「 ✦ Sanemi Shinazugawa ✦ 」

Principal Information

Sanemi Shinazugawa (UndyingShinazu川River fruitSaneMifruit, , Shinazugawa Sanemi ? ) , is a supporting character in Kimetsu no Yaiba . Sanemi is Genya 's older brother, he is one of the strongest and most agile Demon Slayers, thus standing out within the elite group as a Pillar being the current Pillar of the Wind (windcoldPillarBasira, , Kaze Bashira ? ) . [3]

Appearance

He is a man of average height, with a fair complexion and grey eyes. He has a sharp look and no eyebrows, his hair is a warm grey which he keeps short. His bangs are parted parallel to his forehead in two thick locks, one in the centre and the other on the left side of his head. One of Sanemi's most prominent features is his remarkable physique and the numerous scars that run across his face, chest and arms which he does not hide and keeps as a reminder of how hard his job is and of which he is proud. Regarding his attire, it consists of the Demon Slayer uniform, being in his case a customized version of his uniform which is black dyed green, having the upper part of it unbuttoned, exposing his torso and his multiple scars. He also has a white jacket, as well as keeps his sword Nichirin on his belt. The latter in turn holds his Hakama which is held at each of his ankles thanks to two pairs of thick straps. Later between the arcs of the Functional Recovery Training Arc and the Pillar Training Arc , Sanemi cut his hair leaving only the center bangs.

Personality

Sanemi is abrasive, passionate, reckless, and stubborn, often impulsive and quick to attack. He is usually indifferent towards others and can become angered very easily. The only person Sanemi ever showed reverence to was Kagaya Ubuyashiki , and this was only after realizing that the man was far more than his outward appearance suggested. Sanemi has also shown a hunger for battle, wishing that he could meet the Demons that are part of the Twelve Demon Moons , and proclaiming his eagerness in fighting Kokushibo , the Upper First Moon . Sanemi's cold, rude, and disdainful behavior is a result of losing too many people he cared about in the past. Later, when he sees those people who have passed away, such as his mother, he can't help but give her a smile so he can see her again. When Genya joins the Demon Slayers on their quest, Sanemi repeatedly ignores him and lashes out at any chance of seeing him, but Tanjiro Kamado is able to tell him that Sanemi didn't really hate him; and in fact still felt the same brotherly love he had for him in childhood. However, this was never openly expressed as he tried to keep Genya away from him and the Slayers so he wouldn't be exposed to danger. Due to all the losses he suffered in his childhood, Sanemi holds a deep hatred towards Devils and everything they stand for, holding a strong belief that humans and Devils do not deserve to peacefully coexist. When he makes up his mind on this matter, it is extremely difficult for even his fellow Pillars to change his mind. In order to prove his point, he ignored Tanjiro's words regarding the fact that his sister Nezuko was incapable of feeding on humans and in order to prove his point, he risked his physicality by injuring Nezuko inside her wooden box [5] and even taunting her with his blood to invite her to attack him [6] . Even after she does not do so, and Kagaya uses this as proof that Nezuko will not attack humans, Sanemi does not truly accept the Kamado siblings.

Personality 2

However, his behavior is not entirely negative towards his younger brother Genya. This is because as shown by Tanjiro, Sanemi genuinely cares for his brother Genya and his decision to get involved in something as dangerous as Demon hunting, acknowledging that it was his fault for not being able to protect him when he needed it most, going so far as to express his wishes that Genya would have left the organization in order to live a normal life and start his family.