Series synopsis
Giant Beasts of ARS, also known as アルスの巨獣 is a Japanese animation action & adventure sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on MBS on January 7, 2023. It ended on March 25, 2023. It stars Toshiyuki Morikawa, Hiromu Mineta, Yoko Hikasa and Asami Seto.
Jiro, who makes his living hunting beasts, encounters Kuumi, who is on the run, and saves her. As rumors spread regarding humanity and a mysterious experiment, they seek to discover the world’s secrets together.
Premise
Jiro, who makes his living hunting beasts, encounters Kuumi, who is on the run, and saves her. As rumors spread regarding humanity and a mysterious experiment, they seek to discover the world’s secrets together.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Toshiyuki Morikawa as Jiiro (voice)
- Hiromu Mineta as Meran (voice)
- Yoko Hikasa as Romana (voice)
- Asami Seto as Tsurugi (voice)
- Wakana Kuramochi as Sharuto (voice)
- Ryota Takeuchi as Façade (voice)
- Mayu Aoyagi as Tōka (voice)
- Kenichi Ogata as Zen (voice)
Supporting cast
- Atsushi Tamaru as Mezami (voice)
- Takayuki Sugo as Bakura (voice)
- Akeno Watanabe as Kuumi Katsu (voice)
- Takahiro Shimada as Baban (voice)
- Mai Nakahara as Baban's Wife (voice)
- Masaaki Mizunaka as Klunes (voice)
- Kenji Nomura as Guun (voice)
- Kanato Watai as Kiris (voice)
- Motomu Kiyokawa as Gouza (voice)
Guest cast
- Hina Youmiya as Kuumi (voice)
- Yu Serizawa as Myaa (voice)
- Junichi Yanagita as Zen (30 Years Ago) (voice)
- Kenta Zaima as Soldier (voice)
- Takuto Arai as Soldier (voice)
- Marie Oi as Female Officer (voice)
- Miyuki Hara as Female Officer (voice)
- You Taichi as Female Officer (voice)
- Hitoshi Bifu as Captain (voice)
- Shunsaku Nishigaki as Master (voice)
- Daiki Mukouyama as Soldier (voice)
- Kenjirou Abekawa as Operator (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | January 7, 2023 | March 25, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Promise That Started It All A young escapee and a listless hunter meet by chance, unaware of the covenant that will soon bind them. |
January 7, 2023 |
| 2 |
The Covenant Ritual Their pact grants Jiro and Kumi the power to defend the town from the giant beast. It also exposes their location to Imperial forces. |
January 14, 2023 |
| 3 |
Long Rain Village Low on supplies and with their escape route cut off, the three companions seek shelter in a nearby village. There, they meet a youth who dreams of becoming a Paladin. |
January 21, 2023 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | MBS |
|---|---|
| First aired | January 7, 2023 |
| Last aired | March 25, 2023 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday |