Hello, I am KENTA, a Japanese who loves manga! In this discussion blog, we will get to the heart of the story of “Oni no Kane” and find out why Musho waited until the Taisho Era to attack the Kamado family and the truth behind the ending of the Hashira Rehearsal Arc. By reading this article, you will surely discover a new aspect of “The Blade of Oni no Ruin”! Let’s dive into the deep world together and unravel the mysteries of the story!
Musho’s attack and its timing
It was in the winter of the Taisho era (1912-1926) that Musho attacked the Kamado family. We believe there is a deeper meaning to the timing of this attack. First of all, Mushashi’s causality began during the time of the Swordsman with the Earring, or the Sengoku period. He waited almost 200 years or more before raiding the Kamado family now. Why did Mushashi wait this long?
The day before and the day of the attack
At the beginning of the first episode, Sumijiro says that he wants to feed his brother and sister full meals at New Year’s. From this statement, we can assume that this story is about the end of the year, around December. And since Sumijiro’s mother, Kie, says that he does not have to go because of the snow and danger, we can assume that Sumijiro left on December 31, New Year’s Eve.
Sumijiro went to town that day and stayed at Grandfather Saburo’s house. He returned home the next day, on the morning of January 1. However, the night he returned home, the Kamado family was attacked. There was a special fateful incident at this time of the year.
Hinokami Kagura and the Relation of Much Ado about Nothing
For generations, the Kamado family had danced the Hinokagura from sunset on December 31 until dawn on January 1. This tradition had a special meaning for Musho. This dance, which imitated the movements of the earring swordsman, became a fire breathing movement and was eerie to Musho. Musho felt a strong connection to this movement and was looking for an opportunity to attack to settle the matter with his own hands.
Muchashiro’s surveillance and Grandfather Saburo’s knowledge
Musho had demons searching the area around the Kamado family house to monitor their movements. This is why Saburo’s grandfather, who lived in the area, knew of the demons’ existence. It is highly probable that Saburo Grandfather witnessed the demons scouting around the Kamado house.
Sumijuro’s Death and the Succession of Hijikagura
The death of the Kamado family’s predecessor, Sumijuro, also played a role in the Musho attack. Sumijuro’s death occurred just before the first episode, and it is believed that this prevented Sumijiro from immediately succeeding to hikigami kagura. If Sumijuro had died many years earlier, Sumijiro would have already been practicing hikagura. However, Sumijiro’s sudden inability to dance presented a perfect opportunity for Musho.
Musho’s Theme and Oyasama’s Consideration
The ending of the Pillar Practice section seems as if it were a song about Mushasu. The scene of Mushyoshi walking through the snowy mountains is eerie, yet symbolic of his strength and loneliness. On the other hand, the opening theme is about Oyakata-sama and the Onigakurei, and the scene where Oyakata-sama is surrounded by many children is particularly impressive.
When Oyakata-sama says, “More of my children,” his words show his concern for them. He refers to the children who survived the final selection as his own, showing his respect for the children of his foster parent, Mr. Rinkataki.
Implications for the Sangen no Oni and Priestess Nezuko
The opening scene features the demons of Sangen. In particular, the fourth of the kangen, Crying Eyes, implies that she is targeting Priestess. Her ability to watch over them poses a new threat to the Onikagurei.
Conclusion
Musho’s attack on the Kamado family came at a specific time in the Taisho era, and was a combination of factors related to his karma and the inheritance of the Nichigami Kagura. The death of Sumijuro and Mutsuko’s surveillance activities are also important factors. The ending and opening of the Pillar Training Arc also reflect the background and themes of each character and provide clues to delve deeper into the story of “Oni no Kai”.
Thus, there are many foreshadowing and innuendos behind the story, which is why it continues to fascinate readers. This website, MangaZamurai, publishes discussion articles on Japanese manga for everyone in the world. We hope that this discussion has helped you to get deeper into the story of “Oni no Kai” (Blade of the Demon). There are many other interesting articles, so please read our other articles as well. New discoveries about your favorite manga are waiting for you!
