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鬼人幻燈抄 [Kijin Gentōshō] #1
Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentōshō Manga, Vol. 1
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO WIELD THE SWORD?
Edo period, Japan. A young warrior, Jinta, has dedicated his life to the protection of a priestess in a remote mountain village. When demons appear and threaten the shrine, Jinta is tasked with entering the forest to hunt them down. But the mysteries he uncovers there change his fate forever, and send him on a journey traversing space and time. Jinta’s dark destiny will carry him through hundreds of years of history, as he struggles to answer a single question: why does he wield the sword?
Edo period, Japan. A young warrior, Jinta, has dedicated his life to the protection of a priestess in a remote mountain village. When demons appear and threaten the shrine, Jinta is tasked with entering the forest to hunt them down. But the mysteries he uncovers there change his fate forever, and send him on a journey traversing space and time. Jinta’s dark destiny will carry him through hundreds of years of history, as he struggles to answer a single question: why does he wield the sword?
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First published September 9, 2021
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January 22, 2023Kijin Gentosho. Cazador de demonios, obra de Motoo Nakanishi adaptada al manga por Yu Satomi. @paninicomicsespana
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Una historia ancestral de esas que gustan desde que empieza, con héroes que dan su vida por proteger a los seres queridos, con heroínas que sacrifican todo por proteger a sus seres queridos, con demonios a los que dar caza, con amigos a los que acudir en los peores momentos y nuevos amigos que surgen cuando mas necesitas ayuda.
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Una gozada de manga que me ha dado mucho coraje leer porque no acaba la historia y ahora tengo que esperar a conseguir el número 😂
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Podéis leer una completa reseña en el blog de Libros y Literatura
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#paninimanga #otaku #panini #kinjigentosho #manga
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#paninimanga #otaku #panini #kinjigentosho #manga
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Una historia ancestral de esas que gustan desde que empieza, con héroes que dan su vida por proteger a los seres queridos, con heroínas que sacrifican todo por proteger a sus seres queridos, con demonios a los que dar caza, con amigos a los que acudir en los peores momentos y nuevos amigos que surgen cuando mas necesitas ayuda.
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Una gozada de manga que me ha dado mucho coraje leer porque no acaba la historia y ahora tengo que esperar a conseguir el número 😂
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Podéis leer una completa reseña en el blog de Libros y Literatura
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#paninimanga #otaku #panini #kinjigentosho #manga
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#paninimanga #otaku #panini #kinjigentosho #manga
March 31, 2023
"You told me exactly what I needed to hear."
I really like the premise and the vibe of this story, it was just a really heavy first step. It definitely felt like an everything all at once kind of situation but I found a lot of things to hold onto through the volume such as the characters and the overall mystery and direction of the story. I will definitely be checking out volume 2!
I really like the premise and the vibe of this story, it was just a really heavy first step. It definitely felt like an everything all at once kind of situation but I found a lot of things to hold onto through the volume such as the characters and the overall mystery and direction of the story. I will definitely be checking out volume 2!
October 23, 2022
Richtig, richtig genial!
February 25, 2023
This book was 10/10, read in like an hour, and now I’m crying because I need book 2 and it hasn’t come out yet
February 27, 2024
Wow! That was WAYYYY more interesting than I expected it to be with such a generic title. love me a good historical demon slayer manga and this checks all the boxes! will be reading more
October 10, 2024
Nothing special tbh.
Apparently the light novel inspired Demon Slayer?
I'm curious to see how it's gonna develop.
The art is gorgeous tho, so I will pick up the 2nd book.
Apparently the light novel inspired Demon Slayer?
I'm curious to see how it's gonna develop.
The art is gorgeous tho, so I will pick up the 2nd book.
April 30, 2023
At 18 years old, Jinta has dedicated his life to serving as the trusted warrior of Kadono village and, more importantly, the priestess of the Itsukihime shrine.
The priestess, Jinta’s childhood friend Shirayuki, took him and his younger sister, Suzune, in when they had run away from their abusive home. The shrine accepted the two of them, despite Suzune’s oddness, and raised them alongside the priestess and shrine guardians’ families.
The shrine is Jinta’s home.
