The popular manga “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba'' by Koyoharu Gotoge. Currently, the movie “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Castle Chapter 1: Return of Aquarius'' is being released and is becoming an unprecedented hit.
Now that the spotlight is on the pillar characters, why not take another look at breathing? We have also summarized the characteristics of the types and swords. Let's trace the roots of breathing, which is derived from the five basic breaths of water, fire, lightning, rock, and wind.
table of contents
- 5 basic schools
- water breathing
- flame breathing
- thunder breathing
- rock breathing
- wind breathing
- beast's breath
- sound breathing
- breath of love
- Breath of mist
- flower breathing
- snake's breath
- insect breath
- breathing of the sun
- moon breath
5 basic schools
The basic style is breathing fire, water, wind, rock, and thunder, and other styles are derived from these five. Fire and water have an ancient history, and pillars of fire and water have always existed in all eras.
According to Tanjiro's master Urokodaki, it is common for swordsmen to change the breathing they are using to suit their own aptitude, and to develop new breathing techniques. From here, we have described the characteristics and types of each type of breathing.
water breathing
Breathing is characterized by its flexible movements like water. It is the oldest breathing technique, and has the most types and is the most effective, so it requires a lot of moves, such as being hit by enemy techniques. There is only one technique that allows demons to die without causing pain.
Breathing sounds are “huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu uuuuuuuuuuu?uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu… To improve the technique, you need to have a calm mind like the surface of the water.
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water breathing type
An attack technique in which the sword is swung horizontally with force.
A technique that cuts the enemy in half by rotating vertically.
A technique of lowering one's stance and swinging the sword smoothly, like flowing water.
A technique that slashes with a movement similar to rough waves like the ocean.
A sword attack of mercy that causes almost no pain to those who are cut.
Twist your body and perform a powerful rotation to perform a slashing technique.
A stabbing technique aimed at the center of the ripples.
The technique of swinging the sword straight down from above with all your might.
Minimize landing time and area, and slash while bouncing around in all directions.
A continuous attack technique that repeatedly slashes while rotating the sword like a undulating dragon.
Tomioka's unique technique allows him to nullify all demon techniques that come within range.
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Number of episodes in which techniques appear and enemies
◼︎Ichino type water surface slash
Volume 1 Episode 6 (Tanjiro VS Temon)
Volume 3 Episode 18 (Tanjiro VS Yawaha/Shusamaru)
Volume 5 Episode 37 (Tanjiro VS Yu)
Volume 16 Episode 140 (Tanjiro VS Mugen Castle Oni)
◼︎Nino-type water wheel
Volume 1 Episode 7 (Tanjiro VS Temon)
Volume 2 Episode 11 (Tanjiro VS Swamp Demon)
Volume 3 Episode 17 (Tanjiro VS Yawaha/Shusamaru)
Volume 5, Episode 35 (VS Nadagumoyama/Large Spider Demon)
Volume 17, Episode 148 (Yoshiyu Tomioka VS Inouza)
Revised horizontal waterwheel
Volume 3, Episodes 17 and 18 (Tanjiro VS Yawaha/Shusamaru)
Volume 5, Episode 35 (Tanjiro VS Nadagumoyama/Large Spider Demon)
◼︎Sanno-kata flow dance
Volume 2 Episode 16 (Tanjiro VS Yawaha/Shusamaru)
Volume 11 Episode 91 (Tanjiro VS Fallen Princess)
Volume 16, Episode 139 (Yoshiyu Tomioka VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
Volume 16, Episode 140 (Yoshiyu Tomioka VS Oni of Mugen Castle)
Volume 17, Episode 148 (Yoshiyu Tomioka VS Inouza)
◼︎Sushi type Ushio
Volume 1 Episode 6 (Tanjiro VS Temon)
Volume 2 Episode 11 (Tanjiro VS Swamp Demon)
