How are Shinigamis born?


It is known that Death the Kid is Lord Shinigami's son. However, how were both
of them born ? And why does Lord Shinigami look like a Duskull while Kid and
the Kishin are both humanoïds ?

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In chapter 47 of the manga, it is mentioned that

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    A Shinigami is capable of reproduction, such beings possessing groins.
    
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However, Shinigami are also capable of asexual reproduction, as explained in
volume 9.

> Shinigami can asexually reproduce by creating fragments of themselves and
> create a being. These beings, rather then be a replicate of the parent, can
> spawn off their own personality




In chapter 47 of the manga, it is mentioned that

[code]

    A Shinigami is capable of reproduction, such beings possessing groins.
    
[/code]

However, Shinigami are also capable of asexual reproduction, as explained in
volume 9.

> Shinigami can asexually reproduce by creating fragments of themselves and
> create a being. These beings, rather then be a replicate of the parent, can
> spawn off their own personality

