Review of Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentosho

Sword of the Demon Hunter has not been unanimously well received by viewers. And, even though I really enjoyed this series, I have to admit that some of the criticism is justified. But let's take it point by point. Story: 8 Characters: 8 Development: 8 At first glance, you might think this is a classic tale of samurai and demons. And in a sense, that's true: the anime doesn't seek to revolutionize the genre. However, through the character of Jinya, powerful themes emerge, such as our relationship with time and our value as parents. The storyline is sometimes disjointed, but the characters evolve naturally: Jinya, in particular, goes from beinga vengeful beast to a more nuanced man. It is this human development that gives the work a certain uniqueness and makes it worth watching.

Animation: 4
Artistic direction: 6

But where Sword of the Demon Hunter stumbles is on the technical side. Like Ao no Miburo or Witch and the Beast (from the same studio), it starts with a solid introductory episode before sinking into poor animation: static shots, awkward proportions, lackluster fights. It's a shame, because the story deserved an adaptation that did it justice.

Despite these weaknesses, I still have a real fondness for this anime, which kept me company throughout the summer. Those who can look past the form will discover an atypical and endearing work. And who knows? Maybe the future will bring us a sequel worthy of its potential.