The techniques used in Demon Slayer are performed using breathing techniques such as Fire Breathing and Water Breathing for the Demon Slayer Corps, and a power called Blood Demon Art for the demons. All of them are cool techniques that follow breathing techniques, and there are also a variety of cool Blood Demon Arts for the enemies. So this time, we've collected all the coolest techniques, regardless of whether they are from the Demon Slayer Corps or demons, and ranked them in the TOP 10!
10th Place: Blood Demon Art "Flying Blood Sickle"
Source: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba © Koyoharu Gotouge/Shueisha, Aniplex, ufotable
In 10th place is the "Flying Blood Sickle," used by Gyutaro in his battle with Tengen. Gyutaro wields a sickle-like weapon, from which he unleashes countless slashes made of blood. This slash contains poison and has a tracking function that allows it to continue pursuing the enemy until it hits them. There is also another powerful technique called the Circular Slash Spin, which uses a similar blood slash.
No. 9: Snake Breathing, Fifth Form: "Wandering Long Snake"
8th Place: Flame Breathing, Second Form "Rising Flames"
Source: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba © Koyoharu Gotouge/Shueisha, Aniplex, ufotable
In 8th place is Rengoku's Second Form "Rising Flames" in his battle with Akaza, Upper Rank Three! With a technique that swings upwards in a circular motion from low to high, it splits Akaza's left arm in half. The arm quickly grows back into place afterwards, but the power of the move was considerable.
7th Place: Breath of Love, Fifth Form "Flickering Passion, Wild Claws"
Source: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba © Koyoharu Gotouge/Shueisha, Aniplex, ufotable
In eighth place is Mitsuri Kanroji's "Flickering Passion, Wild Claws"! The name of the technique makes it hard to understand what it actually is, but this Fifth Breathing technique is a beautiful-looking technique that makes full use of Kanroji's unique flexible sword, as well as the flexibility of her body and the wide range of motion of her joints. Despite its appearance, this attack power is truly worthy of a Pillar.
6th Place: Insect Breathing Technique, Butterfly Dance "Play"
Source: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba © Koyoharu Gotouge/Shueisha, Aniplex, ufotable
In 6th place is Shinobu Kocho's Butterfly Dance "Play," from the Insect Breathing Technique. Unlike the other Demon Slayers, this technique does not involve slashing, but rather stabbing the body with poison that has been loaded into the sword, leading to the death of the demon. The speed is so fast that even the demon cannot see, and before you know it, you've been stabbed in multiple places...to be honest, it's a more terrifying technique than being slashed cleanly.
5th Place: Sound Breathing, Fourth Form: "Kyouzan Mugen"
Source: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba © Koyoharu Gotouge/Shueisha, Aniplex, ufotable
This technique, chosen for fifth place, was used by Tengen in his battle with Upper Rank Six, Gyutaro. Activated to counteract the Blood Demon Art used by Gyutaro, he swings his sword, which is attached by a chain like a nunchuck, and unleashes slashes over a wide area. What was cool about this technique was that he kicked Tanjiro, who was in a dangerous position, to a safe position before unleashing the technique.
4th Place: Technique Deployment - Destruction Kill
Source: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba © Koyoharu Gotouge/Shueisha, Aniplex, ufotable
Fourth place isn't a technique from the Demon Slayer Corps, but rather the Destruction Kill technique that Akaza unleashed in his fight against Rengoku. The technique's name, stance, and appearance are all impressive. This destructive killing begins with "Rashin", followed by "Kushiki", "Ranshiki", and "Metsushiki", and finally, after exchanging Rengoku's secret techniques with "Metsushiki", Akaza's fist pierces Rengoku's body.
3rd Place: Water Breathing, Form 10: Birthing and Rebirth
Source: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba © Koyoharu Gotouge/Shueisha, Aniplex, ufotable
Our third place pick is Tanjiro's Water Breathing, Form 10: Birthing and Rebirth! The power of this technique increases with each hit, and as it is the final form of Water Breathing, it is the strongest technique. (The 11th form is Tomioka's original technique.) However, since the power of the attack is the only thing that is focused on while using it, it also has many disadvantages.
Second Place: Hinokami Kagura: The Dragon of Sun and Clouds - Head Dance
Source: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba © Koyoharu Gotouge/Shueisha, Aniplex, ufotable
Our second place pick is Tanjiro's super move, the Dragon of Sun and Clouds - Head Dance, which he used relatively recently! The technique's flashy appearance and its power, which can even be used on Upper Rank demons, are captivating. His dancing, rather than a single movement, is truly reminiscent of Kagura.
1st Place: Total Concentration - Water Breathing, Eleventh Form "Nagi"
Awesome Move Ranking Summary
Source: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba © Koyoharu Gotouge/Shueisha, Aniplex, ufotable
These are my top 10 rankings of awesome moves! Where did your favorite move rank? We're looking forward to seeing more new moves!