“Well I'm sold! I already love Genzo and his adorable little pupper Hiroyuki! The comedy definitely hits all of my strike zones.” Reddit · r/anime
Fans in the community generally found the premiere to be a high-energy "lighthearted watch" that doesn't take itself too seriously. Hataage! Kemono Michi Episode 1
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. “Well I'm sold
: 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. chaotic twist on the isekai genre