The Darkness Flame cometh…
It might not be the best or most popular fighter on the market, but Bandai Namco remains loyal to its star-studded release,Jump Force. Almost two years since launch, the publisher continues to provide fans with new content for the anime-crossover slugfest.
As revealed by Bandai Namco and developer Spike Chunsoft, the next hard-hitter headed to the Jump Force roster is the “Master of The Evil Eye” Hiei, whom anime fans will recognise from popular detective/fighting franchiseYuYu Hakusho.
A member of the formidable fighting squad Team Urameshi,Hiei is an expert swordsman and hand-to-hand fighter – his powers enhanced thanks to his “third eye” (oh, grow up) that offers him powerful abilities such as telepathy and telekinesis. A selection of screenshotsposted to Twittershows Hiei fighting sword-free, but utilising the strength of his “Darkness Flame,” imbuing his strikes with devastating and earth-shattering force.
Hiei is expected to launch sometime this fall on PS4, PC, and Xbox One, before arriving on Nintendo Switch in 2021.Jump Forceis available now on the above-listed platforms.
Never let a Spirit Detective handle a demon’s job. Hiei is joining#JUMPFORCE!
Will you be able to handle the Dragon of the Darkness Flame?
Hiei arrives later this Fall and to Nintendo Switch in 2021.https://t.co/oPVdEifrSYpic.twitter.com/dGzjjBlrBS
— Bandai Namco US (@BandaiNamcoUS)July 25, 2025
