WithTokyo Ghoul’s Ken Kaneki now inDead by Daylight, the door is wide open for more anime Killers to join the game’s roster.Dead by Daylighthas thrived from collaborations as much as it has original characters. In that sense, it’s little surprise that the developers would eventually reach into the realm of anime. As a result, the pool of characters who can joinDead by Daylighthas expanded dramatically. Anime has introduced fans to plenty of terrifying villains with horrific abilities. Together, they form a whole new world of potential Killers for upcomingDead by Daylightchapters.
TheDead by DaylightTokyo Ghoulcrossoverchapter is currently in the PTB, and will be going live soon. TheTokyo Ghoulchapter brings protagonist Ken Kaneki to the game as the latest killer, and he already looks to be an exciting addition to the game. His Kagunes can launch him forward, giving him incredible mobility that few other Killers can match. In addition, the combination of his design and music give him a wholly unique aesthetic that is both cool and spine-chilling. Ken has already proven to be an excellent addition toDead by Daylight, and an excellent representative for anime Killers.
Prior to theTokyo Ghoulchapter, theAttack on Titanand Junji Ito collaborations created skins for certain Killers.
When it comes to killers in anime,Yoshikage Kira fromJoJo’s Bizarre Adventureis one of the first that comes to mind. A serial killer hiding in the town of Morioh, Kira uses his stand Killer Queen not only to kill, but erase evidence of his crimes. InDead by Daylight, Killer Queen could place traps on objects like pallets or totems, exploding when interacted with. Sheer Heart Attack could also appear as a power, pursuing survivors independently once activated, similar to Nemesis' zombies. Yoshikage Kira would have plenty of tools at his disposal to keepDead by Daylight’s Survivors on their toes.
Sukuna fromJujutsu Kaisencould very well have as many options asVecna does inDead by Daylightwith his collection of powers. The King of Curses has Cleave and Dismantle as melee and ranged attack options, but that’s only the beginning. Spiderweb could temporarily turn parts of the ground into obstacles, providing a vital anti-loop tool. However, Sukuna’s greatest potential would lie in his Reverse Cursed Technique power, which could be interpreted to do things such as reversing generator progression or even blocking perk effects. Sukuna could become a big problem for Survivors if he makes the jump toDead by Daylight.
Muzan Kibutsuji is one of the evilest anime characters in recent memory, outdoing many ofDead by Daylight’s Killersin sheer cruelty. His abilities are something to be feared as well. Muzan’s main skill is fighting with whips that he creates from his body, This could not only act as a ranged attack, but let him break pallets and generators from afar too. Additional powers could include using his blood to poison Survivors, or disrupting them from afar with his devastating sonic attack. Muzan’s reign of terror inDemon Slayermay have ended, but he could be a whole new nightmare inDead by Daylight.
These are only three examples of the options now available toDead by Daylight. With anime now being an option forfutureDead by Daylightcrossovers, Ken Kaneki could very well have company in the future. Both newer anime as well as more classic titles have no shortage of potential killers. Perhaps one day, even a series likeDragon BallorBerserkwill end up crossing over.Tokyo Ghoul’s Ken Kaneki isDead by Daylight’s first anime killer, and hopefully he won’t end up being the last.
Dead by Daylight
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Ever wished to play as one of the characters from your favorite horror movies? Dead by Daylight is a 1v4 multiplayer game that draws from all corners of the horror world from a powerful slasher to a terrifying paranormal entity.Choose between playing an unstoppable Killer and one of 4 Survivors trying to evade a gruesome death. Each character has their own deep progression system and plenty of unlockables that can be customized to fit your personal strategy. Work together to escape, or stalk and sacrifice every Survivor.This Edition of Dead by Daylight gives you access to a roster of 7 Killers (The Trapper, The Hillbilly, The Wraith, The Nurse, The Hag, The Huntress and The Doctor) and 9 Survivors (Meg Thomas, Claudette Morel, Jake Park, Dwight Fairfield, Ace Visconti, Nea Karlsson, Bill Overbeck, Feng Min and David King). It also includes two cosmetic add-ons packed with outfits for various characters.
