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Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentōshō
Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentōshō (鬼人幻燈抄, Kijin Gentōshō) is a Japanese historical fantasy light novel series written by Moto'o Nakanishi and illustrated by Tamaki. It was serialized online between January 2013 and May 2016 on the user-generated novel publishing website Arcadia, and it later moved to the Shōsetsuka ni Narō website, where it was serialized between December 2015 and October 2016. It was later acquired by Futabasha, who have published fourteen volumes from June 2019 to November 2023. A manga adaptation with art by Yū Satomi is published by Futabasha since September 2021 and has been collected in six tankōbon volumes. Both the original light novel series and manga adaptation are licensed in English by Seven Seas Entertainment.[3] An anime television series adaptation produced by Yokohama Animation Laboratory is set to premiere in June 2024.
| Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentōshō | |
First novel volume cover | |
| 鬼人幻燈抄 (Kijin Gentōshō) | |
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| Genre | |
| Novel series | |
| Written by | Moto'o Nakanishi |
| Published by |
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| Original run | January 2013 – October 2016 |
| Light novel | |
| Written by | Moto'o Nakanishi |
| Illustrated by | Tamaki |
| Published by | Futabasha |
| English publisher | |
| Imprint | Male |
| Original run | June 21, 2019 – November 22, 2023 |
| Volumes | 14 |
| Manga | |
| Written by | Moto'o Nakanishi |
| Illustrated by | Yū Satomi |
| Published by | Futabasha |
| English publisher |
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| Imprint | Action Comics |
| Demographic | Seinen |
| Original run | September 9, 2021 – present |
| Volumes | 6 |
| Anime television series | |
| Directed by | Kazuya Aiura |
| Written by | Deko Akao |
| Music by |
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| Studio | Yokohama Animation Laboratory |
| Original network | Tokyo MX, MBS, BS Fuji |
| Original run | June 27, 2024 – scheduled |
Plot edit
This article needs a plot summary. (September 2023) |
Characters edit
- Jinta (甚太)
- Voiced by: Taku Yashiro[4]
- Suzune (鈴音)
- Voiced by: Reina Ueda[4]
- Shirayuki (白雪)
- Voiced by: Saori Hayami[4]
- Dōga no Oni (同化の鬼)
- Voiced by: Hiroshi Shirokuma[5]
- Tōmi no Kijo (遠見の鬼女)
- Voiced by: Yui Kondo[5]
Media edit
Light novels edit
| No. | Original release date | Original ISBN | English release date | English ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | June 21, 2019[6] | 978-4-575-24185-3 | December 6, 2022[7] | 978-1-68579-332-6 |
| 2 | October 18, 2019[8] | 978-4-575-24216-4 | July 25, 2023[9] | 978-1-68579-634-1 |
| 3 | February 21, 2020[10] | 978-4-575-24253-9 | November 28, 2023[11] | 978-1-68579-660-0 |
| 4 | June 19, 2020[12] | 978-4-575-24290-4 | February 6, 2024[13] | 979-8-88843-063-7 |
| 5 | October 23, 2020[14] | 978-4-575-24339-0 | May 14, 2024[15] | 979-8-88843-438-3 |
| 6 | February 19, 2021[16] | 978-4-575-24377-2 | August 27, 2024[17] | 979-8-89160-072-0 |
| 7 | June 18, 2021[18] | 978-4-575-24417-5 | — | — |
| 8 | October 21, 2021[19] | 978-4-575-24457-1 | — | — |
| 9 | February 26, 2022[20] | 978-4-575-24492-2 | — | — |
| 10 | June 22, 2022[21] | 978-4-575-24534-9 | — | — |
| 11 | October 20, 2022[22] | 978-4-575-24574-5 | — | — |
| 12 | February 22, 2023[23] | 978-4-575-24607-0 | — | — |
| 13 | July 26, 2023[24] | 978-4-575-24640-7 | — | — |
| 14 | November 22, 2023[25] | 978-4-575-24697-1 | — | — |
Manga edit
| No. | Original release date | Original ISBN | English release date | English ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | September 9, 2021[26] | 978-4-575-44004-1 | January 24, 2023[27] | 978-1-68579-333-3 |
| 2 | March 10, 2022[28] | 978-4-575-44015-7 | May 2, 2023[29] | 978-1-68579-515-3 |
| 3 | September 8, 2022[30] | 978-4-575-44024-9 | October 3, 2023[31] | 979-8-88843-021-7 |
| 4 | March 15, 2023[32] | 978-4-575-44034-8 | March 19, 2024[33] | 979-8-88843-384-3 |
| 5 | September 13, 2023[34] | 978-4-575-44041-6 | — | — |
| 6 | February 29, 2024[35] | 978-4-575-44047-8 | — | — |
Anime edit
An anime adaptation was announced by Futabasha on September 9, 2021.[2] It was later revealed in February 2024 to be a television series produced by Yokohama Animation Laboratory and directed by Kazuya Aiura, with Deko Akao overseeing series scripts, Taro Ikegami designing the characters and Ryuuichi Takada, Keiichi Hirokawa, and Kuniyuki Takahashi composing the music.[4] It is set to premiere on June 27, 2024, on Tokyo MX and other networks.[36][5]
Reception edit
The novel series has over 230,000 copies in circulation.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b "Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentōshō (Light Novel)". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved November 22, 2023.
