English Dub Review: Sword of the Demon Hunter: Kijin Gentosho “The Devourer Part 2”

Overview

Jinya and Natsu get attacked by the slasher, thought to be a demon. After Mosuke arrives to help and Jinya brandishes his blade, the demon quickly vanishes into the darkness.

Our Take

Picking up directly from the previous episode, we get a continuation that maintains the story’s emotional momentum with a touch of character introspection. The aftermath of prior events sets the stage for a complex and morally charged narrative that challenges assumptions and deepens the series’ core themes. While the animation shows signs of strain—especially during more dynamic scenes—the writing steps up, delivering thoughtful character work and an evolving emotional arc.

The rest of the proceedings lean heavily into moral ambiguity and personal conflict, using reflection and subtle storytelling to explore the motivations behind both human and non-human characters. Familiar faces make meaningful returns, adding continuity and a sense of purpose to the wider narrative…

Overall, this installment builds naturally on what came before, offering a rich blend of tension, sorrow, and quiet character growth. It avoids flashy twists in favor of emotional authenticity, prioritizing storytelling depth over spectacle. On a consistent level, it’s steadily growing into something far more compelling than it first appeared. But the question now is, what direction will this take next?