Now, he protects the village and shrine from demons who seek to kill the priestess and absorb her powers, stealing any relics along the way. Since the death of Shirayuki’s mother and father—the former high priestess and shrine warrior—at the hands of demons, attacks have become more frequent.
When Jinta faces off against a powerful demon who questions the purpose of his sword wielding, will he be able to stand firm in his convictions? Or, will Jinta have to face something far worse than any demon?
So, I’m really enjoying this story.
Though historical fiction is not my forte, I appreciate stories that approach the genre from a different angle, incorporating supernatural or magical elements. Further, this story has some distinctive pacing. The is clearly a series that has an outline; it’s hitting its plot points at a steady, logical clip.
Now, does this kind of storytelling sometimes sacrifice opportunities to incorporate dynamic action sequences? Yes—but, it does do it in the interest of making the action sequences that do occur pay off more than they would otherwise.
Anyway, in addition to the plot, I really appreciate our collection of main characters. Jinta is incredibly compelling from the jump—sincere and loyal, steadfast and strong. Our female characters are also three-dimensional, with their own ambitions and distinctive personalities. I appreciate Shirayuki’s dignity and grace even in the face of heartbreak; she’s loyal so much it hurts.
I definitely recommend this series to seinen fans but, also, to fans of historical fiction and adjacent genres. This story is shaping up to be very compelling~
The priestess, Jinta’s childhood friend Shirayuki, took him and his younger sister, Suzune, in when they had run away from their abusive home. The shrine accepted the two of them, despite Suzune’s oddness, and raised them alongside the priestess and shrine guardians’ families.
The shrine is Jinta’s home.
Now, he protects the village and shrine from demons who seek to kill the priestess and absorb her powers, stealing any relics along the way. Since the death of Shirayuki’s mother and father—the former high priestess and shrine warrior—at the hands of demons, attacks have become more frequent.
When Jinta faces off against a powerful demon who questions the purpose of his sword wielding, will he be able to stand firm in his convictions? Or, will Jinta have to face something far worse than any demon?
So, I’m really enjoying this story.
Though historical fiction is not my forte, I appreciate stories that approach the genre from a different angle, incorporating supernatural or magical elements. Further, this story has some distinctive pacing. The is clearly a series that has an outline; it’s hitting its plot points at a steady, logical clip.
Now, does this kind of storytelling sometimes sacrifice opportunities to incorporate dynamic action sequences? Yes—but, it does do it in the interest of making the action sequences that do occur pay off more than they would otherwise.
Anyway, in addition to the plot, I really appreciate our collection of main characters. Jinta is incredibly compelling from the jump—sincere and loyal, steadfast and strong. Our female characters are also three-dimensional, with their own ambitions and distinctive personalities. I appreciate Shirayuki’s dignity and grace even in the face of heartbreak; she’s loyal so much it hurts.
I definitely recommend this series to seinen fans but, also, to fans of historical fiction and adjacent genres. This story is shaping up to be very compelling~
March 30, 2024
Nel villaggio di Kadono, la vita ruota attorno al tempio e alla protezione della sua miko. Lo sa molto bene Jinta, il guardiano della miko, ossia la sua amica d’infanzia Shirayuki della quale è innamorato. Deve sconfiggere i demoni che si avvicinano al villaggio e proteggere tutti, anche sua sorella Suzune che per metà è demone ma tiene nascosta la sua natura.
