Kijin Gentoushou

Alternative Titles
Kijin Gentoushou, Sword of the Demon Hunter, 鬼人幻燈抄 and Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentosho
Information
Type: TV
Episodes:
Status: Currently Airing
Aired: March 31, 2025 to ???
Premiered: Fall 2023
Broadcast: Tuesdays at 00:00 (Asia/Tokyo)
Producers: Mainichi Broadcasting System and Bit grooove promotion
Licensors: Sentai Filmworks
Studios: Yokohama Animation Laboratory
Source: Novel
Genres: Action, Adventure and Fantasy
Theme: Historical
Demographic:
Duration: 25 min
Rating: R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
Statistics
Score: 7.55 (scored by 8,247 users)
Ranked: #1,770
Popularity: #2,775
Members: 71,585
Favorites: 255
Score
7.55
Ranked #1,770 Popularity #2,775 Members 71,585
Synopsis
After Jinta and Suzune ran away from their home as children, they were taken in by Motoharu—the virtuous sentinel of Kadono Village—and his daughter, Shirayuki. The settlement was ruled by its shrine maiden, Itsukihime, whom only a select few were allowed to interact with. When Itsukihime passed away, Shirayuki was appointed in her place. Wishing to stay in contact with her, Jinta worked diligently for years and was finally selected as the next sentinel. As the protector of the village, Jinta's duty is to eliminate any threats. One day, he encounters a demon in a nearby forest. At the end of the battle, the demon makes a proclamation about the destined ruler of all demonkind. He attaches his severed arm to Jinta, turning him into an unaging demon man. By the time Jinta comes to, Kadono is on fire. Suzune has transformed into the demon from the divination, and due to a series of misunderstandings, she murders Shirayuk and flees. Devastated, Jinta cannot forgive Suzune for her actions; he departs on a journey to find her. As Jinta travels around Japan across the eras, he endeavors to protect as many people as possible from aggressive demons. In his quiet moments, he contemplates what he should do when he once again faces his childhood friend. [Written by MAL Rewrite]