Shota, a bug fanatic, takes on the responsibility of raising a rhinoceros beetle named Moriking. His sister, Shoko, wants nothing to do with it. Things take a turn for the crazy when Moriking emerges from his pupa as an attractive man with a horn and crown on his head. Thanks to Shota’s love and care, Moriking has super evolved and is actually a candidate in the contest to become the king of the forest! And Shoko is having none of it!
Rivals show up to challenge Moriking for the title of king of the forest. The Aikawa family is just along for the ride as Moriking takes on a great purple emperor butterfly in one ridiculous contest after another! Shoko’s part-time job offers a reprieve from the insectoid madness—wait, does another new coworker of hers have antennae?
Moriking continues tirelessly in his quest to become king of the forest, but a powerful stag beetle blocks his path to arthropod royalty. With one chitinous crisis averted, the Aikawa family and their insect pals celebrate, but it’s too soon—bug visitors from abroad reveal the true test Moriking has yet to face!
Insects from around the globe swarm Japan to face off for the title of Hoshiking, the strongest bug in the world. The competition begins with Japan rep Oka holding her own in the eating contest. As the beetle brawls heat up, can Moriking justify his friends’ sacrifices and claim the Hoshiking crown?