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Hypebeast
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hypebeast
SEGA Previews 'Swordsmith Village Arc' in Upcoming ‘Demon Slayer: Hinokami Chronicles 2' Game
Summary SEGAhas dropped a new trailer for theDemon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2, its second fighting action-adventure from theDemon Slayerfranchise co-developed withCyberConnect2 Co., Ltdand Arc System Works. This new trailer centers on the 'Swordsmith Village Arc', a pivotal storyline in the game's Story Mode, offering fans a glimpse into the updated gameplay and new characters. The video also provides insight into the character-driven narrative, immersive environments and intense action sequences, reinforcing the game's commitment to faithfully recreating theDemon Slayeranime experience. Pre-orders are available in three editions. Each edition comes with a pre-order bonus that grants players early access to two additional characters before the game's official launch. Priced at around $70 USD, the Deluxe Edition includes six additional character unlock keys, a VS Mode System Voice set featuring Upper Rank Demons, as well as three exclusive battle attire costumes. Meanwhile, the Standard Edition, priced at $60 USD, offers the base game and two Kimetsu Academy character unlock keys. Also retailing for $60 USD, the Physical Edition includes a limited-time launch bonus featuring Muichiro Tokito and Mitsuri Kanroji as unlockable characters. Ahead of its August 5, 2025 release in North America and Europe, the game has officially opened pre-orders on Nintendo Switch. The highly anticipated sequel will also launch on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Steam, expanding its availability across multiple platforms.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Swordsmiths in Demon Slayer: The hidden heroes behind every Nichirin blade
Demon Slayer : Kimetsu no Yaiba is focused on courageous fighters fighting against demons. Behind each slayer's prowess is the incredible craftsmanship of the swordsmiths — artisans whose masterwork have made the famed Nichirin Blades . These unsuspecting weapons makers are the true heroes of humanity, creating the weapons that will save the world from the tyranny of evil. Swordsmith Village: Home of the nichirin blade makers The Swordsmith Village is an underground place where every Demon Slayer sword in existence is crafted. Sheltered by sharp mountains and guarded from demons, this village is home to centuries of refining blacksmiths who spend an eternity perfecting their craft. Their work is sacred, creating arms with Scarlet Crimson Iron Sand and Scarlet Ore, rare materials that soak in sunlight — demons' super special ultimate weakness. One of the most fiery smiths is Hotaru Haganezuka , responsible for creating and repairing Tanjiro Kamado 's Nichirin Sword. Famed for his singular focus and short fuse, Haganezuka views each blade as a piece of his spirit. Yet every day he puts his life on the line to hone Tanjiro's blade, especially in this season's Swordsmith Village Arc, highlighting the profound connection between smith and slayer. Who forges the blades? Tanjiro Kamado – Sword forged by Hotaru Haganezuka Zenitsu Agatsuma – Sword forged by Kozo Kanamori I nosuke Hashibira – Swords made by Jiro, attacked by Inosuke for making the blades too sharp. Giyu Tomioka (Water Hashira) – Swordsmith No name given, but he is thought to have been one of Urokodaki's network of smiths Mitsuri Kanroji (Love Hashira) – Sword forged by a master smith for her specialized fighting style. Smith not identified. Muichiro Tokito (Mist Hashira) – A blade forged by Tecchin Tecchikawahara, the village chief Each blade is individually forged to express the character, art, and craft of its master fencer. This personalization is what makes Nichirin Blades so special — their color shifts according to the user's soul. More than steel: The heart of swordsmiths To these craftspersons, sword-making is a spiritual art, honed for hundreds of years. They don't merely create weapons—they help fulfill the dreams and fantasies of the honor of the Demon Slayer Corps. Like hotaru Haganezuka, who is so dedicated that he continues sharpening Tanjiro's blade even when wounded — working through blood, sweat, and peril. Their emotional ties to their swords are palpable — each blade embodies loyalty, heritage, and the capacity to safeguard the vulnerable. When Tanjiro retrieves an ancient, rusted blade during the Swordsmith Village Arc, Haganezuka almost loses his life restoring it to perfection, emphasizing the spiritual connection between swordsmith and warrior. Unsung heroes of Demon Slayer Swordsmiths in Demon Slayer are key to the narrative's core. True strength isn't always found in might, they tell us — sometimes, it's in tireless artisanship, humble sacrifice and faith in a bigger purpose. As Demon Slayer goes from strength to strength, reaching more and more fans around the globe, the legacy of its smiths serves as a poignant reminder that sometimes, heroes wear no masks. Check out our list of the latest Hindi , English , Tamil , Telugu , Malayalam , and Kannada movies . Don't miss our picks for the best Hindi movies , best Tamil movies, and best Telugu films .
