獣の奏者 エリン

"The Beast Player Erin" is a Japanese novel series written by Nahoko Uehashi and published by Kodansha between 2006 and 2009. The story centers on Erin, a girl who can control powerful beasts, as she gets caught up in a war between two kingdoms. The series has been adapted into a manga, serialized in Kodansha's Monthly Shōnen Sirius since October 25, 2008. An anime television series, "Kemono no Souja Erin," produced by Production I.G and Trans Arts, premiered on NHK on January 10, 2009, with 50 episodes. The first opening theme of the anime is "Shizuku" by Sukima Switch, and the ending theme is "After the Rain" by cossami. The story follows 10-year-old Erin as she lives with her mother, who is executed after the mysterious death of the Touda she cares for. Erin is adopted by a beekeeper and enters the Kazalumu Beast Sanctuary, forming a special bond with an injured Royal Beast named Leelan. As the story progresses, Erin gradually uncovers the secrets of her origins and the conspiracies behind the war between the kingdoms. This work explores the relationship between humans and nature, as well as the meaning of war and peace, and has received several awards, including the 2020 Michael L. Printz Award.