Demon Slayer – Understand why Genya became an Oni

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As we saw at the end of the fifth episode of the third season of Demon Slayer ( Kimetsu no Yaiba ), the outcome took many fans by surprise for those who had not read the manga. Therefore, Genya Shinazugawa appeared transformed into an Oni . In other words, more frightening than other protagonists in the series.

Demon Slayer – Understand why Genya became an Oni

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While the episode focused on Tanjiro's new Sun Breathing technique, Genya Hantengu 's clones . Only at the end of the episode was Genya's demonic form revealed .

Demon Slayer Genya became an Oni

Kimetsu no Yaiba ( Demon Slayer ) manga spoiler alert . "The character Genya has a very specific power that allows him to eat demon parts . There are some digestive organs considered "special" for those who consume them, and he is able to process demon meat and gain powers when he eats such meat."

Synopsis:

Tanjiro awakens from a coma after defeating Upper Moon 6 in the Entertainment District and must travel to the blacksmith village to forge a new sword, as his old one has been damaged. However, along the way, he encounters new demons who are ordered by Muzan, the main villain of the plot, to kill the blacksmiths. Without the blacksmiths, the hunters will have no swords to fight the demons. So Tanjiro and his friends must fight the demons of the Upper Moons again to stop them.

Thus, the first season of Kimetsu no Yaiba premiered in April 2019 , becoming a hit with the film. Finally, the second season premiered on December 5, 2021, in Japan. Furthermore, the third season premiered on Crunchyroll after the release of the film To the Swordsmith Village - World Tour on February 2 in Japan.

What did you think of Genya's transformation?

Source: Kimetsu Twitter

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