In the world of Demon Slayer, Demons are man-eating beasts that have exceptional physical attributes.
The Demon Slayer Corps have developed some amazing swordsmanship styles called Breathing Style to fight on par with the powerful demons and some of them make their users superhumanly strong.
11. Breath of the Beast
Breath of the Beast is a technique that was developed by the brash and violent Inosuke Hashibira after living within the mountain jungles and surviving alone in the woods for so long.
Breath of the Beast is a distant relative of Breath of the Wind.
The breathing technique essentially focuses on enhancing a person’s explosive strength and increasing his or her sense of touch and hearing.
One of the greatest abilities this breath grant is the ability to sense everything within a range of miles.
Called Breath of the Beast Seventh Fang: Spatial Awareness, the ability essentially turns Insouke’sentire body into a human tuning fork that absorbs and interprets all vibrations to create an accurate map of his surroundings!
It is very useful in tracking and sensing demons.
10. Breath of the Serpent
Breath of the Serpent is derived from the Breath of Water.
It takes the fluidic motions of Water Breathing and adds twists and curls to the technique, effectively making the user dance around the battlefield like a snake.
Breath of the Serpent has the distinction of having unarmed fighting techniques.
It can be used with or without a sword. Breath of the Serpent’s Hashira Ibanai Iguro was so good at this technique that he gained the respect of Muzan Kibutsuchi as well as Michikjatsu Tsukiguni while using this form.
The technique can also be used to compensate for visual or auditory loss during the battle.
9. Breath of the Mist
Breath of the Mist is a technique that has been solely mastered by Muichiro Tokito.
As a pillar of the Demon Slayer Corps called as a Hashira, Muichiro developed and mastered Breath of the Mist by learning ways to use quick and fast swordsmanship that can disorient enemies in seconds.
Users of the Breath of the Mist rely on super quick movements that are beyond human comprehension.
The 14-year-old Muichirois so fast even other Hashira’s cannot track him when he is using his Breathing Forms.
The greatest attack within the technique is the Breath of the Mist Seventh Style: Obscuring Clouds.
The seventh style uses the greatest assets of the Mist Style to their maximum, hiding the actual attack within a plethora of faux pas sword strikes.
8. Breath of the Insect
Breath of the Insect is a sword fighting style developed for people that lack in strength.
It was created by Shinobu Kocho, the Hashira of the Insect Breathing, after studying the Breath of the Flower.
Breath of the Insect relies more on stabbing, piercing, and cutting a demon rather than slashing them.
The Nichirin sword that Shinobu uses is coated with Wisteria based poison.
Wisteria is lethal to demons and even a slight cut is enough to kill a demon in a few seconds.
Breath of the Insect has five forms with the most powerful form being its fifth form – Dance of the Centipede: Hundred-Legged Zig-Zag.
7. Breath of Water
It is claimed to be the easiest technique to learn because of its simplicity and ease of use.
The Breath of Water is the most proliferated breathing technique for the same reason.
Many members of the Demon Slayer Corps know how to use it. Breath of Water focuses on fluid motions that capture an opponent’s momentum and turn it against them.
It can also be used to block a fall from great heights as well as when someone throws a Water Breath user with great force.
The Breath of Water is the most versatile of all the forms.
It was originally created by Yoriichi Tsukiguni, the Hashira of the Breath of the Sun after he found out that most of the Demon Slayer initiates were not able to learn the Breath of the Sun because of a lack of talent unlike him.
6. Breath of the Sound
Breath of the Sound breathing style requires its user to have the best hearing capabilities.
Tenzen Ugui uses this technique, which is derived from Breath of the Thunder.
Breath of the Sound requires its user to analyze and predict an opponent’s movements based on the sounds they make.
While it does not have as many forms as the other breathing techniques, it is one of the deadliest styles available in the entirety of the Demon slayer Corps due to its ability to augment a user’s offensive strikes.
Breath of the Sound analyses user movements based on rhythmic patterns to perform strikes that are brutally accurate but use the least amount of effort to be performed.
5. Breath of the Thunder
One of the five foundational breathing styles derived from Breath of the Sun, Breath of the Thunder, or Breath of the Lightning is used by Zenitsu Agatsuma.
Zenitsu shows incredible speed while performing this technique.
Although he only knows one form during the beginning of the series, he has mastered a seventh from that he developed on his own called Breath of the Thunder: Flaming Thunder God after studying Tanjiro’s Dance of the Fire God.
Thunder Breathing grants its user inhuman levels of speed.
The enemy is not even able to fathom when the sword left the scabbard and decapitated his head.
4. Breath of the Wind
Breath of the Wind is the most erratic and unpredictable of all the breathing styles.
