The Shinobu Kocho DLC has officially launched in Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2, introducing the Insect Hashira’s Infinity Castle version as a playable character.
Released on Friday, April 17, 2026, the paid add-on expands the arena fighter developed by CyberConnect2 and produced by Aniplex, now available across PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and PC via Steam.
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The new character pack is part of the broader Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba Infinity Castle Character Pass, a value bundle that will ultimately include seven fighters.
Alongside Shinobu Kocho (Infinity Castle), players can expect Kaigaku, Zenitsu Agatsuma (Infinity Castle), Akaza (Infinity Castle), Tanjiro Kamado (Infinity Castle), Giyu Tomioka (Infinity Castle), and one additional unannounced character.
Shinobu Kocho DLC opens up poison-focused playstyle
Voiced by Saori Hayami (, Shinobu Kocho stands out as the Insect Hashira—one of the Demon Slayer Corps’ highest-ranking swordsmen.
Unlike other fighters, her combat revolves around precision and poison rather than brute strength. Her deep knowledge of medicine translates into a unique mechanic that allows her to inflict status effects, setting up devastating follow-ups rather than relying on raw damage alone.
This design makes her especially effective in calculated engagements, rewarding players who can control tempo and capitalize on poison-triggered opportunities.
Recommended Shinobu combos to master
To help players get started, developers have outlined two core combos that define Shinobu’s gameplay loop.
The first is a straightforward sequence built around Skill 1, ideal for neutral situations. It strings into a four-hit ground combo, transitions into a chase dash, and finishes with aerial attacks before ending in an aerial skill.
Its primary goal is to inflict poison early, laying the groundwork for stronger follow-ups.
| SHINOBU COMBO 1 |
| Skill 1 (△) > Light Attack: 4-Hit Combo (Higher) (□ > □ > □ > ↑□) > Chase Dash (○) Aerial Attack: 2-Hit Combo (□＞□ while midair) >Aerial Skill 1 (△ while midair) A simple combo using Skill 1, which is easy to use in neutral. Inflict poison to set the stage for later. |
The second combo is where Shinobu truly shines. Triggered after poisoning an opponent, it chains Skill 1 into an instant Skill 3, followed by a chase dash and aerial continuation before closing with a grounded combo.
When executed correctly, this sequence deals significant burst damage, showcasing the payoff of her poison-based mechanics.
| SHINOBU COMBO 2 |
| Skill 1 (△) > Skill 3 Instant (R1△) > Chase Dash (○) > Aerial Attack: 2-Hit Combo (□＞□ while midair) > Land > Light Attack: 4-Hit Combo (Lower) (□ > □ > □ > ↓□) This is a combo that can only be linked when the opponent is poisoned. Landing Skill 3 will deal massive damage. |
About Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2
The Hinokami Chronicles 2 builds on the success of its predecessor, which first launched on October 14, 2021.
The original title steadily expanded through free updates and paid DLC, including the Entertainment District arc content, and went on to achieve widespread acclaim with over 400 million units sold worldwide.
With the Infinity Castle Character Pass, the sequel continues that strategy—rolling out fan-favorite characters tied to one of the series’ most anticipated story arcs.
The game’s continued support mirrors the broader success of Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba as a franchise. Originally serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump, the manga spans 23 volumes and has surpassed 220 million copies sold globally.
Its anime adaptation by ufotable debuted in April 2019, followed by the blockbuster Mugen Train film in October 2020 and subsequent story arcs that expanded the universe across television and theatrical releases.
Most recently, the first installment of the Infinity Castle film trilogy premiered in Japan on July 18, 2025, further cementing the series’ global appeal.
