Demon Slayer fans have long wondered about a significant oversight in the manga: the reason behind Nezuko’s puzzling immunity to sunlight, an anomaly among demons. But the season 3 finale of the Demon Slayer anime might have just delivered the explanation that manga enthusiasts have been yearning for. According to the anime’s revelation, Nezuko’s unique resistance might trace back to her consumption of the elusive Blue Spider Lily.
“It’s shown that Nezuko’s blood has blue elements to it, and since the Blue Spider Lily has the power to cure Muzan of his weakness to sunlight, the anime could be revealing that Nezuko’s immunity comes from the Blue Spider Lily at some point,”
the episode elucidates. The curious flower, steeped in lore and pivotal to the series’ storyline, has previously eluded even Muzan in his centuries-long quest to harness its power.
Connecting the Dots: Blue Spider Lily’s Role
In an intriguing development, the anime delves into the specifics of Nezuko’s blood, revealing a distinct blue component reminiscent of the Blue Spider Lily’s properties. As per the second official databook of Demon Slayer, the Kamado family’s proximity to the bloom sites of the Blue Spider Lily further fortifies this theory. While Tanjiro was exclusively shown the flower’s location by his mother, it doesn’t entirely rule out the possibility of Nezuko’s inadvertent encounter with the flower.
Nezuko’s consumption of the Blue Spider Lily not only provides a logical explanation to her sunlight immunity but also potentially sets the stage for understanding Tanjiro’s unexpected resistance post his demonic transformation by Muzan.
Nezuko's awakening had me out my SEAT https://t.co/R5ciuswkR8 pic.twitter.com/wy7HBrUORT
— Ichigo Niggasake (@SomaKazima) October 14, 2023
Muzan’s Fateful Irony
The seemingly innocuous Blue Spider Lily, lying in the vicinity of the Kamado residence, carries an underlying narrative weight, symbolizing Muzan’s tragic irony. As it turns out, the flower that he desperately sought for centuries only blooms during the day, a time when it’s physically unattainable for him. This irony becomes even more pronounced considering the Kamado siblings might have incidentally accessed the very power Muzan yearned for.
the story emphasizes.
A Mystery Resolved
The Demon Slayer anime, in its creative divergence from the manga, succeeds in addressing a lingering narrative gap. By potentially linking Nezuko’s unique powers to the Blue Spider Lily, the series not only elevates its depth but also presents a satisfying resolution to a long-standing enigma. For fans and critics alike, this thoughtful exploration reiterates the anime’s commitment to intricate storytelling and its penchant for enhancing the original material.
