The anime adaptation of Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentosho (Kijin Gentōshō) officially premiered its first season with a one-hour special on March 31, 2025. The historical fantasy series, produced by Yokohama Animation Lab, was broadcast on Tokyo MX and other networks in Japan, with international streaming available on HIDIVE.
Premiere Details and Broadcast Schedule
The initial premiere of Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentosho aired on March 31, 2025, at 21:30 JST. For viewers in Eastern Time, the special 60-minute first episode became available on HIDIVE at 8:30 a.m. ET. Following the premiere, new 30-minute episodes were released weekly.
The series is structured to run for two consecutive cours throughout 2025. The second cour, starting with Episode 14, began its broadcast on July 14, 2025.
Series Background and Plot
Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentosho is based on a Japanese historical fantasy novel series written by Motoo Nakanishi, which was later adapted into a manga by Yu Satomi. The story is set in Japan’s Edo period and follows Jinta, a young warrior and guardian of a shrine maiden in a remote mountain village. His destiny changes when he encounters a mysterious demon in the forest, leading him on a journey that spans centuries as he grapples with why he wields his sword.
The anime adaptation is directed by Kazuya Aiura, with Deko Akao handling series composition, and Taro Ikegami designing the characters. The voice cast includes Taku Yashiro as Jinta, Reina Ueda as Suzune, and Saori Hayami as Shirayuki.
