A Sharp Sting! Is This What Intimidation Feels Like...? In "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba," Akaza Trembles in Fear Before Kokushibo, Upper Rank One

Even Upper Rank Three, Akaza (voiced by Akira Ishida), was so unsettled... In Episode 1 of the anime "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Swordsmith Village Arc," the six-eyed Upper Rank One, Kokushibo (voiced by Ryotaro Okiayu), made his appearance, exuding an overwhelmingly abnormal sense of intimidation.

In Episode 1 of the "Swordsmith Village Arc," Upper Rank Two, Doma (voiced by Mamoru Miyano), tried to extract information from Upper Rank Five, Gyokko (voiced by Kousuke Toriumi). Akaza then blew off half of Doma’s face and threatened, "Did Lord Muzan order you to do something? Get lost." However, at that very moment, Kokushibo stepped in, saying, "Akaza. You have gone too far," and, in an instant, cut off Akaza’s wrist.

Feeling an extraordinary amount of pressure from Kokushibo, Akaza trembled, while Doma, repairing his face, cheerfully said, "It's fine, it’s fine, Kokushibo-dono. I'm not bothered at all." But Kokushibo sharply retorted, "I’m not saying this for your sake. I am concerned about the disruption of the hierarchy, and ultimately, the cracks it could cause in the chain of subordination." Then Kokushibo, opening his six eyes wide, addressed Akaza, "Akaza. Do you understand what I am saying?"—a scene overflowing with the aura of a true powerhouse.

On the internet, viewers reacted with excitement to this scene where even the formidable Akaza shudders before Kokushibo. Comments included, "His face is way too scary!" and "The intimidation is absolutely overwhelming."