Time of India
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Why Nezuko is the key to Muzan's immortality in Demon Slayer season 4
Demon Slayer has certainly popularized anime, especially amongst a younger audience. For good reason, as Kimetsu no Yaiba has emerged as a true cultural phenomenon from Japan to the US, UK, and everywhere in between. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now It centers around Tanjiro Kamado, a compassionate adolescent who becomes a member of the Demon Slayer Corps after demons murder his family and transform his younger sister, Nezuko, into a demon. Unlike other demons, Nezuko is special—she doesn't injure humans and battles to protect them with her brother. Yet by the end of Season 3, all of that gets turned on its head. For Nezuko, she's able to survive in the sunlight. This is something that no other demon has been able to do. This revelation shakes the foundation of the entire world of Demon Slayer and lays the groundwork for a more sinister task for the series' ultimate antagonist, Muzan Kibutsuji . Now, his singular objective is to track down Nezuko, and take her power for himself before it's too late. Nezuko's sunlight immunity stuns the Demon world Sunlight has been the single, lethal weakness for demons in Demon Slayer for more than 1,000 years. Regardless of how powerful they are, exposure to sunlight quickly turns them to ash—with instant incineration if exposed for too long. Even Muzan, the first and mightiest of demons, is afraid of the sun above all else. By the end of the Swordsmith Village Arc in Season 3, Nezuko has begun to withstand the sunlight exposure and live. Having just defeated Upper Rank Four demon Hantengu, Tanjiro looks on in wonder as Nezuko steps into the sunlight unharmed. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Surprisingly, she loses her blindness and her power of speech returns as well, and the first thing she does is smile at her brother. This moment is certainly heartwarming, but its impact goes far beyond that. It completely alters the future of the entire series. How is Nezuko able to walk in the sun? Here are some scientific reasons as to why Nezuko, even as a demon, could be immune to sunlight. While we may miss Muzan's blood During the attack on the Kamado family, Muzan injected Nezuko with a high concentration of his own blood. More blood than most demons get. This definitely could have accelerated her metamorphosis and evolution. Nezuko heals from wounds with supernatural speed but has been gradually evolving into a more human form. Her body appears to be changing in a way no demon has before. Unique hereditary abilities found within the Kamado family We know like the fact that the original Sun Breathing technique—the strongest form of swordsmanship in the Demon Slayer universe—was passed down through the original Kamado line. That helps to explain why Nezuko is so unusual. No human flesh eating: Unlike other demons, Nezuko doesn't eat humans. She sleeps, replenishing her strength, which seems to have aided her in avoiding the typical demonic characteristics. Combined, these factors create a unique demon in Nezuko—one who, unknowingly, might possess the cure Muzan has sought for ages. Muzan's dark past: Why he fears death so much Just remember, Muzan Kibutsuji wasn't always a monster. Long before he turned into the first demon, the now evil Muzan was a weak young man plagued by a terminal disease. A physician with unclear motives administered to him a treatment derived from a class of blossoms known as the Blue Spider Lily , which healed him. In the process, he became a demon himself. This transformation endowed Muzan with supernatural strength and speed, but it did not grant him immortality. Though he suffers from the petty dictatorship of his father, and though he still burns in the sun and he is always afraid of death. Since then, he has spent hundreds of years trying to locate the Blue Spider Lily once more, or develop a demon capable of withstanding sunlight. All his efforts were in vain until now. Why Muzan wants to absorb Nezuko in Demon Slayer season 4 As this new Season 4 rolls out, Muzan finds out that Nezuko has succeeded where he failed—she's learned to survive in the sun. After diving into the memories of the fallen demon Hantengu, he eventually glimpses her transformation and becomes addicted. At the end of the series, Muzan has no further need for the Blue Spider Lily. His plan is to absorb Nezuko so he can steal her immunity to sunlight and finally become truly immortal. If he has his way, he will be unstoppable. This scary target alters the game completely. In this moment, Muzan now perceives Nezuko not only as a threat but as his only hope for survival. The stakes going into season 4—Saving Nezuko's life at any cost Along with Tanjiro, Nezuko has become the most popular character and even biggest star in Demon Slayer. If Muzan got her, he'd become the perfect being—immune to sunlight, invincible, unstoppable. Now, the Demon Slayer Corps' greatest challenge lies ahead of them as they protect Nezuko while focusing on their final showdown with Muzan. With Season 4 starting out with the Hashira Training Arc , these elite swordsmen are all coming together to become even more powerful before the war approaches. Tanjiro, Nezuko, and Hashira will have to stop him from letting Muzan bring the end of humanity now. The future of Demon Slayer is up in the air What this power does is it turns Nezuko into the most central, crucial character of the whole series. Muzan will stop at nothing to take her—and the survival of humanity may hinge on whether the Demon Slayers can defeat him. Now that Demon Slayer is on the way to its ultimate climax, the stakes have never been higher. Where to Watch Demon Slayer Crunchyroll Funimation Netflix Hulu Season 4 is expected to cover the Hashira Training Arc and prepare fans for the final showdown in the Infinity Castle Arc.
