Hello, I am KENTA, a Japanese who loves manga! In this issue, I would like to share with you a discussion on Sanemi and Genya, the immortal river brothers in “Demon-Slayer,” who are especially noteworthy in “Demon-Slayer. In “Demon-Slayer,” the story of the Immortal River brothers has a unique presence. In particular, the contrasting characteristics of the Immortal River Sanemi and Genya have caught the attention of fans, and we will unveil the secret as to why Sanemi has rare blood while Genya does not. Expect in-depth content that will excite readers!
What is rare blood?
First, let’s understand rare blood. Rare blood is a very attractive blood type for demons and contains the nutritional content of 50 to 100 normal humans. Therefore, rare-blooded humans are a treat for demons. In the work, rare-blooded humans are targeted by demons.
For example, Sanemi rare blood has the effect of inebriating demons, and the stronger the demon, the more likely it is to become intoxicated. This unique blood type is a great weapon for him in his fight against demons.
Sanemi’s Rare Blood and Fighting
Sanemi often fights aggressively with his own blood, which is why he has scars all over his body. His mother became a demon and Sanemi defeated her largely because of the power of this rare blood. This type of constitution is innate and is not inherited like blood type.
Why Genya is not Rare Blood
So why is Genya not rare blood? The first possibility is that siblings do not necessarily share the same constitution. In fact, it is not uncommon for siblings to have different blood types. In the film, Kiyoshi, another rare-blooded character, was the only one of his siblings to have rare blood.
Furthermore, from a meta-perspective, if Genya were also a rare-blood, his role as a member of the five-sense group could be diminished. The five-sense group is made up of characters with specialized characteristics in each of the senses; Genya specializes in taste and can temporarily gain powerful abilities by eating ogres. This ability is one of the reasons for his rare bloodlessness.
The Immortal River Brothers’ Past and Relationships
The Immortal River brothers’ past also has a bearing on why Genya does not have rare blood. Their father was violent and their mother struggled to protect her children. Then tragedy struck when their mother turned into a demon and Sanemi defeated her; Genya then accused Sanemi of being a murderer, when in fact it was an act to defeat their mother who had turned into a demon.
This past event has greatly influenced the brothers’ personalities and actions; Sanemi’s mission is to use her rare blood power to fight demons, while Genya, on the other hand, has chosen a different path, gaining power by eating demons.
Relationship between Genya’s abilities and the Five Senses Group
Among the five-sense group, Genya specializes in taste. His digestive and absorptive abilities are so high that he can temporarily gain its power by eating demons. This ability has allowed him to temporarily survive having his body cut in half.
Compared to other members of the Five Senses group, his ability is very special. For example, Tanjiro Kamon has the sense of smell, Zenitsu Wagatsuma has the sense of hearing, Inosuke Zuidaira has the sense of touch, and Gyomei is specialized in the sense of sight.
Conclusion: Why Genya is not rare-blooded
For these reasons, the reason why Genya is not a rare blood is clear. The fact that siblings do not necessarily share the same constitution, and the fact that Genya has the ability to specialize in taste in order to fulfill its role as a five-sense pair, are the reasons why Genya is not a rare blood.
Conclusion.
The story of the Immortal River Brothers is one of the most moving and profound in “Demon-Slayer”; while Sanemi has rare blood, Genya follows a different path, gaining his power by eating demons. These contrasts add depth to the story. Even though they are brothers, they have different constitutions and each fights demons in different ways, which leaves a strong impression on the reader.
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