Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles review

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles lets you replay the anime's first arcs as Tanjiro Kamado. SEGA's Steam page says the story runs from the Unwavering Resolve Arc, where Tanjiro joins the Demon Slayer Corps, to the Mugen Train movie with the Flame Hashira, Kyojuro Rengoku. Battle techniques from the anime are recreated in 3D. Versus mode has 24 fighters, including demons such as Rui and Akaza, and Steam lists both online and local split-screen PvP. Japanese and English audio are included. At $39.99, it sits in the middle of this list on price. The roster is small next to the Dragon Ball games, and the story stops at Mugen Train. A sequel, The Hinokami Chronicles 2, is also sold on Steam at $39.99, so make sure you buy the arc you want to play.

Who it is for

Demon Slayer fans who want to replay the anime's first arcs

Price

$39.99 one-time purchase on Steam (US store).

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Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• Story covering the Unwavering Resolve Arc through the Mugen Train movie
• Cast of 24 fighters, including demons such as Rui and Akaza
• Battle techniques from the anime recreated in 3D
• Online and local split-screen versus
• Japanese and English audio

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Follows the anime's story through Tanjiro's eyes
• Strength: Online and couch versus modes
• Strength: $39.99, mid-priced for this list
• Weakness: 24 fighters, far fewer than Sparking Zero
• Weakness: Covers the story only up to Mugen Train
• Weakness: A sequel, The Hinokami Chronicles 2, is also on sale, so check which one you buy

Key facts

• Developer: CyberConnect2
• Publisher: SEGA
• Released on Steam: October 15, 2021
• Fighters: 24
• Story coverage: Through the Mugen Train movie

Where it ranks

Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles is No. 9 in our Best Anime Games verdict.