Kijin Gentoushou
Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentoushou
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Kijin Gentoushou

Alternative Titles

Synonyms: Fantasy of the Demon Hunter, Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentōshō
Japanese: 鬼人幻燈抄
English: Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentoushou
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Information

Type: Manga
Volumes: Unknown
Chapters: Unknown
Status: Publishing
Published: Sep 9, 2021 to ?
Genres: Action Action, Adventure Adventure, Fantasy Fantasy
Serialization: None
Authors: Satomi, Yuu (Art), Nakanishi, Motoo (Story)

Statistics

Score: 7.441 (scored by 453453 users)
1 indicates a weighted score.
Ranked: #33482
2 based on the top manga page. Please note that 'R18+' titles are excluded.
Popularity: #6509
Members: 3,180
Favorites: 19

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Synopsis

In the Edo period, there was a shrine maiden called "Itsukihime" in the mountain village of Kadono. Jinta, a young man who acts as the shrine maiden's guardian despite being a stranger, encounters a mysterious demon who speaks of the far future in the forest where he went to defeat it. From Edo to the Heisei era, this huge Japanese fantasy series follows a demon man who travels through time while continuously questioning the meaning of wielding a sword.

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Background

Kijin Gentoushou has been published in English as Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentoushou by Seven Seas Entertainment since January 24, 2023.

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Reviews

Apr 24, 2024
Preliminary (21/? eps)
I don't usually write reviews, however, this manga certainly deserves more attention and so I am leaving this here.

It might sound similar to a more popular and well known series, Demon Slayer. Despite my concern, I was pleasantly surprised with the plot and setting of the world. The story sets itself apart enough from others to be unique and intriguing. The story does drift from the main plot and slow down, but, it only serves to build a deeper connection and understanding of the characters.

The characters were memorable and charming, each in their own way. The motive for each character was understandable and painted a ...

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