Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2

“Hinokami Chronicles 2” is a continuation of the successful action-fighting game developed by CyberConnect2 and published by SEGA, once again bringing the world of Demon Slayer to consoles and PC. The game was released on August 5, 2025, and quickly became one of the most noticeable anime-based titles of the year.

The game continues the events of the first installment and focuses on three major story arcs from the anime: the Entertainment District Arc, the Swordsmith Village Arc, and the Hashira Training Arc. The story mode faithfully recreates the emotions, tension, and intensity known from the anime, featuring numerous cinematic cutscenes and key battles.

It is a great option for fans of Tanjiro, Nezuko, Zenitsu, Inosuke, and the Hashira — most of the important moments are recreated with great attention to detail, allowing players to feel like active participants in their own adventure within the Demon Slayer universe.

The core of the game is a fast-paced 2-on-2 combat system, inspired by popular anime fighters. Battles are visually impressive, filled with flashy attacks, Ultimate Arts, and new mechanics such as Dual Ultimates, which allow players to perform powerful, cooperative finishing moves.

The controls are accessible even for players unfamiliar with the genre — basic attacks, blocking, and dodging are intuitive, and spectacular combos can often be executed with simple inputs. At the same time, more experienced players will find deeper tactical options through character selection and attack synchronization.

Compared to the first game, Hinokami Chronicles 2 offers:

✔️ Over 40 playable characters, including the Hashira and other heroes from later anime seasons.
✔️ Expanded game modes — in addition to story mode, players can enjoy versus battles, ranked online matches, and additional training or challenge-based modes.
✔️ Unlockable content, such as costumes, upgrades, and customization options.

Hinokami Chronicles 2 impresses with its anime-style visuals. Character models, attack effects, music, and voice acting are all of high quality and remain very close to the source material. Combat feels like playing through interactive anime episodes, while the soundtrack enhances the intensity of each fight.

Despite its many strengths, the game has a few weaknesses:

🔹 Lack of major innovation compared to the first installment — mechanically, it is an evolution rather than a revolution.
🔹 Linear and sometimes empty segments — certain story sections and side activities feel shallow, and exploration is rather limited.
🔹 Shorter story arcs — the Hashira Training Arc feels more like a teaser than a fully developed chapter.

“Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2” is a solid and visually impressive fighting game that will primarily satisfy fans of the anime. Dynamic combat, faithful storytelling, a wide roster of characters, and strong audiovisual presentation deliver an enjoyable experience.

While it is not a perfect title — at times repetitive and conservative in its design — it stands as a very good adaptation of one of the most influential anime series of recent years. For Demon Slayer fans, it is a must-play, and for anime-fighting game enthusiasts, it is definitely worth considering.