Kemuri: hunt yokai and turn them into brand clothes on PS5

Published on June 03, 2026 | Translated from Spanish

The Japanese studio behind Kemuri has unveiled a cooperative title for PlayStation 5 where the line between the supernatural and urban fashion blurs. Set in a ghostly city, players pursue creatures from Japanese folklore, the yokai, to absorb their powers. The curious part is that these abilities materialize as modern clothing items, transforming hunters into veritable walking mannequins with street style.

Urban yokai hunt in neon-lit street at midnight, three players in branded streetwear chasing a floating kappa through steam vents, one character mid-air absorbing a glowing yokai power, the energy transforming into a digital jacket with holographic seams, another player wearing a cap with fox spirit ears, PS5 controller visible in foreground with glowing button prompts, cinematic action scene, dynamic motion blur, volumetric fog from manhole covers, reflective puddles with neon signs, photorealistic game render with cel-shaded accents, dramatic spotlight from hovering lantern yokai, ultra-detailed fabric textures and urban grit.

How spirit capture powers the graphics engine 🎮

Development is handled by a team with experience in action titles, and they leverage the PS5's power to render a changing city. Each defeated yokai releases an essence that translates into clothing textures with smooth animations. The combat system relies on cooperative online attacks, where up to four players combine their elemental outfits. This demands precise synchronization, as each garment grants specific abilities that affect the stage and enemies in real time.

So it turns out being a ghost hunter is a matter of style 👟

The premise promises that, while you fight a fearsome oni, your biggest concern will be whether the pants it just dropped match your jacket. Because yes, in Kemuri you don't just save the world from ancient entities, but you also have to do it with an impeccable look. Forget legendary weapons; here the true endgame is getting the limited edition hoodie that only a rare yokai drops on Friday nights.