Volume 3 Episode 18 (Tanjiro VS Yawaha/Shusamaru)
Volume 4 Episode 31 (Tanjiro VS Nadagumoyama Oni)
Volume 5, Episode 37 (Yoshiyu Tomioka VS Nadagumoyama/Large Spider Demon)
Volume 16, Episode 136 (Yoshiyu Tomioka VS Minoru Fushikawa)
Volume 17, Episode 150 (Yoshiyu Tomioka VS Inouza)
Volume 18, Episode 153 (Yoshiyu Tomioka VS Inouza)
Volume 21 Episode 183 (Yoshiyu Tomioka VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
Volume 23, Episode 202 (Yoshiyu Tomioka VS Tanjiro who turned into a demon)
Ushio/turbulence
Volume 9 Episode 76 (Tanjiro VS Fallen Princess)
◼︎Go-no-type: Dry rain of rain
Volume 2 Episode 10 (Tanjiro VS Swamp Demon)
Volume 4 Episode 31 (Tanjiro VS Nadagumoyama/Large headless demon)
◼︎Land Type Twisted Vortex
Volume 2 Episode 12 (Tanjiro VS Swamp Demon)
Volume 3, Episodes 17 and 18 (Tanjiro VS Yawaha/Shusamaru)
Volume 7 Episode 61 (Tanjiro VS Enmu)
Volume 16 Episode 140 (Tanjiro VS Mugen Castle Oni)
Lacquer type with droplets and ripples
Volume 3 Episode 18 (Tanjiro VS Yawaha/Shusamaru)
Volume 16, Episode 136 (Yoshiyu Tomioka VS Minoru Fushikawa)
◼︎Lacquer type Droplet ripple/curve
Volume 2 Episode 16 (Tanjiro VS Yawaha/Shusamaru)
◼︎Hando type waterfall pot
Volume 2 Episode 10 (Tanjiro VS Swamp Demon)
Volume 3 Episode 18 (Tanjiro VS Yawaha/Shusamaru)
Volume 7 Episode 61 (Tanjiro VS Enmu)
Volume 21 Episode 184 (Yoshiyu Tomioka VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
◼︎Kuno type water splash/disturbance
Volume 3 Episode 25 (Tanjiro VS former lower stringer Riku Kyokai)
◼︎ Pick-up type birth flow
Volume 5 Episode 39 (Tanjiro VS Yu)
Volume 7 Episode 59 (Tanjiro VS Enmu)
Volume 23, Episode 199 (Yoshiyu Tomioka VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
◼︎Shichi-no-type Nagi
Volume 5, Episode 42 (Yoshiyu Tomioka VS Cui)
Volume 17, Episode 148 (Yoshiyu Tomioka VS Inouza)
Volume 21 Episode 182 (Tanjiro VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
water breathing user
◼︎Yoshiyu Tomioka
◼︎Kamado Tanjiro
◼︎Urinodaki Sakonji
◼︎Sabito
◼︎Shinpo
◼︎Murata
◼︎Aoi Kanzaki
derivative school
snake's breath
flower breathing
insect breath
flame breathing
Like water breathing, it is the oldest type of breathing, and there has always been a pillar of flame. He is excellent at attacking techniques, and in order to improve his techniques, it is necessary to be passionate.
The Purgatory family, which has produced inheritors of flame breathing since ancient times, has a “Book of Successive Flame Pillars.'' It is written about breathing.
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flame breathing type
Close the gap with a powerful step, and use a kesagiri with the force of fire.
An interception technique that slashes with a fiery blade that swings in an arc from bottom to top.
From the bottom to the top, a technique that pairs with the rising hot sun
An attack that mowing down a wide area in front like swirling flames.
A technique that swings the sword wide and slashes at the enemy as if it were a blazing fierce tiger.
With the secret technique of breathing fire, which bears the name of the Purgatory family, it is fired from a stance with the whole body twisted, and is a powerful blow that even causes an explosion.
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Number of episodes in which techniques appear and enemies
◼︎Ichi-no-type Shiranui
Volume 7 Episode 54 (VS Mugen Train/Oni)
◼︎Nino-type rising hot sun
Volume 8 Episode 63 (VS Akuza)
◼︎Shinogata Swell of flames
Volume 8 Episode 63 (VS Akuza)
◼︎Go-type Flame Tiger
Volume 8 Episode 63 (VS Akuza)
◼︎Kuno-type Purgatory
Volume 8 Episode 64 (VS Akuza)
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◼︎Rengoku Makijuro
◼︎Rengoku Anjuro
derivative school
breath of love
thunder breathing
Breathing of thunder is one of the five major schools. However, among the five major schools, there is only one pillar that does not exist. His breathing sound is “Siiiiii”, and many of his techniques focus on speed, and his movements are like lightning.
