The Game Kitchen, in collaboration with Dotemu, Koei Tecmo Games, and Team Ninja, is thrilled to introduce Kumori, the newest playable character in Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound. A kunoichi from the infamous Black Spider Clan, Kumori serves as a compelling counterpart to Kenji, the game’s other protagonist.
Kumori has already earned her place as the top fighter in her clan after a near-collapse of the Black Spider Clan. She fights without restraint and embraces modern weaponry, enemy techniques, and even demonic powers to fulfill her mission. Her agility and adaptability make her an exceptional fighter, especially when engaging enemies in hard-to-reach areas or chaotic encounters.
Unlike Kenji, who focuses on close-range combat with his katana, Kumori wields kunai, granting her high range and rapid attack speed. Despite their differences, both characters share common values: loyalty, honor, and a fierce sense of duty to their clans.
Players will gain access to the best of both characters when they fuse their strength, combining their weapons, abilities, and a new energy source: Ki. As players harvest Ki from enemies, Kumori’s spirit can summon powerful Spider Weapons, such as Kama or Chakram, capable of slicing through walls and enemies alike.
The gameplay remains fast, fluid, and relentless, with seamless integration of all weapons and techniques. Players can collect Golden Scarabs to unlock new upgrades, talismans, and techniques. Equipping your characters plays a crucial role in Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound.
Kumori’s physical body is trapped in the demon world, but her spirit travels with Kenji. Through Demonic Altars, she can temporarily return to her corporeal form, allowing players to interact with an alternate demonic dimension and solve puzzling situations. However, these moments are limited, forcing players to think fast and overcome intense challenges.
Ninja Gaiden: Ragebound will be available for PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 4 Summer 2025.
Source: https://blog.playstation.com/2025/04/16/ninja-gaiden-ragebound-unveils-a-second-playable-protagonist