---
title: "Sword of the Demon Hunter"
year: 2025
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/sword-of-the-demon-hunter-2025"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 133154
imdb_id: "tt32281073"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 24
community_rating: 7.3
vote_count: 29
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# Sword of the Demon Hunter (2025) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/sword-of-the-demon-hunter-2025

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The television series Sword of the Demon Hunter is an animated drama and science fiction/fantasy show. It spans a century and features Jinta, a character who wields a sword and embarks on a journey. Jinta's quest is tied to a demon that foretells the rise of a future Demon God. The series is set during the Edo period and involves a shrine maiden from Kadono village. The guardian of the shrine maiden is Jinta, who confronts the demon and begins a century-spanning epic. The series is created by Motoo Nakanishi and features a cast including Kelly Greenshield, Aaron Campbell, Taku Yashiro, and Ai Kayano.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Jinta embarks on a century-spanning epic while grappling with the purpose of his blade."

### Why Watch
- expansive narrative scope
- introspective character journey

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited information on secondary characters
- Tone & Suitability: The series features themes of conflict and existential questioning.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: epic, philosophical, mysterious

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Hulu, Hidive Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Hidive Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Hidive Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Hidive Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (24 Episodes)
Sword of the Demon Hunter is an animated television series classified under the genres of animation, drama, and sci-fi and fantasy, with a TV-MA rating and a release year of 2025. Set during Japan's Edo period, the story follows Jinta, an outsider who works as a bodyguard to a priestess in a remote mountain village. Jinta is tasked with seeking out a demon in the forest on a quest to vanquish it. However, upon meeting the demon, it instead tells Jinta of a puzzling and mysterious future. Based on source novels, the story spans 170 years from the Edo period to the Heisei period. The narrative features protagonists traveling through space and time while seeking a meaning for why they wield the blade. Jinta journeys through this century-spanning epic all while questioning why he wields his weapon. The series combines historical and supernatural elements as the characters navigate their expansive timeline and encounter extraordinary circumstances that challenge their understanding of their quests and existence across generations.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 24
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 5 (21%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 19 (79%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Taku Yashiro** as *Jinta (voice)*
- **Reina Ueda** as *Suzune (voice)*
- **Saori Hayami** as *Shirayuki (voice)*
- **Hiroshi Shirokuma** as *Assimilation Demon (voice)*
- **Yui Kondo** as *Clairvoyant Demon (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of the show?
Jinta travels through a century-long epic while questioning why he wields his sword.

### Q: When does the series take place?
The story spans an entire century.

### Q: Who is the main character?
The protagonist is named Jinta.

### Q: What is the central conflict?
The conflict centers on Jinta's internal struggle regarding his role as a swordsman.

### Q: Is this a historical series?
The series is described as a century-spanning epic.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Sword of the Demon Hunter — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/133154)
- [Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentosho (TV Series 2025- ) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt32281073)
- [Sword of the Demon Hunter (TV Series 2025-2025) - Cast & Crew — The ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/133154/cast)
- [Sword of the Demon Hunter (2025) - Full Cast and Crew](https://www.moviefone.com/tv-shows/sword-of-the-demon-hunter-kijin-gentoushou/TUgvJjvcwNsnz7YqLGz382/credits/)
- [Sword of the Demon Hunter (2025) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/show/sword-of-the-demon-hunter-kijin-gentosho/credits)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*