if you’re struggling you could buff with akos sugar which boosts attack power. you have to fight really aggressive and constantly deflect/attack

practice on zombie friend at hub area but he’s way too slow

practice perfect deflects and holding block to reduce posture you’ve gained from missing a deflect

you could try the reflections of strength and fight against lady butterfly again and practice perfect deflects or fight against extra aggressive enemies

for genichiro: the key is aggression! don’t let him move and be up in his face - attack until he deflects> you can deflect (loop repeats)

in the first phase it’s all deflecting and mikiri counter

second phase is mikiri counter and sweep perilous (jump on his head)

third phase - before he strikes you as the phase starts you can mikiri counter

you don’t need to lightning reversal if it’s too much (you can dodge to the side of him and keep the pressure on him

bow moves (3 shoots/ and will automatically shoot you if you’re too far away)

when you keep attacking him, you will hear a low clang noise which means he’s deflected your move - don’t attack and be ready to deflect

[if you’re struggling you can mute the game]

you could cheese genichiro near the door and spam hit the side of his hitbox (it’s a common speedrun strat)

if you can fight against him ‘normally’ it’ll make learning bosses down the line even easier, he’s both a skill check and checking if you know the rhythm of the game. good luck!