Wakuraba

病葉 (Wakuraba)

Character Profile & Japanese Name Analysis

📝 Editor’s Note

Authentic Research by a Japanese Fan: As a native Japanese speaker, I have researched Wakuraba’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: Lower Rank 3
Voice Actor: Unknown

Who is Wakuraba?

Lower Rank 3. Tried to flee from Muzan.

Appearance

Scarred face, spiked hair.

Personality

Cautious but foolish to think he could escape.

Abilities & Powers (能力)

Natural talents and combat techniques beyond Breathing Styles.

Speed

Fast runner.

Japanese Name Meaning (Kanji Breakdown)

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

病 (Waku): Illness.
葉 (Raba): Leaf.

Native Nuance: Diseased Leaf.

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Breathing Styles & Forms (呼吸・型)

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None / Unknown

Cultural Context & Hidden Details

Futile Resistance

Even speed cannot outrun Muzan.

Native Language Nuance

Uses ‘Ore’.

📖 Official Fanbook Data (公式ファンブック)

Details often missed in the anime:

Height: Unknown

🤫 Taisho Whisper (Taisho Secret)

Ran the fastest out of fear.

Famous Quote

“I must escape…”

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