贄姫と獣の王

NIEHIME TO KEMONO NO OU

ANIME

STATUS
COMPLETE
EPISODES
24
RELEASE
September 27, 2023
LENGTH
24 min

DESCRIPTION

The King of the Beasts and Demons regularly receives female human sacrifices to eat in order to assert the dominance of his people over the human race. However, for the 99th sacrifice, the human girl brought to the capital, Sariphi, intrigues the Beast King. In fact she isn't afraid of him or any other beast and even accepts her death without begging or crying as she has neither home nor family to return to if she were released. The King finds her intriguing and let her stay at his side as his consort despite being human. This is the story of how Sariphi will become the queen of the demons and beasts.

(Source: Crunchyroll)

CAST

Sariphi Kleinoel
Kana Hanazawa
Leonhart
Satoshi Hino
Lanteveldt
Tasuku Hatanaka
Kyuku
Yuka Nukui
Lops
Natsumi Fujiwara
Jormungand
Chikahiro Kobayashi
Bennu
Hiroyuki Yoshino
Amit
Megumi Han
Anubis
Takuma Terashima
Ilya
Shouya Chiba
Marlow
Misaki Kuno
Tetra
Rina Hidaka
Gleipnir
Masaaki Mizunaka
Fenrir
Yuuichi Nakamura
Anastasia
Saori Hayami
Vivian
Shizuka Itou
Galois
Houchuu Ootsuka
Ocelot
Nobuhiko Okamoto
Set
Kousuke Toriumi
Joz
Kenta Miyake
Richard
Sayumi Suzushiro
Alva hime
Mayu Mineda
Calra
Aya Hisakawa
Teiryn
Eiji Hanawa
Todd Ryourichou
Kousei Hirota

EPISODES

Dubbed

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REVIEWS

Hakuchan
70/100
A brave girl and a Beast King defy traditions, building love and unity in a magical, prejudice-filled world.
Alright, let me just say, Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts is pure chef’s kiss! This anime hits all the right spots—fantasy, romance, and vibes for days. The story kicks off with Sariphi, this human girl who’s basically thrown into the lion’s den (literally!) as a sacrifice to the Beast King, Leonhart. And oh boy, does this show take you on a feels trip real quick!

Sariphi? Absolute queen energy. She rolls up to the Beast King’s lair like, “Yeah, I’m supposed to die, but what if I didn’t?” And she’s not just your average helpless damsel, oh no. She’s got guts, kindness, and this quiet strength that makes everyone (and I mean everyone) wanna root for her. Like, who gave her the right to be this awesome?!

And the Beast King? Whew, Leonhart is a whole mood. He’s this big, scary beast dude who’s lowkey a softie inside, but don’t tell him that. He’s got this epic internal struggle going on with his half-beast, half-human identity, and Sariphi is like, “Dude, you’re amazing as you are.” Their dynamic? Straight fire. It’s a slow burn, but it’s so worth it.

The animation? Sugoi af. The beast kingdom looks like it was pulled straight out of a fantasy RPG, and the character designs are next level. Leonhart is both intimidating and oddly bishie at the same time, and Sariphi’s got this elegant-but-strong vibe going on. The beast citizens are super cool too—each one looks unique, and the details are insane.

And can we talk about the feels? The emotional moments hit like a truck-kun on a mission to isekai your heart. Watching Sariphi and Leonhart break down walls, both literally and metaphorically, is so satisfying. And the supporting cast? Gold. Anubis, the tsundere adviser, is constantly side-eyeing Sariphi, and it’s hilarious. The whole squad just makes the world feel alive and real.

The music is banger central, btw. The soundtrack’s got this epic orchestral thing going on, perfect for all the dramatic moments. You’ve got tense tracks for the big fights, soft ones for the cute couple scenes, and everything in between. 10/10 would vibe to this OST on repeat.

If there’s one downside, it’s that some parts are kinda slow, but honestly, it’s more like a chill, let’s-build-the-vibes kind of slow. It’s the perfect pace for those deep, emotional convos that make you wanna cry or cheer.

So yeah, Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts is a whole experience. It’s not just about a girl and a beast falling in love—it’s about smashing prejudices, finding your strength, and showing everyone that love can break all barriers. If you’re into wholesome, fantasy-filled anime with a side of romance that’ll make your kokoro go doki doki, this is the one. Highly recommend for all you anime peeps out there!
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