Kemono Michi: Rise Up

Genre: Comedy, Fantasy
Episodes: 12
Rated: Rated 13

The strongest masked wrestler, Kemona Mask aka Genzo Shibata, is summoned to another world to slay monsters. But the animal-loving Genzo refuses! His true dream is to own a pet shop and be surrounded by animals. Will Genzo successfully lead his glamorous life in another world?!

EPISODES

#1 Wrestler X Summon

Pro wrestler Kemona Mask, aka Genzo Shibata, was summoned to another world in the midst of the championship match against his nemesis, MAO.
After rejecting a request from Princess Altena of the Edgardo Kingdom to slay the demon king and all monsters, Genzo was forced to go on the run. While hiding in a town, he encounters the wolf beastman, Shigure.

#2 Quest vs. Magical Beast-Killer

In order to establish a pet shop, Genzo and Shigure starts working. They learn of a high-paying salamander extermination quest which Genzo accepts elatedly but Shigure feels uneasy...

#3 Runaway Girl vs. Assailant

Genzo finally buys a house, just as he wanted, but all the funds are almost depleted due to the large amounts of feed required for his magical beasts...

One day, Genzo picks up a half-dragon girl who collapses in their porch and she disappears right after introducing herself.

Upon Shigure's return from town, she brings Genzo over to the guild, urging him to solve a certain case...

#4 Magical Beast vs. Jobbing

Genzo’s party is poorer than ever after the addition of a few troublesome freeloaders.
…At this rate the bank loan will never be paid off!

The party decide to start working.

However, their funds end up depleting rather than increasing. To break out of their current situation, Shigure proposes a Griffin extermination quest.

#5 Kemona Mask vs. MAO

After losing trace of Kemona Mask amidst their match, MAO falls into depression after bursting out in rage.
However, not knowing MAO’s strong desire for a rematch, Genzo is living life to the fullest with his magical beasts in another world.

Shigure desperately wants Genzo to clear some quests while the man wants nothing but to frolic with his pets at home.

Meanwhile, a suspicious figure is looming around their home, waiting for a chance to strike…

#6 Failure vs. Master

MAO is summoned to another world by Joanna.

In the past, Joanna’s servant, Rose, once defeated Camilla which resulted in Hanako having to suffer from a humiliating treatment…

#7 First Apprentice vs. Nuisance

Genzo and party are living their everyday lives when a hunter named Celes suddenly appears to become the Magical Beast Killer, aka Genzo’s apprentice.

Genzo refuses at first, but then he notices a certain feature on Celes…

#8 Kemona vs. Enterprise

Preparation for the fighting competition is underway!

With the wrestling ring all set up, participants are showing up one after another.

However, a strict and displeased Genzo feels that “something is off”.
With a lack of animals, Genzo is determined to gather beastmen participants, but…

#9 Princess vs. Panties

Genzo and party return to their peaceful everyday lives after the fighting competition.

After being wrestled by Genzo, Camilla unwillingly takes Hiroyuki out on a walk while being mocked by a group of children.

Upon her return, an unexpected guest arrives…

#10 Money vs. Friendship

Genzo and party are having their wonderful morning when Princess Altena decides to show her face again.
According to the Princess, a "demon king summoned from another world" attacked an orc village nearby and the town is bound to be a target of the demon king's rampage at this rate.
However, Altena's pleas of help fall on deaf ears as Genzo brings Hiroyuki out on a walk...

#11 Pride vs. Loyalty

At his long-awaited reunion with Genzo, MAO asks for a rematch.
As a result, their match is scheduled to happen at the second fighting competition!

Moreover, Camilla requests for a rematch with her fated opponent, Rose.
Swallowing her pride, Camilla seeks Genzo for pro wrestling guidance to become stronger.

The matching and fighting ring are complete!
The gong of the second fighting competition will sound again!

#12 Hero vs. Devil King

The strongest masked wrestler, Kemona Mask aka Genzo Shibata, is summoned to another world to slay monsters. But the animal-loving Genzo refuses! What will happen in this other world?!

CHARACTERS

Genzo Shibata (CV: Katsuyuki Konishi)

A young man who was summoned to another world amidst the world championship title match as the strongest masked wrestler, Kemona Mask. A passionate animal lover.

Shigure (CV: Akira Sekine)

A wolf beastman who joins Genzo's party after he rescued her from the hands of unethical merchants. She is very grateful and admires Genzo for his fair treatment towards beastmen.

CREW

Illustrator
Mosuke Mattaku
Yumeuta

Original Author
Natsume Akatsuki

Animation Studio
ENGI

Director
Kazuya Miura

Series Composition
Toko Machida

Artists Voice
Katsuyuki Konishi as Genzo Shibata
Akira Sekine as Shigure

Artists Opening
"Fight! Kemona Mask" by NoB with Kemona Mask (CV: Katsuyuki Konishi)

Artists Ending
"Anecdote" by Momosu Momosu

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