Yoriichi Tsugikuni's sword: the first Sun Breathing user

Every Breathing style in Demon Slayer traces back to one man. Yoriichi Tsugikuni lived centuries before Tanjiro, and he is the strongest swordsman the series ever shows.

Who is Yoriichi?

Yoriichi created Sun Breathing, the first Breathing style. All the others, Water, Flame, Thunder and Wind, were created by swordsmen trying to copy it. He is the only one who ever brought Muzan Kibutsuji to the edge of death.

His twin brother became Kokushibo, Upper Moon One. And the hanafuda earrings Tanjiro wears were once his, passed to the Kamado family along with the Hinokami Kagura dance.

The sword

Yoriichi's Nichirin blade is black, like Tanjiro's, and turns a burning red in battle. It is the blade that links the past and present of the story.

Which Yoriichi katana should you get?

• Yoriichi LED katana (₹2499): the blade glows, USB Type-C, double tap to switch on. Best for gaming setups and dark rooms.

Every version is about 104 cm long with a decorative, non-sharp blade.

How to choose

Yoriichi's sword is available as a LED display katana. The glowing blade looks best in a dark room or behind a gaming setup, powered by USB Type-C.

Will it fit my room?

At about 104 cm, the katana is roughly the width of a small desk. On a wall it needs about 110 cm of free space; on a stand, a shelf or desk at least 30 cm deep. Our stands keep it level and stop it from rolling.

Buying Yoriichi's katana as a gift?

It works well for birthdays, Diwali, Raksha Bandhan and graduation, for anyone who has watched the series. Add a stand so it can go on display the day it arrives. If you are unsure which style they would like, the wooden version is the safer choice for collectors and the LED version for gamers.

Display ideas

Put Yoriichi next to Tanjiro’s black Nichirin katana for the Sun Breathing set, or face him with Kokushibo. Put it on a single, double or triple katana display stand to keep it straight and safe.

Key moments in the story

• His childhood: born with a mark on his forehead, Yoriichi was nearly killed as a baby because twins were seen as bad luck, and grew up hidden in a small room.
• Meeting Muzan: centuries ago, he cut Muzan into pieces in one encounter, and Muzan only survived by scattering his body.
• Visiting the Kamado family: he told Sumiyoshi Kamado his story, and the family turned his sword movements into the Hinokami Kagura dance.
• Facing his brother: as an old man he faced Kokushibo once more and would have won, but died standing before the final blow.

Did you know?

• Yoriichi was born with the Demon Slayer Mark and the Transparent World, abilities other swordsmen only reach after years of training.
• Muzan still fears him centuries later, and the hanafuda earrings Tanjiro wears remind him of Yoriichi.
• The 'Yoriichi Type Zero' training puppet in the Swordsmith Village was built to copy his movements.

Frequently asked questions

Who created Sun Breathing?

Yoriichi Tsugikuni, the first Breathing user. Every other Breathing style came from trying to copy it.

Is Yoriichi related to Tanjiro?

Not by blood. He was a friend of Tanjiro's ancestor Sumiyoshi Kamado, who passed on his earrings and his sword movements as the Hinokami Kagura.

Is the blade sharp?

No. All our katanas are display pieces with decorative, non-sharp blades, made for walls, desks, collections and cosplay. They are not for sparring or cutting.

Does it come with a stand?

The display stand is sold separately. Our single, double and triple katana stands fit all UrbanNook wooden and LED katanas.

How is it packed and delivered?

Every katana is packed in protective packaging for its full 104 cm length and delivered across India. Report any transit damage within 3 days with an unboxing video and we replace it free.

Care

Keep it out of strong direct sunlight to protect the finish, and wipe it with a soft dry cloth. All our swords are decorative with non-sharp blades.