Katanas are one of the most striking elements of Kimetsu No Yaiba, also known as Demon Slayer either Guardians of the night. Each one has its own characteristics: colors, shapes and even effects thanks to the Demon Slayers' breathing.
Mitsuri Kanroji, the Pillar of Love in Kimetsu No Yaiba, has one of the most striking and characteristic katanas along with Shinobu Kocho and Inosuke Hashibira. It is a weapon halfway between a sword and a whip, something that shows the great power of the pillar in areas such as flexibility and technique.
Although it may seem crazy, Kanroji's katana is inspired by a real weapon called Urami, from South Asia and the Maurya dynasty, according to the study of historians. It is considered a weapon that is difficult to handle and master due to the obvious: there is a high probability of injuring oneself. Masters of martial arts such as kalaripayattu reserve the lessons of this weapon as one of the last steps in the lessons of their disciples.
Agility, flexibility, and relentless practice are required to gain control when using this weapon. Prasanna, a former student of Isha Samskriti, is a silver medalist in the Kalaripayattu national championship in Urumi. Here's a look at a day of Prasanna training.
Kanroji of Kimetsu No Yaiba She is not the only bearer of a weapon inspired by the Urumi. FromSoftware introduced this weapon in Elden Ring in the section of its loadout dedicated to whips. It can be found on the walls of the Caria Mansion, located north of the Raya Lucaria School. Although the movements in real life and the video game are not as incredible as in the anime, it is still a great curiosity.
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