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When it comes to the representation of the LGBTQIA+ community in the manga and anime industry, there has been a good shift in the past couple of decades. From concealed mentions to open depictions, the anime industry has been quite pivotal in shaping the narrative of the LGBTQIA+ community in fiction and media. Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba is one of the most popular manga and anime series from the last five years. The stunning narrative style, the brilliant visual palette, and a gripping storyline have helped the story amass a loyal fan following not just in Japan but all over the globe. This manga and anime series features a character in a supporting role who brings a whole new perspective to its narration. The character is none other than Suma, first of the three wives of Tengen Uzui, the flamboyant Sound Hashira. This polyamorous marriage was arranged according to the shinobi tradition.
Who is Suma from the Demon Slayer manga and anime?
Suma, who is a trained kuniochi, is a supporting character in the overall arc of the Demon Slayer series. Suma first appears in Chapter 70 of the manga and makes her anime debut in Season 2, Episode 8 during the widely praised Entertainment District Arc. She, along with Tengen’s other two wives, Makio and Hinatsuru, were originally sent undercover into Yoshiwara’s red-light district to investigate mysterious disappearances linked to demon activity. It her disappearance that leads Tanjiro, Zenitsu, Inosuke along with Tengen to confront Upper Rank demons Daki and Gyutaro.
However, her character is important to the story and also shines through each time she is on screen. She is a 19-year-old woman who is trained in stealth and espionage. She is dramatic, loyal, and quite funny at times, which makes her a favourite character in the story. She shares a strong bond with Tengen and is quite affectionate with his other two wives as well.
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