Suma, and Hinatsuru.
Tanjiro tells the audience that Tengen’s family practices polygamy, the custom of having more than one spouse at a time. Supposedly, at the age of 15, the head of the family picks out three compatible wives for their son, but that’s not always the case. In Tengen’s situation, his wife Suma initially approached him, instead of being chosen by his father. Overall, while the subplot of three Tengen Uzui wives may seem problematic, the story of Tengen and his wives is actually an uplifting one that flatters all four characters.
Updated on July 22nd, 2024 by Christopher Raley: This article about Tengen’s wives in the beloved Demon Slayer series has been updated to conform to CBR’s current publishing standards, as well as to further explore the relationship between the Sound Hashira and his three wives.
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