Every significant Shonen series has an iconic power that the main cast uses throughout the story. The eponymous foot troops of ‘Demon Slayer’ take advantage of the various Breathing Styles like Sun Breathing found in its realm.
Sun breathing was created with the specific aim of killing the Demon King, and it was used to cut Muzan’s 12 hearts in one movement. Let’s start off by knowing more about that.
SPOILER ALERT: This article takes information from the manga and may discuss storyline that is not yet shown in anime.
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What Is Sun Breathing?
Hinokami Kagura, often known as the “Sun Breathing” technique, is the Dance of the Fire God which was created by the strongest demon slayer, Yoriichi Tsugikuni. Twelve separate acts make up Hinokami Kagura, which are ritually done throughout the night. Because the Sun Breathing can only be used by the Kamado family, Tanjiro recalls seeing his father perform Hinokami Kagura.
All other breathing methods have their roots in Sun Breathing, which was the first breathing style. It is the most effective method for fighting demons, which is superior to all other methods.
How Did Tanjiro Learn This Technique?
Because Yoriichi and Sumiyoshi were friends, the Kamado family has the ability to employ this power. The Hinokami Kagura, as they are known, is considered a ceremonial dance in which the users attempt to placate the Fire God. They do this by dancing continuously from dusk to dawn in the expectation that their sacrifice will ward off different dangers and maladies. Although Tanjiro may not have realized its importance at the time, witnessing his father execute the dance would give him a distinct advantage in his work as a Demon Slayer.
Well, the Sun Breathing technique is mastered in the manga. Tanjiro reportedly witnesses Sun Breathing’s inventor Yorrichi Tsugikuni practicing all variations of the breathing technique. Intriguingly, Tanjiro witnesses Yorrichi employing the method through the recollections of Sumiyoshi, a Kamado family ancestor. At that point, Tanjiro discovers that certain moves in his rendition of Hinokami Kagura prohibit him from mastering the move. In order to improve his technique, he corrects those errors in subsequent battles.
However, Tanjiro’s ability to use this unique Breathing not only provides him an advantage over the extremely strong Hashira he fights alongside but also makes him stand out among them. Tanjiro undoubtedly did a lot of good with his Water Breathing tactics.
