The Demon Slayer Anime: Kimetsu on Yaiba has won millions of fans with its flawless animation and electrifying battles. One of the most fascinating aspects of the series is the breathing techniques system, which allows demons hunters to face extremely powerful creatures. But how do these skills work? And what are your main styles? In this article, we explore each one in detail. What are the breathing techniques in Demon Slayer? Breathing techniques are a special method of combat developed by the body of demons hunters. First, they increase the strength, strength and speed of warriors by maximizing the use of oxygen in the body. In addition, this technique was created to allow humans to face demons, whose bodies are much more resistant and can only be killed by having their necks cut by Nichirin swords. Over time, warriors who could not master the breath of the sun adapted the technique to their own style, creating new variations based on the elements of nature. Thus came the five main breaths: animators reveal difficulties in the production of Boruto transformation from Gohan into Super Saiyajin improves more than his strength breathing from the flames of the water breathing water breathing of the Rock Breathing Thunder from them, several others were developed. Complete list of breathing techniques and their users in Demon Slayer 1. Sun breathing Sun breathing is the original and most powerful technique of all. Created by Yoriichi Tsugikuni, it has 13 devastating shapes that leave a trail of sun flames in the cuts, dramatically reducing the regeneration of demons. Therefore, this technique was suppressed by the body of hunters to prevent it from coming to the onis. In addition, Tanjiro Kamado discovers this style by recalling the "dance of the God of fire" taught by his father, a ritual past generation to generation in the Kamado family. Thus, over time, he develops his skill and tries to master all forms. 📌 Notable users: Yoriichi Tsugikuni Sumiyoshi Tanjuro Kamada Tanjiro Kamado Photo: Ufotable 2. Moon Breathing Created by Kokushibo, the upper moon one, this breathing is a corrupted version of the sun's breathing. Thus, when becoming a demon, Kokushibo adapted his Technical, adding cuts that release multiple lados in the form of increasing moons, making the attacks unpredictable. The breathing of the moon is one of the most powerful in the anime, having 16 shapes, the largest number among all breaths. Therefore, its style combines long -range attacks and successive blows that make it difficult to defend the enemy 📌 Notable users: Kokushibo (Michikatsu Tsugikuni) Photo: Ufotable 3. Water breathing water is one of the most versatile and popular, based techniques, based in the fluidity and adaptation of movements. Its struggle style resembles running water, allowing attacks that mold themselves according to the situation, alternating between offensive and defensive. As it is one of the most accessible for beginners, it is widely taught to hunters. However, this breathing has 11 shapes, and the last, calm, was created by Giyu Tomioka and allows us to completely nullify enemy attacks with a serene and impenetrable movement. 📌 Notable users: Giyu Tomioka Sakonji Urokodaki Murata Sabita Makomo Tanjiro Kamado Photo: Ufotable 4. Breathing of flames Flame breathing is an aggressive combat style that mimics fire behavior: fast, fierce and destructive. Consequently, each blow leaves a flaming trail, causing intense and continuous damage. In addition, this technique was transmitted for generations in the Rengoku family and is known for its powerful forms, such as ninth form: Rengoku, where the user launches a concentrated attack capable of cutting even a top moon demon. His most famous practitioner, Kyojuro Rengoku, enchanted fans with their determination and bravery in the Mugen Train arch. 📌 Notable users: Kyojuro Rengoku Shinjuro Rengoku Photo: Ufotable 5. Thunder Breathing Thunder Breathing Focus on extreme speed and devastating attacks that simulate the sound and speed of a radius. His fighting style requires quick reflexes and agile feet, allowing the user to move at high speed to strike before the enemy reacts. The most remarkable practitioner of this breathing, Zenitsu Agatsuma, dominates only the first form: sharp lightning, but perfected her at such a high level that she created her own variations, including the seventh form, developed exclusively by him. 📌 Notable users: Zenitsu Agatsuma Jigoro Kuwajima Kaigaku Photo: Ufotable 6. Wind Breathing Wind Breathing, on the other hand, is one of the most aggressive, characterized by large and turbulent cuts, which mimic sharps and hurricanes. In addition, its attacks cover a large area, making it extremely effective against multiple enemies. His main user, Sanemi Shinazugawa, is a fierce warrior who employs fast and violent blows, combining speed and brutality. 