Demon Slayer: How Was Sun Breathing Technique Preserved For Hundreds Of Years? Explored

As a lifestyle expert with a deep appreciation for Japanese culture and storytelling, I find myself utterly captivated by the rich history and depth of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. The unique breathing styles employed by its characters, particularly the Sun Breathing or Hinokami Kagura, have left me in awe.


In Demon Slayer, various breathing techniques are used, each one stemming from Sun Breathing, the original method created. These breathing techniques are integral parts of the swordsmanship employed by Demon Slayers. The Hinokami Kagura, a unique breathing style, is an ancestral tradition within the Kamado family, passed down through generations along with Hanafuda earrings.

Yorrichi Tsugikuni, known as the strongest Demon Slayer in history, created Sub-Breathing. He even succeeded in subduing Muzan Kibutsuji, leaving the latter barely alive. Desperate to eliminate this powerful technique, Muzan took extensive measures. However, we’re left wondering: how did the Komado family come to know the Sun Breathing method?

Hinokami Kagura aka Sun Breathing

Each New Year in the show, the Kamado family performs an important tradition. At dusk, Tanjuro Kamado, the deceased father of Tanjiro and Nezuko, dances for the Fire God to protect them from harm and sickness. This dance consists of twelve distinct parts that are repeated multiple times until dawn.

As a seasoned fan of the anime world, I’ve come across many intriguing characters and their unique abilities. Among them is Tanjuro Kamado, a wise and enigmatic figure who taught the young Tanjiro the value of endurance through the art of breathing techniques. With a twinkle in his eye and a gentle smile, he shared that this method would allow me, the user, to never tire, no matter how long I moved or danced.

How did the Hinokami Kagura survive? 

In the storyline of Swordsmith Village and Sunrise Countdown arcs, Tanjiro experiences vivid dreams or hallucinations featuring his ancestor Sumiyoshi. During these episodes, he witnesses Sumiyoshi observing Yorichiru as she practices the Sun Breathing techniques. Through this observation, Sumiyoshi ultimately develops the variation that later comes to be known as Hinokami Kagura. It is believed among fans that only a small number of individuals may have had comparable visions to Tanjiro regarding the Hinokami Kagura technique.

In the manga, among Yorrichi’s pupils, it was just Gensuke Hoshimiya who lived through the tragic event where all Sun Breathing users were eliminated. As for females, Higashisanjō Hitotsuyanagi is believed to be the sole survivor who knew about Sun Breathing. It’s plausible that their offspring inherited and continued teaching the sun-breathing methods to future generations.

An alternate idea suggests that Yorichich could have been reborn as Tanjuro Kamado. The two share striking resemblances, implying this theory could hold water. However, it’s important to note that this is only a speculation. Despite the uncertainty, fans are eagerly anticipating Tanjiro Kamado’s encounter with Muzan using the Hinokami Kagura in Demon Slayer’s final act. Keep an eye out for more updates on Tanjiro’s thrilling journey!

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2024-07-24 16:52