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Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentōshō

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Kijin Gentōshō
Company typeMedia franchise
IndustryPublishing, anime
FoundedJanuary 2013; 13 years ago (2013-01)
FounderMoto'o Nakanishi
Headquarters
Japan
ProductsNovels, manga, anime television series
ParentFutabasha (publisher)

Kijin Gentōshō is a Japanese historical fantasy novel series authored by Moto'o Nakanishi with illustrations by Tamaki. The story was first released online from January 2013 through May 2016 on the Arcadia platform before transitioning to Shōsetsuka ni Narō, where it continued until October 2016. Subsequently, Futabasha secured the publishing rights and issued fourteen volumes between June 2019 and November 2023. A manga version, illustrated by Yū Satomi, has been serialized by Futabasha since September 2021 and compiled into eight volumes. Both the novel and manga have been licensed for English release by Seven Seas Entertainment. An anime adaptation produced by Yokohama Animation Laboratory debuted in March 2025.

Plot

During the Edo period, the mountain village of Kadono was home to Jinta, who served as protector to the shrine maiden Itsukihime. Having escaped his former residence alongside his sister Suzune, Jinta accepted the responsibility of safeguarding the local inhabitants from various threats. When assigned to face a mysterious demon dwelling within the nearby forest, he encountered a supernatural phenomenon that altered the course of his life. This event marked the beginning of an extraordinary adventure spanning multiple eras, where he confronted demons, gods, and other figures connected to cryptic fates. Along this journey, Jinta unveiled profound links to the supernatural realm as well as startling truths about his own identity.

Characters

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Anime

On September 9, 2021, Futabasha announced an anime adaptation of the series. It was later confirmed as a television production by Yokohama Animation Laboratory, directed by Kazuya Aiura, with scripts managed by Deko Akao, character designs crafted by Taro Ikegami, and music composed collaboratively by Ryuuichi Takada, Keiichi Hirokawa, and Kuniyuki Takahashi. Initially slated for a June 27, 2024 premiere, the broadcast was postponed due to production delays and ultimately aired starting March 31, 2025, on Tokyo MX and other channels, spanning two continuous cours. The opening theme song is "Continue" performed by NEE, while the ending theme "Senya Ichiya" (One Thousand and One Nights) features Hilcrhyme alongside Izumi Nakasone from HY.

Sentai Filmworks holds North American streaming rights via Hidive, whereas Medialink acquired distribution for South Asia, Southeast Asia, and Oceania (excluding Australia and New Zealand), streaming it on Ani-One Asia's official YouTube channel.

Episodes

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Reception

The series has achieved a circulation exceeding 230,000 copies.

External links

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