The sixth episode of Demon Slayer Hashira Training, which was released on June 16, 2024, centered on the intense training of Himejima, also known as the Stone Hashira. Despite the grueling nature of the training, it brought together two unlikely individuals who were both motivated by their strong familial bonds.
The episode highlighted the struggles of Tanjiro and Zenitsu as they attempted to complete Himejima’s rigorous training course, which mainly involved lifting heavy boulders and enduring the intense pressure of the waterfall.
Despite his usual rowdy nature, Genya pleasantly surprised the fandom by having a peaceful conversation with Tanjiro after a long day of rigorous training. This unexpected moment of camaraderie between the two characters quickly made Genya a fan-favorite, with some even dubbing him the best boy in the series.
Demon Slayer: Reactions to Genya and Tanjiro Scene
During the sixth episode of Hashira Training, Tanjiro gave up on moving a large boulder and collapsed onto the ground. It was then that Genya suddenly appeared, startling Tanjiro. Genya asked about the mark on Tanjiro’s face, but the main focus for Tanjiro was understanding why Genya had shown up.
Following his expression of gratitude towards Tanjiro for rescuing him from his brother, Genya once more questioned him about the mark. Tanjiro came to the realization that his demon slayer mark had grown darker compared to its previous state. They proceeded to converse about their training, having been tasked with moving a large boulder. As they shared laughter and talked about their daily routines, Genya offered Tanjiro a useful tip on how to successfully move the boulder.
After their first peaceful conversation, Tanjiro expressed his gratitude and the two of them went their separate ways. Fans were delighted by this positive interaction between them and are eagerly anticipating more in the future.
Reactions from Fans on the New Version of Genya
It came as no surprise that the fandom was delighted by the sudden transformation of Genya’s character after his encounter with Tanjiro. This led to fans declaring Genya as the standout character of the series. Additionally, some fans praised Genya for being a devoted little brother who loved and accepted his older brother despite his aggressive tendencies.
“I think Genya just became one of my favorite characters in this series. Just seeing him so light now that his brother stuff has just reached it’s peak…it’s just happier and softer and just a cute little baby brother,”another fan claimed.
“Genya is just a little kid who loves n wanna being close with his brother,”another one said.
Some fans were pleasantly surprised to see that Tanjiro’s compassionate nature had finally made an impact on Genya. This was quite a contrast from their previous encounter, during which Genya was irritated by Tanjiro’s kindness. The interaction between these two characters in episode 6 of Hashira Training was also described as “adorable”by some fans, as they were depicted in a chibi-style animation.
“I luv how Genya went from becoming annoyed due to Tanjiro’s kindness 2 warming up and becoming friendly towards him, I luv it,”a fan said
“They look cute,”another fan said
“Good friends at its finest,”another one said
Final Thoughts
As the final battle against the Demon King Muzan draws closer with each passing episode, it is reassuring to see that Genya has also joined the ranks of skilled demon slayers who are capable of facing the Upper Moon Demons.
The episode also hinted at the possibility of Tanjiro and Genya awakening the demon slayer mark. However, it is uncertain if any other novice demon slayers will also awaken it before the start of the Infinity Castle arc.
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