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EP 1Sariphi is taken to Ozmargo as a sacrifice and meets King Leonhart
Apr 20, 2023Sariphi is transported in chains to the Kingdom of Beasts, Ozmargo, to serve as a ritual sacrifice. The King observes her lack of fear and rudeness toward Chancellor Anubis, noting her name means sacrifice. She was raised by adoptive parents to replace their deceased daughter. The King treats her as a guest during a tour of a border town free from poisonous miasma. On the night of the ritual, an assassin attacks the King, who reveals himself as half-human. He suffers guilt over his deception and uses a rare moonlit night to fake the sacrifices' deaths by cutting himself. He breaks Sariphi's chains and declares her his Queen, outraging his court. She names him Leonhart, meaning brave heart, which he accepts.
EP 2Sariphi faces royal backlash and a banquet plot while earning the king's trust.
Apr 27, 2023The King rejects courtiers urging him to change his queen selection and instructs Sariphi to avoid calling him Leonhart publicly. She decorates the castle with paper flowers, comparing Leonhart to a carpenter bee due to his appearance and temperament. At a banquet introducing her to the kingdom, guests from various beast races are surprised by a human queen. Sariphi wins favor by assisting servants, though a Reptilian guest trips her, spilling wine on the King. Leonhart intends to kill the attacker, but Sariphi intervenes to prevent violence. Later, the King takes her on his Holy Beast Gwiber, explaining her role is to temper his aggression. He permits her to use his first name in private.
EP 3Sariphi’s Miasma Poisoning and Leonhart’s Promise of Protection
May 4, 2023Sariphi struggles with her studies on Ozmargo, prompting Anubis to suggest a walk with Leonhart. They disguise themselves to mingle in town, but Sariphi collapses from miasma exposure, revealing her human form and causing panic. After fainting in the palace, she wakes in a human town cared for by a physician and his wife. The locals discover she was the intended sacrifice, destroy the clinic, and force the couple to expel her. Heartbroken, Sariphi wanders the woods until Leonhart finds her. He reveals a note promised he would return with a protective ring after acquiring it. They return home, where Sariphi compares the ring to a wedding ring.
EP 4Sariphi and Amit bond while navigating Vivian's schemes and Leonhart's rejection of concubines.
May 11, 2023Sariphi discovers Leonhart’s mother was hidden as a beast and encounters Vivian, the Cat princess, who seeks to marry or concubine him. After witnessing Vivian’s failed seduction attempt, Sariphi feels jealous and misses Leonhart ejecting her. She befriends Amit, an exiled Reptilian princess hoping to unite with Leonhart. Amit confesses her childhood love for Jormungand, the Reptilian guard captain, upon his return. During a banquet, Vivian’s allies destroy Amit’s dress, but Sariphi lends her an attention-grabbing gown, delighting Jormungand. Vivian later threatens Sariphi while plotting to control Leonhart. Amit defends Sariphi, prompting Leonhart to angrily expel Vivian. Leonhart appoints Amit as Sariphi’s assistant and declares he desires no concubines, wanting only Sariphi, which deeply affects her.
EP 5Sariphi summons Bennu the phoenix after risking her life force to prove herself as Queen.
May 18, 2023Anubis commands Sariphi to summon a Holy Beast to validate her queenship, but Leonhart warns that her lack of magic requires using her life force, risking a demonic summon. Determined to contribute, she attempts the spell repeatedly, injuring herself in the process. When she expresses willingness to sacrifice herself, Leonhart insists she must live for him. Empowered by his words, she succeeds and summons Bennu, a baby phoenix who speaks only to her. Bennu is arrogant and offended when Anubis questions his identity, revealing he was reduced to this form after healing ungrateful soldiers. When assassins shoot an arrow that knocks Bennu from a wall, Sariphi leaps out the window to catch him. To save her, Bennu transforms into his full phoenix form, catches her, and flies away, astonishing the onlookers.
EP 6Ilya kidnaps Sariphi after insulting Amit and refusing to accept her engagement to Leonhart.
