Demon Slayer’s Most Adorable Couple: Mitsuri Kanroji and Obanai Iguro
Few anime couples capture the hearts of fans quite like Demon Slayer’s Mitsuri Kanroji and Obanai Iguro. Unlike many fan-made pairings, this couple became canon by the series’ conclusion, even tying the knot. Their love story has been beautifully brought to life by cosplayers @grotesquelia and @lilliathaceous on Instagram, who have recreated the couple in a stunning and picturesque cosplay.
A Romantic Setting Underneath Cherry Blossoms
The cosplay features the couple seated beneath a cherry blossom tree, radiating a serene and enchanting atmosphere. The Mitsuri cosplayer dons the character’s distinctive variation of the Demon Slayer Corps uniform. This unique attire, exclusive to the Love Hashira, includes a black skirt and a black and white high-neck long-sleeved shirt, topped with a white haori.
Obanai’s cosplayer mirrors this look with slight modifications, sporting a black long-sleeve shirt and matching pants, paired with a white and black striped haori.
Capturing the Essence of Mitsuri and Obanai
Both cosplayers wear sandals and legwarmer socks, which reflect their characters’ personalities—Mitsuri’s in green and Obanai’s in white. Their wigs are meticulously styled to match the characters’ hair, with Obanai’s short and black and Mitsuri’s light pink, transitioning to lime green at the braids’ ends. True to the series, Obanai’s cosplayer also covers their mouth with a white cloth. The pair sit closely, surrounded by pink flower petals under the cherry blossom canopy.
A Display of Love and Tranquility
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The cosplay’s soft, diffused lighting filters through the cherry blossom branches, enhancing the romantic atmosphere. This setting allows the two dedicated Hashira members to savor their love and momentarily escape their demanding roles. Despite their differences—Mitsuri’s vivacious nature and Obanai’s quiet demeanor—their relationship exemplifies the idea that “opposites attract,” as they complement each other perfectly.
Peaceful and Content in Each Other’s Company
The cosplay beautifully encapsulates Mitsuri and Obanai’s love and peace. Within the series, it is revealed that they married and had five children together. Though they technically perished, their reincarnated selves found each other once more. This narrative arc brings a sense of warmth and fulfillment, showing that even after all their struggles and losses in the battle against Lord Muzan and the demons, love prevails.
Cosplayers @grotesquelia and @lilliathaceous have masterfully captured one of the most breathtaking portrayals of this beloved Demon Slayer duo to date. Their work imagines a tranquil future where Mitsuri Kanroji and Obanai Iguro can finally rest and cherish their love, free from the burdens of their past battles.
Sources: @grotesquelia, @lilliathaceous, and @cleographie on Instagram
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba follows Tanjiro Kamado, a young boy who becomes a demon slayer after his family is slaughtered and his sister Nezuko is turned into a demon. Tanjiro embarks on a perilous journey to find a cure for his sister and avenge his family, facing numerous demons and formidable opponents along the way. Set in Taisho-era Japan, the series combines intense combat sequences with intricate character development.