Originally slated for release on June 27, 2024, the highly anticipated anime series “Sword Of The Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentosho” has been postponed. The production committee cites “production delays” as the reason behind the setback and announces that the series will now premiere in 2025, airing for two consecutive cours.
The team expressed their apologies to the fans for any inconvenience caused and extended their gratitude for their understanding and support. The original “Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentosho” novels, authored by Motoo Nakanishi and illustrated by Tamaki, are published in Japan by Futabasha.
Seven Seas Entertainment also publishes an English version of the novels and the manga adaptation, featuring artwork by Yu Satomi. Kazuya Aiura takes the helm as director of the TV anime at Yokohama Animation Laboratory. Set in the Edo period, the story revolves around a shrine maiden named “Itsukihime” in the mountain village of Kadono.
Jinta, a young man who becomes the shrine maiden’s guardian despite being a stranger, encounters a mysterious demon in the forest. This demon speaks of a distant future, leading Jinta on a journey through time from the Edo era to the Heisei era. As the tale unfolds, it digs into themes of swordsmanship and the profound questions surrounding its purpose.