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thunder breathing type
He approaches the demon with lightning speed and decapitates it with a single stroke of his sword.
Activate Ichino-type six times in a row while making a roar like a thunderbolt.
With 8 consecutive moves that are more powerful than 6 consecutive attacks, slash attacks that come from multiple directions.
It puts a lot of strain on the legs and can only be activated twice, but it is the fastest sword technique that surpasses even the most advanced demons.
Five high-speed attacks fired by swinging the blade in a semicircular motion.
Spins around the demon and unleashes a wave attack technique, unleashing countless slashes.
Quickly slash with a step from a distance.
An attack technique that sends out a slashing wave from bottom to top.
It moves jaggedly like lightning and cuts into countless slashes.
Ichino-type: The ultimate type of bolt-on flash created by Zenitsu
Number of episodes in which techniques appear and enemies
◼︎One-type bolt flash
Volume 3, Episode 23 (Zenitsu VS former lower stringer Riku Kyokai)
Volume 4 Episode 33 (Zenitsu VS Nadagumoyama/Spider Demon)
Volume 5, Episode 37 (Zenitsu VS Nadagumoyama/Large Spider Demon)
Volume 22, Episode 190 (Zenitsu VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
Volume 23, Episode 198 (Zenitsu VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
One bolt of lightning, six in a row
Volume 4 Episode 34 (Zenitsu VS Nadagumoyama/Spider Demon)
Volume 7 Episode 60 (Zenitsu VS Enmu)
One bolt of lightning, eight shots
Volume 11 Episode 91 (Zenitsu VS Fallen Princess)
A bolt of lightning, divine speed
Volume 11 Episode 93 (Zenitsu VS Fallen Princess)
Volume 23, Episode 198 (Zenitsu VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
◼︎Ni-no-type Ina-tama
Volume 17, Episode 145 (Katake VS Zenitsu)
◼︎Sanno type Jumosquito growth lightning
Volume 17, Episode 145 (Katake VS Zenitsu)
◼︎Shinno-type Distant Thunder
Volume 17, Episode 144 (Katake VS Zenitsu)
◼︎Go-type thermal lightning
Volume 17, Episode 145 (Katake VS Zenitsu)
◼︎Land Type Dengo Raigo
Volume 17, Episode 145 (Katake VS Zenitsu)
◼︎Lacquer type fire thunder god
Volume 17, Episode 145 (Zenitsu VS Kagaku)
Volume 23, Episode 198 (Zenitsu VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
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◼︎Zenitsu Agatsuma
◼︎Jigoro Kuwashima
◼︎Mt.
derivative school
sound breathing
rock breathing
Rock Breathing is one of the five major schools. Its breathing sound is “Go Go Go Goun”, and it is a type specialized for both offense and defense, and is characterized by a rough fighting method that uses its muscular strength.
In order to improve skills, it is necessary to improve muscle strength and correct breathing.
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rock breathing type
A technique that attacks the demon at the same time while rotating both the hatchet and the iron ball.
A technique that throws an iron ball over your head and then steps on the chain to cause the iron ball to fall and crush your head.
A technique that cuts through the opponent's attack by manipulating the chain and swinging the blade vertically and horizontally.
Attacks the surrounding area by swinging iron balls and hatchets.
A technique that attacks by jumping and firing iron balls and hatchets at 4 locations on the ground in succession.
Number of episodes in which techniques appear and enemies
◼︎Ichino type serpentine bipolar
Volume 20 Episode 171 (VS Kuroshimu)
◼︎Ni-no-type top crusher
Volume 19, Episode 169 (VS Kuroshimu)
◼︎Sanno-type rock skin
Volume 16, Episode 139 (VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
◼︎Shinogata Rhyolite Quick Expedition
Volume 19, Episode 169 (VS Kuroshimu)
◼︎Go-no-type Kawara Execution Department
Volume 20 Episode 176 (VS Kuroshimu)
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◼︎Scream Island Gyoumei
wind breathing
Wind breathing is one of the five major schools. It specializes in slashing attacks like a sickle with wild movements. Its breathing sound is “shiaaaaaa”, and its attack range and attack speed are superior.
