The 14th and final volume of the novel series Moto’o Nakanishi Sword of the Demon Hunter Kijin Gentosho announced that the anime adaptation is expected to be a television anime that will premiere in 2024. This anime was released in 2024. was first announced in September 2021. Seven Seas Entertainment is responsible for releasing both the novel and manga adaptation in English. The story is described as follows:
In the Edo period, young Jinta and his sister had to run away from home, finding refuge in a mountain village. Years later, Jinta has become a skilled swordsman, vowing to protect the priestess of the village temple. Tasked with destroying the demon that threatens the temple, Jinta faces off against an evil creature in the forest only to learn a shocking truth.
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The demon talks about events one hundred and seventy years later, when Jinta must confront the demon in the future. Thus begins an epic fantasy journey spanning multiple eras as Jinta hunts a demon through time and must face his own dark nature.
Author Nakanishi made his literary mark with the release of his first novel collection, “Suihō no Hibi” (Days of Nothing), in June 2019, featuring illustrations by Tamaki. The novel series has since captivated readers, delving into its unique storytelling territory. Seven Seas Entertainment has played a key role in bringing this gripping story to English-speaking audiences, releasing the third volume of the novel on August 17, allowing fans to immerse themselves in the session. translation.
The storytelling journey continues with Yū Satomi’s manga adaptation, starting with the release of the first compiled book volume in September 2021, courtesy of Futabasha. This visual iteration of the story adds a new layer to the experience, bringing the characters and plot to life through Satomi’s art. Seven Seas Entertainment has been instrumental in ensuring that English readers are not left behind, reflecting the rapid pace of releases by publishing the manga’s third volume on October 3.
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The synchronization between the Japanese and English releases, both for the novel and its manga adaptation, emphasizes the global appeal of this literary work. Fans of Nakanishi’s “Days of Nothing” can not only enjoy the original work, but can also follow the ongoing story seamlessly in English, thanks to the efforts of publishers like Seven Seas Entertainment. As the series progresses, readers on both sides of the language barrier can eagerly anticipate the next installment of this riveting story that blurs the lines between the ordinary and the extraordinary.