May 25, 2023Assassins targeting Bennu die after claiming instinctive firing, while a man named Ilya attacks guards demanding Leonhart. Imprisoned, he vows revenge for Sariphi’s death until discovering she lives. She reveals Ilya is her childhood friend who blames beasts for his village’s destruction. Leonhart releases him, but Ilya faints from hunger. Upon receiving food from Sariphi and Amit, he insults Amit and demands Sariphi leave with him. When she refuses due to her marriage to Leonhart, Ilya knocks her unconscious and abducts her. Anubis falsely claims Sariphi left willingly, but Amit reminds Leonhart of her efforts. Leonhart entrusts Jormungand with duties and pursues the pair using Gwiber.
EP 7Ilya’s Hatred for Beasts and Sariphi’s Compassion Amidst Conflict
Jun 1, 2023Bennu assists Gwiber and Leonhart in tracking Sariphi by translating his speech. Ilya abducts Sariphi on horseback but faces an attack from hyena-men, whom he slaughters. When Ilya targets a child, Sariphi intervenes, prompting Ilya to confess his love and reveal his trauma regarding his mother and sister Misha, who were killed by beasts. He vows to exterminate all beasts. Leonhart arrives and engages Ilya, sustaining a gut wound while holding back. Sariphi’s distress over Leonhart’s injury causes Ilya to realize her genuine affection, ending the fight. Bennhe heals Leonhart, who promises to protect Sariphi. Bennu transports them to human territory for a farewell. Upon returning to the palace, the group celebrates Sariphi’s return with a garden party, excluding Anubis. Sariphi reflects on the enduring hatred between humans and beasts while acknowledging their current happiness.
EP 8Duke Galois hosts a feast, but Sariphi faces his abuse until a servant reveals a deception to test her character.
Jun 8, 2023A banquet honors Duke Galois of the Ichthyan race, who mistreats his servant and insults Sariphi for being human. After she angers him by forgetting details and rejecting wine, Leonhart comforts her with food and a kiss. Sariphi later requests a dance from Galois, but his servant substitutes. The servant explains he was burned by humans for killing them, yet holds no hatred. When Galois threatens the servant with a sword, Sariphi intervenes. The servant catches the blade, revealing he is the true Galois and the impostor is his son, Joz. The ruse tested Sariphi’s character, which she passed. Leonhart spares them and orders continued protection against sea invaders. Finally, Leonhart asks Sariphi for a dance after the guests depart.
EP 9Anubis's Past Revealed as He Tests Sariphi's Worthiness
Jun 15, 2023Anubis attempts to assassinate Sariphi in a library but is knocked unconscious by falling books. He experiences a flashback to his childhood as Sirius, where the previous Anubis sacrificed himself to save the king. Assigned to the Prince, Sirius observed his strange behavior until assassins kidnapped them. The Prince shielded Sirius from death, declaring that rulers protect their people, then defeated the attackers with magic. After recovering, Sirius adopted the name Anubis and pledged loyalty to Leonhart. He awakens to find Sariphi caring for him. Despite his anger and refusal to accept her, she remains calm and mentions Leonhart's concern. Consequently, Anubis resolves to seriously test Sariphi to determine if she is truly worthy of the king.
EP 10Leonhart hides his human form during the Grand Consecration festival preparations.
Jun 22, 2023With the Grand Consecration anniversary of Ozmargo's founding approaching, Leonhart reverts to human form the night before the event. Sariphi conceals him as he fears execution if his subjects discover this secret. The next morning, palace guards search for the missing pair, forcing them to flee. Leonhart begins transforming back into his beast form but realizes he cannot reach the first ceremony in time. Sariphi distracts the judge Set, allowing Leonhart to complete his transformation. He attends the ceremony in ordinary attire and delivers a speech advocating for progress. Following the event, Anubis offers Sariphi a choice: serve as Acting Queen Consort with the threat of exile upon failure, or remain Leonhart's pet while he selects a new wife. Encouraged by Bennu, she accepts the role of Acting Queen Consort.
EP 11Sariphi visits Sarbul for a royal blessing while facing Calra's hostility.