It is said to be even more erratic than Breath of the Mist.
The technique relies on sudden gusts of speed with super quick slashes.
Breath of the Wind is useful in fighting multiple opponents at the same time.
Characterized by simultaneous slashes, the technique relies on the principle of “The Strongest Offense is the Best Defence”.
The technique usually requires its Hashira Sanemi Shinazugawa t launch himself mid-air.
3. Breath of the Stone
We might be putting this style so high above this list here because of the user. But we don’t care.
Gyomei has proven himself time and again in the Manga to be on even terms with Demon Moons like Michikatsu.
Stone Breathing grants him exceptional levels of dexterity, strength, durability, endurance, and agility.
Breath of the Stone was created by one of the original students of Yoriichi, who developed his own style due to being unable to learn Breath of the Sun.
The style focuses on powerful blows to render an opponent immobile or dead. Gyomei uses a thorn flail and an axe instead of a sword in battle while using Breath of the Stone.
2. Breath of the Moon
The Breath of the Moon does not fall under the purview of the Demon Slayer Corps.
It is the only sword fighting style that has the distinction of being used by a Demon.
MichikatsuYokiguni is the brother of Yoriichi Tsukiguni. Unable to learn the breathing style of his brother, Michikatsu was taught an alternate technique.
He then molded the technique to fit his strengths and weaknesses, creating the Breath of the Moon.
Breath of the Moon allows Michikatsu to create multiple Blades of Chaos with quick draw slashes.
Pretty much taking multiple leaves from modern-day Iaido, Breath of the Moon relies on speed and deadly accuracy to compensate for a lack in range.
It is the only form that has 16 different forms courtesy of Michikatsu becoming a demon and using his immortality to develop the technique even further over the years.
1. Breath Of The Sun
The Breath of the Sun is the most ancient breathing technique. It was created by the first-ever Demon Slayer.
All the other Demon Slaying Breathing Techniques like the Breath of Water, Breath of the Beast, Breath of Thunder, and Breath of Flames are derived from Breath of the Sun.
Alternatively known as Dance of the Fire God, Breath of the Sun is the most powerful breath style in all of Demon Slayer history.
It is currently a well-kept secret within the Kamado Family, the only known people who have managed to tame this notoriously difficult breathing style.
It has been passed down from father to son, from one generation to another.
TanjiroKamado is the last known user of the Breath of the Sun. The Style has 13 Forms that gracefully combine offense and defence.
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FAQs
Which is the strongest breathing style In Demon Slayer? ›
Stone Breathing
It has five known forms, all mastered by the Stone Hashira Gyomei Himejima, though they weren't developed by him. Gyomei is often referred to by his fellow Hashira Tanjiro and Inosuke as the strongest Hashira.
It is possible for a swordsman to use more than one Breathing Style technique at a time, allowing the user to take advantage of the advantageous aspects of both techniques. Tanjiro Kamado, for example, can use both the Water Breathing and Sun Breathing styles simultaneously.
Is Stone breathing stronger than sun? ›Three powerful Breathing Techniques in Demon Slayer
Sun Breathing is the foundation of the Breathing Techniques in Demon Slayer and the five main Techniques: Wind, Water, Flame, Stone, and Thunder are Branched out of it. The Sun Breathing, the prime swordsmanship technique, is more powerful and dominant.
Total Concentration Breathing: Breath of Love
First Style: Shivers of First Love (壱ノ型 初恋のわななき Ichi no Kata: Hatsukoi no Wananaki): Mitsuri dashes forward with a series of slashes. Second Style: Anguish Inducing Love (弐ノ型 懊悩巡る恋 Ni no Kata: Ono Meguru Koi): An extended whipping slash.
There are six forms, but Zenitsu could only learn the first form said to be the basis for the others yet he honed it to where he could fight against several strong demons. He later created a seventh form and defeated his former senior who had become the Upper Rank Six of the Twelve Kizuki.
What Breathing has 16 forms? ›Known Techniques
As Kokushibo lived for centuries continuously improving his swordsmanship through his Moon Breathing Breathing Style, eventually developing 16 different techniques at least by the time of the Infinity Castle Arc.
1/7 Seventh Form: Honoikazuchi No Kami
This mastery allowed Zenitsu to form a Seventh Form of Thunder Breathing that is unique only to him: Honoikazuchi no Kami. While this move might seem similar to Thunder Breathing's First Form, the speed and power of this technique are on a whole new level.
Even 400 years later, Muzan's fear of Yoriichi remained fully intact, as simply laying eyes on Tanjiro's hanafuda earrings caused him to recall their clash.
