Hulu’s 24-Episode Fantasy Anime Is the Perfect ‘Demon Slayer’ Replacement
*Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentōshō* is presented as a 24-episode historical fantasy anime for viewers seeking a different kind of demon-hunting story after *Demon Slayer*. Set in Japan, it follows Jinta, a warrior bound to protect a shrine, whose life becomes shaped by a prophecy and an enduring duty that stretches across generations.
The story begins in the Edo period village of Kadono, where Jinta lives with Suzune, a girl connected to supernatural forces. After a demon warns of a future Demon God, Jinta gains unnatural longevity and lives through the Meiji, Taisho, Showa and Heisei eras. The article highlights the series’ focus on grief, memory, moral ambiguity and the cost of duty, and says its complete 24-episode season is listed on Hulu in the United States.
In short
- A 24-episode demon-hunting anime spans several eras of Japanese history.
- Jinta’s long life turns a shrine-protecting duty into a burden.
- The series emphasises grief and moral ambiguity over spectacle.
Explained simply
Set in Japan, Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentōshō begins in the Edo period village of Kadono. Jinta is a warrior sworn to protect a shrine, while Suzune, who lives with him, is connected to supernatural forces.
A demon’s warning about a future Demon God changes Jinta’s life, giving him an unnaturally long lifespan. He lives through several eras of Japanese history, and the story follows how his duty, grief and memories affect him over generations.