One hundred years ago, a grave tradition was born in a land where demons live among people: a human must be sacrificed to the King of Beasts. But when Sariphi, the 99th sacrifice, is offered to the King, she isn’t afraid at all! Intrigued by her calm and cute nature, the King decides to spare her life with plans to make her his bride.
Cast: Kana Hanazawa, Satoshi Hino, Takuma Terashima
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Season 1
24 episodes
1. The Sacrifice and the Night of the RitualSariphi arrives in the kingdom of beasts as the 99th human sacrifice to its monstrous king. But this surprisingly upbeat girl isn't what anyone expected. What will come of her brief days with the king before he's scheduled to devour her?TV-14CC24minApr 20, 2023
2. Carpenter Bees and a Court BanquetLeonhart announces Sariphi as his queen-to-be, but the beast aristocracy is less than enthusiastic. Can their budding relationship survive the backlash, and can Sariphi make a place for herself in the realm of beasts?TV-14CC24minApr 27, 2023
3. Beasts and a Human TownSariphi begs Leonhart for a day out on the town. They slip out of the palace incognito to meet the common people of the beast realm, but unexpected dangers lie in wait.TV-14CC24minMay 4, 2023
4. The Feline and Reptile PrincessesChancellor Anubis summons four beast princesses to court Leonhart, hoping to supplant Sariphi in the king's affections. Does Sariphi have the wit and resolve to navigate their schemes?TV-14CC24minMay 11, 2023
5. The Holy Beast of Immortality and RebirthAnubis and the senate agree to accept Sariphi as queen—but only if she passes their trials first. Sariphi agrees, but her first task—summoning a Holy Beast—could prove fatal to a human without magical power.TV-14CC24minMay 18, 2023
6. A Boy and the King of BeastsA human boy breaks into the palace and demands to see the king of beasts! To Sariphi's surprise, he turns out to be an old friend. But he may not be quite the person she remembers, and Chancellor Anubis seeks to turn their reunion against her.TV-14CC24minMay 25, 2023
7. A Boy of Love and HateLeonhart sets out in pursuit of Ilya and the kidnapped Sariphi. Can he overtake them before they reach human territory? And can Sariphi grapple with the hatred in her old friend's heart?TV-14CC24minJun 1, 2023
8. The Sea God and the Second OrdealSariphi's second ordeal has arrived in the form of the famously prickly Duke Galois! She must play the perfect hostess to the human-hating general if she ever hopes to be queen, and Chancellor Anubis won't make her job easy.TV-14CC24minJun 8, 2023
9. Recollections of a King and His ChancellorAnubis schemes to end Sariphi's hopes of queenship on a technicality and contemplates more drastic action. But then a mishap plunges him into a dream of his past. What lies between the chancellor and Leonhart?TV-14CC24minJun 15, 2023
10. Day of Festival and RevelationLeonhart must preside over a public ceremony, but a stormy night clears the air and leaves him trapped in human form! Can Sariphi keep him hidden while the whole palace searches for its missing king?TV-14CC24minJun 22, 2023
11. Divine Protection and the Acting Queen ConsortAmit struggles to express her feelings for Captain Jormungand. Meanwhile, Sariphi faces her first duty as acting queen consort: a journey to bless the newborn prince of a vassal state. But the child's mother has other ideas.TV-14CC24minJun 29, 2023
12. Blessings and a Vow for the FutureWhile Queen Calra continues to delay the rite of blessing, Sariphi finds herself at the mercy of the young Pricess Tetra. The haughty girl has a long list of demands, but what does she really want?TV-14CC24minJul 6, 2023
13. A Sympathy Call and a Hyena Guard CaptainSariphi sets out on her first royal duty without the king at her side. For protection, she must rely on Lanteveldt, the new captain of her personal guard. But can he be trusted? And can Sariphi play the part of queen alone?TV-14CC24minJul 13, 2023
14. A False Charge and a Lonely HyenaThe new captain of Sariphi's guard is accused of attacking a local lord! Sariphi sets out to prove his innocence, but can she overcome prejudice against Hyenians on top of the distrust of humans that she already faces?TV-14CC24minJul 20, 2023
15. Chance Meeting of a Boy and a ChildPrincess Amit is stunned when Jormungand returns her amulet. But is there more to his rejection than meets the eye? Meanwhile, Ilya's beliefs are challenged when he investigates a string of kidnappings.TV-14CC24minJul 27, 2023
16. Invasion and the Wolf Without a KingdomSariphi and Leonhart set out on a new royal visit, but disaster strikes when a mysterious new force invades Ozmargo. And Sariphi comes face-to-face with its leader! Can she strike a bargain to save her friends, her people—and herself?TV-14CC24minAug 3, 2023
17. Pursuit and the Vassals' BattleWhile Anubis leads an army against Fenrir's forces, Sariphi confronts the wolf king in his lair. Are either of them prepared to face this vicious and mercurial foe? And can Sariphi's friends make a difference before they need saving themselves?TV-14CC24minAug 10, 2023
18. Rescue and a Fated DuelLeonhart arrives just as Sariphi and her would-be rescuers near the end of their rope. Now the king must face the pretender to his throne. But how will he fare against a rival who has lived his life for this moment?TV-14CC24minAug 17, 2023
19. A Bridge Between Beasts and HumansPeace is restored to Ozmargo, but the future is far from certain. After a heart to heart, Sariphi and Leonhart resolve to take a drastic step for the future. But how will the king's advisers take their decision?TV-14CC24minAug 24, 2023
20. A Royal Letter and a Taboo WitchSariphi ventures into the human realm bearing a message of peace. But even convincing her fellow humans of her mission proves a challenge. To have any hope of success, she must turn to an eerily familiar woman shunned by society.TV-14CC24minAug 31, 2023
21. Peace and a Secret RevealedAt last, Sariphi approaches Yoana's mightiest king with Leonhart's message of goodwill. But can she convince the human monarch to respond in kind? And all the while, a conspiracy is brewing in Ozmargo.TV-14CC24minSep 7, 2023
22. Flight and the Justice's AmbitionLeonhart's worst nightmare has come true: his human form has been exposed for all to see! And the scheming Justice Set pounces on this chance to seize power. Sariphi escapes with Leonhart, but can she convince him to face his people again?TV-14CC24minSep 14, 2023
23. The Archpriest and the Truth About the KingWhile Leonhart confronts Set, Sariphi encounters a strange creature in the bowels of the palace. This may be the key to all the mysteries that have puzzled her. But will the answers she finds be enough to put an end to Set's madness?TV-14CC24minSep 21, 2023
24. A Queen and the Future of the KingdomSet's spell is broken and Leonhart faces the pretender in his beast form when a final revelation turns the conflict on its head yet again. But even if Sariphi and Leonhart triumph, can they continue to reign?TV-14CC24minSep 28, 2023
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One hundred years ago, a grave tradition was born in a land where demons live among people: a human must be sacrificed to the King of Beasts. But when Sariphi, the 99th sacrifice, is offered to the King, she isn’t afraid at all! Intrigued by her calm and cute nature, the King decides to spare her life with plans to make her his bride.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Sadakazu Kikuchi, Emiko Iijima, Shigeki Yamada, Hisato Usui
- Studio
