Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Hinokami Chronicles 2 has revealed the third character introduction trailer, this time featuring the Love Hashira, Mitsuri Kanroji. The sequel game previously featured an August 1 launch on the PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4.
The sequel will build on the previous title with new story content, a bigger character roster, and new gameplay mechanics. It will cover the Entertainment District Arc, Swordsmith Village Arc, and Hashira Training Arc and include all nine Hashira, the original 18 characters from the first game, demons from previous updates, and paid DLC characters from the Entertainment District Arc.
The new trailer features Mitsuri in action against Upper Moon 4 Hantengu’s Zohakuten form, showing off some more of the game’s battle gameplay.
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A new visual by ufotable and a second trailer were previously released, featuring Mitsuri alongside Tanjiro and all of the other playable Hashiras.
Playable Hashira
The game will feature the following Hashira in Versus Mode:
- Water Hashira: Giyu Tomioka (CV: Takahiro Sakurai)
- Flame Hashira: Kyojuro Rengoku (CV: Satoshi Hino)
- Sound Hashira: Tengen Uzui (CV: Katsuyuki Konishi)
- Mist Hashira: Muichiro Tokito (CV: Kengo Kawanishi)
- Insect Hashira: Shinobu Kocho (CV: Saori Hayami)
- Love Hashira: Mitsuri Kanroji (CV: Kana Hanazawa)
- Serpent Hashira: Obanai Iguro (CV: Kenichi Suzumura)
- Wind Hashira: Sanemi Shinazugawa (CV: Tomokazu Seki)
- Stone Hashira: Gyomei Himejima (CV: Tomokazu Sugita)
AnimeJapan 2025 Demo Preview
A PS5 demo version will be available at AnimeJapan 2025 on March 22-23, showing early access for the new features and characters. The playable demo will include:
- Serpent Hashira – Obanai Iguro
- Wind Hashira – Sanemi Shinazugawa
- Stone Hashira – Gyomei Himejima
2025 Summer Will Be Big for Demon Slayer Fans
The game follows the Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, which will premiere in Japan on July 18, 2025.
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Game Background
The first Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles was developed by CyberConnect2 and released in October 2021. Aniplex published the game in Japan, while Sega handled the global release. Initially available on PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and Windows, it later launched for Nintendo Switch in June 2022. The game has sured 4 million copies sold as of December 9, 2024.
The sequel builds on the original game while expanding the playable character roster and improving combat mechanics. More details on gameplay updates and additional content will be shared as the release date gets closer.
Source: Aniplex YouTube Channel
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