#giyuusane > sanegiyuu

[whatonearthisgoingon]

I agree with this so much! GiyuuSane is much more canonically feasible than SaneGiyuu, based on the characters trauma, personalities, etc.

So why is SaneGiyuu so much more popular than GiyuuSane? (A little rant I've had in my head for a while, but haven't had something to prompt it and post it).

I think that's partially because as a society, we see one partner (normally the male) typically doing all the protecting, the providing, the date planning, the one in charge in bed, etc., and the other (normally the woman) is the weak person who can't do anything but be saved by the man, do dishes and laundry, and be pampered and thrown around; the damsel in distress.

The other version of this in media and society, is one partner being only focused on themselves and their needs (traditionally the male), and the other (typically the female) dropping everything about themselves for the other person.

I've always hated that aspect in media, with all couples. I hate it in real life, where one partner does everything and the other does nothing. But whether I hate it or not, it exists.

But because we are flooded and overwhelmed by this dynamic in couples so often, when it comes to non-canon homosexual couples, a certain phenomenon often occurs.

The stronger man/woman in the relationship is automatically put in that straight male position of the protector, and the weaker one, in the position of the helpless damsel, no matter how their dynamic or canon character actually is.

So when it comes to Sanemi's and Giyuu's relationship, following those straight couple archetypes, since Sanemi is ranked (one spot 🙄) higher than Giyuu in overall strength, he's automatically put in that man role, and Giyuu in the female one, despite this being absolutely unhealthy for their dynamic, as OP states.

Because of this, in the KNY fandom, with the help of Sanegiyuu, Giyuu has become this depressed emo sad boy who hurts himself, and cries because one person says they don't like them; a damsel who can only cry and be saved, despite the fact he is one of the best fighters in the corps, is a very stoic man, and can very much take care of himself, to the point (as OP says) he doesn't let people take care of him anymore.

At the same time, Sanemi's anger problems are multiplied 10fold in the fandom, along with his hate for Giyuu, with his canon irritation over Giyuu's 'I'm different than the rest of you' attitude, turning into an abusive hatred, where he's physically assaulting Giyuu, telling him to khs, etc. And this is all liked because toxic bully & victim to lovers is so "cute and sweet" (Promoting the same heterosexual abuse seen in many medias [dark romance], just gayly.)

Now, does this mean that I think Sanemi should be the depressed emo sad boy that needs constant saving? No. I think the exaggerations of both characters are unhealthy, and wouldn't be any healthier swapped. But I do think he needs that comfort and protection more than Giyuu does. And Giyuu needs to feel like he is protecting and helping someone, more than Sanemi does.

Giyuusane does make much more sense. However, because of the media that is projected to society, Giyuusane will most likely never be more popular than Sanegiyuu. Giyuusane lovers will just have to hope as more manga turns into anime, and we see more of Giyuu in combat, the "weak baby Giyuu" stereotype goes away.. 😔

Giyuu spend his whole life being protected, while Sanemi spend his whole life protecting.

(I'm sorry I have really bad grammar. I wish I wrote all that I had in my head but my stupid ass forgets and can't line them up😭)

They both hate to worry. Giyuu having to worry about people dying having to protect him, while Sanemi hating to worry about people dying in his protection.

Tsutako and Sabito dying to protect Giyuu, Giyu hates being protected, so he tries to not get too attached to people, and too scared to love because he fears they will die, one way or another.

Sanemi's whole family died, and he tried his best to protect his siblings but failed miserably. And him trying to protect Genya by trying to kick him out of the demon slayer corps so he doesn't die on mission. "I wanted you marry someone and have the family we never had." while Sanemi would protected them. Yet, Genya dies as well because he couldn't protect him. (Genya please marry me, I'd be an amazing wife. Sanemi, arrange us.) Sanemi also couldn't protect Masachila from lower moon one on their mission.

Another reason why SaneGiyu wouldn't work.