- ^ a b c Pineda, Rafael Antonio (September 8, 2021). "Kijin Gentōshō Historical Fantasy Novels Have Anime in the Works". Anime News Network. Retrieved September 9, 2021.
- ^ "Seven Seas Licenses KIJIN GENTŌSHŌ Light Novel and Manga Series". Seven Seas Entertainment. February 25, 2022. Retrieved February 25, 2022.
- ^ a b c d Hodgkins, Crystalyn (February 22, 2024). "Sword of the Demon Hunter TV Anime Reveals Promo Video, Cast, Staff". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
- ^ a b c Hodgkins, Crystalyn (May 9, 2024). "Sword of the Demon Hunter TV Anime Premieres on June 27 With 1-Hour Special". Anime News Network. Retrieved May 9, 2024.
- ^ 鬼人幻燈抄 葛野編 水泡の日々 (in Japanese). Futabasha. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
- ^ "Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentōshō (Light Novel) Vol. 1". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved April 3, 2022.
- ^ 鬼人幻燈抄 江戸編 幸福の庭 (in Japanese). Futabasha. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
- ^ "Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentōshō (Light Novel) Vol. 2". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
- ^ 鬼人幻燈抄 江戸編 残雪酔夢 (in Japanese). Futabasha. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
- ^ "Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentōshō (Light Novel) Vol. 3". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
- ^ 鬼人幻燈抄 幕末編 天邪鬼の理 (in Japanese). Futabasha. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
- ^ "Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentōshō (Light Novel) Vol. 4". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
- ^ 鬼人幻燈抄 明治編 徒花 (in Japanese). Futabasha. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
- ^ "Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentōshō (Light Novel) Vol. 5". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
- ^ 鬼人幻燈抄 明治編 夏宵蜃気楼 (in Japanese). Futabasha. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
- ^ "Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentōshō (Light Novel) Vol. 6". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ 鬼人幻燈抄 明治編 君を想う (in Japanese). Futabasha. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
- ^ 鬼人幻燈抄 大正編 紫陽花の日々 (in Japanese). Futabasha. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
- ^ 鬼人幻燈抄 大正編 終焉の夜 (in Japanese). Futabasha. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
- ^ 鬼人幻燈抄 大正編 夏雲の唄 (in Japanese). Futabasha. Retrieved September 8, 2022.
- ^ 鬼人幻燈抄 昭和編 花街夢灯籠 (in Japanese). Futabasha. Retrieved September 8, 2022.
- ^ 鬼人幻燈抄 平成編 逢う日遥けし (in Japanese). Futabasha. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- ^ 鬼人幻燈抄 平成編 終の巫女 (in Japanese). Futabasha. Retrieved June 13, 2023.
- ^ 鬼人幻燈抄 平成編 泥中之蓮 (in Japanese). Futabasha. Retrieved October 30, 2023.
- ^ 鬼人幻燈抄 1 【コミック】 (in Japanese). Futabasha. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
- ^ "Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentōshō (Manga) Vol. 1". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
- ^ 鬼人幻燈抄 2 【コミック】 (in Japanese). Futabasha. Retrieved February 26, 2022.
- ^ "Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentōshō (Manga) Vol. 2". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
- ^ 鬼人幻燈抄 3 【コミック】 (in Japanese). Futabasha. Retrieved September 8, 2022.
- ^ "Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentōshō (Manga) Vol. 3". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
- ^ 鬼人幻燈抄 4 【コミック】 (in Japanese). Futabasha. Retrieved February 5, 2023.
- ^ "Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentōshō (Manga) Vol. 4". Seven Seas Entertainment. Retrieved October 29, 2023.
- ^ 鬼人幻燈抄 5 【コミック】 (in Japanese). Futabasha. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ 鬼人幻燈抄 6 【コミック】 (in Japanese). Futabasha. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (February 22, 2024). "Sword of the Demon Hunter TV Anime Premieres in Summer". Anime News Network. Retrieved February 22, 2024.
External links edit
- Web novel at Arcadia (in Japanese)
- Web novel at Shōsetsuka ni Narō (in Japanese)
- Light novel and manga official website (in Japanese)
- Anime official website (in Japanese)
- Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentōshō (light novel) at Anime News Network's encyclopedia