Who is Gyokko? (玉壺) – Japanese Name Meaning & Profile | Kimetsu Dictionary

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Gyokko

Character Profile & Japanese Name Analysis

📝 Editor’s Note

Authentic Research by a Japanese Fan: As a native Japanese speaker, I have researched Gyokko’s profile directly from the original Japanese manga and official databooks. This article goes beyond simple translation, aiming to explain the deep cultural context, Kanji nuances, and “Taisho Secrets” that are often lost in English versions.

Profile

  • Race: Demon
  • Age: Unknown
  • Rank: Upper Rank 5
  • Voice Actor: Kosuke Toriumi

Correlation Diagram (相関図)


Gyokko Relationship Chart

Relationships centering on Gyokko (Click to Zoom)

Who is Gyokko?

Upper Rank 5. An artist who lives in pots.

Appearance

Mouths where eyes should be. Multiple small arms.

Personality

Arrogant artist. Obsessed with ‘beauty’.

Abilities & Powers (能力)

Natural talents and combat techniques beyond Breathing Styles.

Pot Teleportation

Moves between pots instantly.

Fish Summoning

Summons fish demons.

Japanese Name Meaning (Kanji Breakdown)

In Demon Slayer, names often hold hidden meanings related to the character’s destiny or personality.

  • 玉 (Gyoku): Jewel/Ball.
  • 壺 (Ko): Pot.

Native Nuance: Jade Pot.

Breathing Styles & Forms (呼吸・型)

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  • None / Unknown

Cultural Context & Hidden Details

Mad Artist

Obsession with aesthetic over life.

Native Language Nuance

Uses ‘Ore’.

📖 Official Fanbook Data (公式ファンブック)

Details often missed in the anime:

  • Height: variable

🤫 Taisho Whisper (Taisho Secret)

He kills anyone who insults his art.

Famous Quote

“Hyo hyo!”

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