The Hand Demon, a formidable entity in the world of demons, primarily consumed his elder brother after being transformed into a demon by Kibutsuji Muzan. This individual is the only human explicitly identified as being eaten by the Hand Demon based on available information regarding his early actions.
The Hand Demon's Origins and First Known Victim
The creature known as the Hand Demon was not born a demon but was transformed into one by Kibutsuji Muzan. This transformation occurred during the Keio period of the Edo Period. Once converted, the Hand Demon immediately exhibited the monstrous traits characteristic of his new form, specifically the urge to kill and consume humans.
His very first act of cannibalism as a newly turned demon was directed towards a member of his own family. It was his elder brother who became his initial victim. This tragic event highlights the immediate and profound loss of humanity and familial bonds that occurs upon demonic transformation, driven by an insatiable hunger.
Details of the Consumption
- Victim Identity: The Hand Demon's elder brother.
- Circumstance: This act of consumption occurred soon after the Hand Demon's transformation by Kibutsuji Muzan.
- Significance: This marked the Hand Demon's brutal initiation into the demonic world, showcasing his immediate descent into consuming human flesh, starting with a close relative. While he continued to consume other humans over his long existence, his elder brother remains the specifically identified human eaten.