Does Tanjiro learn all 13 forms of Sun breathing? ›Well, in the manga, does master the Sun Breathing style. Apparently, Tanjiro sees Yorrichi Tsugikuni, the creator of Sun Breathing, performing all forms of the breathing style. Interestingly, Tanjiro sees Yorrichi using the technique through Sumiyoshi's memories, an ancestor of the Kamado family.
Who is the 2nd fastest Hashira? ›2) Sanemi Shinazugawa
Sanemi is as swift as his breathing technique. His fast movement, combined with his excellent swordsmanship, makes him a remarkable demon slayer. Most of his attacks are purely offensive due to his breathing style.
What is the 444 breathing technique? ›
Box breathing, also known as four-square breathing, involves exhaling to a count of four, holding your lungs empty for a four-count, inhaling at the same pace, and holding air in your lungs for a count of four before exhaling and beginning the pattern anew.
What is the hardest breathing style? ›Breath of the Sun is undoubtedly the hardest breathing technique to master. This was the first-ever breathing technique developed by Yoriichi Tsukiguni. It takes a lot of strength and endurance to be able to execute the movements.
How many breathing form is Zenitsu? ›Thunder Breathing has 6 standard forms in total, with the first form said to be the foundation for all the other forms. However, Zenitsu Agatsuma developed a Seventh Form in order to stand on equal ground with Kaigaku, his former senior disciple under Jigoro who had become the Upper Rank Six of the Twelve Kizuki.
Does Zenitsu learn other breathing forms? ›Though he's on a journey to get over his fears and wants to be a better version of himself. However, as every Demon Slayer affiliated with a Breathing Style develops certain forms which give them an advantage in combat, Zenitsu could only learn the first form of Thunder Breathing: Thunderclap and Flash.
Is Tanjiro Water or fire? ›Tanjiro makes use of Water Breathing for most of the series. Taught to him by Sakonji during his training in the mountains, it is one of the five main styles derived from Sun Breathing.
What is Moon breathing? ›What yogis refer to as Moon Breath or Chandra Bhedana involves breathing in through your left nostril only. The left side of your body is thought to be associated with the nervous system, and so Chandra Bhedana has been traditionally used to calm it down and promote sleep.
Is Tanjiro immune to the sun? ›Noting to himself that if he had not been interrupted by the sun, Tanjiro would have surely killed the Kakushi, Giyu wistfully begs in his mind for Tanjiro to stay who he was and die as a human. Tanjiro becomes immune to the sun.
Who is the weakest Hashira? ›When it comes to pure strength, Shinobu Kocho is the weakest Hashira in Demon Slayer. She doesn't even have enough strength to decapitate a demon's head and she makes up for it by injecting poison into the demons.
Who is rengoku in love with? ›Shizuka is seen often teasing Sanemi and making him annoyed, nevertheless, the two had still created a strong bond and relationship with each other. Eventually, after knowing each other for a while, Shizuka finally ended up having the courage and confessed, leading to them getting married after awhile.
Who is the pink haired Hashira? ›Mitsuri is a curvaceous young woman of average height and muscular build with a slightly pale complexion and round, pale green eyes with long eyelashes, a small beauty mark beneath each of them. She has long, light pink hair that fades into a lime green color at the halfway point, which she wears in three thick braids.
What breathing does Obanai use? ›
He uses the Breath of the Serpent (蛇の呼吸 Hebi no Kokyu) and is the Snake Pillar. Obanai has straight black hair of varying lengths, the shortest stopping at his cheeks and the longest reaching his shoulders.
What if Zenitsu master all forms? ›If he gave him all 6form zenitsu would be called as hashira level person just by knowing this form is actually powerful. So he gave him 1 form and we actually see Zenitsu going for everyone and how strong and fast is first form.
Did Zenitsu use 7th form? ›While falling, Zenitsu reflects on his relationship with Kaigaku before, and reflects how he and Kaigaku could not get along. He jumps onto a wall and uses his own breathing form: Thunder Breathing, Seventh Form: Honoikazuchi no Kami.
Did Zenitsu create 7th form? ›Zenitsu creates his own form called Seventh Form: Honoikazuchi Nokami. Through this form, he is able to conjure a creature akin to a dragon that breathes thunder and fire. When combined with God Speed, his power and strength increase, giving him the ability to defeat demons like Kaiju, from the Upper Moon Six.
Did Tanjiro do the 13th form? ›Initially, Tanjiro's accuracy and strength were not up to the mark, which is why Muzan was able to avoid his attacks. However, Tanjiro accurately performed the thirteenth form and inflicted a ton of damage on the Demon King.
Did rengoku make the 9th form? ›Flame Breathing has 9 techniques in total, with six known forms. Among these, the Ninth Form: Rengoku is an "Esoteric Art" exclusive to the Rengoku family.
