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From “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” comes a set of figures of Uzui Tengen and Himejima Gyomei under the “Rukappu Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” series, featuring their cute gestures as they look up at you. Pre-orders are now available at Premium Bandai.

“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” is based on a manga by Gotouge Koyoharu, which was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump (Shueisha) from November 2016 to May 2020. The animation is produced by ufotable, and the “Mugen Train Arc” was followed by the “Entertainment District Arc” in December 2021.
After the broadcast of the first episode, ‘Entertainment District Arc’, the Sound Pillar Uzui Tengen (CV: Konishi Katsuyuki) who goes on a mission with Tanjiro and Aimer’s new opening song ‘Zankyo Sanka’ became a trending topic. In addition, a new demon, Daki, played by Sawashiro Miyuki, and her brother, Gyutaro, played by Osaka Ryota were revealed in the end credits, and other new developments that were revealed in each broadcast has cause this anime to trend in the Internet.
In April, there will be a physical event “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Festival -Anime 3rd Anniversary Celebration-” to celebrate the third anniversary of the anime, as well as an exhibition event “Total Concentration Exhibition -Mugen Train Arc and Entertainment District Arc-“.

From “Demon Slayer” comes the set of figures of Uzui Tengen and Himejima Gyomei with a limited edition bonus under the “Rukkapu Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” series. Rukappu is a word coined from the word ‘look up’, and the figures feature cute gestures that make you feel as if they are looking up at you. The “looking up and sitting down” pose makes it easier to make eye contact with the figure when it is displayed on a desk, compared to regular figures.

The figure’s neck is movable, allowing for a variety of facial expressions. This time, all the Pillars have appeared in this series, inclusive of released figure.
In addition, as a Premium Bandai exclusive bonus, two original designed mini cushions will be included.

‘Rukappu Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Uzui Tengen and Himejima Gyomei Set [Limited Edition with Cushion]’ is priced at 6,556 JPY (tax included). Pre-orders are now available at Premium Bandai, and will be shipped in August 2022.

(C) Gotouge Koyoharu/Shueisha, Aniplex, ufotable