Sega's video game adaptation of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba will officially head West this year, releasing on October 15 for PS4, PS5, PC, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.

　　Based on the popular manga and anime series, the game stars Tanjiro as one of the titular demon slayers who fights to save his sister from the demonic curse placed upon her, as well as avenge his murdered family.

　　emon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles is an arena brawler that adapts the breathing-powered swordsmanship of the source material to unleash plenty of flashy attacks. CyberConnect2--the studio that has created numerous anime video games over popular franchises such as Naruto and Dragon Ball Z--is handling development on Demon Slayer.

　　Available in a regular $60 edition, Sega also plans to publish the Demon Slayer in a digital deluxe version package that includes early access to the game and various cosmetics for $70. The game also features both its Japanese and English voice cast, with local and online multiplayer options included.

　　Demon Slayer has been a breakout anime adaptation recently, with the series earning rave reviews for its story, characters, and groundbreaking animation. The first feature film based on the series also did big numbers, surpassing Spirited Away's longstanding record to become the highest-grossing movie of all time in Japan, earning over $367 million during its run.

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