First DVD release from the anime series "The Beast Player (Kemono no Souja)" the story based on the same titled comic by Nahoko Uehashi. Directed by Takayuki Hamana of "Toshokan Senso" fame, animation created by Production I.G renowned for "Ghost in the Shell" series and TRANS ARTS of "The Prince of Tennis." In the story, the main girl Erin encounters extreme hardships to be a beast player. Includes episodes 1 through 4.