Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Leads in Japan

Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba 2 Tops Sales in Japan, Overtakes Mario Kart Worlds on Nintendo Switch

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 has emerged as a top seller in Japanese stores, breaking sales records by moving nearly 67,000 physical units in its first week. The Nintendo Switch version proved particularly popular, selling over 54,000 copies alone and securing the top spot in Japan by surpassing Mario Kart Worlds' 51,000 sales. Since its June 5 release, the Nintendo Switch has dominated the Japanese market, far outpacing the PS5's less than 7,000 units sold.

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For all the Demon Slayer fans out there, Bruno Pferd’s latest post from August 3rd is a must-read. SEGA has dropped some exciting news about Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles 2, now available in early access for those who pre-purchased the Digital Deluxe Edition across multiple platforms. Dive into the details and get ready to join Tanjiro’s journey sooner than expected (check it out here: Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles 2 Now Available via Digital Deluxe Edition).

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