Giyuu wouldn't allow Sanemi to protect him, if he did, they would both worry their asses off, because they are back to square one, same shit again. It would have been really unhealthy for both. That's why, GiyuSane makes more sense. Trying something new is better then doing the process all over again, same burden, same struggles.

I can see Giyuu big spooning when they sleep together at night, because he worries. What if someone snuck in? What if they try to kill them? Giyuu would big spoon to protect Sanemi, by being the closer target. He'll be the one willing to die first for his loved ones. But Sanemi is like that too? He wouldn't allow it? Sanemi is stubborn, but so is Giyuu. It would be more comfortable AND healthier for Sanemi to be the little spoon then Giyuu. Sanemi experienceing protection is something he needs, and subconsciously wants, but hates to be vulnerable. To finally let his guard down and be vulnerable with someone he loves and trusts. So when Giyuu offers that protection and refuses Sanemi's protection, Sanemi won't have to do the same thing he did all his life, he will now receive something he never had growing up, till now.

In Sanemi's eyes, everyone he protects dies, and in Giyuu's eyes, everyone who protects him dies. They both fear getting too attached to people, so they become these personalities that use bad interactions to be distant, in self defense so they wont lose anyone else. So alike yet so different. So them, switching the roles which got them in this depressive state, is healthier for them.

Another reason why GiyuSane is more in character and healthier then SaneGiyu. Where in SaneGiyu, they won't move on from their trauma. Unhealthy, toxic, and horrible for the both of them.

[eury-d1ce]

'hurt' prompt for sanegiyuu week

[asfarblues]

post-canon sngy doodles bc i can’t stop thinking about them

[chikawaas]

LMFAO SANEGIYUU STUFF

YEA RHAS ALL I LOVE THEMMM

[minthy]

⚠️Possibly spoilers?⚠️

Post war is my fav thing ever,

like,

wtf are they doing now?

like yes, they hang out now,

but fuck is they talking about,

what a bunch of traumatised Neurodivergent young Men who doesn't have to worry about finances or people anymore in the era between WW1 and WW2 could be possibly talking about?

[kozmicmizuu]

silly sanegiyuu/giyuusane thing because the recent episode has fueled this.

also yes this is like kimetsu gakuen/modern au thingy for my sanity

- - - -

sanemi: genya, i’m going on a date, stay home and don’t do anything stupid.

genya: mom said i have to go with you!!

sanemi: what- no- YOURE NOT COMING TO MY FUCKING DATE—

*cut to them being at a restaurant with genya sitting between giyuu and sanemi.*

sanemi: ….

giyuu: what are you ordering, genya?

genya: oh- i’m ordering a burger :)

sanemi: i fucking hate my life..

- - - -

sanemi can’t have shit when he has a big family, this is probably not the first time he’s had to take his siblings to his date nights

[xxlady-lunaxx]

(DOMESTIC) SANEGIYUU HEADCANONS

Sanemi is ALWAYS the one cooking

I’m sorry but I can only see Giyuu fucking up scrambled eggs or something. Sanemi cooks (or bakes) like a professional

Giyuu having a bedhead (he’s adorable) and Sanemi waking him up by either:

throwing a pillow on his face

running his hands through his hair and a “good morning, shithead”

One or the other, no in betweens

Sanemi usually does the chores like laundry, cooking, etc (malewife<33)

Giyuu can do things if given clear instructions tho

Hmm showering together just as a habit

If either of them were mad at the other (or they js fought) before bed, they’ll probably distance themself on the futon

When they wake up they’re always cuddling though

ouugh yes they share a bed

(it was so awkward at first like “ok… i’ll have this side” but then they got comfy and steal each other’s pillows (so romantic smh))

Sanemi definitely holds a longer grudge

Giyuu gets upset if he gets ignore too long, though, and Sanemi eventually caves

Why do I feel like Sanemi would just take pictures or videos of Giyuu randomly

When he’s asleep, when he’s just woken up, when he’s eating, doesn’t matter

Because Sanemi’s in charge of meals usually, Giyuu only gets salmon daikon once a week (which is already a lot as is, but he begs Sanemi for it so…)

Sanemi used to braid/put up his siblings hair a lot and when the two are cuddling, sometimes he makes little braids in Giyuu’s hair, or pulls it up in a high ponytail (often Giyuu wakes up with braids and his hair gets a lil wavy when he takes it out later)

Giyuu’s the baby in the relationship you cant change my mind. He’s the little spoon; he’s being carried because he’s tired; he’s given breakfast in bed.