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wind breathing pattern
A technique that rushes forward with the force of gouging the ground and creates a tremendous shock wave.
Launch four slashing techniques vertically at the same time.
A technique that violently slashes the surrounding area like a tornado.
Like a dust storm, it attacks continuously from the ground to the air from a low stance.
A technique that slashes from the air to the ground while rotating over a wide range.
Twist your body and swing the sword diagonally from below with momentum as if scooping it up.
A technique that involves twisting the body in the air and making continuous vertical rotation slashes.
Technique to strike a slash like a whirlpool that surrounds each other as they pass each other.
Jumps at high speed and fires slashes of various sizes from the air to the ground.
Number of episodes in which techniques appear and enemies
◼︎Ichi-no-type dust whirlwind scraping
Volume 16, Episode 136 (VS Giyu Tomioka)
Volume 19, Episode 166 (VS Kuroshimu)
Volume 20 Episode 171 (VS Kuroshimu)
Volume 20 Episode 173 (VS Kuroshimu)
◼︎Ni-no-type nails Shinato style
Volume 19, Episode 167 (VS Kuroshimu)
◼︎Sanno type Seiran Fuju
Volume 19, Episode 167 (VS Kuroshimu)
◼︎Shinno-type rising dust storm
Volume 19, Episode 166 (VS Kuroshimu)
◼︎Go-no-type Kogarashi-kei
Volume 16, Episode 136 (VS Giyu Tomioka)
Volume 23, Episode 199 (VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
◼︎Land type Kurokaze Arashi
Volume 19, Episode 168 (VS Kuroshimu)
◼︎Urushi type Keifu Tengu style
Volume 16, Episode 139 (VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
Volume 20 Episode 171 (VS Kuroshimu)
Volume 22 Episode 191 (VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
◼︎Handle Type Initial Wind Slash
Volume 20 Episode 176 (VS Kuroshimu)
Volume 23 Episode 198 (VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
◼︎Kuno type Idaten typhoon
Volume 23, Episode 199 (VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
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◼︎Masachika Kumeno
◼︎Miya Fushikawa
derivative school
Breath of mist
beast's breath
beast's breath
Inosuke Hashira's unique sword technique makes the breathing sound “Kaaaaaaa”. It is characterized by its ability to be used not only for attack techniques but also for a wide range of purposes, including sensing abilities.
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beast breathing pattern
The technique of aligning two swords and stabbing them in one breath
A technique in which the sword is swung with the arms crossed and sliced in a criss-cross pattern.
Swing the two crossed swords outward to the left and right.
A quick six-hit technique that cuts through with fine slashes.
A technique that flies into the air and slashes the surrounding area in all directions.
Use the spilled sword to cut like a saw
Concentrate your sense of touch to sense your surroundings without directly touching them
A technique that specializes in ignoring the demon's attacks and charging forward.
A technique in which all joints are removed, the arm is extended, and a slash is fired at a demon that is outside the range.
A spinning slash technique that involves turning the sword around the wrist and creating a violent whirlwind.
As the name suggests, this is an attack that is created on a whim, and is thrown while rotating the sword.
