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In Kimetsu no Yaiba, we see Tanjiro learning the water style from Urokodaki.
But is it "magic" or just an artistic visualization?


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Is the water style actual "magic" or is it just a visualisation?


It's never mentioned in the manga that this is some kind of magic, and it's
made fairly clear that it's just a visualization that represents the user's
style of swordsmanship (called breaths).

From the [wiki](https://kimetsu-no-yaiba.fandom.com/wiki/Breathing_Styles):

> The majority of known Breathing Styles mimic a certain element of nature
> (i.e. flame, water and wind) and replicates it with the user's movements,
> techniques and abilities.

> When utilizing a Breathing Style, users automatically visualize themselves
> manipulating the subject behind their style, making it seem as if they were
> using magic, though those that are less apt and proficient in their style
> will visualize less than one who is.


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