Is Kokushibo related to Tanjiro in Demon Slayer? Explained
Demon Slayer has garnered a lot of attention all over the world with a crisp story and memorable character sketches. The protagonist of the show,
Tanjiro Kamado
, emerges as one of the strongest characters in the show, and he shows an upward trend in gaining abilities and amassing power.
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Now, one of the frequently asked questions around the anime is whether Tanjiro Kamado and the
Upper Moon One Kokushibo
are related in any way. Moving forward in the article, we have discussed the answer to the question in brief, backed by some of the most substantial facts.
Relation between Kokushibo and Tanjiro Kamado
The answer to the question is a little twisted, and the reason behind the same is pretty obvious, which you will get to know in the next few lines. Kokushino was originally known as Machikatsu Tsugikuni (twin brother of legendary
Yoriichi Tsugikuni
).
Now, Tanjiro is considered the spiritual successor of Yoriichi, and he is destined to take the legacy of the legendary demon slayer forward. Keeping that in mind, Tanjiro is not a direct relative of Kokushibo, but he can be considered a spiritual relative of the same.
In the upcoming Infinity Castle Arc, we will get to see Kokushibo in action, where the audience will get familiar with the capabilities that the Upper Moon One holds.
No doubt, the movie will be focused more on Tanjiro and Zenitsu; still, Kokushibo will get an ample amount of screentime in his fight against the Hashiras.
Moreover, chances are that we will get to see Yoriichi in action through the flashbacks of Kokushibo in the upcoming movie. And this is something that all the Demon Slayer fans want to see. Most of the fans of the franchise think that it will be interesting to see Yoriichi on screen and witness the aura of the demon slayer who was a nightmare for Muzan.
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