Kuumi


The story takes place in an age of swords, heroes, and myths. Giant beasts created the land, but then humans stole that land. This angered the beasts, who then started eating humans. In order to fight back, humans called upon the gods. The Kyojuu beasts started spreading around the world, causing great damage, but humans fought back by hunting the Kyojuu. Humanity also prospered by to using the dissected parts of the beasts. Jiiro is "a man who has escaped death," and he hunts Kyojuu to earn a living. He meets "Twenty and Second Kuumi," who is being chased by someone. Jiiro and his friends then start to uncover the secrets of this world. (Source: Anime News Network)
A young escapee and a listless hunter meet by chance, unaware of the covenant that will soon bind them.
Their pact grants Jiro and Kumi the power to defend the town from the giant beast. It also exposes their location to Imperial forces.
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.
Jiro underestimates a mysterious traveler and loses his spear in a game of chance. She has an agenda, but what interest could she have with a Cleric and a Paladin?
Jiro has a violent history with the people of the mountains. When the group finds themselves in their village, the inhabitants challenge the Paladin to a test of strength.
Kumi dreads there’s a connection between her and the red-eyed beasts. And when her friends try to help her, they may all end up with more questions than answers.
Jiro was married once. Her name was Toka, and this is how their story began — and ended.
Kumi used to be an empty shell of a person until a fateful encounter changed her life. Now, she seeks to save a counterpart from her cruel fate.
Jiro and his friends WILL put an end to the Imperial experiments. However, they are not the only ones with the conviction to do what must be done. Conflict is inevitable.
Kumi and the others launch an assault on the laboratory to save the prototypes. However, Mezami hasn’t come this far just to see his ambitions go down in flames.
Kumi can either live the little time she may have left as a normal girl or continue fighting. Jiro and the others have their opinions, but what does Kumi want?
Giant beasts attack the people of Ars en masse, forcing everyone to fight for their very lives. As chaos reigns, Myaa prepares to unleash her trump card.