贄姫と獣の王 [Niehime to Kemono no Ō]

In this fantasy romance from Hakusensha, a young woman offered as a sacrifice to the Beast King discovers the fearsome ruler is not the monster she expected. Running from 2016 to 2021 across 15 issues, the series blends courtly intrigue with a tender, slow-burn relationship that challenges the kingdom’s deepest prejudices. Best known for its lush, fairy-tale art and emotionally nuanced storytelling, it stands as a beloved modern shojo take on the classic beauty-and-the-beast dynamic.