Summary

FewDemon Slayerheroes are willing to fight harder against demons than former Flame Hashira,Kyojuro Rengoku, was. With truly impressive bravery,he sacrificed everything in a heartbreaking momentthat proved his commitment to his honorable job as a Hashira. Even after his death, he motivated Tanjiro and the others to never give up as they work to carry on his legacy and fight to avenge him.

Nipahdubson Reddit has created an absolutely cinematic quality cosplay of the character,paying their respects to one of the greatestDemon Slayerheroesto ever appear in the series. They have posted two photographs of their take on Rengoku.

A closeup of Rengoku from Demon Slayer with embers surrounding him.

One is more casual and lighthearted, showcasing the iconic hero holding chopsticks and preparing to slurp up some noodles, one of his favorite dishes. The other image is more devastating, depicting Rengoku in an injured, near-death state. His eye is bleeding and swollen shut, and he is covered in blood, holding onto a sword covered in a smoldering blaze of flames.

This Rengoku Cosplay Depicts All Sides of the Iconic Flame Hashira

Rengoku Quickly Gets From Casual and Fun-Loving To Serious and Powerful

The fun and laid-back photograph next to the more serious, saddening one creates an interesting juxtaposition, accurately representing the multifaceted nature of the hero. Rengoku was definitely a character who could go from humorous and joyful to stoic and ready for battle in a mere moment, so it is incredible to see all sides of him represented in this look. The detailed costume makes this cosplay even more remarkable and accurate. u/Nipahdubs wears a bright yellow and red wig and striking yellow contacts, capturing the color scheme Rengoku is so well-known for andhelping them transform into the hero.

In both photographs, they wear a white kimono with magnificent red flame detailing around the lower half, a subtle nod to Rengoku’s Flame Hashira occupation. The cosplayer is clothed in the typical black and white accented Demon Slayer uniform and holds a powerful red and white Nichirin sword, the most crucial weapon for anyone preparing to fight demons.

The Flame Hashira Rengoku with a wild look in his eyes in Demon Slayer: Mugen Train.

Makeup adds a wow factor to the look, as the cosplayer has recreated the character’s signature thick, black, and expressive eyebrows. In the first photograph, they hold chopsticks and a soup bowl,a sharp contrast with the sword in their hand in the second photo.

Demon Slayer’s Rengoku is Deeper in the Anime Than in The Mugen Train Movie

The serialized adaptation of Demon Slayer’s Mugen Train movie expands on Rengoku significantly, giving him a whole episode’s worth of focus.

Rengoku Made an Undeniable Impact on Everyone, Ensuring a Powerful Legacy

This Cosplayer Has Definitely Paid Respects to the Flame Hashira

Rengoku unfortunately died in theMugen Trainfilmshortly after battling the Upper Rank Three demon, Akaza. His efforts were not for nothing, though, as he dealt some serious damage to the demon, shocked and impressed even Akaza, and left Tanjiro and his other comradeswith wisdom and inspiration to last a lifetime.

His death was one of the saddest in the series, but Tanjiro committed himself to never letting Rengoku’s legacy fade, even replacing the hilt of hissword with one from Rengoku’s sword. u/Nipahdubs created an incredible cosplay and has definitely paid homage to the honorableDemon SlayerFlame Hashira.

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba

Cast

Set in Japan’s Taisho Period, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba follows Tanjiro, a young boy whose family is killed by demons. With his sister Nezuko transformed into a demon, Tanjiro embarks on a quest to become a demon slayer, seeking vengeance and a cure for his sister’s condition.