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Wakuraba

Character

Wakuraba is a demon who served among the Twelve Kizuki as Lower Rank Three. Loyal yet driven above all by self-preservation, he tries to flee when Muzan begins purging the Lower Ranks, only to be cut down before he can escape.

Japanese Voice: Souichirou Hoshi
Status: Deceased
Rank: Lower Rank Three
First Appearance (Manga): Chapter 51: The Nichirin Sword Returns
First Appearance (Anime): Episode 26: New Mission
Allegiances: Twelve Kizuki
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Appearance

Wakuraba stands at an ordinary height and has pale, grayish skin. Three cross-shaped scars mark his cheeks and the middle of his forehead, and his ears taper to sharp, elf-like points. His wide, orange eyes carry the engraved characters that announce his rank as Lower Three, and he keeps his short black hair styled with a widow's peak.

His clothing consists of a bamboo-toned yukata patterned with dots and pinstripes, a strip of dark fabric at the waist, and a lighter cloth at the neck. He also wears paired golden hoop earrings and wooden sandals fitted with black straps.

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Personality

Like the other Lower Ranks, Wakuraba shows devotion to Muzan Kibutsuji and had hoped to grow stronger in his service. His obedience, however, is not absolute. When it becomes clear that Muzan intends to spare none of them, Wakuraba prioritizes his own survival over blind loyalty and decides to run rather than accept his fate.

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History

Summoned to the Infinity Castle by Nakime after the death of Lower Rank Five, Wakuraba arrives alongside Enmu, Rokuro, Mukago, and Kamanue. A disguised Muzan reveals himself and berates the group for their weakness, declaring that their only worth lies in devouring humans and gaining power. He notes that the Upper Ranks have gone unchanged for a century while the Lower Ranks are endlessly replaced.

When Kamanue voices doubt, Muzan reads his thoughts and devours him, splattering the others with blood. He then kills Mukago for contradicting him. Realizing his mind can be read and that no mercy will come, Wakuraba seizes a moment while Muzan is occupied and sprints through the castle in a desperate bid to escape. Despite covering great distance, he finds himself dragged back before Nakime as nothing but a severed head, his pace far too slow against Muzan. His head is thrown before Rokuro and Enmu as a warning, and he is dead before the confrontation ends. He first appears in Chapter 51 and Episode 26.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Wakuraba in Demon Slayer?

Wakuraba is a demon in Demon Slayer (Kimetsu no Yaiba) who served among the Twelve Kizuki as Lower Rank Three. He was loyal to Muzan Kibutsuji but driven above all by self-preservation.

What rank is Wakuraba in Demon Slayer?

Wakuraba holds the position of Lower Rank Three among the Twelve Kizuki. The engraved characters announcing this rank appear in his wide, orange eyes.

Who killed Wakuraba and how did he die?

Wakuraba was killed by Muzan Kibutsuji during the purge of the Lower Ranks at the Infinity Castle. When he tried to flee, he was dragged back before Nakime as nothing but a severed head, far too slow to escape Muzan.

What does Wakuraba look like in Demon Slayer?

Wakuraba is of ordinary height with pale, grayish skin, three cross-shaped scars on his cheeks and forehead, and sharp, elf-like pointed ears. He has wide orange eyes, short black hair with a widow's peak, a bamboo-toned yukata, golden hoop earrings, and wooden sandals.

When does Wakuraba first appear in Demon Slayer?

Wakuraba first appears in Chapter 51 of the manga and Episode 26 of the anime. He is summoned to the Infinity Castle by Nakime alongside Enmu, Rokuro, Mukago, and Kamanue.

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