Fans in the community generally found the premiere to be a high-energy "lighthearted watch" that doesn't take itself too seriously.
: Critics and fans note that Studio ENGI did a solid job with the initial animation, particularly the wrestling sequences like the "fight" against the Cerberus pack. Hataage! Kemono Michi Episode 1
: Viewers on Reddit frequently compare the humor to KONOSUBA , which isn't surprising as both were created by author Natsume Akatsuki. The comedy relies heavily on Genzo’s "perverse obsession" with snuggling monsters and the physical absurdity of wrestling moves used in a fantasy setting. Fans in the community generally found the premiere
The first episode of Hataage! Kemono Michi (Rise Up!) is widely reviewed as a refreshing, chaotic twist on the isekai genre, largely because it swaps typical "heroic" tropes for professional wrestling and an obsessive love for animals. The comedy relies heavily on Genzo’s "perverse obsession"
“I can't get over the pure irony of pro-wrestlers getting isekai'd and turning a life and death conflict into a wrestling tournament.” Reddit · r/Animedubs Kemono Michi: Rise Up (2019) - Facebook