👹 A Kadono i due hanno trovato una casa e un rifugio. Ma i pericoli aumentano e Jinta dovrà fare scelte pericolose, decidendo se mettere davanti l’amore o il dovere e capire cosa attrae i demoni in quel luogo
🗡️ La trama di Kijin Gentosho Demon Hunter non è nuova, ma la sua esecuzione rende questo primo volume piacevole e intrigante. L’attenzione è sui due protagonisti, il loro rapporto e i loro sentimenti ben raccontati e caratterizzati per il proseguimento della storia. Troviamo ben fatta tutta la presentazione del villaggio e dei demoni, dando delle buone basi per i successivi capitoli e volumi
👹 Bello il disegno dal tratto pulito ma che rende molto bene le scene di azione e lotta di Jinta con i demoni. Anche se la trama e altri elementi della storia sanno “di già visto” rimane una lettura interessante, che lascia al lettore molti interrogativi e la voglia di trovare risposta continuando la lettura…
👹 A Kadono i due hanno trovato una casa e un rifugio. Ma i pericoli aumentano e Jinta dovrà fare scelte pericolose, decidendo se mettere davanti l’amore o il dovere e capire cosa attrae i demoni in quel luogo
🗡️ La trama di Kijin Gentosho Demon Hunter non è nuova, ma la sua esecuzione rende questo primo volume piacevole e intrigante. L’attenzione è sui due protagonisti, il loro rapporto e i loro sentimenti ben raccontati e caratterizzati per il proseguimento della storia. Troviamo ben fatta tutta la presentazione del villaggio e dei demoni, dando delle buone basi per i successivi capitoli e volumi
👹 Bello il disegno dal tratto pulito ma che rende molto bene le scene di azione e lotta di Jinta con i demoni. Anche se la trama e altri elementi della storia sanno “di già visto” rimane una lettura interessante, che lascia al lettore molti interrogativi e la voglia di trovare risposta continuando la lettura…
May 30, 2025
Rezension
[ Genre: Manga]
F: Glaubst du an Dämonen, die Menschen fressen?
In ,,Kijin Gentosho-"Dämonenjäger" von Motoo Nakanishi geht es um Dämonen.
Da ich ein großer Fan von Demon Slayer bin, bin ich durch eine Empfehlung auf diesen Manga aufmerksam geworden, der so ähnlich sein soll.
Ja in der Tat die Gemeinsamkeit sind definitiv die Dämonen und die Geschichte das sie im 19.Jhd angesiedelt ist ,sonst kann ich aufgrund vom ersten Band keine weitere Gemeinsamkeit festlegen was mich erfreut.ich möchte ja eine neue Story lesen nichts was gleich ist.
Ich mag den Zeichenstil ganz gern, auch finde ich die Atmosphäre im Manga schön geheimnisvoll und gefährlich.
Die Figuren werden vorgestellt von Jinta ,die Dorfbewohner:innen und dem Schreinmädchen. Ich finde es schon mal gut, dass der Fokus auf Jinta gesetzt wird ,mal schauen, was es genau mit dem Dorf auf sich hat und was die Dämonen vorhaben.
Leseempfehlung ist ab 16, da hier gewalttätige Szenen vorkommen, Gliedmaßen, Abtrennung usw.
Für mich ein packender Einstieg, bin gespannt wie es weitergeht!
Vielen Dank für das Bereitstellen des Leseexemplars an den Verlag!
Alles Gute,eure Jassy!
[ Genre: Manga]
F: Glaubst du an Dämonen, die Menschen fressen?
In ,,Kijin Gentosho-"Dämonenjäger" von Motoo Nakanishi geht es um Dämonen.
Da ich ein großer Fan von Demon Slayer bin, bin ich durch eine Empfehlung auf diesen Manga aufmerksam geworden, der so ähnlich sein soll.
Ja in der Tat die Gemeinsamkeit sind definitiv die Dämonen und die Geschichte das sie im 19.Jhd angesiedelt ist ,sonst kann ich aufgrund vom ersten Band keine weitere Gemeinsamkeit festlegen was mich erfreut.ich möchte ja eine neue Story lesen nichts was gleich ist.
Ich mag den Zeichenstil ganz gern, auch finde ich die Atmosphäre im Manga schön geheimnisvoll und gefährlich.
Die Figuren werden vorgestellt von Jinta ,die Dorfbewohner:innen und dem Schreinmädchen. Ich finde es schon mal gut, dass der Fokus auf Jinta gesetzt wird ,mal schauen, was es genau mit dem Dorf auf sich hat und was die Dämonen vorhaben.
Leseempfehlung ist ab 16, da hier gewalttätige Szenen vorkommen, Gliedmaßen, Abtrennung usw.
Für mich ein packender Einstieg, bin gespannt wie es weitergeht!
Vielen Dank für das Bereitstellen des Leseexemplars an den Verlag!
Alles Gute,eure Jassy!
November 14, 2024
All I can say is wow! I was pleasantly surprised at how good the story was. I wasn't sure what to expect, but I found it so interesting and now I can't wait to read the next volume in the series!
It reminded me a little bit of Demon Slayer, in the sense that the little sister may be a demon (you see there's something, but they don't tell us just yet), and the big brother hunts demons.
