‘Sword of the Demon Hunter’ Greenlit for a 2024 Anime

Summary

• ‘Sword of the Demon Hunter’ light novel will get an anime adaptation in 2024.
• The story follows Jinta, a skilled swordsman, as he protects the shrine’s priestess from a demon alongside his sister.

Do you like samurai stories with epic battles and a captivating plot? If so, you’ll be thrilled that the ‘Sword of the Demon Hunter’ light novel will soon be adapted into an anime.

The author beautifully blends historical and mythical elements of the Edo period, making it a great read. And now, with the announcement of its anime adaptation, here’s everything you need to know about it.

It was revealed that the ‘Sword of the Demon Hunter’ light novel will be getting an anime adaptation in 2024.

During the Edo era, Jinta and his sister lived in a mountain village. As he matured, Jinta became a proficient swordsman and guarded the shrine’s priestess from a demon.

Later, a demon foretold they will cross paths again in 170 years. Jinta traveled through time to confront the demon and the one inside him.

Moto and Tamaki did an excellent job with the light novel. The pacing is just right, and the different points of view provide a better understanding of the characters’ backgrounds.

‘Sword of the Demon Hunter’ approaches the genre differently, incorporating supernatural or magical elements. The series has an outline, hitting its plot points at a steady, logical clip.

In addition to an engaging plot, the main character, Jinta, is sincere, loyal, steadfast, and strong. On the other hand, our female characters are three-dimensional with distinctive personalities and ambitions.

The author provides backstory and motivations for the demons, including Jinta’s struggles, fears, and unanswered questions. Every incident is seamlessly woven together, captivating readers. The highly anticipated anime adaptation is sure to meet the same high standard.

About Sword of the Demon Hunter

Sword of the Demon Hunter is a Japanese historical fantasy light novel series written by Moto’o Nakanishi and illustrated by Tamaki.

The light novel was serialized online from January 2013 to May 2016 on Arcadia, and a manga adaptation with art by Yū Satomi was published by Futabasha in 2021. An anime adaptation is set to premiere in 2024.

Source: Official Website