Jyu-Oh-Sei: Planet of the Beast King English Sub & Dub

About Jyu-Oh-Sei: Planet of the Beast King

If you are hunting for a new action series, Jyu-Oh-Sei: Planet of the Beast King (獣王星) deserves a look (2006). The setup goes like this. In short: Thor and his twin brother, Rai, are cast off to a forsaken planet by unknown masked men after witnessing the suspicious death of their parents. Given only a beam knife and a smelly satchel, they wander together in search of civilization on the primarily plant based world.

Further in, they soon discover the plants have the advantage. Only the strong survive; the ones who throw away their humanity and become the beasts humans once were.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Minami Takayama as Thor Klein and Minami Takayama as Rai Klein. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. At 11 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

bones is the studio behind Jyu-Oh-Sei: Planet of the Beast King, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 6.6/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Minami Takayama as Thor Klein, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. Released in 2006, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.