Summary
- Demon Slayer is a standout shonen anime with compelling storylines, breathtaking animation, and great world-building that sets it apart from generic series.
- Nezuko, Tanjiro's sister, has a unique and powerful demonic form called the "Awakened" form, which grants her immense physical strength and agility.
- In her Awakened form, Nezuko has the ability to convert her blood into pink flames and hinder the healing of other demons. She is also immune to sunlight and possesses unmatched blood control and regeneration capabilities.
Demon Slayer is hailed as one of the greatest shonen anime of modern times. With manga sales in the top ten, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is all set to put the genre on fire with its upcoming storylines. Even though some may argue that the anime takes inspiration from the likes of Hunter x Hunter, there’s no undermining the masterpiece this anime is. From compelling storylines to breathtaking animation, Demon Slayer outdid itself in every department, setting itself apart from most generic shonen series. Demon Slayer offers great world-building and lore that keeps the fan on edge after every episode.
The anime is about a fantasy world where demons and humans are mortal enemies and fight to stay on top of the food chain. Among all the chaos, a seemingly ordinary human family gets the short end of the stick as they’re slaughtered by the Demon King. Tanjiro suffers excruciating tragedy as he finds his family’s blood spilled for no reason, with only his sister Nezuko left with demon blood in her veins. The overabundance of demon blood in Nezuko renders her in a pseudo-demonic state where she can shift between her human and demon form without consuming human blood or flesh. Nezuko’s transformation and powers are different from the rest of the demon species. She has formidable powers, which have only become more lethal with her latest “Awakened” form.
Updated on June 23, 2024 by Robbie Robinson: The Demon Slayer anime is finally beginning the end. WIth the highly anticipated final battle on the horizon, fans are more than eager for whatever comes next. This article has been updated to include more analysis on Nezuko's path back towards humanity as well as to get this article up to current CBR formatting standards.
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Nezuko Kamado is Tanjiro’s younger sister and a crucial character in Demon Slayer. Her sole existence is a threat to both humans and demons because of the unpredictability of her demon powers. Even though she has miraculous control over her thirst, not many in the Demon Slayer Corps believe she should exist. Nonetheless, with Tanjiro’s help, Nezuko is allowed to accompany him and others to look for a cure. It’s implied that Nezuko’s transition into a demon was never fully completed, hence the space for her to turn back. However, Nezuko’s state allows her to transform and evolve gradually, and she does so in several instances during battles to protect Tanjiro and company.
As a receiver of the first progenitor’s blood, Nezuko is granted demon powers without remaining in the said state permanently. For some unexplainable reason, she developed unprecedented resistance to human blood and sunlight. However, it seems that most of her resistance stems from her strong sense of protecting Tanjiro. Her brother is mostly there to calm her down whenever she’s on the verge of losing control. What the audience has witnessed since season one is Nezuko’s dormant or “hybrid” transformation, where most of her humanity is activated. But in Season 2, Nezuko finally awoke to her true demonic form, the “Awakened” form. This form is considered the maximum level Nezuko can reach in her demon powers until now, when she goes into a “berserk” state, leaving all of her humanity in the process. Her Awakened form is different because the transformation is more complete, making it even more powerful and highly aggressive.
Nezuko’s Awakened Form’s Physical Attributes
She Changes Into a Completely Different Person
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In Nezuko’s advanced demon form, her physical body changes drastically, attaining the appearance of a young adult woman with a curvy body. Vine-like tattoos grow all over her body, with veins popping out wherever visible. Her front teeth also grow out while a single horn protrudes from one side of her forehead. Nezuko’s hair becomes fuller and longer, almost reaching to her legs, and she becomes extremely agile.
Even though her “berserk” state is without most of her humanity, her composure is controlled and calm compared to the rest of the demons in a similar state. Nezuko’s transformation grants her immense physical strength that she was able to harm Daki by simply stomping on her limbs and dealing power blows that landed her miles away.
Awakened Form Powers & Abilities
Blood Demon Art
Like the Breathing Styles that Demon Slayers use to channel enhanced physical attributes, demons use Blood Demon Art as a form of a uniquely powerful ability that may differ from demon to demon. In Nezuko’s case, her Awakened form allows her to convert the blood that’s exited her body into pink flames. The flames harness such a power that they only harm other demons and objects related to them and spare humans.
Nezuko’s Blood Demon Art allows her to hinder and eventually slow down the healing of any demon coming in contact with the flames like she did with Daki. Apart from the flame’s offensive properties, the crimson flames can also draw out poisons from bodies and grant Nichirin Swords a temporary boost by turning them red.
Sunlight Immunity
Demons can’t survive in the sunlight and will turn to dust when exposed to it. Nezuko wasn’t initially immune to the sun, and it's hard to pinpoint whether she gained this ability as a result of her Awakened form or a gradual adaption of her body. The audience witnessed this feat during Demon Slayer Season 3 while she was battling Hantengu.
Nezuko could suddenly stay in the sun, and this put her on Muzan’s radar since no other demon could’ve done this. She received the title “The Chosen One” because of her immunity, but it seems like the origins of this ability are a bit ambiguous. At this point, it's safe to just put everything unexplainable on the “she’s special” trope.
Blood Control & Regenration
In her true demonic form, Nezuko has unmatched blood control and regeneration capabilities. She showed off her blood manipulation skills during her standoff with Daki when she commanded her severed limbs and head. It’s implied that Nezuko can control her blood’s viscosity, and through blood connection, she can control her body parts with great strength.
Fans believed that her blood control powers in the Awakened state are at par with the Twelve Kizuki as not only can she reattach them, but she can simultaneously grow back her body. All demons possess healing abilities, but Nezuko’s regenerative abilities in her berserk state are far superior.
Nezuko's Return to Humanity
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While Nezuko is extraordinarily powerful for a demon, fans don't get to see her in too much action - at least, in comparison to the other cast of characters. It's definitely somewhat of a shame considering her strength and unique powers, but it's also a very important piece of the story. Nezuko's story revolves around her being able to combat the true nature of a demon. After it's revealed that Nezuko is immune to sunlight, Muzan's attacks slow, which opens up room for the Hashira Training arc. Everyone preps for the fated final battle and Nezuko takes the antidote made by Tamayo.
Nezuko's Best Episodes
- Entertainment Arc, Episode 7, "Transformation"
- Season 1, Episode 21, "Against Corps Rules"
- Swordsmith Village Arc, Episode 11, "A Connected Bond: Daybreak and First Light"
It's clear that Nezuko is unlike any other demon. She is able to control herself with the help of Tanjiro and everyone else around them. Nezuko’s role in Demon Slayer is crucial, but after finally turning back into a human, it’s difficult to anticipate what her position will be in upcoming battles. Even though she’s a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield, Nezuko never loses her kind spirit and sincerity. Just as Tanjiro is Nezuko's reason for pushing forward, Nezuko is Tanjiro's. Their unbreakable bond and unconditional love gives them the power they need to keep fighting. It's because of Nezuko that Tanjiro is able to charge with unwavering determination into his final battle with Muzan.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
TV-MA
Animation
Action
Adventure
- Release Date
- January 22, 2021
- Cast
- Natsuki Hanae , Zach Aguilar , Abby Trott , Akari Kitō , Yosh*tsugu Matsuoka
- Main Genre
- Animation
- Seasons
- 4
