---
title: "Kemono Michi: Rise Up"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/kemono-michi-rise-up-2019"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 91584
imdb_id: "tt9635464"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 12
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 5.4
vote_count: 34
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Kemono Michi: Rise Up (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/kemono-michi-rise-up-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Kemono Michi: Rise Up is a 2019 animated series categorized under comedy, sci-fi, and fantasy. The story follows Shibata Genzo, a professional wrestler and animal lover, who is summoned to another world by a princess to eliminate evil beasts.

Instead of fulfilling the request to kill monsters, Genzo reacts by German suplexing the princess. Unable to return to Earth, he chooses to pursue a peaceful life by managing a pet shop for monsters.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An animal-loving professional wrestler is summoned to another world to fight monsters instead of loving them."

### Why Watch
- Features a unique protagonist who is a professional wrestler and animal lover
- Combines elements of animation, comedy, and sci-fi and fantasy
- Offers a non-traditional take on the summoned-to-another-world trope

### Caveats & Content Note
- The protagonist's reaction to being asked to kill monsters involves physical aggression toward royalty
- Tone & Suitability: The series blends comedy and fantasy elements with a plot centered on managing a monster pet shop.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #isekai-fantasy, #animal-lover-protagonist, #professional-wrestling, #comedy-animation, #fantasy-setting

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Disney Plus, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll | None | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (12 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 12
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (25%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 9 (75%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Katsuyuki Konishi** as *Genzō Shibata / Kemona Mask (voice)*
- **Akira Sekine** as *Shigure (voice)*
- **Yuki Yagi** as *Hanako (voice)*
- **Arisa Sakuraba** as *Camilla (voice)*
- **Tetsu Inada** as *Macadamian Ogre (voice)*
- **Rie Suegara** as *Hiroyuki (voice)*
- **Kenichirou Matsuda** as *Wolfgang von Craftman (voice)*
- **Taketora** as *Edgar (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise of Kemono Michi: Rise Up?
A professional wrestler and animal lover is summoned to another world and decides to open a monster pet shop.

### Q: What genres does the show fall into?
The series is classified as animation, comedy, and sci-fi and fantasy.

### Q: Who are the main cast members?
The series stars Katsuyuki Konishi, Akira Sekine, and Yuki Yagi.

### Q: Is there a manga version of this story?
Yes, Kemono Michi is a Japanese manga series written by Natsume Akatsuki.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Kemono Michi: Rise Up — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/91584)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*