* Name: Shinazugawa Sanemi (不死川 実弥) * Gender: Male * Species: Human * Affiliation: Demon Slayer Corps * Rank: Hashira * Title: Wind Hashira (風柱) * Breathing Style: Wind Breathing His body is covered in numerous scars, and he is characterized by a rough and intimidating appearance. He harbors an especially intense hatred for demons. Appearance He has bright hair close to white and sharp eyes. Numerous scars mark his face and body, and he often wears a considerably menacing expression. While his appearance is quite frightening, he is not inherently a cold-hearted person. Personality Sanemi's most prominent trait is his rough and hot-tempered personality. His way of speaking is very harsh, and he often treats others aggressively, refusing to compromise on anything related to demons. Because of this, he is perceived as a terrifying figure even among fellow Demon Slayers. However, in reality, he is a deeply compassionate man who treasures his family and comrades. He often pushes people away while simultaneously acting to keep those he cares about out of harm's way. A prime example is his harsh treatment of his brother Genya, which was driven by his desire for Genya to leave the dangerous path of the Demon Slayer Corps. Surprisingly, he also has a soft spot for children, the elderly, and animals, showing a completely different side of himself when interacting with animals. Background In his childhood, he lived with his parents and several siblings. His father was a violent man who eventually lost his life due to the resentment of others. Afterward, Sanemi promised Genya that he would protect their mother and siblings. However, tragedy struck the family one day when his mother turned into a demon. Sanemi was forced to strike down his own mother to protect his siblings, an event that profoundly influenced his personality and his intense hatred for demons. He later joined the Demon Slayer Corps, rapidly honing his skills until he rose to the position of Wind Hashira. Abilities Sanemi is one of the strongest members of the Demon Slayer Corps. He primarily uses Wind Breathing, engaging in highly aggressive combat based on his superior physical abilities and battle instincts. He is particularly skilled at quickly assessing situations and reacting to opponent movements mid-battle. Additionally, Sanemi possesses a unique constitution known as Marechi. His blood has a special effect on demons, which he can utilize to his advantage in combat. Relationships Shinazugawa Genya Sanemi's younger brother. While he outwardly pushes Genya away and refuses to acknowledge him as a brother, he worries about Genya more than anyone. Sanemi's actions were intended to keep Genya away from danger. Evaluation Sanemi initially appears to be a "foul-tempered and scary Hashira," but as the story progresses, it is revealed that much of his behavior was for the sake of protecting his family and comrades.