Summary
A well-known Sega leaker has confirmed that a sequel toDemon Slayer: The Hinokami Chroniclesis currently in development. The firstDemon Slayer: The Hinokami Chronicleswas released in 2021, based on the 2019 anime adaptation of the same name.Hinokami Chronicleswas developed by CyberConnect2 and published by Aniplex in Japan and by Sega globally. CyberConnect2 worked on a number of action-heavy anime style games beforeHinokami Chronicles, such as theNaruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Stormseries andDragon Ball Z: Kakarot.Hinokami Chronicles, much like theNinja Stormseries, has both an action game focus and a 3D arena fighter multiplayer mode.
While the game was first released in 2021,Demon Slayer: Hinokami Chroniclesgot post-launch DLCthe following year, adding a number of characters based on the anime’s Entertainment District arc. This post-launch pack included seven characters, including Tengen Uzui, Nezuko Kamado’s Advanced Demon Form, Daki, Gyutaro, and three alternate versions of the protagonists: Tanjiro Kamodo, Zenitsu Agatsuma, and Inosuke Hashibira. It appears a follow-up to the firstHinokami Chroniclesgame is currently in development.
This leak was provided by a well-known Sega leaker, @MbKKssTBhz5, or Midori, on Twitter. Midori has had an incredibly accurate track record in the past, leaking games likePersona 3 ReloadandShin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeancebefore their official announcements. Midori simply stated thata sequel toDemon Slayer: The Hinokami Chroniclesis in development, though she doesn’t mention any systems or targeted release window for the game yet. Based on the previous entry, it’s likely this game will be another cross-generation multiplatform game, launching on both the last-generation PlayStation and Xbox consoles, along with the current generation PS5 and Xbox Series X/S systems.
Where The Hinokami Chronicles Sequel May Go
Hinokami Chroniclesadapted the first season of the anime series and theDemon Slayer: Mugen Trainfilm. This is evident with the final battle ofHinokami Chroniclesbeing an original fight that never took place in either the manga or anime, with Tanjiro never getting the chance to fightDemon Slayer’s big bad, Muzan Kibutsuji, in the game’s story.
As a sequel, it’s very likely that CyberConnect2 will most likely adapt the events of the anime’s second and third seasons, withDemon Slayer’s fourth seasonbeing included a coin toss due to it only premiering later this year. This is speculation based on the assumption the leakedDemon Slayergame is real, however. While Midori has an accurate track record regarding past leaks, fans should still take this information with a grain of salt until more information about this game is revealed by either Sega or CyberConnect2.
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles
WHERE TO PLAY
Become the blade that destroys demons!Relive memorable moments from the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba anime through the eyes of its protagonist, Tanjiro Kamado!Follow the story from Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Tanjiro Kamado, Unwavering Resolve Arc—where Tanjiro joins the Demon Slayer Corps— to Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Movie: Mugen Train featuring the Flame Hashira, Kyojuro Rengoku!Face off against demons from the anime series with stunning graphical effects faithfully recreating iconic battle techniques in full 3D!Choose from a cast of 24 fighters, including not only protagonists like Tanjiro Kamado and Nezuko Kamado, but demons like Rui (Lower Five of the Twelve Kizuki) and Akaza (Upper Three of the Twelve Kizuki). Pit your favorite characters against each other and enjoy never-before-seen matchups!
