Kemono Michi: Rise Up English Sub & Dub

About Kemono Michi: Rise Up

If you are hunting for a new fantasy series, Kemono Michi: Rise Up (Hataage! Kemono Michi) deserves a look (2019). The setup goes like this. What the story covers: Professional wrestler Genzou Shibata sports the body of a mountain, but beneath his hulking appearance is a man with an extreme affection for animals. Facing off his opponents in the ring as the legendary "Animal Mask," Genzou wins the hearts of crowds everywhere with his iconic tiger persona.

Soon after, during the bout for the title of World Champion against his greatest rival, the Macadamian Ogre, Genzou is suddenly summoned to a fantasy world by a princess. With her domain being threatened by a monster infestation, she pleads the wrestler for assistance—to which he answers by knocking her out with a German suplex! Escaping the castle and finding himself stranded in an enigmatic land, Genzou resolves to begin his career as a beast hunter to capture and befriend creatures far and wide.

As a fantasy title, world-building, magic systems and creature design set the tone. This one is best suited to fans of magic, kingdoms and invented worlds.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with ENGI, which means the visual identity of Kemono Michi: Rise Up follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on fantasy, world-building, magic systems and creature design set the tone. Its 6.7/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. It aired in 2019, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.