Gyokko

Grotesque artist demon who manipulates pots

Belongs to Upper Rank Five of the Twelve Kizuki, a grotesque artist demon who uses pots for attacks and transformations.

Quotes

  • “Art is an explosion!”
  • “These pots become my limbs!”
  • “Do you think you can comprehend my art?”
  • “I shall eternally pursue beauty.”
  • “I’ll show you power worthy of Upper Rank.”

Trivia

  • Can materialize various monsters from within pots
  • Name derives from pot-using techniques and archaic appearance
  • Notably grotesque in the work, popular as a horror character
  • Combat scene aesthetics highly praised by fans
  • Voiced by veteran seiyuu Kosuke Toriumi

Alternate names

Gyokko Upper Rank Five Grotesque Artist Pot Demon

Tags

Demon Slayer Twelve Kizuki Upper Rank Five Pot Artist Demon Combat Character Grotesque Horror Anime Character

Profile

Species
Demon
Gender
Male

Appearance

Overall appearance
Demon with a grotesque elderly-like form. Possesses multiple eyes and a bizarre face, with a head shaped like a pot. Freely manipulates pots and changes form at will, with an artistic yet eerie appearance.
Height
Approximately 180cm
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Pot-shaped head
  • Multiple eyes
  • Bizarre face
  • Long white hair
Iconic items
  • Manipulated pots
  • Pot monsters
  • Pot-based weapons

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Abnormal
Detailed personality
Extremely deranged personality with a strong obsession for his own art. Ruthless and brutal even toward enemies.
Keywords
  • Madness
  • Brutality
  • Ruthlessness
  • Artistic temperament
  • Obsession
  • Grotesque
Talents
  • Artistic talent
  • Grotesque creature manipulation
  • Robust physical abilities
  • Mutable body
  • Pot-utilizing combat
Skills
  • Pot-based attacks
  • Monster materialization
  • Regeneration ability
  • Spatial manipulation
  • Ambush tactics
Motivation
Maintaining position as a Twelve Kizuki member and acquiring greater power. Perfecting his art and plunging enemies into terror.
Habits
Constantly switches pots during combat, intimidating with diverse shape changes.
Favorite foods
Human flesh, Raw fish, Blood
Favorite colors
Black, Purple
Hobbies
Pot creation, Collecting bizarre creatures
Disliked situations
Defeat, Plan interference

History

Backstory
Formerly human, became a demon and rose to Upper Rank Five among the Twelve Kizuki. Feared as a grotesque artist who freely manipulates pots.
Debut date
2016-02
Work title
Demon Slayer
Media type
Anime
Episode or chapter
TV Anime Season 1, Upper Rank demon appearance episode

Appointment as Upper Rank Five

Significant event
Appointment as Upper Rank Five
Description
Promoted to Upper Rank Five of the Twelve Kizuki, becoming a powerful foe against the Hashira.

Pot transformations in combat

Significant event
Pot transformations in combat
Description
Showcased a unique fighting style by transforming pots into various creatures and weapons during battle.

Final battle participation

Significant event
Final battle participation
Description
Participated in the final battle toward the story's end, demonstrating his strength.

Relationships

Enmu

Teammate

Battle standing against the Hashira together as Upper Rank demons

Kokushibo

Leader

Fulfills Upper Rank role under Kokushibo's guidance

Twelve Kizuki

Twelve Kizuki: unknown

Media appearances

Demon Slayer

Anime / Supporting

2019 TV Anime Series

Demon Slayer

Manga / Supporting

2016–2020

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Movie: Mugen Train

Movie / Cameo

2020 release

Voice cast and creators

Kosuke Toriumi

Voice actor
Kosuke Toriumi
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV Anime Version

Matthew Mercer

Voice actor
Matthew Mercer
Language
English
Version or series
English Dub Version

Koyoharu Gotouge

Creator name
Koyoharu Gotouge
Role
Original author

Shueisha

Creator name
Shueisha
Role
Publisher

ufotable

Creator name
ufotable
Role
Animation studio

Related goods

Gyokko Figure

Item name
Gyokko Figure
Category
Figure
Availability
Regular

Pot-Themed Accessories

Item name
Pot-Themed Accessories
Category
Accessory
Availability
Limited