Sanemi honestly doesn’t mind (he’s used to this) but likes teasing Giyuu about it

Giyuu has a bow of Tsutako’s (he stole a spare) and wears it to formal places always. (job interview? bow. prom? bow. work? bow.)

Sometimes Giyuu helps Sanemi hang up the laundry but they somehow end up hugging always (Giyuu goes on the other side of the clothing line and ThEIr lEgS juST mOVed By THemSElf)

On weekends, when there’s nothing to do, Sanemi will just scroll through his phone and Giyuu watching TV

Giyuu can NEVER not fall asleep during a movie though. depends on the day but he’ll either fall asleep 20 mins in or half way through

Sanemi doesn’t really watch movies and just slowly turns down the volume then off to not startle him awake

I can see Sanemi just volunteering to babysit for their friends (for free<3) and just having a box full of children’s toys for when they come over

Giyuu once overfed a baby to near sickness (“I thought her grabby hands were for more :(“ - “YOU IDIOT, SHE WAS TRYING TO PUSH AWAY THE BOTTLE!!”) and was thereafter forbidden to care for the children (unless they were older than, like, 12)

After a stressful day at work, Giyuu likes flopping down on the couch and having Sanemi run his hands through his hair and hum a bit, maybe small talk

I think Giyuu is actually an open book and horrible at hiding his emotions (like canonically as a child he was like that, only the deaths changed him sooo) whilst Sanemi is better at hiding things

But like after years of living with Sanemi/js being with him, Giyuu has been able to see small telltales

When he’s lying, Sanemi’s eyes flick every so slightly away (so subtly that only a few have caught it before), when he’s upset, he’s a little clingier or his voice is calmer (though many people interpret it as tiredness), when he’s angry but trying to stay calm he’ll probably have a lot of clenched fists (his hand opening and closing x100) but behind his back haha

Why can I see them both as dry texters tho.

Giyuu tries to sound more upbeat by adding emojis/emoticons but overall it’s basically just “Ok 😁👍❤️😋😚✨🎆🎉🎊🎏🍩🔥” // 😭 yeah he doesn’t have a lot of people to text…

I can also see Sanemi being a little old fashioned in a way, idk… He knows perfectly fine how to use a phone and shit but for some time mostly sent letters (except for casual/small talk ofc)

ok that’s it i can’t think of anything else anymore!!

[getsuuna]

okay so I'm leaving this here....

just saying 🤧

(I don't really take the Gakuen seriously at all however that panel made me think of them)

[nonm0229]

[genyakisser]

[demonslayerunhinged]

SaneGiyuu Nation! Guys, Guys, Guys!

OH MY FUCKING GODDDDDDD! ACKHRBDNDNFMMGOFPDJDJDNSD! IT'S REALLLLLLLL!!!!

They fucking knew what they were doing!

AAAAHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!

SANEGIYUU IS OFFICIALLY CANONNNNNN!

NORIKO FUJIMOTO YOU BEAUTIFUL BITCH!!!!!

Disclaimer: I'm not saying it's canon canon, I'm just stating that Ufotable acknowledges this ship, which means that they see something between them too.

[eury-d1ce]

some giyusane🫶🏽 happy trans pride

[asfarblues]

when you get caught staring at the hot girl at the gym

[cheerscafe]

something something constructing intricate rituals to touch the skin of other men

[ask-kny11]

Soooo Giyuu smiling at Sanemi??

They’re so silly -🪄👾

[doctor-cc]

my old sketch