Key Takeaways
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- Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 has become a top seller in Japan, selling nearly 67,000 physical units in its first week.
- The Nintendo Switch version of the game sold over 54,000 copies alone, making it the top-selling game in Japan and surpassing Mario Kart Worlds sales of 51,000.
- Since its June 5 release, the Nintendo Switch has dominated the Japanese market, selling significantly more units than the PS5, which sold less than 7,000 units during the same period.
- The success of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2 on the Nintendo Switch suggests a strong demand for anime-based games and highlights the popularity of the Demon Slayer franchise 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.
In Case You Missed It
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).
| Specification | |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles 2 |
| Brief Summary | Destroy demons with the power of forged bonds! Tanjiro Kamado's battle will once again unfold… |
| Platforms | PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch |
| Released | August 5, 2025 |
| Genre | Fighting, Adventure |
| Play Modes | Single player, Multiplayer |
| Content Rating | 16 |
| Languages | Chinese (Simplified), English, Japanese, Korean |
| Genre | CyberConnect2 |
| Genre | Sega, Aniplex |
| Ratings | 82/100 (2 reviews) |