Shoichi

Shoichi
Kanji	正一
Rōmaji	Shōichi
Characteristics
Race	Human
Gender	Male
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Hazel
Personal Status
Status	Active (Pre-Timeskip) Deceased (Post-Timeskip)
Relative(s)	Kiyoshi (Older Brother) Teruko (Younger Sister)
Debuts
Manga Debut	Chapter 20
Anime Debut	Episode 11
Portrayal
Japanese VA	Mitsuhiro Ichiki
English VA	Michael Johnston

Shoichi (正 (しょう) 一 (いち) , Shōichi^?) is a young boy saved by Tanjiro Kamado and Zenitsu Agatsuma when they approached him to help his older brother, Kiyoshi, escape from the Drum House. He also has a younger sister, Teruko.

Quick Answers

What is the significance of Shoichi's blue haori in the story?

Shoichi, a boy of 8-10 years, is characterized by his blue haori worn over a green iromuji kimono. The haori doesn't carry particular significance in the narrative but is part of his visual identity. Shoichi's bravery and loyalty are more central to his character, demonstrated when he rescues his older brother from a demon.

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Who saved Shoichi and his older brother Kiyoshi from the Drum House?

Tanjiro Kamado and Zenitsu Agatsuma are the ones who saved Shoichi and his older brother Kiyoshi from the Drum House. They sought Shoichi's help to rescue Kiyoshi.

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How does Shoichi's personality reflect his loyalty?

Shoichi's loyalty is demonstrated through his brave decision to follow and rescue his older brother who was kidnapped by a demon. His loyalty extends to his protective interactions with his younger sister.

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What is the relationship between Shoichi and Teruko?

Shoichi and Teruko are siblings who sought help from Tanjiro Kamado and Zenitsu Agatsuma to rescue their older brother from Tsuzumi Mansion. In the Tsuzumi Mansion Arc, they become separated from the group, with Zenitsu stepping in to safeguard Shoichi.

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What is the meaning of Shoichi's name in Japanese?

In Japanese, Shoichi's name comprises two Kanji characters: '正' and '一'. '正' often denotes 'correct' or 'right', and '一' signifies 'one'. Hence, the name Shoichi can be translated as 'the right one' or 'the correct one'.

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Appearance

Shoichi is a short young boy of around 8-10, with black spiky hair and hazel eyes with a thick black border.

Shoichi wears a blue haori over a light green iromuji kimono with a white juban under it.

Personality

While his personality is not fully elaborated on, one can assume he is a loyal brother as he decides to follow his older brother to rescue him after he was kidnapped by a demon. He has also shown a protective side while interacting with his younger sister. It can be surmised that Shoichi is braver than average, as he decides to follow the two Demon Slayers, Tanjiro and Zenitsu, into the Drum House. Even when separated from the others with Zenitsu, he shows more courage than the Thunder Breathing user.

History

While not much is known about his personal history, Shoichi came from a family of presumably three kids, with him being the middle child.

Synopsis

Tsuzumi Mansion Arc

Shoichi, along with his sister Teruko, meet Tanjiro and Zenitsu at the entrance of the Drum House, searching for their kidnapped older brother.

Abilities

As an ordinary human, he doesn't possess any additional powers or abilities.

Trivia

• Shoichi's name contains the kanji for "straight, right, proper, regular, standard" (正, sho^?) and "one" (一, ichi^?).
• Zenitsu is under the false assumption that Shoichi is a strong warrior after he lost consciousness inside the Drum House while being accosted by the Tongue Demon. When Zenitsu came to, the demon had been slain, which Zenitsu credited to Shoichi. In reality, Zenitsu had defeated the demon in his sleep.