Jun 29, 2023Jormungand fights bandits and advises a soldier to care for his pregnant wife. Amit crafts luck charms for the soldier and Sariphi, but feels depressed after overhearing the soldier reject marriage. Sariphi encourages Amit, giving him a charm and a promise to survive. The court travels to Sarbul for King Tet IV and Queen Calra’s newborn son, Calcara. Calra refuses human contact with her child. During a feast, Leonhart comforts Sariphi, who feels Calra’s gaze mirrors her adoptive parents’ emptiness. At the blessing ceremony, Calra pinches Calcara to make him cry, delaying the ritual. Anubis views this as a test for Sariphi. The ceremony is postponed until tomorrow. Meanwhile, Princess Tetra offers Sariphi a tour of the palace.
EP 12Tetra faces despair while Sariphi learns of Leonhart's traumatic past
Jul 6, 2023Queen Calra permits Tetra to guide Sariphi, but Tetra mistreats Sariphi, who enjoys the attention. Distressed by her mother's neglect, Tetra threatens suicide from a tower. Sariphi intervenes, and Queen Calra arrives to reassure Tetra of her love. Both girls fall, but Gwiber rescues them. Sariphi grants Tetra a royal blessing, earning Calra’s approval. Later, Tetra and Sariphi sleep together. Tetra mentions attraction to Anubis, while Sariphi feels embarrassed discussing children with Leonhart. Leonhart reveals his father’s abuse and fear of passing on his condition, promising to consummate their union when safe. The next day, Sariphi bids farewell to Tetra’s family. Calcara speaks his first words, calling Sariphi “Big sister.”
EP 13Sariphi travels to Maasya with the reluctant Hyena guard Lanteveldt to oversee troop inspections and the new lord's appointment.
Jul 13, 2023Sariphi is tasked with visiting Maasya to inspect troops and witness the appointment of the new lord, but Leonhart cannot attend due to a dying friend. Only the Hyena Lanteveldt volunteers as her guard, nicknaming himself Lante. His rude behavior annoys others, yet Sariphi remains unfazed. During the journey, Lante intentionally leads them into an ambush by giant sand serpents to impress her, then defeats them. Upon arrival, Sariphi encourages the troops with Leonhart’s support, noting that Braun becomes the official lord the next day. Troops harass Lante for his Hyena heritage, referencing past treason, but Sariphi reprimands them. Lante deceives Sariphi with a fabricated story, which she accepts until he reveals the truth. The following morning, they discover that Braun has been attacked.
EP 14Lante is wrongly accused but exonerated by Sariphi's keen observation of fur evidence.
Jul 20, 2023Lante is arrested for attacking Braun based on a tuft of fur, despite Sariphi’s vow to clear his name with Commander Teiryns’ assistance. In prison, Lante recalls a childhood trauma where guards, mistaking him for a thief, beat him and stole medicine meant for his sick mother, causing her death. Sariphi and Teiryns identify the true culprit as a Badger who despises authority. Because most beasts are colorblind, Sariphi alone notices the fur does not match Lante but fits the Badger. Freed, Lante pledges eternal loyalty to Sariphi. Braun is named Lord of Maasya. Sariphi collapses from exhaustion upon returning home. While Anubis dislikes Lante’s manners, Leonhart knight him due to his devotion.
EP 15Jormungand returns Amit's charm after a mission while Ilya protects a beast child from human captors.
Jul 27, 2023Amit worries over Jormungand’s absence while defending citizens from rebels. Upon returning, Jormungand gives back Amit’s good luck charm, claiming he is unworthy after nearly becoming careless during his mission. Sariphi questions this decision, prompting Lante to challenge Jormungand to a duel, which he wins despite an injury Amit later treats. Meanwhile, in the human lands, Ilya rescues a child from beast kidnappers, only to discover the boy is a beast named Maalo. Maalo reveals humans hired the kidnappers to capture beasts for exhibitions. Though initially annoyed by Maalo’s attachment, Ilya is surprised by his human-like behavior and first encounter with flowers. When human knights demand Maalo, Ilya initially refuses to help but changes his mind after Maalo pleads for assistance, reminding Ilya of his sister. Recalling Sariphi’s words about beasts being like humans, Ilya escorts Maalo to the Ozmargo border. In Maasya, rebels plotting against the king are interrupted by news of conscription.
EP 16Sariphi is taken hostage by Fenrir while Leonhart manages the riot in Ozmargo.
