In a hypnotic enchantment demon slayer cosplay, viewers should not be at fault for believing that the tragic character of sabito appeared right before their eyes.
While it’s perfectly acceptable to include a character’s personal interpretation of a cosplay costume, when it comes to dazzlingly intricate costumes like those found in a manga set in In times like the Demon Slayer, having the exact perfect outfit sets a cosplay apart from all the competition. Artist @itslanicos achieves this highest level of precision in a stunning cosplay depiction of Sabito, Sakonji Urokodaki’s former apprentice.
Instead of embracing the creative freedom that is a normal and emphasized aspect of cosplay, @itslanicos’ Sabito focuses on precision and accuracy. Whether it’s the design and pattern on Sabito’s kimono or the color scheme on his fox mask, there’s little difference between this cosplay and Sabito portrayed in the manga and anime.
Sabito is a good student who just wants Tanjiro to succeed
In the Demon Hunter story, Sabito is a practitioner of Tanjiro’s Water-Breathing style who helps the young protagonist practice in preparation for Urokodaki’s Final Selection exam. Like his former master, he does not hesitate to criticize Tanjiro’s failures. There was a reason why Sabito had such a serious attitude. As a student, Sabito not only failed the final test to become a Demon Hunter, but also died in the process. Upon encountering the vicious Demon Hand, Sabito almost succeeded in delivering the finishing blow, only to have his blade broken, at the worst of times, sealing his fate. The grief over Sabito’s failure was so great that his soul remained in the forest, where it finally, years later, came to Tanjiro, imparting hope and aspirations to him.
Although his methods may be harsh, his aim, namely making Tanjiro the best Demon Hunter he can become, is very respectable. Cosplayers seem to have accepted Sabito’s strict demands on quality, at least in terms of his cosplay. His attention to detail focuses not only on the costumes but also on Sabito’s actual character. The cosplay would look great with just the kimono and mask, which is how Tanjiro first met Sabito on the rock in the manga. But @itslanico went a step further and also dressed up as the Sabito that existed under the mask that was exposed by Tanjiro in their final match. Interestingly, the artist has a striking resemblance to Sabito, a trait that is further deepened as he creatively uses makeup.
Overall, this cosplay is a great demonstration of the precision that sets this artist apart and is definitely a detail. Demon Slayer’own sabito would appreciate.
Source: @itslanicos
demon slayer available to read from Viz Media while the anime is streaming on Crunchyroll.