In the heat of battle against Akaza, Giyu unlocks his Demon Slayer Mark, a fluid-water-like design adorning his left cheek. This enhancement, synergizing with his Water Breathing style, bestows upon Giyu a substantial boost in speed, precision, and endurance. The newfound abilities allow him to engage in prolonged combat against the formidable Upper Rank demons.
During the intense confrontation with Muzan, Giyu, alongside Sanemi, clashes swords forcefully, temporarily turning both blades bright red. This transformation grants them the capability to impede the enhanced regeneration of the Demon King, significantly amplifying the effectiveness and lethality of their attacks.
Giyu possesses inhuman speed and reflexes, exemplified when he swiftly seized Nezuko from Tanjiro and effortlessly restrained Inosuke with remarkable speed. His agility is unparalleled, allowing him to keep pace with Shinobu and even contend with the lightning-fast Upper Rank Three, Akaza. Giyu’s awakened mark enables him to surprise opponents, appearing to “teleport” even to the agile Akaza. His form Dead Calm showcases an ability to evade and nullify attacks with unparalleled reflexes.
A product of rigorous training, Giyu boasts incredible stamina and endurance. Battling Akaza, he continued fighting despite sustaining numerous injuries, surprising even the formidable demon. In the final clash against the Demon King Muzan, Giyu exhibited unwavering endurance despite initial exposure to poisonous blood. His pivotal role in Muzan’s defeat, even after losing an arm, underscores his exceptional stamina. In the face of Tanjiro’s demonic transformation, Giyu demonstrated residual energy, fighting him off for a brief period.
As a Hashira, Giyu has honed his physical strength to superhuman levels. From the outset, he showcased immense strength, generating gusts of wind with a powerful sword swing. His ability to effortlessly restrain a berserk Nezuko with one hand and later render her unconscious with a single strike attests to his unparalleled strength. In various battles, including against Rui and Akaza, Giyu displayed the strength to cut through demon threads, limbs, and even turn his Nichirin Sword bright red through sheer force, requiring an extraordinary grip strength.
Giyu Tomioka’s prowess extends beyond his exceptional combat skills, encompassing the utilization of his Demon Slayer Mark, the strategic use of a red Nichirin Sword, and a physical prowess marked by unmatched speed, endurance, and strength within the Demon Slayer Corps.
Fighting Style:
Master Swordsman:
As a distinguished Hashira within the Demon Slayer Corps, Giyu stands as one of the most formidable and skilled swordsmen in the entire organization. His expertise and finesse with the blade have left a lasting impression, with Upper Rank Three, Akaza, expressing admiration for Giyu’s finely developed swordsmanship after their intense confrontation.
Breathing Style:
Water Breathing:
Giyu’s mastery lies in the Water Breathing style, a formidable swordsmanship technique passed down to him by his predecessor, Sakonji Urokodaki. Acknowledged as the most skilled Water Breathing user of his generation, Giyu has not only honed the existing techniques but also innovatively created a new technique within the Breathing Style. His proficiency in Water Breathing has impressed even demons like Akaza, who had encountered Water Hashira in the past.
First Form: Water Surface Slash:
A technique where Giyu generates enough momentum to deliver a powerful, concentrated slash.
Second Form: Water Wheel:
Giyu leaps and vertically spins forward in the air, releasing a flowing attack in a circular motion.
Third Form: Flowing Dance:
This technique involves swinging and bending the blade in a winding motion along with the body, creating a flowing pattern that slices through everything in its path.
Fourth Form: Striking Tide:
Giyu executes multiple consecutive slashes while twisting his body and sword in a flowing fashion, delivering simultaneous, powerful blows.
Fifth Form: Blessed Rain After the Drought:
By changing the grip on his sword, Giyu decapitates the opponent in a single, flowing strike, causing minimal pain. It is employed when the enemy willingly surrenders.
Sixth Form: Whirlpool:
Giyu fiercely twists his upper and lower body, creating a whirlpool of air that cuts anything caught in its path. Its efficiency is enhanced underwater, where Giyu can draw water around his weapon to amplify his slashes.
Seventh Form: Drop Ripple Thrust:
Giyu performs a fast and accurate stab, capable of reducing the impact of a moving target.
Eighth Form: Waterfall Basin:
The user cuts the target vertically in a flowing motion, most effective when the target is falling downward.
Ninth Form: Splashing Water Flow:
By changing his footwork, Giyu minimizes landing time and surface needed, allowing him to move without limits. Ideal for fighting in places with no solid foothold.
Tenth Form: Constant Flux:
Giyu performs a continuous flowing attack resembling a water dragon, increasing in strength and power with each rotation due to momentum.
Eleventh Form: Dead Calm:
Giyu’s personal creation, this technique involves ceasing all body movements and entering a state of complete tranquility. In this state, he can deflect, block, and cut any incoming attacks with imperceptible speed. However, its effectiveness is limited against fast and numerous attacks that can break through.
Giyu Tomioka’s fighting style is a testament to his mastery of the Water Breathing style, showcasing a diverse range of techniques that highlight his skill, precision, and innovation in combat.
What is the Giyu’s Weapon?
Standard Nichirin Katana:
Giyu Tomioka wields a standard-sized Nichirin katana featuring a black blade with a distinctive deep blue outline. The hexagonal-shaped handguard is adorned with a bronze core and a border that overlaps in red fuschia. As a Hashira, Giyu’s katana bears the engraving “Destroyer of Demons” on the side, emphasizing its purpose in combating evil entities. The accompanying sword sheath is of a deep black hue.
In the intense battle against Upper Rank demon Akaza, Giyu’s katana suffers damage and is ultimately broken by the formidable adversary. Subsequently, during the final confrontation against Muzan, Giyu loses his original katana. In a pivotal moment, Sanemi Shinazugawa provides him with another katana, purportedly belonging to a deceased Water Breathing Demon Slayer. This replacement blade boasts a deep blue hue and features a bronze-colored handguard reminiscent of a whirlpool in appearance. Giyu wields this katana with determination and skill, symbolizing the resilience of the Demon Slayer Corps in the face of formidable adversaries.
