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The Hinokami Kagura is a type of Breathing Style that is passed down from father to son in the Kamado Family. Along with the Hanafuda earrings, it is used in a ritual ceremony every new year to offer a dance to the Fire God. This dance consists of twelve segments repeated throughout the night until dawn. It is said that the breathing technique used in this dance allows the user to dance for an indefinite amount of time without getting tired. Tanjiro Kamado is the last known user of Hinokami Kagura, having learned it from his father. Other people can learn this technique if they are taught by a Kamado descendant.

Later, it is revealed that Hinokami Kagura is actually a legendary Breathing Style known as Sun Breathing. This was the first Breathing Style ever created by Yoriichi Tsugikuni, and all other styles were derived from it. The Hinokami Kagura and Sun Breathing both mimic the movements and abilities of the sun. They are extremely versatile and effective against demons. Using Sun Breathing increases the user’s overall power and speed, making it more suitable for Tanjiro than Water Breathing.

After seeing Yoriichi perform the twelve forms through his ancestor’s memories, Tanjiro realizes that Hinokami Kagura has unnecessary movements compared to Sun Breathing. By removing these movements, he is able to use the Breathing Style in its purest form.