Introduction

Who is Yoriichi Tsugikuni? Is he related to Tanjiro? You will find the answer to these questions in this blog. Yoriichi Tsugikuni is a widely known mysterious character: Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba`s Lore, using engaging foreshadowing. You will be amazed to know that Yoriichi Tsugikuni was among the strongest Demon Slayers in the whole of history. He was born with a Demon Slayer Mark while having access to the Transparent World. He is an undefeated GOAT of all breathing styles.

Although Yoriichi is a kind of supporting role but possesses a key place in the history of Demon Slayer, due to less information on its background, the character has kept many fans curious about Yoriichi. Sadly, he has lived a terrible life, but his relationship with the Kamado family has compelled the fans to ask the million dollars question Are Tanjiro and Yoriichi related to each other? If you want to know the answer, then read the blog till the end and relieve your curiosity.

Who is Yoriichi Tsugikuni?

Yoriichi Tsugikuni was a famous member of the Demon Slayer Corps. You can recognize him by “Hanafuda earrings” such as Tanjiro. He is also the very first breath user. You must have an idea that he was the creator of the globally famous Sun Breathing Style. Yoriichi is the younger of two twins who appeared weak after birth. The Demon Slayer Mark on his forehead gave him his place in history. But his father thought his birthmark was a bad omen and threatened to kill him. But this act was prevented by his mother.

He was later sent to a monastery at the age of ten. But once he came to know about the death of his mother, he ran away and met a girl called “Uta” and later married her. His worries did not end there. One fateful day, his beloved wife, Uta, was killed by a demon along with his unborn child. This incident changed his life, and he got training to become a Demon Slayer.

With this saddening beginning, we will be moving on to answer another relevant question in the later section.

Is Yoriichi a Demon?

Yoriichi is not a Demon but trained as a Demon Slayer. His strength and discipline have made him earn this undefeated place. He was never a demon but an illustration of a legend that depicts how to have a tranquil mind while keeping the darkness away from oneself. Being a mindful person is a great aspect when it comes to keeping your direction straight and positive.

According to the legends, Yoriichi Tsugikuni is recognized as the greatest Demon Slayer of all time. Some of the demons have become the victim of his swift sword, killing them once and for all. It was he who was in charge of all Breathing Styles. Being born with the mark of a Demon Slayer further enhances his status.

Moving on to an even sadder part in the coming section is what gives us a closer glimpse into the life of Yoriichi.

How did Yoriichi Die?

Despite having a demon slayer birthmark, which shortens life to 25 years of age, he went on to live up to 80 years of age. But he eventually went blind. Yoriichi was killed in a fight with his younger brother due to some conflict. This was not a Nobel end of legend who was untouched by many demons and defeated by his brother. A sad end indeed. But the part remains unanswered about why Muzan was so scared of the Yoriichi. Let`s find out.

Why Was Muzan Scared of Yoriichi?

Muzan was the archenemy and a villain of the Demon Slayer Corps. Once Yoriichi became Demon Slayer, he faced off with the Muzan. But the best part was when the heightened capabilities of the Yoriichi enabled him to gain details about Muzan, such as he has seven hearts and five brains. Such information helped the Yoriichi to inflict some deep wounds on the Muzan.

After this incident, Muzan, who was once undefeated, is now scared of a potent foe in the form of Yoriichi. In despair, Muzan splits his body into 1800 pieces, and even then, Yoriichi manages to kill 1500 pieces while barely escaping alive. This fight alone made the Yoriichi a great warrior with a swift-spreading reputation among friends and foes.

Connection of Yoriichi to his Brother, Michikatsu?

Michikatsu was the elder brother of Yoriichi and was jealous of him. He never liked his younger brother due to his closeness with his mother and the demon slayer mark on his forehead. But still, he had some soft corners in his heart and gave Yoriichi a whistle to blow whenever find himself in a dire condition. Ironically, his elder brother also pitied him due to the same reason as he hated him for the demon slayer mark on his forehead, and due to this reason, he was discriminated against and considered inferior.

Michikatsu`s jealousy got to another level once he realized the exceptional skill of Yoriichi. He was also afraid that his father could make him the family`s successor after coming to know his talent. But this proved to be untrue because Yoriichi ran away after the death of his mother. You will be amazed to know that later Michikatsu became a demon himself, and this made Yoriichi uncomfortable. And he finally succumbed to death after fatal injuries in a fight with his brother.

Is Yoriichi an Ancestor or Relative of Yoriichi?

