Yes, within the main story's present time, Tanjiro is effectively the only one actively using Sun Breathing, as the knowledge of the original style had died out, with only the Kamado family passing down the Hinokami Kagura (Dance of the Fire God) dance, which is Sun Breathing. His ancestor, Sumiyoshi Kamado, learned it from the original creator, Yoriichi, and the Kamado lineage preserved it as a ritual dance, making Tanjiro the sole inheritor of this legendary, foundational breathing style.
In short: Tanjiro can use multiple breathing techniques, mainly from two breathing styles (Water and Sun Breathing), with multiple forms in each.
The last user of Hinokami Kagura as a swordsman technique is Tanjiro Kamado, who learned the Breathing Style from his father Tanjuro Kamado, and would utilize it to fight various demons. Yoriichi demonstrates Sun Breathing.
Is Tanjiro Kamado a Sun Hashira or a Water Hashira? Although proficient in both Water Breathing and eventually Sun Breathing, Tanjiro does not officially hold the title of Hashira in either styles.
The first possible reason is that Nezuko hails from a family that uses Sun Breathing as Hinokami Kagura. Being generationally connected to a community that dances as an offering to the sun gods may have resulted in Nezuko's immunity to the sun. Another theory suggests that it may have been her mutated genes.
Yes, Tanjiro lived past 25, marrying Kanao Tsuyuri, having children, and dying of old age, proving he was an exception to the 25-year lifespan curse of the Demon Slayer Mark, likely due to his Sun Breathing lineage and being the successor to Yoriichi Tsugikuni, notes ComingSoon.net and this YouTube video. While Muzan predicted his early death due to the mark, manga epilogues show Tanjiro surviving and living a full life, unlike other marked Demon Slayers like Giyu and Sanemi who died at 25, according to discussions on Reddit, Quora, and this Reddit post, confirms this Reddit post.
Yes, the 13th form is using all 12 forms at once. It may seem lame but remember that unlike the past forms having an actual purpose and specific action, Yoriichi combined all 12 forms in order to defeat Muzan, or more specifically his 12 weak spots.
444 breathing, also known as Box Breathing or Four-Square Breathing, is a simple relaxation technique where you inhale for 4 seconds, hold your breath for 4 seconds, exhale for 4 seconds, and hold your breath again for 4 seconds, repeating the cycle to calm your nervous system, reduce stress, and improve focus. This rhythmic breathing activates your parasympathetic nervous system, shifting you from "fight-or-flight" to a state of tranquility, making it great for anxiety, panic, or stressful situations.
Eleventh Form: Dead Calm ( 拾 じゅう 壱 いち ノ 型 かた 凪 なぎ , Jū Ichi no kata: Nagi?) - The personal creation of the current Water Hashira, Giyu Tomioka.
✅Breathing technique Yoriichi created the breathing technique known as Sun Breathing, which he modified to teach to other Demon Slayers. The variations he created became the Water, Wind, Flame, Stone, and Thunder Breathing techniques.
Yoriichi's only relation to Tanjiro Kamado is his legacy. These are the earring he wears, which was originally worn by Yoriichi, and his Sun Breathing techniques, which have been inherited to Tanjiro. These were both passed down through Tanjiro's ancestors.
Breathing Style
As the Mist Hashira, Muichiro is his generation's most skilled Mist Breathing user.
Even then, the Demon Slayers were still met with resistance due to Kokushibo's very high durability and needed to turn their blades bright red in order to behead him. Despite all that, he managed to regrow his head through sheer will, making him virtually invincible with the exception of the sun.
Ruz Tokk Just like I said, Sumiyoshi, Tanjiro's great-great-grandfather, was remarkable for memorizing the Sun Breathing forms without Yoriichi teaching him. It was the same for Tanjiro; he just watched his father perform the Hinokami Kagura dance and memorized it.
Yoriichi Tsugikuni was a Demon Slayer who lived during the Sengoku era, almost 500 years before the main events. Regarded as the most powerful Demon Slayer to have ever lived, he invented the Breathing Styles, including his own Sun Breathing, which evolved into the Hinokami Kagura used by the Kamado Family.
The box breathing vs. 4-7-8 debate comes down to what works for you. Many people report that box breathing is more helpful for centering the nervous system in panic situations, while 4-7-8 helps you engage in relaxation and mindfulness.
Tanjiro Kamado
His birthday falls on July 14, and by the end of chapter 204 in the manga, he is 16.
He's still nowhere near the level of the current hashira, but he's probably comparable to some of the past ones. He's at least on the level where he can keep up with a hashira during a fight and hold his own without dragging them down.
Splashing Water Flow is the Ninth Form of Water Breathing used by Tanjiro Kamado. Splashing Water Flow first debuted on Episode 13 of the anime.
While many Hashira died in the fight, some survived: Giyu Tomioka, the Water Hashira, and Sanemi Shinazugawa, the Wind Hashira, both survive the final fight, carrying on the memory of their fallen comrades. Tanjiro also survives, and after the war, the Demon Slayer Corps disbands because demons are gone for good.
Tanjiro Kamado
His kisses are usually placed on your lips and forehead. Because he is young and inexperienced, he's still not down for french kissing and whatnot. He also likes tightly hugging your waist and pulling you closer to him when you kiss.
Although the manga does not directly depict the moment of his passing, according to official settings and the rules of the Mark, Tomioka Giyu ended his life at the age of 25 due to the price of the Mark. His death was not accompanied by battle and pain, but rather a peaceful departure after witnessing an era of peace.