It's an interesting premise, as Jinta (the big brother) is a guardian of the shrine maiden, so he goes demon hunting to protect her and the village. The story has depth and takes place in two time periods (at least in this volume). It starts in February 2009 and then goes back in time to the year 1840. The prologue had me so intrigued and I wanted to know what was the link between the two characters, as there's a tiny twist.
I don't want to say too much to accidently spoil anything, but I do recommend this volume!
It reminded me a little bit of Demon Slayer, in the sense that the little sister may be a demon (you see there's something, but they don't tell us just yet), and the big brother hunts demons.
It's an interesting premise, as Jinta (the big brother) is a guardian of the shrine maiden, so he goes demon hunting to protect her and the village. The story has depth and takes place in two time periods (at least in this volume). It starts in February 2009 and then goes back in time to the year 1840. The prologue had me so intrigued and I wanted to know what was the link between the two characters, as there's a tiny twist.
I don't want to say too much to accidently spoil anything, but I do recommend this volume!
May 2, 2025
Stepping into fate with sword drawn
When two would be childhood sweethearts have their destinies bound to the village amidst demon attacks and village politics. Throw into that a child who does not seem to age and hides a demonic eye behind bandages, simple moments of silly fun, new advanced demons, and potential trouble on the horizon and you get an interesting volume like this volume with interesting art bringing the light novel (which I hope read sometime) to life.
If you are interested in seeing how a swordsman begins a fateful journey beyond what a human normally could then it all begins here. Of course being an intro volume there is a lot to cover but one thing that does not get explained is how the the same character appears to appear in the present day happens yet starts his journey long ago (think possibilities like immortality, actual timey whimey Doctor Who type journey, and reincarnation with intact memories/skills as possibilities.)
When two would be childhood sweethearts have their destinies bound to the village amidst demon attacks and village politics. Throw into that a child who does not seem to age and hides a demonic eye behind bandages, simple moments of silly fun, new advanced demons, and potential trouble on the horizon and you get an interesting volume like this volume with interesting art bringing the light novel (which I hope read sometime) to life.
If you are interested in seeing how a swordsman begins a fateful journey beyond what a human normally could then it all begins here. Of course being an intro volume there is a lot to cover but one thing that does not get explained is how the the same character appears to appear in the present day happens yet starts his journey long ago (think possibilities like immortality, actual timey whimey Doctor Who type journey, and reincarnation with intact memories/skills as possibilities.)
September 27, 2023
Short Review: A nice read if you enjoy samurai-esque stories with some cool combat and an interesting story. This series is similar to Demon Slayer in some ways!
This series popped up as an ad on a website I was on the other day and I decided "What the heck? Let's give it a shot!". I was pleasantly surprised! This series follows the idea of this samurai sworn to protect the priestess of a shrine. While this manga is a good read, I did find it predicable in moments, but I have been reading manga close to this genre for awhile so it might just be from experience.
Overall, a good read and I will be picking up volume 2!!
This series popped up as an ad on a website I was on the other day and I decided "What the heck? Let's give it a shot!". I was pleasantly surprised! This series follows the idea of this samurai sworn to protect the priestess of a shrine. While this manga is a good read, I did find it predicable in moments, but I have been reading manga close to this genre for awhile so it might just be from experience.
Overall, a good read and I will be picking up volume 2!!
May 31, 2023
I'm just whelmed.
It wasn't bad, but it isn't particularily gripping so far; the story is basic, the characters are the usual shonen cast (good, honorable male protagonist with sad past, dutiful love interest who can't be with him, endearing child who needs protection). The art is gorgeous though, very atmospheric.
I'm definitely giving book 2 a shot, it's got potential and the story seems to be kicking in near the end of this first volume.
It wasn't bad, but it isn't particularily gripping so far; the story is basic, the characters are the usual shonen cast (good, honorable male protagonist with sad past, dutiful love interest who can't be with him, endearing child who needs protection). The art is gorgeous though, very atmospheric.
I'm definitely giving book 2 a shot, it's got potential and the story seems to be kicking in near the end of this first volume.
