Yuji Kaku has written and illustrated “Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku.” Set in the Tokugawa period, “Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku” is a historical drama entwined with romance, action, and adventure. Talking about the Tokugawa period Japan was cut off from the rest of the world and had a rigid gradational social system that you will see the anime brushing on.
The Edo or Tokugawa period was when Japan experienced internal harmony but not without its shortcomings. Samurai were military soldiers from this period, and you can see various manga and anime adaptations based on them. Did you know Tokyo was earlier known as Edo? The more you know!
“Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku” follows the story of Gabimaru and Yamada Asaemon. You can witness the themes of the anime aligning with the historical timeframe as Gabimaru, the protagonist is a ninja, and Yamada Asaemon is an executioner. These men set out on a treacherous crusade together but more on that later.
This Yuji Kaku manga garnered an incredible following and was well-loved by critics and audiences for its intricate and gripping plotline and characters. “Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku” was serialized weekly on Shonen Jump+ and was published by Shueisha in 13 tankobon volumes.
With a powerful array of characters and a compelling plot, “Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku’s” writer and illustrator Yuji Kaku’s manga captivated MAPPA, and now an anime adaptation awaits us.
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Plotline of Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku
A crusade is on the horizon for Gabimaru the Hollow after he is captured and sentenced to death. Confusing, right? Well, Gabimaru is the sole soul to practice the forbidden art. His body is resilient to every form of the fatal blow. He won’t perish no matter what! What about burning him at “the stake”? You know the answer, he didn’t die. How about tearing him asunder by oxen? He didn’t die, yet again! An invulnerable prisoner, great.
Finding Gabimaru’s immortal body a blessing in disguise, the executioner- Yamada Asaemon, decides to send Gabimaru to the depths of a dungeon. Why, you ask? These unforgiving dungeons contain the “elixir of life.” So it is decided to send prisoners to the brutal world of Shinsenkyo. Teams after teams of war prisoners go there, but no one ever returns.
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Talking more about Gabimaru is a ninja from Iwagakura who finds the lives of humans worth no more than insects. He has killed heaps of people and regrets nothing. A cold-hearted man with no love for life is Gabimaru. His parents perished when he was just an infant; he has no dreams or ambitions. When captured after being betrayed by his comrades, he never resisted his execution.
But, he has one little reason, his glimmer of hope- his beloved wife. She softened him with her kindness and love. So, this is Gabimaru and his tale. I am sure you are as excited as I am for this amazing anime. Please read on to learn when and where you can watch it. Also, check out the official trailer below.
Release Date Of Episode 1 Of Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku
“Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku” Episode 1 will air on 1 April 2023 at 23:00 Japanese Standard Time. Please follow the list below for the accurate date and time of release in your country.
- For viewers in Japan (Japanese Standard Time): 1 April 2023 at 11:00 PM JST.
- For viewers in Korea (Korean Standard Time): 1 April 2023 at 11:00 PM KST.
- For viewers in the USA (Eastern Standard Time): 1 April 2023 at 10 AM EST.
- For viewers in the UK (Greenwich Mean Time): 1 April at 2:00 PM GMT.
- For viewers in the Philippines (PHT): 1 April at 10:00 PM PHT.
- For viewers in Australia (Australian Eastern Standard Time: 2 April at midnight AEST.
- For viewers in India (Indian Standard Time): 1 April at 7:30 PM IST.
Where To Watch Episode 1 Of Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku
In 2021 Weekly Shonen Jump announced that Hell’s Paradise: Jigokuraku would get an anime adaptation. The wait is over, as the anime airs soon. It will air on the channel “TV Tokyo,” Prime Video, and Hikari TV for Japanese audiences. For English viewers, it will air on Crunchyroll and Netflix. However, the availability will depend on the regional basis.
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