Aug 3, 2023Sariphi, Leonhart, and companions sail to Bolstobas, but Lante suffers from seasickness. A messenger beast delivers urgent news, prompting Leonhart to return to Ozmargo via Gwiber after securing Sariphi’s ring. Fenrir, the Wolf King, and his subordinate Nir attack the vessel, killing the guards. Fenrir harbors a grudge against Leonhart and vows to conquer Ozmargo. Sariphi offers herself as a hostage to save the group. Nir, having observed events in Maasya, confirms to a skeptical Fenrir that she is the queen. Lante attempts to fight but is severely injured by Nir’s telekinetic sword control and his own illness. Bennu heals the survivors as Sariphi is captured. Fenrir’s forces invade Ozmargo, causing public panic. Anubis persuades Leonhart to remain and calm the populace, honoring Sariphi’s wish not to be rescued. Leonhart promises to protect the people and defeat Fenrir to save her.
EP 17The Vassals Battle While Lante and Bennu Rescue Sariphi from Fenrir
Aug 10, 2023Lante, Bennu, and Cy search for Sariphi in the desert. Fenrir reveals his past as a prince disowned after losing to Leonhart, now seeking to rule the weak. Intrigued by Sariphi’s resistance to his spells, he wants her despite her love for Leonhart. Meanwhile, Anubis leads Ozmargo's army against rebels. Nir offers Anubis a place on their side, stabbing him when refused. Fenrir reveals Nir’s loyalty stems from being saved from slavery. Jormungand rescues Anubis and wounds Nir, who escapes. Sariphi comforts Fenrir during a nightmare. Lante fights Fenrir while Bennu unties Sariphi and flies her away. She orders Bennu to return for Lante, who is losing badly. They escape the fortress but collapse from exhaustion. Cy telepathically informs Clops of the location, who relays it to Leonhart.
EP 18Leonhart duels Fenrir for the King title while Nir intervenes and Set explores archives.
Aug 17, 2023Fenrir pursues Sariphi until Leonhart and Gwiber arrive, prompting a duel for the title of King. Nir blocks Jormungand and Anubis from interfering, allowing them to merely watch. Leonhart fights with magic but depletes his reserves due to unrecovered enchantments on Sariphi's ring. The combat shifts to hand-to-hand, causing severe injuries to both. Leonhart falls but rises upon hearing Sariphi, mortally wounding Fenrir who refuses to yield. Nir stabs Fenrir in the back and flees with the body. Leonhart collapses from his wounds and is rushed to palace healers, where Sariphi tends to him in his human form. Nir reflects on Fenrir's standing order to kill him upon defeat and questions his purpose. Meanwhile, Set explores the forbidden archives.
EP 19Leonhart Forges a New Ring and Prepares for a Diplomatic Mission to Yoana
Aug 24, 2023Following Ozmargo’s victory parade, Anubis warns Leonhart that anti-human sentiment persists, leading him to restrict Sariphi’s public appearances. After her ring breaks, Leonhart takes her to a miasma-free sacred site to forge a replacement. During a thunderstorm, he shares personal details about his unknown mother and reveals plans to abolish human sacrifices from the kingdom of Yoana. He aims to establish equality between humans and beasts, prompting Sariphi to volunteer as an envoy. Despite court outrage, Leonhart’s policies gain approval. Sariphi declines Lante’s company to avoid conflict, traveling with Bennu instead. Meanwhile, Set discovers that records of Leonhart’s birth have been erased, believing this secret holds the key to fulfilling his ambitions.
EP 20Sariphi seeks the Witch of Shidai to decode a royal letter in beast language.
Aug 31, 2023Upon arriving in Yoana, Sariphi and Bennu are saved from fraud by Knight Commander Ocelot, who arrests Sariphi before verifying her identity. He releases her but notes the royal letter is in beast language, prompting a visit to the Witch of Shidai. The Witch, who resembles Leonhart’s human form, is initially hostile but softens after Sariphi defends her edelweiss garden. Sariphi’s mention of the flower’s meaning triggers a childhood memory for the Witch, who reveals her name is Anastasia. Sariphi collapses with a fever, leading Anastasia to share a diary written in beast language about an ancestor ostracized for a union with a beast. Suspecting a link to Leonhart, Sariphi requests the diary and asks Anastasia to read the letter at the palace. Meanwhile, Anubis catches Set sneaking into forbidden archives, where Set claims royal blood and knowledge of Leonhart’s secret.