Number of episodes in which techniques appear and enemies
◼︎Ichinoga piercing
Volume 8 Episode 65 (VS Akuza)
◼︎Ninoga Ripper
Volume 7 Episode 61 (VS Enmu)
◼︎Sannoga Knife Rip
Volume 3 Episode 23 (VS former lower stringer Riku Kyokai)
Volume 5, Episode 37 (VS Nadagumoyama/Large Spider Demon)
Volume 23 Episode 198 (VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
◼︎Shinoga shredded
Volume 7 Episode 61 (VS Enmu)
Volume 18 Episode 159 (VS Douma)
Volume 23 Episode 198 (VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
◼︎Go no Fang Crazy Rip
Volume 7 Episode 60 (VS Enmu)
Volume 18 Episode 158 (VS Douma)
Volume 23, Episode 197 (VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
Volume 23 Episode 198 (VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
◼︎Rikunoga Ranpile Bite
Volume 9 Episode 78 (VS Fallen Princess)
Volume 11 Episode 91 (VS Fallen Princess)
Volume 18 Episode 160 (VS Douma)
Volume 23 Episode 198 (VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
◼︎Urushi type spatial perception
Volume 4 Episode 29 (VS Cu)
◼︎Handling Type Explosive Advance
Volume 11 Episode 91 (VS Fallen Princess)
◼︎Nobu Kunoga Unge Rip
Volume 18 Episode 159 (VS Douma)
◼︎Pickup Fang Circle Rolling Fang
Volume 19, Episode 161 (VS Douma)
◼︎Throwing away an idea
Volume 19, Episode 162 (VS Douma)
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◼︎Inosuke Kuhira
Derived from
wind breathing
sound breathing
Breathing of sound is derived from breathing of thunder, and is a breathing that Tengen Usuide developed independently. The orange-colored Nichirin sword is loaded with explosives, and its attacks are very powerful, and the name comes from the tremendous sound it makes when it explodes.
Like Usu, a former ninja, his techniques are a combination of ninjutsu, taijutsu, and more.
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sound breathing pattern
A powerful slash that can create a hole that goes deep into the ground.
A wide-ranging attack technique that creates a huge space using slashes and explosions.
A technique in which the rotating blade explodes and attacks fiercely.
Number of episodes in which techniques appear and enemies
◼︎Ichi-no-type Todoroki
Volume 9 Episode 77 (VS Fallen Princess)
◼︎Shinogata Hibiki Zanmugen
Volume 11 Episode 90 (VS Gio Taro)
◼︎Go-no-gata Meigen Kanade
Volume 11 Episode 89 (VS Gio Taro)
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◼︎Usu Tengen
Derived from
thunder breathing
breath of love
The Breath of Love is a breath uniquely created by Mitsuri Kanroji. It is characterized by acrobatic movements that take advantage of its flexible and muscular body. She wields a long, flexible pink sword that resembles a ribbon.
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Breathing pattern of love
The technique of cutting with a single sword
A high-speed slashing technique that uses the flexible blade to cut into pieces in the blink of an eye.
A technique that jumps like a cat and cuts the technique itself to prevent attacks.
An attack that takes advantage of the flexibility of the joints and swings the sword across a wide range.
Turn around and attack with the speed of a gust of wind.
Number of episodes in which techniques appear and enemies
◼︎Ichino-type First Love Wanaki
Volume 13 Episode 112 (VS Goldfish)
◼︎Ni-no-type love that revolves around troubles
Volume 14 Episode 123 (VS Hakuten)
Volume 21 Episode 184 (VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
◼︎Sanno-type Koineko Shigure
Volume 14, Episode 122 (VS Hakuten)
◼︎Go-no-type: Wavering love/disturbed nails
Volume 14 Episode 123 (VS Hakuten)
Volume 16, Episode 139 (VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
◼︎Land type cat foot love wind
Volume 14 Episode 123 (VS Hakuten)
Volume 21 Episode 182 (VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
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◼︎Kanroji Mitsuri
Derived from
flame breathing
Breath of mist
Haze breathing is derived from wind breathing. The Nichirinto's color is white, its breathing sound is “fuuuuuuu”, and it is good at high speed movement.
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Kasumi breathing type
Technique to strike vertically toward the sky
Continuous technique that uses multiple slashes
Repels all attacks with a quick spinning slash that clears the haze.
The technique of swinging the blade with a flowing sword stroke
Fires out a series of attacks at high speed so that a large amount of haze covers the area, cutting off the approaching attack.
Slash across a wide area, enveloping it in mist.
A technique that greatly slows down the movement to confuse the demon and land a blow in the blink of an eye.
