Kimetsu no Yaiba season 4 is called Hashira Training Arc. This will be harsh training to prepare for the final battle. Accordingly, all demon slayers must undergo rigorous, arduous training to improve their overall skills.
And episode 5 of season 4 focused on the dispute between the Shinazugawa brothers. Previously in season 3, it was revealed that Genya is the younger brother of Phong Tru Sanemi.
After they break up following the death of their family, Genya tries his best to catch up with his brother Sanemi. Because he is not strong, Genya must eat demon meat to become stronger. However, Sanemi was extremely angry after discovering this. This caused a huge scene in the middle of practice.
Fans were also divided over Sanemi's actions, arguing over whether or not his brutality towards Genya was justified. Even though fans know the reason behind Phong Tru's actions, some still think it's unfair to Genya and the others.
After all, Sanemi, an older brother who abuses his younger brother, tends to leave a negative impression on the audience. Regardless, Phong Tru just wanted to give Genya a “strong blow”, so that he could leave the Demon Slayer Corps, thereby helping his younger brother escape the war against the demon lord Muzan.
One fan commented on Phong Tru's actions: “I also know that Sanemi was wrong, don't follow this example.” Another fan said: “I know he loves Genya, but what he did was not the right decision.”
While many people objected to Sanemi's actions, some still spoke up to defend him. “People will call him crazy, but as someone with four siblings, I can confirm that this means the cousins love each other very much,” another said.
Someone shared: “Sanemi is too realistic here. But he just wants his younger brother to live long and not die on the battlefield.”
So what about you, how do you evaluate Sanemi's actions towards his younger brother?