The latest "Demon Slayer" theatrical release, "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle Arc Chapter 1: Akaza's Reattack," has been an absolute box office monster since hitting theaters in Japan. It's pulled in staggering numbers across Asia and even sparked a global pilgrimage among fans in the US and beyond.
This time, we're diving into some epic cosplay! Itsuki Minato (@gunshin_ituki), a well-known former host, entrepreneur, and influencer from Japan, recently blew up social media after sharing his incredible "Demon Slayer" cosplay of Upper Rank One Kokushibo on Instagram. The quality and accuracy are absolutely next-level!
Itsuki Minato, nicknamed "Gunshin" (War God), didn't even start his career as a host until he was 34. Yet, in his very first year, he crushed it, hitting over 100 million yen in annual sales! He continued to break the 100 million yen mark for three consecutive years, with a monthly record of 42 million yen, and eventually retired after setting a personal best of 55 million yen in a single month.
Then, starting in 2022, he took on the role of General Producer for "Lillion," a club focused on nurturing new hosts. It was during this period that he earned his "Gunshin" moniker. He also launched the YouTube channel "ELCOLLE ~Kabukicho Super TV~" to document his journey managing and training hosts. Having grown up in extreme poverty and relying on government assistance, he's always been driven to give back to society, regularly hosting charity events at his club and donating proceeds to disaster-stricken areas or organizations for people with disabilities.
Kokushibo's signature six red-gold eyes and unsettling, inhuman appearance? Minato absolutely nailed them with incredibly detailed makeup! Dressed in a purple kimono, sporting a long red and black wig, and wielding a prop katana, he looks like he's stepped right out of the manga panel.
This cosplay is both terrifying and mesmerizing, instantly making you hold your breath and blurring the lines between 2D and 3D...
He even rocked the full cosplay with friends at a shisha lounge – imagine walking past that! LOL.
More cosplay pics with friends.
Netizens went absolutely wild in the comments section after seeing Minato's Kokushibo, showering him with praise: "The quality is insane," "Kokushibo is so cool," "It's not just the makeup, the aura in the photos is powerful," "I really want to see this in person," "It's terrifying but also beautiful," and "It's truly respectable to take on Kokushibo."
Even though Itsuki Minato isn't a professional cosplayer, this epic transformation definitely snagged him a ton of attention – guess that's one way to grab eyeballs! LOL.
via： 心湊一希個人Instagram