Number of episodes in which techniques appear and enemies
◼︎Ichi-no-type Taruten Tokasumi
Volume 14 Episode 117 (VS Hangyokutsubo)
◼︎Ni-no-type Yae Kasumi
Volume 14 Episode 117 (VS Hangyokutsubo)
Volume 19, Episode 165 (VS Kuroshimu)
◼︎Sanno-type mist droplets
Volume 14 Episode 120 (VS Hangyokutsubo)
◼︎Shinogata Advection Slash
Volume 12 Episode 106 (VS Hantengu)
Volume 16, Episode 139 (VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
Volume 19, Episode 165 (VS Kuroshimu)
◼︎Go-no-type Kasumi Sea
Volume 14 Episode 119 (VS Hangyokutsubo)
Volume 19, Episode 165 (VS Kuroshimu)
◼︎Land Type Moon Haze Disappearance
Volume 14 Episode 120 (VS Hangyokutsubo)
◼︎Lacquer type Oboro
Volume 14 Episode 121 (VS Hangyokutsubo)
Volume 19, Episode 165 (VS Kuroshimu)
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◼︎Muichiro Tokito
Derived from
wind breathing
flower breathing
Flower respiration is derived from water respiration, and the type name has the name of the flower. The color of the Nichirin sword is pink, and the breathing sound is “fuuu”. It's a beautiful sword technique that fascinates even demons, but it requires high lung capacity.
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flower breathing pattern
An attack technique that fires countless consecutive attacks towards the surrounding area.
Slash while drawing a large circular trajectory
Unleash up to nine consecutive slashes at the demon.
Twist your body greatly in the air and slash while flipping around.
A stabbing technique aimed at the center of the ripples.
A technique developed by Kanao to maximize visual acuity
Number of episodes in which techniques appear and enemies
◼︎Ni-no-type Mikage plum
Volume 18 Episode 158 (VS Douma)
◼︎Sushi type Benihanagi
Volume 17, Episode 143 (VS Douma)
Volume 22 Episode 190 (VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
◼︎Go-type Peonies
Volume 18 Episode 158 (VS Douma)
◼︎Land Type Uzumomo
Volume 18 Episode 158 (VS Douma)
◼︎Terminal Type Higan Vermillion
Volume 19, Episode 162 (VS Douma)
Volume 23, Episode 202 (VS Tanjiro who turned into a demon)
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◼︎Kanae Phalaenopsis
◼︎Kurihana Rakukanao
Derived from
water breathing
snake's breath
Snake breathing is derived from water breathing, and is a breathing technique that Iguro Obanai developed independently. The slash fired from the blue-purple undulating Nichirin sword traces an impossible trajectory like a snake.
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snake breathing pattern
Close the gap and swing the sword in an unpredictable manner.
Aim at the enemy's blind spot and unleash a slash that undulates like a snake.
A slashing technique that resembles a coiled snake.
Release a slashing attack while pinching the enemy from both sides, like a two-headed snake biting.
Slashing technique that undulates like a giant snake
Number of episodes in which techniques appear and enemies
◼︎Ichi-no-type Yojakiri
Volume 16, Episode 139 (VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
Volume 21 Episode 183 (VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
◼︎Nino-type narrow-headed poisonous fang
Volume 19 Episode 164 (VS Narume)
◼︎Sanno-type locking
Volume 21 Episode 184 (VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
Volume 22 Episode 190 (VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
◼︎Shinno-type neck snake twins
Volume 23, Episode 199 (VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
◼︎Go-type long snake
Volume 16 Episode 140 (VS Oni of Mugen Castle)
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◼︎Iguro Obanai
Derived from
water breathing
insect breath
The breathing of insects is derived from the breathing of flowers, which is created by breathing water, and was invented by Shinobu Phalaenopsis.
Nobu, who is weak and unable to cut the demon's neck, creates poison extracted from wisteria flowers in order to defeat the demon. He mixes poison in the scabbard of his sword, pulls out his sharp mauve-colored sword, stabs the demon, and pours the poison into it, killing him.
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Insect breathing pattern
A technique of stabbing multiple times with a poisonous blade at high speed while dancing lightly like a butterfly landing on a flower.
6 consecutive attacks that quickly shoot poisonous needles into the opponent and inflict a large amount of poison.
A fast attack that even the most advanced demons can't avoid.
A technique that uses a strong force to gouge the ground and disturb the swell demons in all directions.
