Summary
- Dark fantasy anime “Kijin Gentōshō” was delayed to premiere on March 31, 2025, with an impressive cast and a unique storyline.
- Production by Yokohama Animation Lab guarantees fine detail and lively animation, with a one-hour special episode for the premiere.
- High expectations are set for the series with twisted supernatural themes and a stellar crew behind the production, featuring a unique character voice cast.
A new trailer for the Kijin Gentōshō, the prolonged dark fantasy anime often referred to as Sword of the Demon Hunter, has been revealed, much to the delight of the fans. The series is based on the Moto’o Nakanishi novel and its scheduled air date is March 31, 2025, which, as of the statement, was postponed from the summer of 2024. The show has a special, one-hour premiere, giving the audience a brief yet detailed insight into the events that will unfold in the show’s background.
The studio behind the production of the anime is Yokohama Animation Lab, whose works are characterized by fine detail and lively animation. The series is directed by Kazuya Aiura and Deko Akao leads the series composition, thus guaranteeing the series is as good as it is. Art design is made by Tarou Ikegami, who adds unique appearances to the characters. The music is produced by Ryuichi Takada, Keiichi Hirokawa, and Kuniyuki Takahashi of MONACA, which indicates that the audience will also be able to fully enjoy the amazing soundtrack of the series.
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A Stellar Production Team and Beloved Cast
A Stunning New Trailer Teases the Dark Fantasy Action of Kijin Gentōshō
Jinta is voiced by Taku Yashiro and the other two main characters, Suzune and Byakuya, are voiced by Reina Ueda and Saori Hayami, respectively, who give a unique touch to their characters. Other supporting characters are Hiroki Yasumoto and Yui Kondo, respectively, who add to the movie’s already impressive cast.
She always wishes for the happiness of others like it’s the most natural thing. Sometimes I worry… That she’s sacrificing her own happiness.
The story is based on a period set in the Edo era, when society is facing famine and “oni,” that is, demons in the shape of humans exist. The story revolves around the protagonists—Jinta and his sister Suzune, who are newcomers to the country, specifically to the unfathomable village of Kadono. Jinta is the caretaker for a shrine maiden, Byakuya, and Suzune has a mysterious point of interest: that she keeps her red eye hidden under a headband. It is a story of their life connected to the oni that occurred from the Edo period all the way to modern Japan with some focus on human aspects, personalities, and the flow of time.
Long-Awaited Dark Fantasy Comes Back Stronger After Production Delays
Release Date Confirmed: Kijin Gentōshō Premieres In March
This anime was originally scheduled for a June 27, 2024, release, but due to production issues, Kijin Gentōshō was delayed and is now set to premiere on March 31, 2025. Currently, the streaming services for Kijin Gentōshō have not been released officially with the new announcement, but it’s safe to assume it will be available on Crunchyroll and Tokyo MX.
The audiences have never ceased to get excited about the series because of the addition of twisted supernatural themes besides taking place during the great historical period. Based on the setting that has been presented, together with the stellar crew that is behind the production and the fine selection of voices (anime fans love it when a character is voiced by Reina) to be featured in the project, the expectations are rather high. This expectation rises even higher with the release of the new trailer that gives hints to the mood and the intensity of the story along with the characters involved.
Source: Official Site, MangaMogura’ X, AnimeNewNetwork
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