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Ou no Kemono: Enpei no Arcana (Manga)

Ou no Kemono: Enpei no Arcana

  • The King's Beast
  • 王の獣~掩蔽のアルカナ~
  • Suijin no Hanayome Tokubetsu-hen
  • The Water Dragon's Bride Bonus Chapter
Manga7.71418 votes18 volumes · 75 chaptersFinished
DramaFantasyRomanceCrossdressingShoujo

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Synopsis

Aijin are beast-like beings that, despite their extraordinary abilities, are subjugated by humankind due to their smaller population. While male Aijin are required to serve in the military, their female counterparts are forced to work lowly jobs. Born as Aijin, Rangetsu Ko and her younger twin brother, Sougetsu, fend for themselves. Rangetsu is soon devastated when Sougetsu's powers are awakened and he is taken away to become the prince Tenyou's beast-servant.. Not long after, she hears rumors that her brother has been killed by Prince Tenyou himself. Brimming with anger, Rangetsu disguises herself as a man and enlists in the military, eventually becoming Prince Tenyou's next beast-servant. Although her opportunity to exact her revenge is within reach, Prince Tenyou defies Rangetsu's expectations, and she begins questioning the circumstances surrounding Sougetsu's death. Pursuing the truth leads Rangetsu into a political game far more dangerous than she could imagine. [Written by MAL Rewrite] Included one-shot: Volume 1: Suijin no Hanayome Tokubetsu-hen (The Water Dragon's Bride Bonus Chapter)

Publication notes

Ou no Kemono: Enpei no Arcana was nominated for the 68th Shogakukan Manga Award in the shoujo category in 2022. The series has been published as The King's Beast by VIZ Media under the Shojo Beat imprint since February 2, 2021, and simulpub through VIZ Manga. The manga has also been released in German by Kazé since May 5, 2022; in Indonesian by Elex Media since November 10, 2021; and in Spanish by Distrito Manga since March 30, 2023.

Published

Jan 24, 2019 to Jan 24, 2025

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  • Rangetsu Ko
    Rangetsu Ko17 fan favorites
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    A female ajin dressed like a man to avenge her younger brother Sogetsu's death. She hides her true identity as a woman and, by virtue of military achievements, becomes Prince Tenyou's beast servant. No voice actors have been added to this character. Help improve our database by searching for a voice actor, and adding this character to their roles .

  • Tenyou
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    Tenyou is the fourth prince and the master who Rangetsu serves. While ajins are controlled by humans, Tenyou is a kind-hearted, honest, and innocent man who does not discriminate against ajins despite being a human. He is saddened that his former servant, Sogetsu Ko, was killed, and is angry that the culprit in the incident was not pursued for the sake of the honor of his imperial family. He tries to cooperate with Rangetsu, thinking that finding out the culprit behind the incident will help cleanse the imperial family. (Source: Mangapedia, translated) No voice actors have been added to this character. Help improve our database by searching for a voice actor, and adding this character to their roles .

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