Kimetsu no Yaiba, also known as Demon Slayer, introduces the Breath of Techniques that is used in combination with swordsmanship. This technique is practiced and taught by demon hunters from generation to generation. The most powerful and primary technique of all is the Breath of the Sun, which was first used by the first demon slayer, Yoriichi Tsugikuni. This technique was later adapted into the Breath of the Fire God by Kanjuro Komado, the father of Tanjiro.
The second breathing technique is the Breath of the Moon and is used by Michikatsu Tsugikuni. He is the older brother of Yoriichi who turned into a demon and is the first moon demon.
Zenitsu uses the Breath of Thunder, which is one of the five main breathing techniques, a mimicry of the Breath of Thunder technique. The Breath of Wind technique, like the Breath of Thunder technique, is also one of the main breathing techniques, a mimicry of the Breath of Sun. The user of this technique is Sanemi Shinazugawa.
The Breath of Water technique is also a branch of the Breath of Sun. This breathing technique was taught by Urokodaki to his students, such as Giyu Tomioka, Kamado Tanjiro, Sabito, and Makomo. Tanjiro initially used this technique before he used the Breath of Sun technique.
The next breathing technique that falls under the category of main breathing techniques derived from the Breath of Sun is the Breath of Flame. The user of this breathing technique is Kyojuro Rengoku, and his father, Shinjuro Rengoku. The Flame Breathing technique was displayed by Rengoku while he was on the Mugen train before he died.
The Stone Breathing technique became one of the main breathing techniques derived from the Breath of Sun. Currently, this technique is mastered by Gyomei Himejima.
The other breathing techniques include the Breath of Mist, a mimicry of the Breath of Wind technique. This breathing technique is currently used by Muichiro Tokito. The Breath of Flower technique that is currently used by Kanae Kocho and Kanao Tsuyuri is a mimicry of the Breath of Water technique.
The Breath of Insect technique, a mimicry of the Breath of Flower technique, was created by Shinobu Kocho. Users of this technique focus on using thrusts and cuts with the aim of injecting poison from the wisteria flower.
The next breath of technique is the Breath of Wild Animals, currently mastered by Tanjiro’s fellow fighter, Hashibira Inosuke. The Breath of the Wild Animals technique, although not yet confirmed, is suspected to be derived from the Breath of Wind technique.
Then there is the Breath of the Serpent, a mimicry of the Breath of Water technique. Currently, this technique is used by Iguro Obanai.
Finally, the Breath of Love technique was created by Mitsuri Kanroji. This technique is a mimicry of the Breath of Flame technique.
Moreover, the Breath of Sound is derived from the Breath of Thunder technique. The user of this technique is Uzui Tengen. With his unique technique, he is capable of reading the enemy’s movements and analyzing the rhythm of movement.
Kimetsu no Yaiba showcases a vast array of Breath of Techniques that are unique and distinctive. This makes for an exciting experience for viewers and enhances the storyline and character development.