EP 21Set Requests Anubis's Aid While Leonhart Reveals His Human Form to Sariphi
Sep 7, 2023Set asks Anubis to verify a secret by visiting Leonhart, who welcomes him. Meanwhile, Sariphi and Anastasia discover Ocelot was Anastasia’s childhood suitor. After Anastasia translates a letter, the king grants Sariphi an audience and promises a decision in 7 days at a global council. Sariphi returns home on Bennu, where Anubis pledges support if negotiations with Yoana succeed. Noticing Leonhart’s depression, she invites him on a date. He takes her to a crystal cave and reveals he hides his human form to avoid detection when the miasma clears enough to see the stars. They promise to view them together. The following day, Leonhart prepares to announce the peace treaty and Sariphi’s existence. Set casts a spell to clear the miasma, shocking everyone as Leonhart reverts to human form publicly.
EP 22Sariphi and allies shelter in a cave while Set seizes power and persecutes non-mammals.
Sep 14, 2023During a citizen riot, Sariphi, Bennu, and Cy hide Leonhart in a crystal cave. Set reveals to Anubis that Leonhart is the illegitimate son of the former king and a human, whereas Set is the legitimate son of the king and a concubine. Consequently, Set assumes the role of acting king and enforces segregation, persecuting non-mammalian races. Jormungand is imprisoned for his loyalty to Leonhart but escapes with Amit's help. After Sariphi rescues an amphibian child from guards, she and Lante defeat the attackers. Realizing she left her diary behind, Sariphi suggests retrieving it to validate Leonhart's lineage. Although Leonhart wishes to flee to Yoana, Sariphi restores his resolve. Jormungand expresses gratitude to Amit for accepting him despite anti-reptilian bias. The group formulates a plan where Leonhart and Jormungand distract the guards and Set, allowing Sariphi, Lante, and Bennu to recover the diary.
EP 23Archpriest Capel reveals Leonhart's true lineage before Set's tyranny is challenged by loyal allies.
Sep 21, 2023Sariphi, Lante, and Bennu discover the undead Archpriest Capel chained in the palace. He reveals that the late king’s twin fathered Leonhart with a human, a secret Capel concealed by passing the infant off as royal blood. After Capel turns to dust, Set uses magic to restrain Leonhart and Jormungand, crucifying the prince publicly. Anubis captures the women and interrogates Sariphi about her feelings for Leonhart’s mixed heritage, to which she affirms her love. When Set orders her execution, Anubis betrays his master to protect Leonhart, allowing Galois, Joz, and their forces to arrive. Amidst news that Sarbul, Maasya, and Yoana’s forces reject Set’s rule, Amit destroys the miasma ward. Enraged by Sariphi’s defiance, Set blasts her skyward, but Leonhart leaps to catch her as Gwiber returns to beast form.
EP 24Leonhart reveals royal secrets, marries Sariphi, and their son Richard appears years later
Sep 28, 2023Leonhart confronts Set, declaring him unworthy for dividing the people, while Set attacks with magic that Leonhart blocks. A recording from Capel’s stone reveals Set is not royal, causing his body to break down from the strain. Anubis chooses to stay after Leonhart reaffirms their friendship, and Jormungand handles Set’s loyalists. Sariphi recovers a diary showing Leonhart’s father was the exiled twin, and Jormungand confesses his love for Amit. Leonhart announces a peace treaty with Sariphi as queen, promising protection despite his human blood. They marry with Ilya’s approval. Years later, their son Richard, who can shift forms, asks Anubis about his parents’ story.
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- How many episodes does Niehime to Kemono no Ou have?
- Niehime to Kemono no Ou has 24 episodes.
- When did Niehime to Kemono no Ou come out?
- Niehime to Kemono no Ou came out in 2023.
- Which studio made Niehime to Kemono no Ou?
- Niehime to Kemono no Ou was produced by J.C.STAFF.
- Who directed Niehime to Kemono no Ou?
- Niehime to Kemono no Ou was directed by Chiaki Kon.
- Is Niehime to Kemono no Ou finished?
- Current status of Niehime to Kemono no Ou: Finished.