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Demon Slayer's Breathing Styles are the foundation of its sword techniques, allowing Demon Slayers to enhance their combat abilities through specialized breathing patterns. These techniques increase strength, speed, and endurance, making them capable of fighting demons.
Origins & Fundamentals All Breathing Styles originate from Sun Breathing, the first and most powerful style created by Yoriichi Tsugikuni. Breathing Styles mimic elements of nature, such as water, fire, wind, and even emotions like love and rage. They utilize Total Concentration Breathing, which maximizes oxygen intake to enhance physical abilities.Major Breathing Styles
There are 14 known Breathing Styles, each with unique Forms:
Sun Breathing – The original and strongest style, used by Yoriichi Tsugikuni.
Water Breathing – Used by Tanjiro Kamado initially, featuring fluid, adaptable movements.
Flame Breathing – Mastered by Kyojuro Rengoku, focusing on powerful, fiery strikes.
Thunder Breathing – Zenitsu Agatsuma's style, enabling lightning-fast attacks.
Wind Breathing – Used by Sanemi Shinazugawa, emphasizing unpredictable, forceful slashes. Stone Breathing – Gyomei Himejima's style, utilizing immense strength and heavy weaponry. Moon Breathing – Used by Kokushibo, featuring crescent-shaped unpredictable slashes.
Love Breathing – Created by Mitsuri Kanroji, combining flexibility and speed.
Serpent Breathing – Used by Obanai Iguro, mimicking a snake's movements.
Mist Breathing – Muichiro Tokito's style, creating illusions and deceptive attacks.
Sound Breathing – Used by Tengen Uzui, incorporating explosive attacks.
Beast Breahintg – Created by Inosuke Hashibira, inspired by wild animals.
Flower Breathing – Used by Kanao Tsuyuri, featuring graceful, precise strikes.
Insect Breathing – Shinobu Kocho's style, relying on poison-based attacks.
Unique Features Some Demon Slayers combine Breathing Styles, like Tanjiro blending Water Breathing and Hinokami Kagura (Sun Breathing). Each style has multiple Forms, which are specific techniques within the style. The color of a Demon Slayer's Nichirin Blade changes based on their Breathing Style.
Here's a breakdown of the strongest techniques from all 14 Breathing Styles in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba:
1. Sun Breathing – 13th Form (Jū San no Kata)
☀️User: Yoriichi Tsugikuni, later attempted by Tanjiro Kamado Effect: A continuous cycle of all 12 previous forms, designed to eliminate Muzan's ability to regenerate. Execution: Rapid, consecutive strikes targeting all of Muzan's vital organs.
2. Water Breathing – 10th Form: Constant Flux
🌊User: Giyu Tomioka, Tanjiro Kamado Effect: A flowing, ever-growing attack that increases in power with each rotation. Execution: The user spins their sword in a circular motion, mimicking a raging whirlpool.
3. Flame Breathing – Ninth Form: Rengoku 🔥
User: Kyojuro Rengoku Effect: A massive, flaming sword strike that leaves behind an explosion of fire. Execution: A high-speed charge followed by a devastating downward slash.
4. Thunder Breathing – First Form: Thunderclap and Flash ⚡
User: Zenitsu Agatsuma Effect: Allows the user to move at lightning speed, delivering a rapid, devastating slash. Execution: A blindingly fast dash followed by a single, precise cut.
5. Wind Breathing – Ninth Form: Idaten Typhoon 🌪️
User: Sanemi Shinazugawa Effect: A violent, tornado-like attack that shreds enemies apart. Execution: The user spins rapidly, creating a whirlwind of slashes.
6. Stone Breathing – Fifth Form: Arcs of Justice 🏔️
User: Gyomei Himejima Effect: Uses immense strength to deliver a crushing blow. Execution: A powerful swing of a flail and axe, breaking through defenses.
7. Moon Breathing – Sixteenth Form: Moonbow, Half Moon 🌙
User: Kokushibo Effect: Generates multiple crescent-shaped slashes that spiral unpredictably. Execution: A wide, sweeping attack that releases dozens of blade waves.
8. Love Breathing – Sixth Form: Cat-Legged Winds of Love 💕
User: Mitsuri Kanroji Effect: A graceful, flexible attack that overwhelms opponents. Execution: The user twists and spins mid-air, delivering rapid strikes.
9. Serpent Breathing – Fifth Form: Slithering Serpent 🐍
User: Obanai Iguro Effect: Mimics a snake's unpredictable movements, making it hard to counter. Execution: A winding, curving slash that strikes from unexpected angles.
10. Mist Breathing – Seventh Form: Obscuring Clouds ☁️
User: Muichiro Tokito Effect: Creates the illusion of disappearing, confusing opponents. Execution: The user moves at blinding speed, appearing and vanishing between attacks.
11. Sound Breathing – Fourth Form: Constant Resounding Slashes 🎶
User: Tengen Uzui Effect: Uses explosive attacks to disorient enemies. Execution: A series of rapid, unpredictable slashes combined with sound-based distractions.
12. Beast Breathing – Sudden Throwing Strike 🐗
User: Inosuke Hashibira Effect:Unpredictable and wild sword technique, adapted for dual blades. Execution: The swordsman throws their swords mid-fight, striking enemies from a distance.
13. Flower Breathing – Final Form: Equinox 🌸
User: Kanao Tsuyuri Effect: Enhances visual perception, allowing the user to predict movements. Execution: A rapid flurry of slashes that targets weak points.
14. Insect Breathing – Dance of the Dragonfly 🦋
User: Shinobu Kocho Effect:Delivers multiple poison-infused stabs, bypassing brute strength. Execution: A series of precise, needle-like thrusts aimed at vital points.