Number of episodes in which techniques appear and enemies
◼︎Butterfly dance play
Volume 5 Episode 41 (VS Nadagumo Mountain Demon)
Volume 16, Episode 139 (VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
◼︎Dragonfly no Mai Compound Eye Hexagon
Volume 16, Episode 142 (VS Douma)
◼︎Kumago no Mai Centipede Bellows
Volume 16, Episode 142 (VS Douma)
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◼︎Shinobu Phalaenopsis
Derived from
water breathing
breathing of the sun
The breathing of the sun was used only by swordsmen with earrings. The Nichirin Sword transforms into Kessai, which boasts the most powerful power among all the breaths.
In fact, the Kagura dance “Hinokami Kagura'' that has been passed down in Tanjiro's family for generations was a version of the 12 Kata of the Breath of the Sun that was passed on to future generations in the form of a dance.
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daily breathing pattern
Grip the sword with both hands and swing it down in a circular motion.
A technique that involves swinging in a circular motion in the sky and delivering a powerful slash in the vertical direction.
Two consecutive attacks that are quickly swung from the left and right sides of the shoulders.
A technique of swinging around as if drawing the sun
The only stabbing technique in the breathing of the day
Connect multiple circles and swing your sword as you run around the battlefield.
An attack in which the sword is swung horizontally while switching the body's top and bottom in the air.
Raise the sword with both arms and bring it down with a wavering motion.
A technique to jump and rush forward while spinning like a whirlpool.
Jump over the demon's head, rotate vertically, and slash from behind.
Evasion technique using high-speed twisting and rotation
Two high-speed attacks that swing down and then quickly swing up.
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Number of episodes in which techniques appear and enemies
◼︎Ichi no Kata Enbu
Volume 5 Episode 39 (VS Cu)
Volume 17 Episode 149 (VS Akuza)
Volume 17, Episode 150 (VS Akuza)
Volume 22, Episode 193 (VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
Volume 23 Episode 198 (VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
A flash of dance
Volume 15, Episode 125 (VS Hantengu)
◼︎Ni-no-type Hekira no Ten
Volume 7 Episode 61 (VS Enmu)
Volume 22, Episode 193 (VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
Volume 23 Episode 198 (VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
◼︎Sanno type Retsuhi red mirror
Volume 9 Episode 77 (VS Fallen Princess)
Volume 17 Episode 148 (VS Akuza)
Volume 22, Episode 192 (VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
Volume 22, Episode 193 (VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
Volume 23 Episode 198 (VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
◼︎Shinno-type Burning Bone Flame Yang
Volume 10 Episode 81 (VS Fallen Princess)
Volume 17 Episode 148 (VS Akuza)
Volume 22, Episode 193 (VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
Volume 23 Episode 198 (VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
◼︎Go-no-type Yokatsuki
Volume 12 Episode 106 (VS Hantengu)
Volume 16, Episode 139 (VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
Volume 22, Episode 193 (VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
Volume 23 Episode 198 (VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
◼︎Land Type Sun Halo Dragon Head Dance
Volume 13, Episode 112 (VS Sekuo, Karaku, Sora)
Volume 22, Episode 193 (VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
Volume 23 Episode 198 (VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
◼︎Urushi no Kata Declining Tenshin
Volume 18 Episode 152 (VS Akuza)
Volume 22, Episode 193 (VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
Volume 23 Episode 198 (VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
◼︎Handling Type Flying Ring Kagero
Volume 17 Episode 149 (VS Akuza)
Volume 23 Episode 198 (VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
◼︎Ku-no-type Teruki Onko
Volume 22 Episode 191 (VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
Volume 22, Episode 193 (VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
Volume 23 Episode 198 (VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
◼︎Chino-type Kasha
Volume 9 Episode 77 (VS Fallen Princess)
Volume 17, Episode 147 (VS Akuza)
Volume 22, Episode 193 (VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
Volume 23 Episode 198 (VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
◼︎11-type phantom rainbow
Volume 9 Episode 77 (VS Fallen Princess)
Volume 17, Episode 147 (VS Akuza)
Volume 17 Episode 148 (VS Akuza)
Volume 22, Episode 193 (VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
Volume 23 Episode 198 (VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
◼︎Shii-no-type flame dance
Volume 9 Episode 77 (VS Fallen Princess)
Volume 17 Episode 148 (VS Akuza)
Volume 22, Episode 193 (VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
Volume 23 Episode 198 (VS Muzan Kibutsuji)
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◼︎Tsugokuen Ichi
◼︎Kamado Tanjiro
moon breath
Moon Breathing is the breathing (blood demon technique) used by Kuroshimu, the first of the Twelve Demon Moons and the First Quarter. The Nichirin Sword is purple in color, and the breathing sound that triggers it is “hooooooo”.
