Demon Slayer - Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles is a 3D fighting game that is adapted from the events of the TV anime, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba. The game's single player story mode follows Tanjiro Kamado, the series' protagonist, as he joins the Demon Slayer Corps and faces off against various demons in order to turn his sister Nezuko, who has become a demon, back into a human. The story features some exploration elements, and is told through various cutscenes and boss battles with demons seen in the TV anime series. Demon Slayer - Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Switch, and PC. Take a look at our tips to get help in the game.
Below is a collection of hints and tips that will help you to progress in the game.
It is recommended that you play Demon Slayer - Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles with headphones as sound in this game is important, especially during battles. Using headphones will heighten your awareness as to what is happening around you and often key you into when enemies are going to attack. This will typically be when the enemies saying something or Tanjiro mutters to himself.
In order to experience Demon Slayer - Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles in its entirety, it is essential that you study the map. Although most of the episodes in the game are linear, there are some that are a bit more open. Keep an eye out for blue exclamation marks on the map, as these signify spots where you can begin side quests. There are also memory episodes to unlock and areas where you will be able to gather points that can help unlock content in the 'Rewards' menu. If you continually study the map on a regular basis you will find it will alleviate plenty of backtracking.
When you begin Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles, there will only be a handful of playable characters available. In order to unlock more, you will need to play the story campaign, which should take 3-4 hours to complete. The quickest way to do it is to skip the extra content and rewatching the story bits.
Every playable character in Demon Slayer - Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles has costumes of varying strength you can unlock. For example, Inosuke Hashibira and Ganyu Tomioka are all-rounders. Others, such as Hinokami Tanjiro, are specialized in finishing combos by dealing high damage. And some, like Shinobu Kocho, excel in dealing off-field damage and in keeping combos going. Knowing the synergy of these suits in relation to other characters will enable to use teams that work well together on the field, and also allow you to be prepared to face any composition your opponent decides to use on the match. In total there are 32 costumes, these are listed below along with how to unlock them.
Tanjiro Kamado
- Demon Slayer Uniform: Default.
- No Haori: Rank A on the Third Battle of 'Encroaching Assassins'.
- Final Selection: Complete the Reward Mission: Final Selection Challengers.
- Charcoal Seller: Obtain Rank A on the First Battle of 'Enmu'.
- Training: Complete the Prologue.
- Urokodaki's House: Complete the Reward Mission: Final Selection Survivors.
- Butterfly Mansion Patient Wear: Digital Deluxe Edition Exclusive.
Nezuko Kamado
- Kimono: Default
Zenitsu Agatsuma
- Demon Slayer Uniform: Default
- Final Selection: Achieve Rank A on the Special Mission 'The Settlement Intruder' (Normal).
- Butterfly Mansion Patient Wear: Digital Deluxe Edition Exclusive.
Inosuke Hashibira
- Demon Slayer Uniform: Default
- No Boar Head: Achieve Rank A on the Special Mission 'The Settlement Intruder' (Hard).
- Butterfly Mansion Patient Wear: Digital Deluxe Edition Exclusive.
Sakonji Urokodaki
- Present: Default
- Past: Achieve Rank A on 'What Lurks in the Mountains'.
Sabito
- Warding Mask: Default
- No Mask: Complete the Prologue
Makomo
- Warding Mask: Default
Giyu Tomioka
- Demon Slayer Uniform: Default
- No Haori: Achieve Rank A or higher on Chapter 6.
Shinobu Kocho
- Demon Slayer Uniform: Default
- No Haori: Obtain Rank A on the Gourd Breaker Mini-game (Normal).
Kyojuro Rengoku
- Demon Slayer Uniform: Default
- No Haori: Obtain Rank C or higher on Chapter 8.
Murata
- Demon Slayer Uniform: Default
Tanjiro Kamado (Kimetsu Academy)
- Kimetsu Academy Uniform: Default
Nezuko Kamado (Kimetsu Academy)
- Kimetsu Academy Uniform: Default
Zenitsu Agatsuma (Kimetsu Academy)
- Kimetsu Academy Uniform: Default
Inosuke Hashibira (Kimetsu Academy)
- Kimetsu Academy Uniform: Default
Shinobu Kocho (Kimetsu Academy)
- Kimetsu Academy Uniform: Default
Giyu Tomioka (Kimetsu Academy)
- Kimetsu Academy Faculty: Default
In Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles, there are 10 different battlefields (stages) based on those featured in the first season of the series anime adaptation and on its movie Mugen Train. These battlefields are listed below, along with how to unlock them.
Boulder Clearing
- Complete the Prologue
Mt. Fujikasane
- Complete the Reward Mission 'Exploring Mt. Fujikasane' in Chapter 1.
Northwest Town
- Complete the Reward Mission 'Threatened by a Demon' in Chapter 2.
Tamayo's Clinic
- Execute the Final Clash of 'Encroaching Assassins' perfectly.
Asakusa
- Complete the third chapter.
Mt. Natagumo
- Complete the Reward Mission 'The Manacing Spider Demon'.
Demon Slayer Corps HQ (Day)
- Complete the Special Mission 'The Village Devourer' with a rank of A (Normal).
Demon Slayer Corps HQ (Night)
- Complete the Special Mission 'The Village Devourer' with a rank of A (Hard).
Butterfly Mansion
- Obtain Rank A on the game's seventh chapter.
Derailed Mugen Train
- Obtain Rank B on the game's eighth and final chapter.
Knowing the telltale signs of when villain characters are going to attack in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles will give you an advantage during battles. Pay attention to villain characters who glow red or for red markers that appear on the ground to indicate where their attacks will land. Whenever you think an enemy, particularly the bigger bosses, is about to launch an attack, you need to make sure you switch to a defensive stance or alternately avoid the contact altogether by dodging and jumping. If you are faced with a normal attack, simply parrying it is an option.
Kimetsu Points are required in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles to unlock playable characters in the game. They can be earned by performing various tasks, such as exploring, fishing missions, and defeating enemies. The best way in which to get Kimetsu Points fast is to play Training Mode. In this mode you select one of the available characters to be your instructor in a series of 10 battles divided by ranks. You will not find any of the battles hard, and you will win 50 Kimetsu Points per win, also in Training mode you will be able to complete 3 challenges which will give you a further 50 Kimetsu Points for each one. Other ways in which you can get Kimetsu Points fast is to complete in-game challenges and winning ranked matches.
Our Latest Questions
What is the best difficulty to fight against the CPU? |
Fight the CPU on the hardest difficulty as soon as you feel comfortable with the controls, as doing this will give you a better understanding of the combat and prepare you for tournament fights against real people. |
Are there any difficulty options for the main episodes? |
There are no difficulty options for the main episodes. |
Can you die in the story campaign? |
No, if you fall in battle you will revive on the spot. Your final score though will be lowered. |
What storylines does the game cover? |
The game starts with Tanjiro training with Sabito at the giant rock and ends at the film, Demon Slayer: Mugen Train. |
Will new characters be released? |
It has been announced that 6 new characters will be added to the game. |
Can you help answer any of these questions?
Memory fragments where to find them |
How to change the difficulty in special missions |