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Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts

Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts
★ 6.7/10•2023•24m•TV-14•Animation•Drama•Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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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.

StatusEnded
Runtime24m
LanguageJA
First Air DateApr 20, 2023

Episodes

Episode 1 - The Sacrifice and the Night of the RitualE124m

The Sacrifice and the Night of the Ritual

Sariphi 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?

Apr 20, 2023

Episode 2 - Carpenter Bees and a Court BanquetE224m

Carpenter Bees and a Court Banquet

Leonhart 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?

Apr 27, 2023

Episode 3 - Beasts and a Human TownE324m

Beasts and a Human Town

Sariphi 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.

May 4, 2023

Episode 4 - The Feline and Reptile PrincessesE424m

The Feline and Reptile Princesses

Chancellor 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?

May 11, 2023

Episode 5 - The Holy Beast of Immortality and RebirthE524m

The Holy Beast of Immortality and Rebirth

Anubis 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.

May 18, 2023

Episode 6 - A Boy and the King of BeastsE624m

A Boy and the King of Beasts

A 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.

May 25, 2023

Episode 7 - A Boy of Love and HateE724m

A Boy of Love and Hate

Leonhart 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?

Jun 1, 2023

Episode 8 - The Sea God and the Second OrdealE824m

The Sea God and the Second Ordeal

Sariphi'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.

Jun 8, 2023

Episode 9 - Recollections of a King and His ChancellorE924m

Recollections of a King and His Chancellor

Anubis 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?

Jun 15, 2023

Episode 10 - Day of Festival and RevelationE1024m

Day of Festival and Revelation

Leonhart 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?

Jun 22, 2023

Episode 11 - Divine Protection and the Acting Queen ConsortE1124m

Divine Protection and the Acting Queen Consort

Amit 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.

Jun 29, 2023

Episode 12 - Blessings and a Vow for the FutureE1224m

Blessings and a Vow for the Future

While 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?

Jul 6, 2023

Episode 13 - A Sympathy Call and a Hyena Guard CaptainE1324m

A Sympathy Call and a Hyena Guard Captain

Sariphi 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?

Jul 13, 2023

Episode 14 - A False Charge and a Lonely HyenaE1424m

A False Charge and a Lonely Hyena

The 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?

Jul 20, 2023

Episode 15 - Chance Meeting of a Boy and a ChildE1524m

Chance Meeting of a Boy and a Child

Princess 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.

Jul 27, 2023

Episode 16 - Invasion and the Wolf Without a KingdomE1624m

Invasion and the Wolf Without a Kingdom

Sariphi 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?

Aug 3, 2023

Episode 17 - Pursuit and the Vassals' BattleE1724m

Pursuit and the Vassals' Battle

While 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?

Aug 10, 2023

Episode 18 - Rescue and a Fated DuelE1824m

Rescue and a Fated Duel

Leonhart 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?

Aug 17, 2023

Episode 19 - A Bridge Between Beasts and HumansE1924m

A Bridge Between Beasts and Humans

Peace 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?

Aug 24, 2023

Episode 20 - A Royal Letter and a Taboo WitchE2024m

A Royal Letter and a Taboo Witch

Sariphi 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.

Aug 31, 2023

Episode 21 - Peace and a Secret RevealedE2124m

Peace and a Secret Revealed

At 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.

Sep 7, 2023

Episode 22 - Flight and the Justice's AmbitionE2224m

Flight and the Justice's Ambition

Leonhart'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?

Sep 14, 2023

Episode 23 - The Archpriest and the Truth About the KingE2324m

The Archpriest and the Truth About the King

While 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?

Sep 21, 2023

Episode 24 - A Queen and the Future of the KingdomE2424m

A Queen and the Future of the Kingdom

Set'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?

Sep 28, 2023

Actors

Kana Hanazawa

Kana Hanazawa

Sariphi (voice)

Satoshi Hino

Satoshi Hino

Leonhart (voice)

Takuma Terashima

Takuma Terashima

Anubis (voice)

Yuka Nukui

Yuka Nukui

Cy (voice)

Natsumi Fujiwara

Natsumi Fujiwara

Clops (voice)

Megumi Han

Megumi Han

Amit (voice)

Chikahiro Kobayashi

Chikahiro Kobayashi

Jormungand (voice)

Hiroyuki Yoshino

Hiroyuki Yoshino

Bennu (voice)

Tasuku Hatanaka

Tasuku Hatanaka

Lanteveldt (voice)

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