Kokushibo

黒死牟 (Kokushibou)

Character Profile & Japanese Name Analysis

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Written by a Japanese expert based on official fanbooks and deep cultural context.

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Upper Rank 1. The strongest demon under Muzan. A former demon slayer who uses Moon Breathing.

Six eyes. Samurai armor. Wears a purple honeycomb-patterned kimono.

Stoic, hierarchical, and obsessed with strength. Deeply envious of his brother.

Natural talents and combat techniques beyond Breathing Styles.

Uses a flesh sword covered in eyes. Releases crescent blades.

Can see muscles/blood flow.

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

Native Nuance: Black Death Eye.

First Form: Dark Moon, Evening Palace
壱ノ型闇月・宵の宮 (Ichi no kata: Yamidzuki Yoi no Miya)

Represents the corruption of the samurai code for the sake of survival.

Uses ‘Watashi’.

Details often missed in the anime:

He kept the flute Yoriichi gave him for centuries.

“Be thankful for the blood…”