I absolutely love The Kings Beast From the very first chapter I was hooked by the stunning artwork and the emotional depth of the story. Rangetsu is such a strong determined protagonist and I love how she disguises herself to infiltrate the imperial court and uncover the truth behind her twin brothers death. The way she carries so much pain but still pushes forward makes her such an easy character to root for. The male lead Tenyou is now one of my favorites. Hes one of those rare male leads who isnt just kind and compassionatehes also wise funny and incredibly aware of his own privilege as a prince. Instead of simply sympathising with the plight of the Ajin he actually uses his power to make real active change for their betterment.p which is something I dont see often enough in stories like this. He doesnt just exist as Rangetsus safe havenhe moves the plot forward in a meaningful way. His kindness doesnt make him weak either hes intelligent and perceptive and the way he navigates the politics while keeping his ideals intact makes him such a lovable character. Then theres Kougai the second prince who adds another layer of intrigue to the story. Hes got that cold calculating presence that makes him seem untouchable but theres definitely more to him beneath the surface. He has a much more questionable introduction. But as the story progresses we get to see a more complex side of him and his bond with Tenyou adds so much depth to both of their characters. Hes smart reliable and hilarious. I love his interactions with Tenyou and Rangetsu. Taihaku is another standouthes Tenyous loyal aide and while he doesnt always take centre stage he plays an important role. His sort of strict steady presence contrasts with Tenyous kindness and Rangetsus impulsiveness made their dynamic so funny. I love that tho he grew protective and fond of her he never crosses the line. No love triangle yay And the rest of the cast are all so fleshed out too. So great characters checked Next the plot and themes. One of the things that makes The Kings Beast so compelling is how it weaves political intrigue and deep thoughtprovoking themes into its story. Its not just about personal revenge or romanceat its core this series is a powerful exploration of oppression power struggles and systemic inequality. Ajin are treated as lesser beings used as tools rather than people. They have no rights and are forced into servitude or dangerous roles. Rangetsus journey is a direct response to this injustice showing the deeprooted discrimination in the empire. Even within the royal family some like Tenyou reject these beliefs while others uphold them to maintain power. Another major theme is the idea of justice and whether true change is possible within a corrupt system. Rangetsu is driven by personal revenge but over time her perspective broadensshe starts to realise that the problem isnt just one death but the entire system that allows such injustices to happen. Tenyou on the other hand wants to reform the system and build a long term change. Lastly Identity is a major struggle in The Kings Beast especially for Rangetsu and her twin Sogetsu. Both are forced to change who they areone to survive the other as a result of trauma. Rangetsu disguises herself as a man to infiltrate the imperial court knowing that as an Ajin and a woman she would be powerless otherwise. This comes at a costshe suppresses her emotions femininity and even parts of her identity to maintain her cover. The scene where she broke down when she could finally tell someone shes a girl was so powerful and relevant. Unlike Rangetsu Sogetsu didnt get a choice. His mind fractured due to the abuse he suffered creating a a different personality to survive. His story is heartbreakingand the way it explored him developing a split personality and his healing was so incredible. Aside from the characters political themes plot romance I also loved the suspense and high stakes scenes. Chapter 6069 the arc about the war was soooo emotional and good This series is on going so will definitely revise or add on this review as I read but so far I really am loving it. I can talk about it for days. Random thought: this would be an AMAZING anime istg