Ep 9. Princess x Panties

In Kemono Michi: Rise Up season 1 episode 9 titled "Princess x Panties," we follow the continued adventures of professional wrestler and animal lover Genzo Shibata, who has found himself in a fantasy world filled with a wide variety of anthropomorphic creatures.

The episode opens with Genzo receiving an invitation from the kingdom's princess to attend a formal ball. However, the invitation comes with a bit of an odd request: the princess has lost her panties and needs Genzo's help in retrieving them before the ball. While Genzo is certainly no stranger to odd requests, he's hesitant to help the princess on this particular mission.

Despite his initial reluctance, Genzo eventually agrees to help the damsel in distress. As he sets out into the nearby town to search for the missing panties, he runs into some familiar faces: his fellow wrestler Shigure and his loyal pet wolf, Hanako. They're both surprised to see Genzo, but are all too happy to help him in his search.

As the trio makes their way through the bustling town, they encounter a number of colorful characters and obstacles. From mischievous children to a crafty thief, Genzo and his friends have their work cut out for them as they race against the clock to locate the missing undergarment.

Meanwhile, we also catch glimpses of the other characters' journeys throughout the episode. We see the demon princess Medusa continuing her quest to gather powerful artifacts, while the wrestler-turned-owl-mask-wearing-vigilante Animal Mask is also on the hunt for some prized possessions.

As the episode draws to a close, Genzo and his companions finally manage to track down the missing panties - but not before uncovering a surprising twist in the process. And though they may have completed their mission, it's clear that the adventure is only just beginning for these lovable misfits.

Overall, Kemono Michi: Rise Up season 1 episode 9 is another fun-filled romp through this fantastical world. Equal parts comedic and action-packed, it's the perfect showcase for all of the series' quirky characters and zany plotlines.