These Shinobu Sword Replicas Belong In Your Collection

Kimetsu no Yaiba’s Demon Slayer Corps are some of the most loved and cosplayed characters we’ve seen in recent years, thanks in part to the Nichirin swords making them look cool and badass. And when it comes to badass, few characters hold a candle to Shinobu Kochou and her Nichirin sword.

A Kochou Shinobu cosplay wouldn’t be complete without her signature stinger sword which is why these cosplay swords belong on your wishlist if you’re putting together a cosplay costume.

What Is Written on Shinobu’s Sword?

The kanji characters on Shinobu’s sword roughly translates to “Destroy evil demons.”, a common motto written on the swords of the hashira. However, you may have noticed that her sword has fewer characters compared to the other hashira’s swords and this is because of the sword’s specific design.

Though all of the hashira have their own swords, Shinobu’s sword is the easiest to tell apart from the ones used by characters like Giyu, Rengoku, and Kanao. Because she has very little upper body strength, Shinobu’s sword was designed to be as thin and light as possible, letting her use it with formidable speed, made even deadlier by the poison she coats on the entire blade length.

That said, a lighter design meant that Shinobu’s sword had to be much shorter than the other hashiras, leaving her with less space for writing the motto. So while the other hashira’s swords say “Destroy all evil demons”, hers sword’s motto is a shortened version.

Is Shinobu’s Sword Black or White?

Shinobu Kochou’s sword changes color throughout the anime depending on the lighting. This is because the Demon Slayer swords are made of a special and mystical type of carbon steel composed of scarlet crimson iron sand and scarlet crimson ore. It’s a process inspired by the way real-life Japanese swords are forged with tamahagane or “jewel steel”.

This special forging process gives these anime swords their ability to kill demons along with a wildly varying sheen.

Shinobu Sword Replicas for Fans of the Insect Hashira

Kamado Tanjirou and Nezuko may be the main characters of Kimetsu no Yaiba, but Shinobu Kocho’s nichirin blade is nothing to scoff at. Not only are these cosplay swords fit for a samurai, a ninja, a hashira, and everything in between, but they’re accurate enough that they can be part of your anime merchandise collection. 

Steel Replica of Shinobu Kocho’s Nichirin Katana

You likely remember this Nichirin sword from the fight between Shinobu and Giyu Tomioka in the forest. This high quality replica is made entirely of stainless steel, giving the cut section of Shinobu’s sword a distinctively sharper, leaner look.

At the bottom half of the blade, nearest to the tsuba, are the kanji characters as seen in the original manga. It also keeps the flower-shaped handguard which looks amazing when the sword is sheathed in its white scabbard.

• Material: Stainless steel
• Length: 104 cm

Wooden Replica of Shinobu Kocho’s Nichirin Katana

This version of Shinobu’s katana doesn’t even look like it’s made of wood. Aside from the duller sheen that it has when placed under a light, there’s little to distinguish it from the stainless steel version because of its build quality.

The tsuba fits seamlessly into the rest of the blade, giving the impression that we’re looking at a full tang metal sword. It also comes with its own white scabbard.

• Material: 103 cm
• Length: Wood

Conclusion

Shinobu Kocho’s all-around badassery in Demon Slayer have made her and her Nichirin blade popular among fans of the show, making many want to cosplay her. These accurate cosplay swords make it possible to embody her character in cosplay form.