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Hello everyone! This time, I have compiled information about the 'Breathing Styles,' which are arguably the most important element in "Demon Slayer." Please take a look if you like!
Introduction
In the world of "Demon Slayer," swordsmen battle demons using unique combat styles known as 'Breathing Styles.' This article introduces the characteristics of each breathing style and their users.
Water Breathing
- Users: Tanjiro Kamado, Giyu Tomioka, and others
- Characteristics: A breathing style with movements as fluid as water, capable of deflecting enemy attacks with numerous techniques. It has a long history and many basic forms, leading to various derived techniques used by many corps members.
Thunder Breathing
- Users: Zenitsu Agatsuma and others
- Characteristics: This breathing style focuses on enhancing the legs to slash enemies with lightning-fast speed. The techniques produce thunderous roars when executed, resembling the sound of lightning.
Flame Breathing
- Users: Kyojuro Rengoku and others
- Characteristics: A breathing style that focuses on powerful strikes by stepping in strongly and closing the distance quickly. Like Water Breathing, it has a long history, and there have been Flame Pillars in every generation.
Rock Breathing
- Users: Gyomei Himejima
- Characteristics: Characterized by its solid defense and powerful, rough attacks. In the series, Gyomei Himejima is the only user of this breathing style, and his weapon is not a sword but an axe with a spiked iron ball.
Wind Breathing
- Users: Sanemi Shinazugawa and others
- Characteristics: Known for its sharp slashes and quick movements that cut through the wind. The Wind Pillar, Sanemi Shinazugawa, is a user, and his attacks are known to cause intense pain to the enemy.
Beast Breathing
- Users: Inosuke Hashibira
- Characteristics: A breathing style that incorporates animalistic senses and wild movements. Inosuke Hashibira uses this breathing style, performing very agile and powerful attacks.
Sound Breathing
- Users: Tengen Uzui
- Characteristics: Utilizes techniques related to sound, incorporating musical rhythms into combat to execute unpredictable attacks.
Flower Breathing
- Users: Kanae Kocho, Kanao Tsuyuri
- Characteristics: A breathing style that combines beauty and lethality. It features elegant swordsmanship that confounds the enemy.
Insect Breathing
- Users: Shinobu Kocho
- Characteristics: Characterized by techniques that mimic the movements of small creatures. It possesses unique techniques capable of dispatching enemies with poison.
Mist Breathing
- Users: Muichiro Tokito
- Characteristics: Creates movements as elusive as mist, blinding the enemy's vision and specializing in surprise attacks.
Love Breathing
- Users: Mitsuri Kanroji
- Characteristics: Passionate, with the user's emotions directly influencing the strength of the techniques. Mitsuri Kanroji uses this breathing style, employing techniques related to love.
Serpent Breathing
- Users: Obanai Iguro
- Characteristics: Features silent and flexible movements like a snake. It ensures precise strikes that reliably take down the targeted prey.
Sun Breathing
- Users: Yoriichi Tsugikuni
- Characteristics: Considered the origin of all breathing styles. Used by Yoriichi Tsugikuni, it possesses overwhelming power compared to other breathing styles and has very few users.
Moon Breathing
- Users: Kokushibo (Tsugikuni Michikatsu)
- Characteristics: Symbolizes the beauty and chill of the moon with its techniques. Used by Kokushibo, it is a breathing style derived from Sun Breathing.
Conclusion
These breathing styles play a significant role in the story of "Demon Slayer." They reflect the individuality and combat styles of each swordsman, adding depth to the narrative. For fans, following the stories behind these breathing styles and their users is key to enjoying the work even more.
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