The Boy and The Beast
Bakemono no Ko
The story is set in the human realm (Tokyo's Shibuya ward) and the bakemono realm ("Shibutenmachi"). In these two worlds which must not intersect, there lives a lonely boy and a lonely bakemono. One day, the boy gets lost in the bakemono world, becomes the disciple of the bakemono Kumatetsu, and is renamed Kyuuta.
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Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
118 mins
Characters
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Staff
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Reviews
4 · sorted by votesTakes us through an amazing journey of fatherhood in a fantasy type setting, beautiful scenes and excels in animation.
Roxam87A good example for a story that can be seen with two points of view
A Rough Story About Being Raised By A Beast (TL;DR at the end)
A charming fantasy coming-of-age tale, until it reach the halfway point and rapidly goes off the rails.
Status Distribution
Current
2%·1,664
Planning
33%·34,745
Paused
1%·549
Dropped
0%·220
Completed
65%·68,528
Score Distribution
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Recommendations
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Relations
Coming of Age92%Male Protagonist91%Urban Fantasy91%Martial Arts85%Found Family79%Isekai76%Cultivation71%Primarily Animal Cast70%Anthropomorphism70%Orphan68%Swordplay62%Adoption60%Estranged Family60%Family Life60%Kemonomimi57%Gods56%Philosophy46%Youkai45%Bullying42%CGI32%
Frequently asked questions
How many episodes does The Boy and The Beast have?
The Boy and The Beast has 1 episode.
Is The Boy and The Beast finished?
As of now, The Boy and The Beast has finished.
When did The Boy and The Beast start airing?
The Boy and The Beast started airing on July 11, 2015.
What kind of show is The Boy and The Beast?
The Boy and The Beast is a movie with episodes around 118 minutes long, originally from Japan.
When did The Boy and The Beast premiere?
The Boy and The Beast premiered in Summer 2015.