Shinobu Kocho

Insect Hashira

One of the Hashira who uses Insect Breathing and defeats demons with poison extracted from wisteria flowers. Despite her slender and petite build, she possesses high combat ability.

Quotes

  • A smile is my armor. I will never let it break.
  • No matter the enemy, I defeat them with poison. This is my way of fighting.
  • To avenge my sister's resentment, I will use this life.
  • Even if it's painful, as long as I smile, there is hope.
  • With one poison stab, I end the demon.

Trivia

  • The only Hashira who cannot decapitate a demon's neck but uses poison to achieve victory.
  • Compounds wisteria flower poison and adjusts the formula for each demon.
  • Has Kanao Tsuyuri as her tsuguko and taught her sword techniques and poison handling.
  • Her anime performance is considered difficult because she maintains a constant smile while exuding an intimidating atmosphere.
  • She herself was gradually being corroded by the wisteria flower poison.

Alternate names

Kochō Shinobu Shinobu

Tags

Demon Slayer Purge Insect Hashira Wisteria Flower Poison Hashira Water Breathing Insect Breathing Warrior Female Swordswoman

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Profile

Species
Human
Gender
Female

Appearance

Overall appearance
Petite and slender build. Wears a hairpin modeled after butterfly wings and a haori that evokes them. Always smiling, with a gentle demeanor, using polite language with everyone.
Hair color
Black
Distinguishing features
  • Butterfly hairpin
  • Petite and slender build
  • Always smiling and using polite language
Iconic items
  • Wisteria flower hairpin
  • Medicine vial
  • Small thrusting sword

Personality and abilities

Core personality
Kind
Detailed personality
On the surface, calm and gentle, but harbors strong hatred toward demons, the enemy. Due to the experience of her sister being brutally murdered, she is cold and ruthless toward demons. She also has a dedicated side to treatment and rehabilitation.
Keywords
  • Kind
  • Calm
  • Quick-witted
  • Vengeful
  • Noble
  • Sense of responsibility
Talents
  • Pharmacological talent
  • Poison compounding
  • Instantaneous power
  • High-speed movement
Skills
  • Insect Breathing
  • Combat using poison
  • Medical knowledge
  • Treatment techniques
Motivation
To defeat Doma, her sister's enemy, and to protect the Corps by treating and supporting Demon Slayer Corps members.
Habits
Unique speaking style that always maintains a smile and uses polite language.
Favorite foods
Wisteria-derived medicinal herbs
Favorite places
Butterfly Mansion

History

Backstory
Has a tragic childhood past where her sister Kanae Kocho was killed by the demon Doma. While harboring strong hatred and revenge against demons, she behaves kindly, and as a Hashira of the Demon Slayer Corps, establishes a special fighting style using poison made from wisteria flowers to defeat demons. Later, as one of the Hashira, she takes charge of treating and supporting the severely injured.
Debut date
February 15, 2016
Work title
Demon Slayer
Media type
Manga

Natagumo Mountain Arc

Significant event
Natagumo Mountain Arc
Description
First appearance as a Hashira. Helps Tanjiro and others fight the demon family on Natagumo Mountain.

Treatment at the Butterfly Mansion

Significant event
Treatment at the Butterfly Mansion
Description
In charge of treating and caring for Demon Slayer Corps members, takes Kanao Tsuyuri as her tsuguko.

Final Battle in the Infinity Castle Arc

Significant event
Final Battle in the Infinity Castle Arc
Description
In the battle with Doma, pushes the enemy to the brink in an extreme state with loaded poison and body modification, but dies in defeat.

Infinity Castle Showdown

Significant event
Infinity Castle Showdown
Description
Passes Doma's poison to Tanjiro and others, making a major contribution to the final battle.

Relationships

Kanae Kocho

Sibling

Beloved older sister. Killed by Doma, her death becomes the source of Shinobu's hatred for demons.

Kanao Tsuyuri

Protégé

Raised as tsuguko, taught poison sword techniques, and supported in battles.

Tanjiro Kamado

Ally

Fought together in the Natagumo Mountain Arc and others, cooperated to fight demons in the Infinity Castle.

Demon Slayer Corps

Demon Slayer Corps: strategist

Media appearances

Demon Slayer

Manga / Supporting

2016-2020

Demon Slayer

Anime / Supporting

2019 TV series

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

Movie / Supporting

October 2020 release

Stage Play 'Demon Slayer'

Stage play / Supporting

2020-2023

Voice cast and creators

Saori Hayami

Voice actor
Saori Hayami
Language
Japanese
Version or series
TV anime version

Yoko Kadayama

Voice actor
Yoko Kadayama
Language
Japanese
Version or series
Stage play version

Koyoharu Gotouge

Creator name
Koyoharu Gotouge
Role
Original author

Koyoharu Gotouge

Creator name
Koyoharu Gotouge
Role
Illustrator

Koyoharu Gotouge

Creator name
Koyoharu Gotouge
Role
Writer

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Creator name
ufotable
Role
Animation studio

Shueisha

Creator name
Shueisha
Role
Publisher

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