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Hakyuu Houshin Engi

Synopsis: When his clan is eliminated by a beautiful demon, the young Taikobo is in charge of the mysterious Houshin project. Your mission: Find all the immortals who live in the human world and seal them forever. But who you trust - and who you are really, when you were trained to hunt demons by a demon?

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Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Manga and Products
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Games, OVAs, Movies
- Meaning
- Related
- FAQ

Information

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Anime Names

  • Anime Name: Hakyuu Houshin Engi
  • Anime Name in Japanese: 覇穹 封神演義
  • Anime Name in English: Hakyu Hoshin Engi
  • Other names: Soul Hunter

Production information

  • Producers: NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan, i0+
  • Licensors: Funimation
  • Studios: C-Station

Anime Information

  • Type: TV
  • Episodes: 23
  • Date: 43112 - Jun. 29, 2018 - Fridays in 2200 (JST)
  • Genres: Adventure, fantasy, supernatural
  • Subjects: Mythology
  • Target: Shounen

Anime Reviews

  • note: 5.371
  • Popularity: 5169

Video Trailer/Opening

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  • Name: Hakyuu Houshin Engi Trailer/OP
  • Cover: https://skdesu.com/animage/88796.jpg
  • Date: 2023-06-29T08:00:15-03:00
  • Curiosities

    Below is the main curiosities of the anime "Hakyuu Houshin Engi": 

    • Hakyuu Houshin Eng is an adaptation of the manga of the same name, which was first published in 1996 and ended in
    • The anime is a new version of the 1999 anime series, which was based on the original manga.
    • The manga is a reinterpretation of the Chinese classic "Fengshen Yanyi", which tells the story of the struggle between the gods and demons in ancient China.
    • The anime was produced by Japanese studio C-Station, which also produced other popular anime such as "Starmyu" and "Seikaisuru Kado".
    • The anime director is Masahiro Aizawa, who also directed the anime series "Karakai Jouzu in Takagi-san".
    • The opening theme song of the anime, "Treasure in Your Hands", is performed by the Japanese rock band Fear, and Loathing in Las Vegas.
    • The closing song of the anime, "Madoi Mirai", is played by Japanese singer Nagi Yanagi.
    • The anime premiered in Japan on January 12, 2018 and was broadcast around the world by the Crunchyroll streaming platform.
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    Manga and Products from Hakyuu Houshin Engi

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    Main Characters

    Below is the main characters of: "Hakyuu Houshin Engi"With your voice actors and a brief description of the character: 

    • Taikobo (Kenji Akabane) - A young exorcist seeking revenge against the king of demons.
    • Yozen (Tomoaki Maeno) - A mysterious warrior who helps Taikobo on his journey.
    • Bunchu (Shunsuke Takeuchi) - One of the main antagonists, a cruel strategist seeking power and domination.
    • DAKKI (Nana Mizuki) - The main villain, a seductive and manipulative who controls the king of demons.
    • Fugen Shinjin (Kazuhiko Inoue) - A wise monk who helps Taikobo on his mission.
    • Nataku (Yoshimasa Hosoya) - A powerful warrior who fights alongside Taikobo.
    • Sibuxiang (Kousuke Toriumi) - An exorcist who joins the Taikobo team.
    • Kokutenko (Takahiro Sakurai) - A demon who becomes Taikobo's ally.
    • RAISHINSHI (Hiroki Yasumoto) - One of the generals of the king of demons, who faces Taikobo in battle.
    • Genshi Tenson (Ryusei Nakao) - One of the gods who govern the universe, which helps Taikobo in his mission.

    Summary and events

    1. Taikoubou, an exorcist, is summoned by the emperor to defeat the demons that threaten the kingdom.
    2. Taikoubou knows the demon Youzen, who becomes his ally.
    3. Taikoubou and Youzen face the demon Dakki, who controls the emperor and rules the kingdom with cruelty.
    4. Taikoubou and his allies fight against the demons Dakki summoned to destroy the kingdom.
    5. Taikoubou discovers that Dakki is actually a evil goddess who wants to destroy the world.
    6. Taikoubou and his allies face Dakki and his followers in a final battle.
    7. Taikoubou manages to seal Dakki and save the kingdom, but decides to leave the position of exorcist and go his own way.

    What happens in the end?

    In the original manga of Hakyuu Houshin Eng, the story continues after the end of the anime. The final battle against villain Dakki is resolved and peace is restored in the kingdom. The protagonist Taikobo and his allies continue to fight supernatural threats and explore the world of gods and demons. The manga is still underway and does not have a definitive ending.

    GAMES, MOVIES, OVAs and SPECIALS

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    Meaning of Hakyuu Houshin Engi

    Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name: 

    覇穹 封神演義
    • 覇穹 (Hakyuu) - Supreme Domain
    • 封神演義 (Fengshen Yanyi) - tale of the gods who were sealed
    The anime "覇穹封神" is based on an ancient Chinese legend that tells the story of how the gods were sealed by a human emperor who became ambitious and wanted to rule the world alone. The plot follows the journey of a young man named Jiang Ziya, who is chosen by the gods to lead a rebellion against the emperor and free them from the seal. The name of the anime, therefore, refers to the supreme rule that the emperor wanted and the history of the gods who were sealed.

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    FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

    Hakyuu Houshin Engi has a total of 23 episodes. This number may not represent all seasons.
    You can watch the anime Hakyuu Houshin Engi on Crunchyroll, Netflix, or any other streaming site where the work is available. Availability will depend on your current location.
    The decision to produce new seasons of the anime Hakyuu Houshin Engi usually depends on various factors, such as DVD/Blu-ray sales, merchandise, popularity of the original material. This information can be found throughout the page. The anime's popularity reached on "MyAnimeList" the following number of members: 5169