Demon Slayer is a thing of beauty, and it won’t be a stretch to say that Haruo Sotozaki has done justice to the thoughts of the legendary manga artist Koyoharu Gotouge by turning his brainchild into something that is widely loved for his stunning animations, characters, and brilliantly choreographed fight sequences. Especially the battles, which are more than just fighting, as they seem like art because of the presence of different breathing styles.
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These sword-fighting styles, also known as Breathing styles, allow the demon hunters to one-up their strength and speed while keeping their precision on point. All these styles originate from nature’s most abundant elements, making them fun to watch on-screen. Among these breathing styles, wind breathing mimics the movements of the wind.
Origins Of Wind Breathing
Wind Breathing is one of the five breathing styles that can be traced back directly to Sun Breathing, the strongest breathing style ever, created by Yoriichi Tsugikuni himself. In the lore, it is revealed that many students of Yoriichi attempted to learn Sun Breathing but could not master it because they were not as powerful as Yoriichi. However, they came up with their own styles, one of which was wind breathing used by the hashira, Sanemi Shinazugawa.
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This also happened when one of the disciples of Yoriichi tried to learn the sun breathing style, but when he struggled with it, it gave birth to an alternative personalized technique known to us as wind breathing. Inspired by the nature of the element wind, this breathing style is a fierce and aggressive combat technique that perfectly depicts the turbulent nature of the wind, which can sometimes become a storm.
Who Was The Creator Of Wind Breathing?
The identity of the creator of Wind Breathing has always been a mystery. Not even the creators ever revealed it, keeping it hidden from history. The only thing known about it is that it was born through the efforts of one of Yoriichi’s students after he failed to learn sun breathing despite making their utmost efforts.
Recognizing that he lacked the natural abilities needed to master sun breathing, Yoriichi himself taught him a technique inspired by the wind to make his disciple a stronger part of the Demon Slayer Corps. Slowly learning this technique, this disciple made such good use of it that he went on to create a total of nine forms of wind breathing.
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Form |
Name |
Technique |
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First Form |
Dust Whirlwind Cutter |
The swordsman creates a forward-moving, horizontal cyclone by moving his sword in a circle around him. |
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Second Form |
Claws-Purifying Wind |
The swordsman lifts his sword high above his head to bring it down with great force, creating four consecutive slashes. |
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Third Form |
Clear Storm Wind Tree |
A whirlwind forms around users, protecting them while they charge forward with continuous attacks. |
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Fourth Form |
Rising Dust Storm |
The swordsman attacks from below, creating a lethal vertical slash. |
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Fifth Form |
Cold Mountain Wind |
A series of circular slashes are executed towards the opponent. |
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Sixth Form |
Black Wind Mountain Mist |
The swordsman rotates his body to charge with an upward slash like an uppercut. |
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Seventh Form |
Gale, Sudden Gusts |
The swordsman leaps into the air and creates gusts of slashes. |
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Eighth Form |
Primary Gale Slash |
Circular slashes appear around the user’s body while they revolve their sword min id-air. |
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Ninth Form |
Idaten Typhoon |
The swordsman performs a backflip to create a circular typhoon on their opponent. |
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