When a demon with high regenerative power and physical ability uses breathing, it becomes possible to have extremely high attack power and high speed movement. There is also type 16, which is the most common of all types of respiration.
He uses a sword called Kyokoku Kamusari, which is made from the blood and flesh of Kuroshimu, and uses the countless eyes attached to it to manifest the power of the moon.
moon breathing pattern
Iaigiri: unsheathing the sword and performing a yokonagi attack
Fires three slashes at the front, surrounding it with a large moon-shaped blade and cutting it to pieces.
Two consecutive attacks in the form of a horizontal nagigi
A tornado-like slash appears without swinging the sword at all.
Swing vertically and fire countless slashes to shred it into pieces.
A high-speed slashing technique that fires from a long distance in multiple directions.
A quick flash of Yokonagi
Unleash countless complex slashes in a trajectory that seems to rain down on you.
Fires two giant blades sideways, scraping and crushing the ground.
Fires a spiral slash
A slashing technique that precisely aims and pierces the crescent moon vertically countless times.
Number of episodes in which techniques appear and enemies
◼︎Ichinotype Dark Moon Yoi no Miya
Volume 19, Episode 165 (VS Muichiro Tokitori)
◼︎Ni-no-type Juuka no Tsugetsu
Volume 19, Episode 169 (VS Scream Island Gyoumei)
◼︎Sanno-type Kuikitsuki Piercing
Volume 19, Episode 168 (VS Minoru Fushikawa)
◼︎Go-type moon disaster whirlpool
Volume 19, Episode 167 (VS Minoru Fushikawa)
◼︎Land Type Tokoyo Kogetsu Mugen
Volume 19, Episode 167 (VS Minoru Fushikawa)
◼︎Lacquer type misfortune mirror moon shine
Volume 20, Episode 172 (VS Minoru Fushigawa/Gyomei Kamijou)
◼︎Handle Type Moon Dragon Tail
Volume 20, Episode 172 (VS Minoru Fushigawa/Gyomei Kamijou)
◼︎Kuno-type Falling Moon Renmen
Volume 20, Episode 172 (VS Minoru Fushigawa/Gyomei Kamijou)
◼︎Pick-up Type Perforated Cut Azuki
Volume 20, Episode 172 (VS Minoru Fushigawa/Gyomei Kamijou)
◼︎Shushi no type 兇hen Tenma Sengetsu
Volume 20, Episode 173 (VS Minoru Fushigawa, Gyomei Kamijou, Muichiro Tokito)
◼︎Jiruku no type moon rainbow half moon
Volume 20, Episode 173 (VS Minoru Fushigawa/Gyomei Kamijou)
Volume 20, Episode 173 (VS Minoru Fushigawa, Gyomei Kamijou, Muichiro Tokito)
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◼︎Black Death
Pillar member explanation
“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” Pillar Member Commentary
Water Pillar/Yoshiyu Tomioka Commentary
Insect Pillar/Kocho Shinobu Commentary
Flame Pillar/Rengoku Anjuro Commentary
Sound Pillar/Usu Tengen Commentary
Love Pillar/Mitsuri Kanroji Commentary
Snake Pillar/Iguro Obanai Commentary
Wind Pillar/Fushigawa Minoru Commentary
Commentary on Kasumi Hashira/Muichiro Tokito
Rock Pillar/Screaming Island Explanation
Main character explanation
Kamado Tanjiro commentary
Nezuko Kamado Commentary
Zenitsu Agatsuma commentary
Inosuke Tsukihira commentary
“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” recommended articles
“Kimetsu no Yaiba” spoilers
“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” Twelve Kizuki members commentary
“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” Aquarius commentary
“Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba” character birthday
Fallen Princess & Giko Taro Commentary
Explanation of the first wave demon, 卍, and Douma
