Okay, so I would first like to say how absolutely stunning Rei Toma's artwork is. I mean it is out of this world gorgeous and I have never seen such beautiful scenes. My jaw dropped so many times when I would turn the pages to such gorgeous scenes and her characters are in such detail.

This story follows Rangetsu an Ajin (human with animal features, like ears and tails, and some have special abilities/gifts) who has disguised herself as a boy to infiltrate the imperial palace as a King's Beast to avenge her twin brother's death. Toma also delves into the second class nature that these Ajin face. If young boys show that they have special abilities as Ajin they are enlisted into the army and young girls tend to be sold into sex work, brothels, or other awful situations. Which is exactly what Rangetsu escapes from when her mother attempts to sell her to a brothel.

Since I have not read Dawn of the Arcana I don't entirely know if I am missing any background information; however, Toma does an amazing job at explaining the world in this manga and the classism of the Ajin and Humans. 

The story flowed so wonderfully. I found myself wanting to know what happens and see the relationship between Rangetsu and Prince Tenyou develop. I want to know more about Rangetsu's past, her time in the training camps, and how she came to be one of the best fighters amongst most of the Ajin. 

I can't wait to delve into the next volume, it definitely was a great start to a new series!