Kokushibo, the first Upper Moon of Muzan Kibutsuji, will make his definitive debut in season 3 of the “Demon Slayer” anime, in an appearance that also means the confirmation of his seiyuu, Ryotaro Okiayu, who has stood out as Byakuya Kuchiki in “Bleach.” The second most powerful demon of “Kimetsu no Yaiba” was confused, like his brother Yoriichi Stugikuni, in the beginning, as Tanjirou’s fatherTanjuro Kamado, but the manga finished dispelling doubts about the story of who was known as Michikatsu Tsugikuni.
The movie “Heading to the Blacksmiths Village”which unites the last two chapters of the Arc of the Entertainment District and the first of the new season, has shown the villain inside the gathering of the upper moons after the defeat of Gyutaro and Daki, the sixth Demon Moon.
With his back turned and with a mysterious attitude, Kokushibo still maintains his stance outside of the battlebecause in the Arch of the Aldea de los Herreros it is up to Hantengu and Gyokkothe fourth and fifth Upper Moon, respectively, as part of Muzan’s plan.
Although there is still a long way to go Kokushibo’s fight against the Pillarswe tell you more about the history and the abilities of the strongest Demonic Moon of Kimetsu no Yaibawith their respective manga spoilers, while we wait for the premiere of the new episodes of the anime.
WHO IS KOKUSHIBO, THE UPPER MOON ONE OF “DEMON SLAYER”?
Kokushibo is the Upper Moon One by Muzan Kibutsujia samurai known as human as Michikatsu Tsugikuni, who was part of the Demon Extermination Corps, four centuries earlier. his brother was Yoriichi Tsukuginithe first user of Breath of the Sun and who helped develop the derived breaths that make demon slayers stronger “Demon Slayer”.
The relationship with his twin marked his life and his destiny. Because his younger brother was a man blessed by the gods, to his understanding: he was the strongest swordsman he ever knew, the man who was not harmed by anyone, not even by Muzan, the king of demons. His handling of the sword was unattainable, so the other demon slayers had to adapt their breathing techniques to their level because they could not perform the Sun’s.
Envy made Kokushibo train harder and try to at least get a little closer to Yoriichi’s level, a dream that ended when he discovered that the Hunter’s markings he had, like his brother and the other demon slayers, meant he not only got stronger but would die before he was 25. years. Desperate for the nearness of death and the resignation of never surpassing his brother, he accepted Muzan’s deal to become a demon.
Therefore, in his confrontation against the Pillars during the Arc of Infinite Dimensional Strengththey are surprised to see that the Upper Moon One uses Moon Breathing, a style that he perfected during 400 years of fighting against other strong members of the Demon Extermination Corpswhom he devoured after testing his power obtained as an ally of Kibutsuji.
Kokushibo delivered one of the most impressive battles in the “Demon Slayer” manga, against the Pillars Sanemi Shinazugawa, Gyomei Himejima, Muichiro Tokito and the demon slayer Genya Shiazugawa. A confrontation that brings more flashback about the legend of Yoriichi and what is his final determination after having taken the opposite path to that of his powerful brother.
WHAT IS KOKUSHIBO TO TANJIRO?
Kokushibo is not the father of Tanjiro turned into a demonneither is Yoriichi Tsugikuni, but Tanjuro Kamado. The closest relationship that the protagonist could have with these two characters is that of being a direct descendantas was parent.
It is no coincidence that Tanjiro wears the hanafuda earringsthe ones that Yoriichi had almost five centuries ago, as a sign of the inheritance of the Breath of the Sun. Interestingly, there is another aspect of the evil twin that Tanjiro will have in the final part of “Demon Slayer”.
WHY DOES KOKUSHIBO HAVE 6 EYES?
Kokushibo has six eyes to expand his peripheral vision when fighting with his Moon Breath.. That’s the ability he gets by becoming Muzan’s Upper Moon One: even the blades of his sword have eyes to widen his attack range in any battle.