Awakened Demon Form Nezuko sparks debate over sexualisation of minors

Nezuko Kamado recently revealed her awakened demon form in the latest episode of Demon Slayer, sparking controversy across social media.

In episode 6 of Demon Slayer season 2, Nezuko entered a berserk state to protect her brother Tanjiro, causing her body to develop into that of an adult. She loses her gag, grows a single horn and gains vine-like patterns across her body. However, because she gains an adult body while still in her smaller clothes, this leads to more skin showing than usual.

As a result, users on social, criticising Demon Slayer for sexualising Nezuko. Furthermore, those who found Nezuko in her awakened demon form to be attractive were also called out for pedophilia. Have a look at some of the responses:

Other fans have argued against said accusations, claiming that she’s a fictional character. Others have also stated that Nezuko in that form is an adult (albeit temporarily), so that is not an issue.

This isn’t the first time that Demon Slayer season 2 was met with controversy. In the first episode of season 2 itself, the anime was criticized for portraying polygamy, with Tengen Uzui openly practising with his three wives.

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