Review of Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentosho

First of all, I have to say that I really enjoyed this anime, and that means a lot. These days, not many shows actually get me excited, but this one did. The storytelling was excellent. The pacing, twists, and characters were all handled well. The show drops little hints along the way, letting you guess the plot twists and piece the mystery together before revealing the truth. That is good storytelling, not like other anime that explain every single thing as if the audience cannot figure it out themselves. You can also see the characters grow throughout the series, which makes it even more engaging. I likedhow the story spans such a long period of time. It begins in 1830 and follows the main character through different eras. As far as I know, the novel’s story is complete, so I really hope we get another season of this anime.

Now for the other parts: the music and sound effects were pretty standard. Nothing too special or memorable, but they did their job. I enjoyed the opening and ending themes. The music fit well, and the visuals were nice.

The biggest weakness for me was the animation. The first episode looked great and was nearly 50 minutes long. Some later episodes were also good, while others were just okay. Unfortunately, by the time episode 22 came around, the animation quality dropped a lot. They even delayed the show for a week afterward, which helped things recover a bit. You can see the direction and artistic vision the staff had, but it feels like they did not have enough time, budget, or manpower to maintain that quality in every episode. Sadly, this is something that happens to a lot of anime productions.

Still, if you are looking for a paranormal historical anime with swords, demons, and strong storytelling, I completely recommend Kijin Gentoushou.