Yu Tomofuji’s supernatural romance 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. An anime series is coming in April 2023 and more cast and staff information has been released, along with the first trailer!
The first trailer shows off the adorable human girl Sariphi and the beastly king Leonhart. Additional cast members announced include Takuma Terashima as Anubis, the Ozmargo Kingdom’s prime minister, and Chikahiro Kobayashi as Jormungand, the commander of the Imperial Guard. Megumi Han will play Amit, the princess of the crocodilian race, while Hiroyuki Yoshino will portray Bennu, a sacred beast that takes on the form of a baby chick.
Along with the main staff already announced, Yukako Tsuzuki will work on sub-design, Hazuki Iida will serve as the show’s art director, and Mika Funahashi will provide color design. The Director of Photography is Yurina Yagi and Maki Sendo (REAL-T) will edit.
Be sure to tune into the series in April 2023!
©友藤 結・白泉社／「贄姫と獣の王」製作委員会
Information
Sacrificial Princess & the King of Beasts
Premiere: April 2023
Trailer #1: https://youtu.be/GuI9M2p9nmk
Official Site: https://niehime-anime.com/
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Anime Series Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts to Hold Advanced Screening and Chat Event Starring Cast Members
An advance screening and chat event for the upcoming anime series Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts, set to begin airing in April 2023, will be held at Shinjuku Wald 9 on February 11.
Those lucky enough to get tickets will be treated to the first two episodes of the series followed by a chat with select cast members including Kana Hanazawa (Sariphi), Satoshi Hino (Leonhart), Yuka Nukui (Cy), and Natsumi Fujiwara (Clops).
The ticket lottery is now open on e+, and general ticket sales will open on February 3 if any tickets are left!
Be sure to check out the series when it airs this April!
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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]
◆e+ Preorder by Lottery
*Users must create a free account in order to preorder tickets.
URL: https://eplus.jp/niehime/
Sales Period: January 20, 18:00 – January 29, 23:59
Limit: 2 per person
Lottery Result Announcements to be made via Email and on the official website
Annnouncement: February 3, 15:00
Payment Period: February 3, 15:00 – February 5, 21:00
*If payment is not confirmed during this period, you will not receive your tickets.◆e+ General Ticket Sales (First-come, First-served) *Only if there are seats remaining
URL: https://eplus.jp/niehime/
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.
Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts
Airing April 2023
Official Site: https://niehime-anime.com/ -
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/xXGMz4KNymcA 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.©友藤 結・白泉社／「贄姫と獣の王」製作委員会
Information
Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts
Airing 2023
Official Site: https://niehime-anime.com/
