The 'DX Nichirin Sword' Toy Suddenly Trends on X, Sparking Laughter Among Users

The term "DX Nichirin Sword" suddenly trended on SNS platform X (formerly Twitter) today, sparking a wave of laughter among many users.

The "DX Nichirin Sword" is a series of role-play toys by Bandai, modeled after the Nichirin Swords from the immensely popular anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. It's popular with both children and adults, as it allows users to enjoy lines and sound effects from the show.

But why is the name of this toy trending now? The reason lies in intense fan speculation surrounding a new character (a Touken Danshi, or "Sword Boy") from the popular game Touken Ranbu ONLINE, and the humorous "oogiri" (improvised comedy) that ensued.

According to multiple posts, many users pointed out that the actions and characteristics of the new Touken Ranbu character were as if the "DX Nichirin Sword" itself had been anthropomorphized into a "Tsukumogami" (an animate tool or artifact).

Specifically, there were concrete speculations like, "He cut off an ogre's arm and declared, 'You are Ibaraki Doji!' so it must be Higekiri Oboro, but his voice actor is Natsuki Hanae and he's slaying demons, so the possibility of him being a DX Nichirin Sword can't be ruled out." There were also a series of "tsukkomi" (retorts/jokes) to these outlandish ideas, such as, "Surely it's ridiculous that a DX Nichirin Sword would still exist and be legendary in the 2200s," and "I actually want to see a DX Nichirin Sword Touken Danshi, so no!"

Many fans of both works also made imaginative connections, such as "Of course, DX Nichirin Swords talk, lol" and "The Demon Slayer movie's box office record will probably still be an anecdote 200 years from now, so I think the DX Nichirin Sword would also have become a Tsukumogami."

As a result of this mix of serious speculation and humor, many users burst into laughter, and "DX Nichirin Sword" temporarily dominated X's trends. This unique trend can be described as an SNS-specific phenomenon born from an unexpected connection between different popular contents.

The Context Behind the Trending Topic

To fully understand this unique trend, some background information on the popular Japanese franchises and cultural terms involved is helpful:

  • Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba: An immensely popular manga and anime series globally, known for its action, emotional storytelling, and distinctive swords. The "Nichirin Swords" are special blades wielded by the Demon Slayers to combat demons. Bandai's "DX Nichirin Sword" is a popular line of role-play toys replicating these swords, featuring character voice lines and sound effects.
  • Touken Ranbu ONLINE: A popular online card-collecting and training game where famous historical Japanese swords are anthropomorphized into handsome male characters known as "Touken Danshi" (literally "Sword Boys"). These characters live in a citadel and are tasked with protecting history.
  • Tsukumogami: In Japanese folklore, a Tsukumogami is an object that has acquired a spirit or become animate after a long period of existence (often 100 years). This concept is central to "Touken Ranbu," where ancient swords manifest as sentient beings.
  • Oogiri: A form of Japanese improvised comedy, often seen in variety shows. Participants respond to a given prompt with witty, humorous, or absurd answers, creating a collaborative comedic exchange. The "DX Nichirin Sword" trend became a spontaneous online "oogiri" session.
  • Tsukkomi: In Japanese comedy, particularly manzai (a two-person stand-up routine), the "tsukkomi" is the straight man who reacts to and points out the absurdities or foolishness of the "boke" (funny man). In this context, users were "tsukkomi-ing" (making humorous retorts to) the outlandish idea of a "DX Nichirin Sword" becoming a Touken Danshi.
  • Natsuki Hanae: A highly popular Japanese voice actor, best known for his role as Tanjiro Kamado, the protagonist in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. His involvement as the voice of the new Touken Ranbu character was a key part of the humorous connection.

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