Shinobu Kocho

Shinobu Kocho is the Insect Hashira of the Demon Slayer Corps, known for her petite stature and graceful demeanor. With her unique insect-based breathing style, she stands out among her peers. She exhibits an unsettling smile that often masks her true feelings, yet her intelligence and wit shine through as she navigates her responsibilities. Shinobu's role extends beyond combat; as the head of the Butterfly Mansion, she oversees a facility that aids injured Demon Slayers, showcasing her nurturing side. Beneath her fragile exterior lies a resilient spirit, shaped by her sister Kanae's sacrifice and her own determination to protect others. While seemingly aloof, she forms a protective bond with her adoptive sister, Kanao Tsuyuri, which drives her to be both a mentor and a pillar of support. Her acerbic wit and preference for medicines as weapons reflect her preference for intelligence over brute strength. Shinobu's encounters with the protagonist Tanjiro and his friends reveal her complex nature, balancing the duality of her sweet demeanor with a fierce loyalty to her cause. Despite her veiled despair over humanity's constant loss to demons, she harbors a dream to rid the world of their menace alongside her fellow Hashira, indicative of her righteous heart.