Many fans consider that Tanjiro is the son of Yoriichi, but it is not the reality. In fact, Yoriichi is the teacher of Tanjiro`s ancestor, the Hinokami Kagura. This is also why Tanjiro could use the Sun Breathing Style to develop an exclusive connection between the two, one of the most important in the series.

It is interesting to share that Tanjiro and Yoriichi never shared any family ties but just a common friend named “Kamado Sumiyoshi”. He was the ancestor of Tanjiro. The descendants of the Tanjiro inherited Sun Breathing Styles from its originator. Additionally, the earrings of the Tanjiro are believed to have been handed over in his lineage from Yoriichi as a gift probably. The earring that was worn by Yoriichi had a resemblance that could be associated with the Sun breathing style.

How is Yoriichi Related to Tanjiro?

If any question is mostly asked in the Demon Slayer Franchise, then this is the one that is Yoriichi related to Tanjiro in any way. Both were never related to each other, yet they shared similarities such as:

• Same enemy
• Same earrings
• Same Breathing Style
• Physical resemblance

Why Yoriichi Resembles Tanjiro?

Although the two are not related, still, Tanjiro Kamado bears a resemblance to Yoriichi. This was because of the Sun Breathing Style. The only living blood relation Yoriichi had was with the Muichiro Tokito. You need to know that Mist Hashira is the descendant of the Michikatsu, the twin brother of the Yoriichi.

Legend has it that the Kamado family was saved from the demons by the Yoriichi while remaining a close friend afterward. Later he returned to the family after giving a detrimental blow to the Muzan and witnessing his brother becoming a demon. Yoriichi gave earrings to the family as a gift, who promised to succeed the gift to their descendants as a warm gesture of gratitude.

Sun Breathing and Hinokami Kagura

During the friendship between Sumiyoshi and Yoriichi, Sumiyoshi saw Yoriichi doing his Sun Breathing Style and considered it as an exclusive life-saving action. Sumiyoshi memorized the style and practiced it as well. This pattern was later turned into the Kagura dance. Sumiyoshi also passed this dance down to his family members in tribute to the Yoriichi.

The Sun Breathing pattern was so fearful after the defeat of Muzan that the upper moons would hurt anyone who knew about the pattern for further protective measures against Muzan. Despite such cruel actions, the technique still lived on and eventually was passed to the Tanjiro.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Here are the FAQs about legendary Yoriichi and Tanjiro:

Q1: Who is Yoriichi Tsugikuni?

Ans. Yoriichi Tsugikuni was a famous member of the Demon Slayer Corps. You can recognize him by “Hanafuda earrings” such as Tanjiro.

Q2: What are the powers of Yoriichi Tsugikuni?

Ans. His powers encompass Sun Breathing and the ability to look into the transparent world.

Q3: What is a Demon Slayer?

Ans. Demon Slayer is one of the most Japanese Comics and Manga Series produced by “Koyoharu Gotougue”.

Q4: What is the Story of Demon Slayer?

Ans. The Demon Slayer revolves around a character called Tanjiro Kamado, whose family was killed by demons, and now he becomes a demon slayer.

Q5: How is Yoriichi related to the Tanjiro?

Ans. Both were never related to each other, yet they shared similarities such as:

• Same earrings
• Same enemy
• Same Breathing Style
• Physical resemblance

Q6: How did Yoriichi die?

Ans. He died in a fatal fight with his brother while succumbing to the injuries.

Q7: Is Yoriichi a Demon?

Ans. No, he is not a demon but a Demon Slayer.

Q8: Why do Yoriichi and Tanjiro look alike?

Ans. Tanjiro looks like Yoriichi due to sharing a common Sun Breathing Style.

Q9: Who is Yoriichi’s Voice Actor?

Ans. His Japanese Voice over was carried out by “Kazuhiko” and English Voice over was performed by American Voice actor “Mick Lauer”.

Conclusion

Yoriichi Tsugikuni is a legendary Demon Slayer trained hard and chiseled with the sorrow of the death of his wife and unborn baby at the hands of Demons. His life has been full of miseries since his mother died in childhood. Later his wife and child died. Then his brother turned into a demon giving him further setbacks.

His birthmark, the Demon Slayer mark on his forehead, had set his fate straight as a famous demon slayer. Thus he went through rough patches throughout his life. His popular Sun Breathing pattern chiseled his skills to kill demons. The most famous one that he defeated was the Muzan, with his excellent strategy and killing strikes.

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