Who taught rengoku flame breathing? ›The first head of the Rengoku family learned the Sun Breathing technique from the first demon slayer, Yoriichi Tsugikuni, and then adapted techniques into the current Flame Breathing that would be passed down from one generation to the next.
What is the 8th form of thunder breathing? ›The user conjures the image of a dragon-like creature of lightning while attacking at blinding speeds. Eighth Form: Susano'o no Mikoto ( 捌 はち ノ 型 かた 素 す 素 さ 嗚 の 尊 おの 男 みこと , Hachi no kata: Susano'o no Mikoto?) - The final form of the Thunder Breathing developed by Zenitsu.
What is the 8th flame breathing form? ›Eighth Form: Underworld Eruption ( 捌 はち ノ 型 かた 黄泉 よみ 噴 ふん 火 か , Hachi no kata: Yomifunka?) - The user unleashes a downwards attack that slices the opponent's throat. Ninth Form: Rengoku ( 玖 く ノ 型 かた 煉 れん 獄 ごく , Ku no kata: Rengoku?) - A devastating dashing slash initiated from a high stance.
Why is Tanjiro's sword black? ›The black blade represents the Sun and is surrounded by prejudice and misconceptions, as historically every demon slayer who held it lived a short life. This could mean that Tanjirou is destined to break the pattern and set a new legend for black Nichirin blades in the Demon Slayer universe.
Who has Sun breathing first? ›
Sun Breathing: Constant Halo Head Dance ( 生 せい 生 せい 頭 かぶり 儛 ま い Seisei Kaburimai, Sun Breathing: Constant Halo Head Dance?) - First used by one of Tanjiro's children, Kanajirō Kamado.
How powerful is Tanjiro 13th form? ›This creates analogous or similar yet distinct styles of sword techniques. The 13th style is implied to be the greatest and strongest form of the sun style.
What is the 5th form of sun breathing? ›5. Fifth Form:Fire Wheel ( Go no Kata: Kasha?, lit. "Fire Chariot") - The swordsman leaps behind the opponent and spins in the air while releasing a flaming attack in a circular motion.
Who has sun breathing? ›Yoriichi was both the creator of Sun Breathing and a legendary swordsman from the Sengoku period. As a Demon Slayer, he is renowned as the strongest in the organization's history, pairing his breathing technique with his Demon Slayer Mark and ability to see the Transparent World.
Who defeated Kokushibo? ›The fight with Kokushibo, the highest-ranking demon among Muzan's servants, is over. Although Himejima and Sanemi defeated Kokushibo and sent him to hell, the price the Demon Slayer Corps has paid is very high. Kiriya Ubuyashiki, the new leader of the Demon Slayers, struggles to recover from the losses.
Why can Tamayo say Muzan's name? ›Curse of Kibutsuji
The curse prevents Muzan's name from being spoken aloud, and any who do will meet a horrible demise. One demon, Susamaru, faced this reality when battling Tamayo. Susamaru accidentally shot Muzan's name aloud, attempting to defend his honor with her mind clouded.
Akaza was also one of Muzan's favorite demons out of all his subordinates.
Who did doma turn into a demon? ›When he was twenty years old, Doma met Muzan Kibutsuji, who granted him power and turned him into a demon.
Is Tanjiro the last sun breath user? ›The last user is Tanjiro Kamado, who learned the Breathing Style from his father, Tanjuro Kamado. Other people can learn this technique if taught by a Kamado descendant.
Does Tanjiro learn the 11th form of water breathing? ›Tanjiro Kamado, the series' protagonist, has mastered all ten forms of the Water Breathing technique, each of them equally deadly and effective depending on the situation and enemy.
Who kills akaza? ›
Tanjiro decapitates Akaza with the Hinokami Kagura: Setting Sun Transformation. Akaza was bewildered, wondering how Tanjiro did not have any fighting spirit, comparing this feeling to fighting against a plant. He acknowledges that Tanjiro surpassed his speed.
Is Moon breathing the strongest? ›Moon Breathing is also a Breathing Style that took some parts of Sun Breathing and developed into, and yes, it is stronger than the other Breathing Styles of the demon slayers but it's nowhere near Sun Breathing.
Does Tanjiro master sun breathing? ›Tanjiro certainly did a lot of good with his Water Breathing techniques, but his ability to use Sun Breathing both gives him an edge in battle and allows him to stand out among the incredibly powerful Hashira he fights alongside.
Can Tanjiro use Thunder breathing? ›Did Tanjiro ever use Lightning Breathing at some point in the Manga? No, not exactly. Zenitsu told Tanjiro how basic lightning breathing works and Tanjiro used it to put all of his energy into his legs for a speed boost but not the actual lighting breathing.