Kokushibo
黒死牟 (Kokushibou)
Character Profile & Japanese Name Analysis
Profile
- Race: Demon
- Age: 480+
- Rank: Upper Rank 1
- Voice Actor: Ryotaro Okiayu
Correlation Diagram (相関図)
Relationships centering on Kokushibo (Click to Zoom)
Who is Kokushibo?
Upper Rank 1. The strongest demon under Muzan. A former demon slayer who uses Moon Breathing.
Appearance
Six eyes. Samurai armor. Wears a purple honeycomb-patterned kimono.
Personality
Stoic, hierarchical, and obsessed with strength. Deeply envious of his brother.
Abilities & Powers (能力)
Natural talents and combat techniques beyond Breathing Styles.
Moon Breathing
Uses a flesh sword covered in eyes. Releases crescent blades.
Transparent World
Can see muscles/blood flow.
Japanese Name Meaning (Kanji Breakdown)
In Demon Slayer, names often hold hidden meanings related to the character’s destiny or personality.
- 黒 (Koku): Black.
- 死 (Shi): Death.
- 牟 (Bo): Pupil/Moo.
Native Nuance: Black Death Eye.
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Breathing Styles & Forms (呼吸・型)
Moon Breathing
- First Form: Dark Moon, Evening Palace
壱ノ型 闇月・宵の宮 (Ichi no kata: Yamidzuki Yoi no Miya)
Cultural Context & Hidden Details
Bushido Perverted
Represents the corruption of the samurai code for the sake of survival.
Native Language Nuance
Uses ‘Watashi’.
📖 Official Fanbook Data (公式ファンブック)
Details often missed in the anime:
- Height: 190cm
- Weight: 93kg
🤫 Taisho Whisper (Taisho Secret)
He kept the flute Yoriichi gave him for centuries.
Famous Quote
“Be thankful for the blood…”
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: What does Kokushibo mean in Japanese?
A: Kokushibo (黒死牟) translates to ‘Black Death Pupil’. ‘Koku’ (黒) means black, ‘Shi’ (死) means death, and ‘Bo’ (牟) refers to the pupil of the eye, directly tying to his terrifying multi-eyed appearance.