The Memory of Sun Breathing
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 12 (2020)
Writer/Artist: Koyoharu Gotouge | Format: Viz Shonen Jump Manga
Tanjiro unlocks ancestral memories revealing the mysterious Hanafuda-earring swordsman who terrified Muzan.
Why Start Here: First major lore deep-dive into Yoriichi's mythos.
Upper Rank One Flashback
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 20 (2021)
Writer/Artist: Koyoharu Gotouge | Format: Viz Shonen Jump Manga
Kokushibo confronts the tragedy of his twin brother Yoriichi's unmatched divine talent.
Why Start Here: Reveals the famous elderly duel that cemented Yoriichi as untouchable.
Muzan's Eternal Trauma
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Vol. 22 (2021)
Writer/Artist: Koyoharu Gotouge | Format: Viz Shonen Jump Manga
See the exact Sun Breathing Thirteenth Form choreography that burned Muzan across centuries.
Why Start Here: Complete breakdown of Yoriichi's peak speed and regenerative-negating blade feats.