BNA: Brand New Animal

For centuries, humans and Beastmen—beings whose bodies can transform through a genetic “Beast Factor”—have lived in conflict, driving many Beastmen into hiding. Built as a refuge from persecution, Anima City stands as a rare place where they can live without human interference.

When the city marks its 10th anniversary with a festival, Michiru Kagemori arrives after a sudden transformation from human into a tanuki. The promise of safety quickly cracks as an explosion rocks the celebration, drawing her into the attention of Shirou Ogami, an apparently unkillable wolf who dedicates himself to protecting Beastmen. As they hunt down those responsible for the bombing, the mystery of Michiru’s unusual nature and strange new powers deepens—hinting she may be far more significant than an ordinary Beastman.