June 26, 2023
Love the art style and cute, compelling story. Cute might actually be the wrong word for it, but there were sweet, humanizing and characterizing scenes that were super well done. A lot of the time I feel like action-based fantasy mangas struggle balancing story with all the fight scenes and lose their footing in terms of character and plot, but this is so well done!! Loved the pacing and plot seems great so far.
January 1, 2025
Une entrée en matière intéressante, mais je pense que le premier tome ne suffit pas pour se donner une idée de si la série vaut le coup ou non. Les dessins sont dans un style que j'apprécie, les personnages ont l'air prometteur et certains enjeux commencent à se prendre forme.
J'apprécie beaucoup le personnage principal, Jinta, tandis que je me questionne beaucoup sur sa petite soeur et sur son futur développement au fil des tomes.
J'apprécie beaucoup le personnage principal, Jinta, tandis que je me questionne beaucoup sur sa petite soeur et sur son futur développement au fil des tomes.
February 25, 2023
This was so enticing!
I don’t usually read many seinen or shonen series, but this had everything I want in a series - main characters with personal morals and sense of duty, tragic love and intense mystery involving the sister and main protagonist!
A must read for me, I’ll definitely be picking the next volumes!
I don’t usually read many seinen or shonen series, but this had everything I want in a series - main characters with personal morals and sense of duty, tragic love and intense mystery involving the sister and main protagonist!
A must read for me, I’ll definitely be picking the next volumes!
July 12, 2023
Protecting a shine and its priestess is Jinta, the main character warrior's job in this period manga set in the Endo period.
He encounters demons in the wood in order to protect the village, the shrine, and the girl.
The action sequences work well as does the introduction of all of the main players of the series including the demons that are very demon-like! A cool quest story.
He encounters demons in the wood in order to protect the village, the shrine, and the girl.
The action sequences work well as does the introduction of all of the main players of the series including the demons that are very demon-like! A cool quest story.
July 20, 2024
4/5
Bei disegni e buona introduzione a questo mondo.
Devo dire che sono rimasta piacevolmente sorpresa da questo primo volumetto che ho comprato un po’ a scatola chiusa puramente attratta da copertina e trama.
Si può già capire che avrà un buon world building e una buona storia che sembrerebbe essere anche ben elaborata e ricca.
Sono molto curiosa di proseguire questa serie.
Bei disegni e buona introduzione a questo mondo.
Devo dire che sono rimasta piacevolmente sorpresa da questo primo volumetto che ho comprato un po’ a scatola chiusa puramente attratta da copertina e trama.
Si può già capire che avrà un buon world building e una buona storia che sembrerebbe essere anche ben elaborata e ricca.
Sono molto curiosa di proseguire questa serie.
November 30, 2024
Really good setup! I feel this was laid out super well, good direction, a interesting concept, loved the art style! Im excited to read the next one. Though I do wish they had a glossary or a story recap on the first page, since this story seems to span a few centuries and time periods I feel it would help tremendously!
February 2, 2025
I really love Jinta and his motivations and actions. He is honorable in all of his relationships and his duties, a very respectable character. I also like how the tone is very clearly portrayed through the art, its fun and adds another layer to the storytelling and mood. The story itself is very interesting and I can't wait to read the rest. Much love.
April 3, 2023
Good start, made me want to actually get started on the light novel.
The art style was good, and the plot drops you in quite in the thick of it - with just enough info to make sense and with a lot more to unpack.
The art style was good, and the plot drops you in quite in the thick of it - with just enough info to make sense and with a lot more to unpack.
October 11, 2024
This is an exposition heavy volume, which I guess stands to reason. Heavy on the historical trappings, but there's also a few heavy action sequences. The prologue, set in the modern day, is the most intriguing part of the book, though it looks like it'll be a very long time before that pays off.
March 28, 2023
Considering continuing. Could go either way.
November 4, 2023
Mysteriös, düster, spannend
November 9, 2023
Good story full of unrequited love, impossible decisions and heartbreak. Exciting action with consequences.
May 10, 2024
Great potential!
June 1, 2024
J'ai beaucoup aimé de tome 1 aux personnages faisant passer leur devoir avant leur cœur. J'ai hâte d'en découvrir plus sur les démons et de voir où va aller cette histoire.
June 3, 2024
To me, it was very similar to Demon Slayer, almost too similar at times. But I am pretty hooked on the story regardless, being a Demon slayer fan helps.
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