With the announcement of its new Character Pack DLC and its recent port to the Nintendo Switch, Demon Slayer Kimetsu: The Hinokami Chronicles is expected to see a larger boom in its popularity. Meaning that this will be the entry point to the franchise for many players - an entry point that truly embraces the style and excitement The Demon Slayer anime and manga are known for.
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Featuring beautifully animated cutscenes, interactive gameplay, and fan service galore, The Hinokami Chronicles presents a potential Magnum Opus to CyberConnect2 and their roster of anime games. That being said, current players and potential players around the globe have one question in mind: How does their favorite character stack up against those included in the roster?
As it's usual in fighting games, the Demons and Demon Slayers in this title will be ranked on a tier system that starts at ‘S’ and ends at ‘D’. Rankings are based on a character’s damage output, meter usage, pressure capabilities, competitive performance, and enjoyment/fan service. The tiers are broken down as follows:
It is important to note that the rankings in this list are always subject to change depending on the current meta and updates applied to the game.
The following characters are in the S Tier:
Akaza is the epitome of fantastic when compared to his fellow roster mates and it shows. Nearly every tournament is dominated by this Demon and recent updates have only made him stronger. He has the best neutral in the game and incredible agility thanks to his recent Dash Speed buff. He also has a quick grab and is a high-damage character; furthermore, he is the only character with an
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