Demon Slayer’s Sanemi Receives Mixed Reactions for Brutality in Season 4

The actions of Sanemi in Demon Slayer Season 4 Episode 5 have caused division among fans, as many believe his attempt at showing brotherly love was too extreme.

The fourth season of Demon Slayer showcases the Hashira Training Arc, which involves intense training for all demon slayers in order to enhance their abilities. In episode 5, the focus is on the conflict between the Shinazugawa siblings. In season 3, it is revealed that Sanemi’s younger brother is Genya.

Despite their family’s tragic death, Genya was determined to keep up with Sanemi. Being weaker, Genya resorted to consuming demon flesh in order to gain strength. However, when Sanemi discovered this, he became enraged and it resulted in a chaotic outburst during their training session.

Despite being aware of the reasoning behind Sanemi’s actions, Demon Slayer fans remain divided on whether his violence towards Genya was justified. While some argue in favor of Sanemi, others believe it was unjust towards Genya.

Despite Sanemi’s abusive behavior as an older brother, he ultimately has good intentions. He harshly pushes Genya to leave the Demon Slayer Corps in hopes of sparing him from the dangerous battle against Muzan.

maturing is realizing Sanemi only did this because he loves Genya deep down. #鬼滅の刃 pic.twitter.com/Qkw8ixj9nP

– eden🌸🦋 (@edeniaspride) June 9, 2024

A concerned fan urged, “It is important to recognize that Sanemi made a mistake, older brothers should not emulate this behavior.” Additionally, another fan expressed, “While I understand Sanemi’s love for Genya, blinding your own brother is not a justifiable action.”

Despite facing opposition, there are still those who defend him. According to another, “He may be considered crazy by some, but as someone with four siblings, I can attest to the fact that this is a sign of love among family members.”

Another fan added, “I completely agree. His authenticity in this scene was remarkable. He simply desires his brother to live a long life and not meet his end on the battlefield.”

Don’t forget to keep track of the release dates for Demon Slayer Season 4 to ensure you don’t miss a single episode. For more information on the characters, take a look at our comprehensive list of the abilities of each Hashira and the most heart-wrenching backstories of the Demon Slayers.