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 ...