Zenitsu is the only relatable character in Demon Slayer. His reactions (though considered exaggerated) are what most people would have when facing a demon. One unique thing about this demon slayer though is that Zenitsu fights while asleep.
Why does Zenitsu fall asleep, and how on Earth can he fight while doing so? Keep reading to find out!
Spoiler Warning: This article contains minor spoilers for the Demon Slayer manga!
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Why Does Zenitsu Fall Asleep?
The truth is, Zenitsu does not randomly sleep when he’s in a head-on battle with a demon.
He gets so scared that he faints, putting him into a deep sleep. Unlike most Demon Slayer characters, Zenitsu is afraid of demons.
He is cowardly, weak, and very anxious. He always claims that he will not live long despite knowing the Thunder Breathing Technique, one of the strongest breathing forms in the shounen anime.
He considers himself weak even if he is able to master a complicated breathing form and slay demons.
His low self-esteem triggers his exaggerated reactions whenever a demon is right in front of him.
Even if he claims he wants a normal life, Zenitsu continues to do his demon slayer duties with Tanjiro, Inosuke, and Nezuko.
But what really amazes fans is how he fights when he’s in a deep sleep.
How Does Zenitsu Fight While Asleep?
Sadly, it hasn't been explained yet why Zenitsu needs to be in a deep sleep in order to fight demons. We also don't know if his actions are related to sleepwalking.
But we can assume that when he’s sleeping, he lets go of his fear and anxiety, giving him a chance to show off his skills.
When he faints, he becomes collected and calm, making it so much easier for him to maximize his abilities.
He becomes precise with his attacks and can even suggest ideas for defeating the enemy (as seen during the Entertainment District Arc).
Whatever the reason behind Zenitsu’s ability to fight while asleep, it certainly helped him and his friends win against demons.
He has helped the group on multiple occasions; the most notable ones were during the Mugen Train Arc and the Entertainment District Arc.
He eventually gets over this sleeping style as the story progresses and even fights a former Hashira while awake.
However, anime-only fans will have to wait for this part of the manga to be adapted onscreen to see a different Zenitsu in action.
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