Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba: Vol. 40 - Shinobu Kocho PVC Statue

Shinobu Kocho | 胡蝶しのぶ | Demon Slayer’s Insect Hashira

Meet Shinobu Kocho, the enigmatic and razor-sharp Insect Hashira from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. With her delicate butterfly motif, poison-laced sword, and a smile that hides simmering rage, Shinobu is a fan-favourite character whose tragic past and cunning intellect make her one of anime’s most compelling heroes.

Appearance

Shinobu Kocho is a petite 151 cm (4'11") warrior with an ethereal, almost doll-like presence. Her raven-black hair, fading to deep purple at the tips, is styled into an elegant yakai-maki bun adorned with a butterfly hairpin—a tribute to her fallen sister, Kanae. Her large, gradient purple eyes (strikingly pupil-less, like an insect’s) and rose-pink lips contrast with her pale complexion, giving her an otherworldly charm.

Fans will recognise her signature outfit: a modified Demon Slayer uniform paired with the white butterfly-patterned haori inherited from Kanae. This delicate yet deadly aesthetic translates beautifully into anime figures, capturing her haunting beauty and intricate design.

Personality

Shinobu Kocho glides through the world of Demon Slayer like a butterfly—deceptively gentle, yet laced with venom. Her ever-present smile and melodic voice mask a tempest of grief and fury, remnants of the night demons slaughtered her family and sister, Kanae. While she presents herself as cheerful and composed, even playfully teasing stoic allies like Giyu Tomioka, her laughter carries an edge sharper than her blade.

This duality defines her: a Hashira who cradles injured comrades with tenderness, yet relishes the slow, poetic justice of watching demons writhe under her poison’s effects. Her sadistic wit, honed by years of loss, becomes both a shield and a weapon. She manipulates conversations with the same precision she wields her sword, always probing for weakness—in demons and allies alike.

Beneath the polished facade lies a quieter battle. Shinobu’s petite frame and lack of brute strength gnaw at her pride, a stark contrast to the towering power of Hashira like Kyojuro Rengoku. But rather than yield to doubt, she turns fragility into ferocity. Every flick of her poisoned blade, every calculated strike, is a rebellion against her limits—a silent vow to honor Kanae’s memory by outsmarting the monsters that took her.

Background & Relationships

Shinobu’s story is one of love, loss, and lethal resolve. After demons slaughtered her parents and older sister Kanae, she vowed to honour Kanae’s legacy by becoming the Insect Hashira. Though physically weaker than her peers, she turned her “flaw” into strength, mastering Insect Breathing—a technique reliant on speed, precision, and deadly poison.

Her bond with Kanao Tsuyuri, the girl she adopted as a sister, adds emotional depth to her arc. Shinobu trains Kanao not just as a warrior, but as a survivor, passing on both her skills and her unspoken pain.

Why Fans Love Shinobu Kocho

Complexity: A heroine who smiles through rage, blending grace with ruthlessness.
Iconic Design: Her butterfly motif, purple eyes, and haunting haori make her visually unforgettable.
Underdog Spirit: Overcoming physical limits with sheer ingenuity and poison-based combat.

Shinobu Kocho Anime Figures

Celebrate the Insect Hashira’s legacy with exquisitely crafted Shinobu Kocho figures! These collectibles highlight her signature details: the butterfly hairpin, gradient-purple eyes, and the iconic white haori that flutters like her namesake. Pose her mid-strike with her poison-infused blade or alongside Kanao Tsuyuri for a heartfelt display.Shop Now to add this tragic yet triumphant warrior to your Demon Slayer collection!