Kijin Gentôshô

At first glance i thought this was just a boring ripoff anime of mainstream ones such as demonslayer and so on. But after finishing this i have changed my opinion, this is a masterpiece the way the plots are unpredictable and plays with the viewers mind is just wow... the dilemma he faced and how he proceeds to face it is different compared to others making this a masterpiece with its own originality!

It's a series that is written like a coming of age story. From the son of a shop, to an adopted son becoming a Guardian, a ronin, a ramen shop owner, a gardener, a sealed sword and a high school student. It's a long journey and it's nice how the author weaves historical events with the story. It follows the MC from his beginnings in Kadono and to the Heisei era in Japan.

It's basically a story of accepting change. It also has a few twists and turns and one of them also explains the unanswered questions from the first volume.

I believe the first half is the strongest, and the later volumes are a bit weaker. He gets to know people and their children as well as losing those people, and the first volumes are just about loss, revenge and getting stronger.

Later on he becomes more mature throughout the series and he realises he is getting weaker. The more things the MC is carrying with him, the weaker he becomes and this weakness is also the only thing that could stop his sister.

One hundred percent that dark anime that everyone craves Demonic sexy And stylish A Must watch. The biggest part about this anime is the Style Art And story It can also get very insanely confusing At sometimes But obviously you need to listen and read closely As you would any anime If you've ever seen berserk It's Very similar but backwards plot When you see the red eyes you will understand And that's me of course explaining that to you Without any type of small increment of Spoilers Which I would never wish upon anybody Some trying to explain this In the most Non Shalon Type of way Possible Just trust me You will love it if you Watched Berserk Just a little more sex Appeal.

Episode 1 started a bit weird for me and there are things in Episode that I hope will be revealed as the story goes. So far the stories and mysteries about demons that the Jinta is solving episode after episode are very interesting for me. The background stories speak of human relationships and human emotions such as greed, love, greed, etc., and how such strong emotions can turn anyone into a demon of their own.

Writing is creative and imaginative as its finest and I always look forward to the next episode.

The drawing and animation are top notch for me. I just wished there's an English dub though.

Don not read this review This review is only for the first episode, and the rest of the anime was not worth all my praise. Another mediocre anime with a masterpiece first episode.

As of today, episode nine has been released.

Believe me, I've watched more than ten thousand episodes of anime and read as much manga as I can, but this one is so much of a masterpiece. I never thought an anime would be so much my type. It's rare that I feel an anime from the bottom of my heart. It could have been of higher quality and the art style would have been more creepy if it had been more detailed, but the story is like a gift to me, a fan of dark fantasy and drama. I hope the quality improves in future episodes. Since I haven't read the manga, I really enjoyed it. I hope more anime in this genre will be made and given more attention. Sorry for the bad grammar.

Sword of the Demon Hunter (2025, 7.7 out of 10) is a dark historical fantasy that skillfully blends the atmosphere of a samurai epic with mysticism. The first season follows Jinta, a village guardian during the Edo period, who becomes entangled in a centuries-old battle against demons - and this isn't just a path of vengeance, but a journey through fates, eras, and inner transformation.

The show's greatest strength lies in its atmosphere: shadowy forests, temples shrouded in mist, tense duels, and a sense of looming doom - all portrayed with a strong attention to visual and historical detail. The soundtrack, including a theme by Hilcrhyme, emphasizes the melancholy and grandeur of the story.

The characters are another highlight. Jinta is compelling in his restraint and the way he gradually evolves over the course of the narrative. Supporting characters - including demons and allies - are more complex than they first appear, adding depth to the story. That said, not every plot twist is surprising - some developments, especially in the latter half, are fairly predictable.

The pacing is uneven: the opening episodes deliver a strong start, the middle loses some momentum, and the finale regains strength. Still, the overall impression remains positive - the story avoids clichés and strives to maintain seriousness and internal consistency.

Conclusion: Sword of the Demon Hunter is a solid genre series that relies less on action and more on mood and thoughtful storytelling. For fans of Japanese fantasy with a philosophical edge, it's definitely worth watching.