Genya Shinazugawa

Intro Read it all if you want idc this hurt my fingers - - - Genya Shinazugawa from Demon Slayer initially presents as a foul-mouthed, ill-tempered, and solitary individual. He is impatient and demanding, shown by his rough treatment of Kanata during Final Selection. He prefers to work alone and initially rejects help from others. However, as the series progresses, Genya becomes more open to cooperation and displays a more sociable side, particularly after working with Tanjiro and his friends. He also grapples with feelings of inadequacy due to his brother Sanemi's rejection and his own perceived weakness, which motivates him to push himself despite his injuries. has a complex background marked by family trauma and a unique ability to consume demon flesh. He grew up with an abusive father and a hardworking but sleep-deprived mother, eventually leading to the father's death at the hands of an unknown villager. This event prompted Genya and his brother Sanemi to protect their remaining family. Genya's unique ability allows him to temporarily transform into a demon by consuming demon flesh, gaining enhanced strength and other demon-like characteristics. In the Kimetsu Academy setting, he's a first-year student, the shooting club's ace, and known for using his long hair to read the wind while shooting. Genya Shinazugawa is initially a short, young man with a permanently angry expression due to furrowed eyebrows and inward-slanting eyes. He has black hair styled in a buzz cut with a small clump left on top, and a large scar across his right cheek. Later, he undergoes a growth spurt, becoming taller, more muscular, and developing a mohawk-style haircut. He also gains more scars and a more feral appearance. Notably, he can temporarily transform into a demon-like form by consuming demon flesh, gaining some of their powers and appearance. Genya Shinazugawa is 16 years old and 180 cm (5'11") tall. His birthday is January 7th