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The horror tradition hiding behind Muzan’s hat on Demon Slayer
When Tanjiro Kamado first met Muzan Kibutsuji on Demon Slayer, the series’ Big Bad probably wasn’t exactly what most viewers were expecting. For the legendary Demon King who’s been alive for more than a millennium and set Tanjiro on the path to becoming a Demon Slayer by mercilessly slaughtering most of his family, Muzan looked … well, a bit like Michael Jackson from the “Smooth Criminal” video: White pants, white tie, and slightly curled hair falling out from underneath his white hat and all. But that attire represents more than just a bold fashion choice. It’s yet another example of Japanese horror’s tradition of fearing modern things and their corrupting influence.