


The South had vast numbers and were backing the North into a corner (seriously, so familiar), that is, until the North unleashed a secret weapon: Incarnates (and now things get anime), which were created by Dr. Somnium ore ignited a conflict between the industrial Northern Union and the Southern Confederation mining towns (sounds awfully familiar, maybe) and Patria was thrust into civil war. Until an energy source they called, “Somnium ore” was discovered. So, 100 years ago, settlers ventured to a new the continent of Patria, swiftly established a democratic nation and everything was totally fine. But also if you know American history, this story will sound familiar…minus the monsters. I mean, war is involved, and to explain a war without context or history behind it makes no sense. Or just go watch the first episode because they cover all of this immediately, which I appreciate, but the plot doesn’t really make sense without the background. Now, the plot for this series isn’t complicated but it does require some explaining for those who haven’t seen it, so bear with me for a couple paragraphs. No, seriously, it’s great, but it punches you right in the feels like halfway through episode 1. You want to watch a depressing anime? Then by all means, watch To the Abandoned Sacred Beasts. Season 1 began airing July 1 st, 2019 with the final episode of the season airing on September 16 th, 2019.

The anime adaptation is directed by Jun Shishido and written by Shigeru Murakoshi. To the Abandoned Sacred Beasts ( Katsute Kami Datta Kemono-tachi e) is a dark fantasy manga series written and illustrated by Maybe.
