Size Alteration: Upon being transformed into a demon, Nezuko displayed the basic ability to change and alter her body's size and height. Scientists believe that 80% of the DNA inherited from parents determines a person's height. Its just a bit boring that her body in that form exists only to look hot. The fact remains that Nezuko is able to see the best in humanity, even when they act in ways that can only be defined as despicable. In addition, Giyu protects Nezuko from being slain by fellow Demon Slayer Shinobu Kocho and has promised to take responsibility for not slaying Nezuko given his status as Hashira and, should she eventually decide to succumb to her Demon instincts and murder someone, he would commit suicide, demonstrating his great faith and care for her. She doesn't use her Blood Demon Arts as often, as using too much blood could make her fall asleep.[15]. To ensure Nezuko would not succumb to her Demon instincts, he did a (rare case of benevolent) brainwashing to convince her that humans were a part of her family and must be protected. He wears his hair loose with two clumps protruding slightly from each side of his head, a set of marginally shorter hair left down to frame his face, and unruly bangs over his . There are several panels that show Nezuko in an almost-chibi form as she plays with and is tickled by the older female Hashira. 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Personality As a human, Nezuko was a kind and caring girl, who thought of others before herself much like her older brother, Tanjiro, and was a responsible older sister to her younger siblings. Her Demon Blood Art is fire-based where her blood turns into fire instantly outside her body. At first, Nezuko is threatened by Yushiro's presence as she senses that he is a Demon; however after she realizes he shows no ill intent or harm towards her or Tanjiro, she no longer perceives him as a threat and stops being wary around him. This shows that he is more pragmatic in dealing with demons rather letting his hatred cloud his judgement. What makes Nezuko so special from other demons could be the fact that her family comes from a long line of sword wielders who can master the Breathe of the Sun style. Tanjiro is aware he is outmatched when hes fighting Rui, an Upper Rank 5 demon. Upon first meeting her, Shinobu tries to kill Nezuko due to her Demon status, but is quickly shielded by Tanjiro and protected by Giyu. Nezuko is an avid fan of all things cute, like plushies and stuffed animals, and loves to give hugs. That started a conversation due to Nezuko being 14 years old canonically and some feeling like this was a hyper sexualization of minors, and others feeling like the backlash was purity politics over a show for adults. When she and her brother have to decide something and can't come to an agreement, they play rock paper scissors, and she always wins. While such a tragic circumstance could drive her to willingly accept the transformation -- as has been shown by demons like Rui, Daki and Gyutaro -- her becoming a demon is surprisingly coincidental. Tanjiro's younger sister Nezuko slept for years while he completed his training for the Demon Slayer Corps. Her power can also be used to increase the strength of a Nichirin blade, which is later shown in the manga. leading to her body Becoming matured for a short amount of time. Team Zutara forever. Partner(s) Alias Nezuko just can switch her body because thats a power of her. Genetic mutations and environmental factors (nutrition in childhood, diseases, etc.) The reason Nezuko's hair isn't bound up now that she's a demon is because Tanjiro is not that good at doing it for her and she cannot do it herself now. Nezuko instantly reattaching her body parts. Nezuko kicking the Temple Demon's head off. Immense Strength: Nezuko possesses naturally enhanced physical strength as a demon. He uses a lullaby that was sung to them by their mother to soothe her in order to revert Nezuko back to normal. Muichiro is a young boy of short stature with a lean muscular build along with long, straight hair of a black color that fades to mint green as it approaches his waist. Nezukos Demon Art allows her to use her blood, as grenades where she can explode them to her will that harm any demon. Princess (she/her-bisexual) is a Brooklyn born Megan Fox truther, who loves Sailor Moon, mythology, and diversity within sci-fi/fantasy. Nezuko had to sleep for 2 years because that's how she replenishes her strength. And as always, the best way to protect minors, and especially young girls, is to listen to them and to not make them feel ashamed of their bodies. Black (Human) Black to Flame Orange (Demon) After Muzan turns Tanjiro into a Demon, Nezuko is the only person who he does not try to kill or purposefully harm, even after she clings to him and blocks one of his attacks. Lets take a look at what makes Nezuko so special in Demon Slayer. Akari Kit All the latest gaming news, game reviews and trailers. Manga Debut She is at her most powerful in this form but her demon side starts to take over and she would need human blood for nourishment. During the battle of Tanjiro Kamado and Nezuko Kamado vs Daki, she regained the memories of when Muzan killed her loved ones which convinced her to kill one of his followers as well. When Tanjiro and his sister meet Urokodaki, the former water Hashira, viewers learn that Nezuko sleeps in place of eating humans. Status So far, the Demon Slayer anime has made no allusions as to a reason, but the answer is ultimately revealed at the end of the manga's "Swordsmith Village" arc and again in its final arc. With this, she was able to command her limbs to grab and stop Daki's sashes, and, even though it was done with floating, severed limbs connected by blood, she was able to do it with such strength that the sashes were stopped dead in their tracks. Breathe of the Sun is the original and the most