Kemono Michi: Rise Up (旗揚！けものみち)

Ladies and gentlemen! It's time for the main event!

Animal Mask vs. the Macadamian Ogre, AKA, Mao!

That's right, the renowned masked wrestler, Animal Mask,

will face off against former Judo fighter, Mao!

Will this conclude their long-standing rivalry?

Either way, this match is sure to be one for the books!

At last, the time has come.

Being a pro-wrestler

was only the first step.

All I have to do is win tonight's world championship

title match, and then it's on to step two.

It's almost time for the big fight!

How do you feel about it, Tiger?

Big Saigo.

You've interrupted my internal monologue.

Oops, sorry about that, buddy!

Anyway, what will you do if you win tonight's bout?

What mountain will you climb next?

--Well, since you asked. --Oh?

Once I win the world championship title,

I plan to start the second chapter of my life.

Oh, go on!

Are you quitting pro-wrestling to do MMA?

No wait, you're more of a Muay Thai or Capoeira guy,

aren't you?

Okay. If you must know.

--I'll tell you-- -- Oh, shoot,

will you look at the time? I gotta fly,

but you kick butt and all that jazz!

Crush that Macadamia nut or ogre or whatever!

Byeeee.

That's cool. It's not that important.

But the second chapter of my life

starts right after tonight! I will win my match against Mao.

And then I'll share my life with the animals

I love, and spread the joy of pet ownership

to every person I know!

Let's go, Hiroyuki.

The Macadamian Ogre!

And now, entering the ring,

the man with an unhealthy love for animals.

Weighing in at a respectable 198 pounds.

Give it up for Animal Mask!

The time has come. I'll face my rival, Mao.

A truly worthy opponent for my last match.

Just slam his face into the mat a few times,

then I can pursue my real dream!

My dream of...

...opening up my very own pet shop!

Strongest warrior from another world.

I see you're just as strong as ever!

Well... I'm impressed! But...

Hear my prayer.

Please answer my call, noble warrior!

Unbelievable!

Animal Mask positioned on the top ropes,

and a flying move off the turnbuckle.

Uh, along with his dog!

Now he seems to be glowing! What sort of move is this?

They disappeared!

Wait, what's happening?

Animal Mask is gone! He's vanished from the ring!

S-Seriously, what's happening?

Is this part of the show, or, um...?

Hello, are you the Hero?

I am Animal Mask.

Does this mean the ritual failed?

Where are his clothes?

Great, we summoned a pervert.

Well... I'm not quite sure what you mean,

but it doesn't matter!

Only a true Hero would be able to answer our summons.

That must be why you're standing here!

I don't follow.

Did Big Saigo put you up to this?

No, this looks nothing like the arena.

So where on Earth am I?

Please, dear Hero, I beg of you.

Will you aid us in defeating the evil beasts

that plague this land?

Hmm?

With your help, we can defeat

the wretched Demon King!

Did you say evil beasts?

Yes! They're nothing more than terrifying animals,

known as monsters!

But you could help us exterminate them all!

What's wrong, Hero?

I see, I was hoping that I had misunderstood you.

You really want me to defeat animals

at your request? Is that correct?

Yes, after all,

they're terrible, worthless creatures.

Uh... What exactly are you doing?

Can't this wait? Please defeat the Demon King first!

Or, at the very least, wait until

nobody else is watching. Does that sound good?

Um... Are you listening?

-- --

What's the meaning of this?!

-- -- One, two, three!

-- --

The winner!

Princess!

The princess's noble yam-yam is on display!

Someone cover up the royal butt cheeks!

Me, hurt animals?

Sorry, but I'm a true animal lover.

That fiery passion is what made me give her a suplex.

-- -- You bastard!

Calm down, Hero!

I understand that you must be upset about being summoned

to our world, but that's no reason to take

your frustration out on the princess!

Look, I'm going to be honest,

nothing you just said makes any sense to me.

But...

Maybe... I did take things a little too far?

I know!

And drape.

Get him! He touched the royal butt!

Throw that pervert into the dungeon!

Damn! I was only trying to be a gentleman

and cover up the lady's what-nots!

What kind of lunatics go around swinging swords at people?

Where's the arena?

And why is it daylight?

Where in the world am I?

Who is that pantless man?

Looks like a creep.

Don't look him in the eye!

Crap, did he see us?

Just ignore him.

Quick. Go and fetch one of the hunters!

Oh, well. I should probably ask someone.

Hello, sorry to bother you, but where am I?

I get it! It's considered rude

to ask people questions while I'm still wearing

my wrestling mask.

With that out of the way,

I am no longer the well-known pro-wrestler, Animal Mask.

Just ordinary Genzo Shibata.

They'll never know.

There's the masked pervert!

--Be careful, men! --What?!

--He's pantsless! --Seriously?!

Don't let him get away!

Stop that pervy nudist!

I'm not a nudist! I'm a pro-wrestler!

I have no idea how they figured out who I was.

Don't you worry about a thing, Hiroyuki.

I promise I'm gonna get us out of this mess, somehow.

I'm sorry, Hiroyuki.

Guess your master is a big, useless, dummy.

Aw, you're so cute!

Thank goodness that you're here with me.

I don't what I would do if I was here all by myself.

Who cares about stupid clothes?

My priority is to feed this adorable puppy!

Check it out, that half-naked guy

looks like he's pretty tough.

I bet we could sell him for some major cash.

Yes. That small, strangely happy creature

would probably be worth some big chili, too.

-- --

Such a good doggy!

You there! Half-naked man!

Hmm? Whoa! What the wha--?

Are those animal ears?

Mm-hmm...

Oh, my! So amazing!

Come on, you're hungry, aren't ya?

Follow us and we'll give you some food.

A wolfman?

Oh? Do you like my hairy chest and tail?

-- --

You've got nowhere to go, right?

So then take my brother up on his offer.

Uh... On second thought...

This weirdo seems like bad news.

Whoa. Yeah.

You're, like, so cute and fluffy!

Oh, crap, I think Underwear Guy

has the hots for you or something!

Sorry, wrong alley!

--Ha! --

What're you doing?! Do you wanna fight me, pal?

There ain't no way you can go toe to toe

with a beast man, ya hear me?

You tell him! Kick his butt!

You... did say you're a beast man, right?

What the hell?!