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Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentosho

In the Edo period, the shrine maiden of Kadono village has a guardian who appears every generation. Jinta, the guardian of that era, encounters a demon that foresees the rise of a future Demon God tied to their time.

In the Edo period, a shrine maiden named Itsukihime resides in the mountain village of Kadono. Jinta, a young man serving as her guardian despite being a stranger, encounters a mysterious demon who speaks of the future in the forest. This Japanese fantasy series spans from the Edo to Heisei era, following a demon man who travels through time while grappling with the significance of wielding a sword.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Demons and Humans

1. Demons and Humans

Aired: Mar 31, 2025

In 1840, during Japan's Tenpo era, a small village called Kadono is home to s...

Episode 2 The Demon's Daughter

2. The Demon's Daughter

Aired: Apr 8, 2025

Jinta, now known as Jinya, departs Kadono and becomes a renowned samurai in E...

Episode 3 The Devourer (1)

3. The Devourer (1)

Aired: Apr 15, 2025

Three years after the Nihonbashi incident, a new wave of terror strikes the s...

Episode 4 The Devourer (2)

4. The Devourer (2)

Aired: Apr 22, 2025

Natsu and Jinya face off against a mysterious slasher rumored to be a demon, ...

Episode 5 The Garden of Happiness (1)

5. The Garden of Happiness (1)

Aired: Apr 29, 2025

A samurai named Naotsugu Miura searches for his missing brother in the fall o...

Episode 6 The Garden of Happiness (2)

6. The Garden of Happiness (2)

Aired: May 6, 2025

A devastating fire claims the lives of a young girl's parents, revealing an u...

Episode 7 The Cursed Night of Kudanzaka

7. The Cursed Night of Kudanzaka

Aired: May 13, 2025

Jinya is tasked by Jyuuzou to investigate a supposedly cursed demonic paintin...

Episode 8 Blossoming Dreams of the Kanzashi (1)

8. Blossoming Dreams of the Kanzashi (1)

Aired: May 20, 2025

A mysterious rumor spreads in 1854 about a demon woman terrorizing the Yoshiw...

Episode 9 Blossoming Dreams of the Kanzashi (2)

9. Blossoming Dreams of the Kanzashi (2)

Aired: May 27, 2025

Next episode, a mysterious encounter unfolds as Somegorou Akitsu bequeaths a ...

Episode 10 Harlot in the Rain

10. Harlot in the Rain

Aired: Jun 3, 2025

Next episode, set in May 1855, follows Naotsugu and a woman in a kimono as th...

Episode 11 Drunken Dreams of Lingering Snow (1)

11. Drunken Dreams of Lingering Snow (1)

Aired: Jun 10, 2025

Zenji's winter 1856 discovery of a popular liquor at the soba shop sparks wid...

Episode 12 Drunken Dreams of Lingering Snow (2)

12. Drunken Dreams of Lingering Snow (2)

Aired: Jun 17, 2025

Violent crimes erupt across Edo, all linked to the mysterious Yuki-no-Nagori ...

Episode 13 Drunken Dreams of Lingering Snow (3)

13. Drunken Dreams of Lingering Snow (3)

Aired: Jun 24, 2025

In the next episode, a shocking revelation unfolds as Yuki-no-Nagori is revea...

Episode 14 Embodiment of Jealousy

14. Embodiment of Jealousy

Aired: Jul 15, 2025

In the winter of 1839, Jinta is tasked by Byakuya to uncover the truth behind...

Episode 15 Late Night Tales of Demonic Swords ~Hijin~

15. Late Night Tales of Demonic Swords ~Hijin~

Aired: Jul 22, 2025

In 1862, the Perry Expedition's arrival in Japan sparks turmoil in the cities...

Episode 16 Logic of the Amanojaku

16. Logic of the Amanojaku

Aired: Jul 29, 2025

A mysterious rumor spreads in July 1863 about a demon at Mizuho temple that f...

Episode 17 By the Sword

17. By the Sword

Aired: Aug 5, 2025

A mysterious assignment arrives at Jinya's doorstep in March 1864, tasking hi...

Episode 18 A Chat Over Tea

18. A Chat Over Tea

Aired: Aug 12, 2025

The next episode begins in September 1867, as Somegoro Akitsu departs from Ky...

Episode 19 Change

Aired: Aug 19, 2025

A drastic transformation threatens to disrupt the peaceful days of Jinya and ...

Episode 20 Wish (Part 1)

20. Wish (Part 1)

Aired: Aug 26, 2025

In the next episode, Jinya is pushed to his limits as he clashes with Tsuchiu...

Episode 21 Wish (Part 2)

21. Wish (Part 2)

Aired: Sep 2, 2025

Two warriors, Jinya and Tsuchiura, clash in a fierce battle amidst a torrenti...

Episode 22 Twin Shizuka

22. Twin Shizuka

Aired: Sep 9, 2025

Jinya leaves Edo in April 1872 and settles in Kyoto, where he opens a soba sh...

Episode 23 A Tale of Candy Apples and the Heavenly Maiden (Part 1)

23. A Tale of Candy Apples and the Heavenly Maiden (Part 1)

Aired: Sep 23, 2025

Jinya discovers a mysterious woman at the Aragi Inari Shrine, who greets him ...

Episode 24 A Tale of Candy Apples and the Celestial Maiden (Part 2)

24. A Tale of Candy Apples and the Celestial Maiden (Part 2)

Aired: Sep 30, 2025

Asagao and Jinya pay a visit to the head priest of Aragi Inari Shrine, who re...

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Network: Tokyo MX

Production Country: Japan

Genres:Adventure, Animation, Action

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