Shinobu Kocho gets a live-action revamp in some fantastic Demon Slayer cosplay. The Demon Slayer anime first aired in 2019, based on the hit manga of the same name written and illustrated by Koyoharu Gotouge. The anime follows Tanjiro Kamado as he joins the Demon Slayer Corps in the wake of a demon attack that killed his family and infected his younger sister Nezuko. Although, he doesn’t wish to hunt demons – instead, he hopes to find a cure for Nezuko’s demon infection.
The character of Shinobu first appears in episode 15, voiced by Saori Hayami in Japanese and Erika Harlacher in the English dub. Shinobu presents as very cheerful and friendly, even in stressful situations, though she is seen to be ruthless throughout her demon slayer appearances, even attempting to slay Nezuko. Audiences were soon to discover that Shinobu’s hatred of demons is related to the trauma she experienced at their hands. Similar to Tanjiro, Shinobu lost both her parents at a young age in a demon attack, resulting in them joining the Demon Slayer Corps. She later lost her sister as well to a demon attack, only furthering her hatred.
Twitch streamer and cosplayer Jahara Jayde shared her flawless cosplay recreation of Demon Slayer’s Shinobu Kocho on her Twitter. Jayde has an impressive eye for detail for this cosplay with series-accurate attire. Jayde sports a perfect replica of Shinobu’s haori and uniform, with her iconic butterfly clip and deep purple contacts to make the look. The subtle Demon Slayer reference in the caption and Jayde grasping at the sword hint at Shinobu’s fierce demon-slaying skills. Check out this incredible cosplay below:
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Shinobu Kocho has a very clear connection to insects that is reflected in her character design. Shinobu’s haori features a unique scaley pattern and spotted edge design with soft white, blue, and pink colors, mirroring a butterfly. As she fights, her haori fans out to create a butterfly silhouette. The insect imagery continues with her cute butterfly hair clip and large dark purple eyes that give her an almost bug-like expression.
Jayde is clearly very passionate about cosplay and has a history of creating looks for her favorite characters. The cosplayer has broached anime content before, with some impressive anime characters like her cosplay of Sailor Saturn from Sailor Moon. Demon Slayer is followed by crowds of adoring fans, and Jayde’s dedication showcases the love they have for the series. While live-action anime adaptations don’t always garner the best reaction from audiences, outstanding cosplays like these have fans wondering what a live-action Demon Slayer movie could be like.
Source: Jahara Jayde