It’s an exciting time for anime series that go into the supernatural, with franchises like Demon Slayer and Jujutsu Kaisen capturing global audiences through their mystical heroes and villains.
This summer was set to see the addition of Sword of The Demon Hunter to the supernatural anime lineup. However, recent developments have put a damper on these plans. The creators of the highly anticipated anime have announced a significant delay in its release.
Sword of The Demon Hunter began as a series of novels in 2013, later expanding into light novels and a manga series due to its growing popularity.
Anticipated Sword of the Demon Hunter Anime Postponed Until 2025
The upcoming anime adaptation, helmed by Yokohama Animation Laboratory, was set to make a splash in the anime world.
The studio is known for its work on titles such as Kingdoms of Ruin, The Witch And The Beast, The New Gate, and Legend of Mana: The Teardrop Crystal.
In a press release on the official Sword of The Demon Hunter website, the creators addressed the delay, stating, “The TV anime ‘Kijin Gentosho,’ which was scheduled to begin broadcasting in July 2024, has been postponed due to production delays.
"Kijin Gentoshou – Sword of the Demon Hunter" TV ANIME SHORT NOTICE POSTPONEMENT TO 2025
Originally planned to air in July 2024, the Anime has been postponed to 2025 today. Planned to air in 2 Cours next year.
New Air Date: 2025
Animation Studio: Yokohama Animation LabBased… pic.twitter.com/UqjYYWkPFR
— Manga Mogura RE (Manga & Anime News) (@MangaMoguraRE) June 5, 2024
It is scheduled to be broadcast domestically for two consecutive seasons in 2025. Details will be announced as soon as they are decided.
We sincerely apologize to everyone who was looking forward to the release of the game for the inconvenience and concern this may have caused. We will do our best to deliver the game in the best possible form. We appreciate your understanding.”
For those unfamiliar with Sword of The Demon Hunter, the original manga is available through Seven Seas Entertainment.
The story is set in the Edo era and follows a young boy named Jinta and his sister, who must flee their home and find refuge in a mountain village. Years later, Jinta becomes a skilled swordsman dedicated to protecting the village shrine’s priestess.
When tasked with slaying a demon threatening the shrine, Jinta discovers a shocking truth from the demon, which speaks of events 170 years in the future. Jinta is then thrust into an epic fantasy journey across multiple eras, hunting the demon and confronting his own dark nature.
Despite the delay, fans remain eager to see this thrilling story come to life. The announcement has indeed caused disappointment, but the promise of a well-polished final product in 2025 helps maintain anticipation.
Sword of The Demon Hunter’s premise, combining historical and fantastical elements, sets the stage for a potentially nice anime that fans of the supernatural genre are sure to appreciate.
