Yu Tomofuji’s manga series Sacrificial Princess & the King of Beasts began serialization in Hakusensha’s Hana to Yume magazine in 2015, coming to a close in 2020. A spinoff series began serialization on August 20, and more news about the upcoming anime adaptation has been unveiled. The series is scheduled to begin sometime in 2023.
Teaser Trailer
https://youtu.be/xXGMz4KNymc
A gorgeous teaser from J.C. Staff shows off the adorable human girl Sariphi and the beastly king Leonhart. Fans can also hear the character’s voices, with Sariphi being voiced by Kana Hanazawa and Leonhart portrayed by Satoshi Hino. Yuka Nukui has been chosen to play Cy, while Natsumi Fujiwara will play Clops.
The key visual shows the main characters in front of a lush tree found in the kingdom of Ozmargo, where the series is set.
Sacrificial Princess & the King of Beasts will be directed by Chiaki Kon. Seishi Minakami will be in charge of series composition, while Shinya Hasegawa will act as character designer. KOHTA YAMAMOTO will provide the music, while Jin Aketagawa will act as the sound director.
The series now has an official YouTube channel, and cast interviews will be posted in the near future. Be sure to follow!
Summary
A young girl named Sariphi has been chosen as the 99th sacrificial meal for the Beast King.
She is resigned to her fate and prepared for the horrifying ritual.
Only then does she learn the truth about Leonhart, the King everyone so fears.
Surprisingly, Sariphi is welcomed as his queen.
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Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts
Airing 2023
Official Site: https://niehime-anime.com/
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Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts Advanced Screening and Chat Event
[Date]
February 11, 2023
①11:00 screening
②12:50 screening
*Both include an exclusive chat with the cast after the screening of Episodes 1 and 2.[Chat Guests]
Kana Hanazawa, Satoshi Hino, Yuka Nukui, Natsumi Fujiwara
*Guest speakers are subject to change without notice.[Venue]
Shinjuku Wald 9（https://tjoy.jp/shinjuku_wald9）[Admission]
¥2,500 (Tax included, all seats reserved)[How to Purchase Tickets]
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URL: https://eplus.jp/niehime/
Sales Period: January 20, 18:00 – January 29, 23:59
Limit: 2 per person
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Annnouncement: February 3, 15:00
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Sales Period: February 3, 18:00 – February 9, 20:00In the event of additional sales, the number of seats sold may be subject to change in accordance with national and local government guidelines at the time sales begin.
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*Purchase bonus: Original sticker (Same design as the record jacket)TOY’S STORE:
Kvi Baba
https://store.toysfactory.co.jp/shop.asp?cd=67
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https://store.toysfactory.co.jp/pc/shop.asp?cd=19TOMBI – Kvi Baba (1st Major Single)
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TRIGUN STAMPEDE
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Hoshi no Kuzu α – Salyu × Haruka Nakamura
Release Date: January 13, 2023
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*Purchase: https://tf.lnk.to/Seijanokoushin_EP