📌 Notable users: Sanemi Shinazugawa Masachika Kumeno Photo: Ufotable 7. Rock Breathing Rock Breathing Emphasizes brute strength and resistance, allowing the user to use powerful blows capable of crushing enemies. Its attacks are based on firmness and stability, which makes it one of the most defensive breaths. Its main user, Gyomei Himejima, in addition, he is considered the strongest hashira and uses a chain with a apple for overwhelming attacks. 📌 Notable users: Gyomei Himejima Photo: Ufotable 8. Beast Breath Created by Inosuke Hashibira, Beast Breathing is a wild variation of wind breathing. Therefore, it is based on animal instincts and unpredictability. In addition, its fighting style is chaotic and aggressive, using two serrated blades for multiple cuts and unpredictable blows. 📌 Notable users: Inosuke Hashibira Photo: Ufotable 9. Fog Breathing Fog breathing specializes in speed and illusion, allowing the user to hide their movements in the mood and confuse opponents. Its main user, many Tokito, is one of the most talented warriors in the anime, so being able to eliminate enemies in seconds without noticing their approach. 📌 Notable users: Muchiro Tokito Photo: Ufotable 10. Serpent Breathing Serpent Breathing is a variation of water breathing, but with more windy and unpredictable attacks. The user performs cuts that imitate the movements of a serpent, making their blows difficult to predict and avoid. Its best known practitioner, Obanai Iguuro, combines this technique with its wavy sword, which resembles the body of a snake, allowing angular and surprising attacks. In addition, his pet snake, Kaburamaru, assists in battle, warning him about enemy attacks. 📌 Notable users: Obanai Iguro Photo: Ufotable 11. Flower Breathing Flower is a branch of water breathing, known for its lightness and agility. Their attacks are inspired by the flower of flowers and are executed in a fluid and elegant way. Despite its beauty, this technique hides a destructive power, allowing precise and fast blows. One of its most dangerous blows is the last form: Carmesim eye, which dramatically amplifies the user's perception, but can lead to blindness. This technique was used by Kanao Tsuyuri, who inherited the style of his foster sister Kanae Kocho. 📌 Notable users: Kanae Kochho Kanao Tsuyuri Photo: Ufotable 12. Insect Breathing Insect Breathing is a flower breath derivation, created by Shinobu Kochho. Since Shinobu does not have enough physical strength to behead a demon, she developed a style based on the application of deadly poisons. Their attacks mimic insect stingers using fast and accurate thrusts to inject toxic substances directly into the enemy's body. Its blade is thin and pointed, similar to a needle, and its movements are light and agile, allowing fast and difficult to dodge attacks. Therefore, your blows are lethal and highly strategic. Moreover, your technique requires absolute accuracy to be effective against more powerful demons. 📌 Notable users: Shinobu Kochho Photo: Ufotable 13. Sound Breathing Sound breathing, on the other hand, is a variation of thunder breathing, focused on the destruction and disorientation of the enemy through explosive attacks. In addition, created by Tengen Uzui, this technique incorporates pumps and synchronized movements with rhythmic beats, allowing calculated and unpredictable attacks. Uzui uses two gigantic swords connected by a current and employs his improved hearing to predict the movements of enemies, becoming an opponent almost impossible to get it right. 📌 Notable users: Tengen Uzui Photo: Ufotable 14. Breathing of Love The breathing of love, on the other hand, is a variation of the breathing of the flames, created by Mitsuri Kanroji, the hashira of love. In addition, this combat style is based on extremely flexible and graceful movements, enabled by its single whip -shaped blade. Its blows have an impressive range and allow fast and unpredictable attacks. Thanks to its abnormal muscle structure, Mitsuri is able to use this breathing extremely efficiently, combining delicacy with overwhelming attack power. 📌 Notable users: Mitsuri Kanroji Photo: Ufotable Breathing Techniques: The Heart of Combat in Demon Slayer The breaths are the heart of the Demon Slayer fighting system, allowing hunters to face powerful Onis. Thus, as the anime seasons, new styles continue to be revealed, making each battle more epic. Thus, with the Hashiras training arc already released and the final trilogy of advertised films, fans can expect more amazing demonstrations of these techniques.
