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Is Gyokko underrated? Demon Slayer Deep Dive
This video analyzes how Upper Rank 5 Gyokko of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba was underrated due to his appearance, but in reality, he was an ace who made significant contributions to the organization, such as pinpointing the location of the Swordsmith Village and providing fundraising abilities. The reason why Gyokko was underrated was because he played the role of a sacrifice to emphasize the effect of the Mark and appeared as a mid-boss, resulting in a lack of narrative.
1. 🤔 Gyokko, an Underrated Upper Rank 5? Re-evaluating Him as an Ace
- ✅ Gyokko isn't very popular with fans due to his appearance.
- ✅ But we're gonna analyze why Gyokko was actually an ace.
00:00 - 00:24
1. 🤔 Gyokko, an Underrated Upper Rank 5? Re-evaluating Him as an Ace
- ✅ Gyokko isn't very popular with fans due to his appearance.
- ✅ But we're gonna analyze why Gyokko was actually an ace.
00:25 - 01:53
2. 🗺️ Pinpointing the Swordsmith Village Location: Gyokko's Outstanding Intel and Execution
- ✅ When Muzan summoned the Upper Ranks, Gyokko reported to Muzan without hesitation.
- ✅ While the other Upper Ranks were goofing off, Gyokko figured out the location of the Swordsmith Village.
- ✅ The Swordsmith Village is a thoroughly hidden place, but Gyokko used his Blood Demon Art to pinpoint its location and successfully attack it.
- ✅ This is a huge achievement, like destroying the enemy's supply depot.
- ✅ Gyokko's intel, tenacity, and execution are unmatched among the Upper Ranks.
01:54 - 02:57
3. 💰 Fundraising Ability: Gyokko's Pots Used to Build Muzan's Information Network
- ✅ Gyokko had a great talent for pot crafting, and his pots sold for high prices in human society.
- ✅ Muzan distributed Gyokko's pots in the market to secure funds and build an information network to collect clues about the Blue Spider Lily.
- ✅ Gyokko's pots served as works of art, Muzan's eyes and ears, and a source of money.
- ✅ Gyokko was a hexagonal ace who provided the financial foundation needed to run the organization.
02:58 - 03:40
4. ⚔️ Reason for Gyokko's Underrating 1: Sacrifice to Emphasize the Mark Effect
- ✅ Gyokko is much more underrated compared to the other Upper Ranks.
- ✅ The first reason is that Gyokko played the role of a sacrifice to emphasize the effect of the Mark, an awakening ability.
- ✅ Gyokko became a sacrifice to show the power of the Mark.
03:41 - 03:57
5. 🛡️ Gyokko's Actual Combat Power: Pillar-Level Skill?
- ✅ Just looking at Gyokko's Blood Demon Art and combat abilities, I think he could easily beat a Pillar.
- ✅ Gyokko overwhelmed Muichiro, who didn't have a Mark.
03:58 - 04:42
6. 🎭 Reason for Gyokko's Underrating 2: Limitations of a Mid-Boss
- ✅ The second reason is that Gyokko appeared as the mid-boss of the season.
- ✅ Mid-bosses are in a position where their strength and narrative are diluted compared to the final boss.
- ✅ Gyokko was killed by Muichiro without even getting a cool scene.
04:43 - 05:09
7. 😢 Conclusion: Gyokko is an Underrated, Poor Guy
- ✅ Gyokko is a poor guy who had no choice but to be underrated compared to his abilities.
- ✅ He found information that even Muzan couldn't find and served as the organization's source of funds.