Muzan Kibutsuji
鬼舞辻 無惨 (Kibutsuji Muzan)
Character Profile & Japanese Name Analysis
Profile
- Race: Demon King
- Age: 1000+
- Rank: Progenitor
- Voice Actor: Toshihiko Seki
Correlation Diagram (相関図)
Relationships centering on Muzan Kibutsuji (Click to Zoom)
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Who is Muzan Kibutsuji?
The Progenitor of Demons. A narcissist who fears change and death above all else.
Appearance
Muzan changes forms frequently. He appears as a man in a stylish tailored suit with a fedora (Michael Jackson resemblance), a woman in a kimono, or a child. His eyes are plum red and cat-like.
Personality
Pure evil and narcissism. He considers himself a ‘perfect being’ close to a natural disaster. He has zero empathy for his subordinates (except maybe Rui). He is extremely cowardly regarding his own survival.
Abilities & Powers (能力)
Natural talents and combat techniques beyond Breathing Styles.
Shapeshifting
Can change age, gender, and voice perfectly.
Telepathy & Curse
Can read the minds of demons and kill them remotely if they speak his name.
Whips
Back tentacles that move faster than sound. They can extend and inject blood to destroy cells.
Immortal Regeneration
Regenerates instantly, even if his head is cut off. Can store brains/hearts in multiple locations.
Japanese Name Meaning (Kanji Breakdown)
In Demon Slayer, names often hold hidden meanings related to the character’s destiny or personality.
- 鬼 (Ki): Demon.
- 舞 (Butsu): Dance.
- 辻 (Tsuji): Crossroads.
- 無 (Mu): Nothingness.
- 惨 (Zan): Miserable/Cruel.
Native Nuance: A name evoking a ‘Demon dancing at the crossroads of misery’. Pure nihilism.
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Breathing Styles & Forms (呼吸・型)
Biomekinesis
- Black Blood Brambles
黒血枳棘 (Kokketsu Kikyou) - Shockwave Scream
衝撃波 (Shougekiha)
Cultural Context & Hidden Details
Blue Spider Lily
His obsession with this flower stems from his original human treatment. It only blooms in daylight, which is why he can’t find it.
Native Language Nuance
Uses ‘Watashi’ but with extreme arrogance only fit for a god/emperor.
📖 Official Fanbook Data (公式ファンブック)
Details often missed in the anime:
- Height: 179cm (Vars)
- Weight: 75kg (Vars)
- Origin: Heian Period
- Hobbies: Imported goods, Learning languages
- Favorite Food: None (Humans)
🤫 Taisho Whisper (Taisho Secret)
He has 5 brains and 7 hearts. He hates change.
Famous Quote
“Does my complexion look pale to you?”