powerful breathe style in Demon Slayer. Every demon we've seen in the show so far has at least human level intellect where Nezuko seems to be on par with a monkey. Nezuko ranked 11th place in the second popularity poll with 5,000 votes. When Nezuko used her Blood Demon Art to burn Gyutaro's poison out of his body, Tengen expressed gratitude towards Nezuko for saving his life with his wives showing signs of gratitude as well. So her mode transformation is like her body is getting "older". She has also developed a strong willpower, which can be seen through her refusal to consume human flesh or blood, even in cases of extreme injury or exposure to human blood, which can be seen when she refuses Sanemi Shinazugawa after he attempts to lure her into biting him with his Marechi blood. This ability is shown to trigger even in the midst of battle and with huge power boosts. After they demolish the two demons, everybody goes back to Tamayos house. Her flames have a special property which makes it only harmful to demons and objects of demon origin while being completely harmless to humans and other objects. Nezuko's fully awakened form. However, this transformation also caused Nezuko to lose her ability to speak, as demons generally lack human . The Mary Sue has a strict comment policy that forbids, but is not limited to, personal insults toward anyone, hate speech, and trolling., Have a tip we should know? She is lost in her own world and can be seen in various cute poses since shes boredand knows she wont be able to participate in the discussion the adults are having. Since each new demon born is a deliberate act on his part, what made Nezuko stand out as a candidate? He wrapped it around her mouth so she always had something to bite on. Whereas for Nezuko, we see through flashbacks that pre-demonification she acted much more mature. Upon seeing her brother (who she didnt know was away for a year since she was asleep the entire time), she rushed toward him and engulfed him in a hug. There may not be a connection there, but its worth noting that her eyes match the clothing, which shows her innocence underneath her demon state. Edit: There are multiple characters in the show that I feel don't act their age (like Zenitsu and Uzui's wives), but they've ALWAYS acted like this. The following contains major spoilers for the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba manga by Koyoharu Gotouge, available in English through Viz Media. In their initial encounter, Sanemi held a deep hatred towards Nezuko due to her nature as a demon. In Japanese, the partial translation of her name is actually a flower simply known as the snowball flower. The two ways a demon slayer can assess the strength of their opponent is bydiscovering the number of humans the demonhas eaten or gauging the amount of Kibutsuji's blood that the demon has coursing through their veins. In between a conversation, Nezuko gives a loving pat to Yushiro. The bamboo represents her pure soul. He was able to slice up the parts of Enmu's body that had engulfed one of the train cabins. Her most prominent trait is her extraordinary growth rate, possibly due to the high amount of blood she received from Muzan Kibutsuji when he turned Nezuko into a demon and the fact that she doesn't need to consume human blood to survive. There are many clues in the story that would suggest that the Kamado family is direct descendants of the first Breathe of the Sun user. She wore the same kimono, just without her haori and with a white Onbuhimo cloth tied around her, which she used to carry her little brother, Rokuta Kamado, on her back. He believes that by devouring her, Muzan can also be able to walk freely into the sunlight. Flower-based names are typical in Japan, but its perfect for this show to display where Nezuko came from. At first Tengen didn't accept Nezuko from being a demon and wanted to kill her along with Tanjiro from breaking the corps rules. After he paid an old farmer for an unused basket of his, he realized the basket was too small for regular-sized Nezuko. Yushiro was the most surprised, seeing how he had not expected Nezukos demon powers to be so strong. She has shown to defeat her enemies by increasing her own physical capabilities, enhancing her regeneration, or developing her own Blood Demon Art in dire situations. Because Nezuko was injected very large amount of Muzan Kibutsuji's Demon blood, she is extraordinarily powerful for a fledging Demon. RELATED: Demon Slayer: 5 Times Zenitsu Was The Best Side Character (& 5 Times It Was Totally Inosuke). Giyu placed the muzzle over her mouth for . Neither of these hyperbolic statements protects anyone online. Sarika is obsessed with anime-manga and she can't believe she's living her dream of writing about things she's, well, obsessed with! The characters that exist within a battle anime are known for their incredible combat skills and exposition filled dialogue. Still, you can roughly calculate your kid's height in adulthood using this formula: Add the height of the mother and the father I see many people say that Nezuko is a 'stron Continue Reading Ashton Young Demon Slayer at Demon Slayer Corps Oct 25 As she has no combat experience, Nezuko relies on brute strength, using her legs as her main weapon to deliver fast and strong kicks. His eyes turned pink, his hair and tail turned reddish-brown, his teeth so sharp that he had to wear a bamboo-mouthed muffler. So her name is pretty much related to the snowy mountains where the Kamado family lives. I'm an anime only so for manga readers, is this explained in the future? Even though Nezuko was turned into a demon, she didn't go full dark side . Nezuko also manages to keep up, even though she sleepsthrough every one of the training sequences. During the training sessionafter Tanjiro and Nezuko are officially accepted by the Demon Slayer Corp. 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