The highly anticipated Giyu Tomioka DLC has arrived in Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – The Hinokami Chronicles 2, introducing the Infinity Castle version of the Water Hashira as a thrilling new playable fighter.
Developed by CyberConnect2 and produced by Aniplex, the DLC brings Giyu’s stoic mastery of water-based techniques to the VS Mode battlefield, letting fans step directly into his iconic role from the Infinity Castle arc.
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Giyu Tomioka DLC release date and platforms
The Giyu Tomioka DLC d released on Thursday, March 12, 2026 on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC (Steam).
Infinity Castle Character Pass expands the roster
The Giyu Tomioka (Infinity Castle) Character Pack is part of the broader Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Character Pass.
This pass introduces a total of seven characters from the Infinity Castle storyline. Alongside Giyu Tomioka, confirmed characters in the pass include:
- Kaigaku
- Zenitsu Agatsuma (Infinity Castle)
- Akaza (Infinity Castle)
- Tanjiro Kamado (Infinity Castle)
Additional fighters will be revealed at a later date as the DLC rollout continues.
Players who purchase the Character Pass will receive Giyu automatically when the DLC releases.
Giyu Tomioka DLC Pack contents
The Giyu Tomioka (Infinity Castle) Character Pack includes several items beyond the playable fighter, including:
- Playable Character: Giyu Tomioka (Infinity Castle) – usable in VS Mode
- Profile Photo
- Character Quotes
- Decorations
Do note that the DLC requires the base game and the latest game update to use.
Who Is Giyu Tomioka?
Giyu Tomioka is one of the Hashira, the highest-ranking swordsmen within the Demon Slayer Corps.
Known as the Water Hashira, he is a quiet and stoic warrior who first recruits Tanjiro Kamado into the Corps after witnessing his determination to save his sister.
Despite his strength, Giyu struggles with feelings of inadequacy, believing he is unworthy of the Hashira title. However, he continues to carry the hopes of his late friend Sabito, pushing himself forward in battle.
The Infinity Castle version of the character reflects his role during the climactic arc of the series. In the game, he is voiced by Takahiro Sakurai (Suguru Geto from Jujutsu Kaisen, Arataka Reigen in Mob Psycho 100, Cloud Strife in Final Fantasy VII) reprising his role from the anime.
About Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba: The Hinokami Chronicles
Demon Slayer Kimetsu no Yaiba: The Hinokami Chronicles is an arena fighter based on the popular 2019 anime Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba.
Developed by CyberConnect2 and produced by Aniplex, with SEGA publishing internationally, the game launched on October 14, 2021.
It has continuously expanded with free updates and paid DLC, including the Entertainment District pack released in five installments. Critically acclaimed, the game has surpassed 4 million units sold worldwide.
Demon Slayer follows Tanjiro Kamado, a young boy who becomes a demon slayer to avenge his family and save his sister Nezuko. Known for its stunning animation by ufotable, emotional storytelling, and memorable characters like Giyu Tomioka, the franchise has become a global phenomenon.
The first Infinity Castle movie in the final trilogy was widely acclaimed, winning Best International Animated Film at the 53rd Saturn Awards, Anime of the Year (Film) at the 2026 Tokyo Anime Award Festival, and the 2025 NMFC Award for Best Animated Film.
