Giant Beasts of Ars

Plot

In the world of Ars, humans and demihuman tribes (Hornarians, Mountaineers, Therianthropes, Marshlings, and Averians) lead a decades-long war against giant beasts that ravage the lands and feed on their resources. Those tasked with fighting them are champions called Paladins, who utilize the destructive power of Clerics: beings gifted with uncontrollable magical powers that can be channeled into a weapon. While mourning the death of his war partner Toka, former Paladin Jiro crosses paths with Kumi, a young woman who has just awakened her magical powers as a Cleric. After the pair form a contract to save the city from a giant beast attack, Jiro learns that Kumi has escaped a laboratory and is being hunted by the underlings of Mezami, the head of the research facility. Reluctantly agreeing to help Kumi flee from her pursuers, Jiro starts traveling with his new partner and her friend Myaa, a young girl who talks like a cat. As the unlikely trio wanders the Arsian lands, top officials begin setting their plans into motion—and the group of adventurers soon discover that men are to be feared more than monsters.

Characters

Kumi (クウミ)

Voiced by: Hina Yōmiya

A young woman who is an experimental Cleric who escaped her laboratory and met Jiro and Myaa in a nearby city. When a beast attacked the city, she formed a pact with Jiro where he kissed her forehead, activating her powers into his weapon. She is very beautiful, kind, and has lavender hair. She likes food a lot, and is quite fond of Jiro, being disappointed the one-time kiss ritual was not recurring, getting jealous when Romana talked with Jiro, or defending him when people speak ill about him. She is the 22nd experimental Cleric Mezami created. After several experiments, a kind soldier named Zeke tries to save her, but to no avail and dies. However, he tells her that death is the end, and she should find the light in life. After this, she escapes the laboratory herself and eventually meets Myaa and Jiro.

Jiro (ジイロ)

Voiced by: Toshiyuki Morikawa

A former Paladin of the Empire. After losing his partner and Cleric Toka, he becomes a drunkard, taking random monster jobs as they come. He saved Kumi when her power was about to overflow and formed a pact with her, allowing them to defeat a beast that attacked the city. Initially distant and cold, he saves Kumi and Myaa when they were taken by the Empire and is very protective of Kumi. He is extremely strong, able to take down regular beasts without a Cleric. With Kumi, he can effortlessly dispatch "red-eyed" beasts, known to be the strongest and most abnormal. His weapon is a small dagger he can control and summon at will, no matter where it is. When he contracts with Kumi using his Paladin power, "Anthrovincia", the dagger turns into a spear, and Jiro's eyes and hair start to glow.

Myaa (ミャア)

Voiced by: Yu Serizawa

A merchant of sorts in the town where Jiro and Kumi met called a "Cat Chapeau". She is quite intelligent and tends to irritate Jiro. She has a cat on her head, and always speaks like a catgirl. She tends to tease Kumi and Jiro about their developing relationship, calling Kumi his bride and whatnot. There are other Chapeau's she can communicate with, such as dog, lion, and chicken. All the Chapeau's are similar to representatives for each tribe/region, and can communicate with each other from long distances. She controls a large ship the group use to travel and combat beasts.