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Breathing Styles are responsible for greatly strengthening Demon Slayers. Theynot only make their sword skills strongerbut also give them various advantages, like speed, movements, and versatility. But each character inDemon Slayerrelies on a Breathing Style that suits them the most. Some even create new styles that adapt better to their bodies and fighting styles.
The creation of new Breathing Styles has led to the existence of 14 Breathing Styles. But it is rare to see the creation of new Forms in an existing Breathing Style. Creating new Forms in existing Styles like Water and Thunder seems like an incredible feat since the Styles carry centuries of history and expertise. Yet, three characters inDemon Slayermanaged to attain such a feat.
Why is Creating a New Form So Incredible?
Breathing Styles have existed for several centuries. Often new styles were made thatsuited an individual better, like Insect Breathingand Love Breathing. New Styles are often branched out from existing Forms, so they mimic and enhance an already existing Style in a new way. Every Style has its set number of Forms, both defensive and offensive. Often, the final Form is considered the most refined and strongest Form.
In Water Breathing, the Tenth Form: Constant Flux is a flowing attack that gains increasing strength and speed with momentum. In his fight against Rui, while all the other Forms failed to work, Tanjiro was able to fight back once he started using Constant Flux. Similarly, inSun Breathing, the Thirteenth Form is a combination of the previous Twelve Forms, making it the strongest and most complex. Hence, creating a new Form means overtaking what is already considered the most refined and strongest Form.
Characters who created a new Breathing Form
The New Breathing Forms
Giyu Tomioka, Water Breathing
Giyu is the Water Hashira, so it comes as no surprise that he was proficient enough to create a new Form. Giyu’s creation is called Dead Calm and was shown in Season 1, Episode 20. He used it against Rui, a demon belonging to the Twelve Kizuki.
The Form is a defensive one that puts the user in a calm and tranquil state, allowing evasion of deadly attacks from the enemy. Giyu used it toavoid Rui’s Blood Demon Artand went on to behead him with ease.
Muichiro Tokito, Mist Breathing
In his battle against the Upper Moon Rank Five demon, Gyokko, Tokito used the Seventh Form called Obscuring Clouds.Though Mist Breathing is not one of the main Breathing Styles, it is still an old Breathing Style that has previously been used for centuries.
The technique uses slow movements to obscure one’s presence and is followed by extremely fast attacks. Tokito used the Form to make it seem like he almost vanished, only to swiftly appear and finish off the demon. The technique was used in Season 3, Episode 9.
Zenitsu Agatsuma, Thunder Breathing
Surprisingly, the only other person who created a Breathing Form is Zenitsu.Thunder Breathing is one of the main Breathing Styleswhich makes this feat even more exceptional. Zenitsu for years was only able to use the first and most basic Form of Thunder Breathing.
In Chapter 145 of theDemon Slayermanga, in his battle against Kaigaku (Upper Moon Rank Six), Zenitsu uses his creation called Honoikazuchi no Kami, which translates to God of Thunder. The technique sees the use of multiple lightning-speed dashes followed by a slash. The slash is seemingly followed by a dragon-shaped bolt.
This is my form. I created it, so it’s all mine. With this technique… I wanted to fight you as an equal!
- Zenitsu, Chapter 145
The capability to create a new Form speaks volumes for a Demon Slayer’s strength. As the battle with Muzan approaches, we are bound to see these creations being used in the Infinity Castle Arc. Will Tanjiro ever be able to create a Breathing Style of his own?
