Kyoichi Kanzaki
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Estimated watch time
4h 59m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Shounen79%Ensemble Cast79%Male Protagonist79%Episodic60%School40%Heterosexual20%Coming of Age10%
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Synopsis & Story
There are two sides to every love story, and Boys Be... reveals what's really going on - from the guy's point of view! Meet three normal high school guys with just one thing on their minds: girls. Quiet Kyoichi has been friends with Chiharu ever since they were young, but lately, his feelings have begun to change. Lecherous Makoto, a self-proclaimed master of the rules of romance, is ready to sweep the ladies off their feet. And Yoshihiko, a handsome sports nut, is unfortunately a bit clueless in matters of the heart. Join this hapless trio for a year of romantic misadventures that will change their lives forever! (Source: RightStuf)
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BOYS BE ...: should you watch it?
At a glance
BOYS BE ... has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 59/100 — 22% of 1,372 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #44 highest-rated anime of 2000, and #24 most popular anime of 2000 on AniList.
Of the 2.6K AniList users who started it, 9.8% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 1.8K have finished it.
At about 4 h 59 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy, Romance, Slice of Life — especially shounen, ensemble cast, male protagonist, episodic.
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Main cast & creators
- Original creator
- Masahiro Itabashi
- Director
- Masami Shimoda
- Series composition
- Kenichi Kanemaki
- Character design
- Itsuko Takeda
Opening & ending themes
Openings
- OP1“Daijobu” by Aki Maeda · eps 1-12
Endings
- ED1“Minna ga Ii ne” by Aki Maeda · eps 1-7, 9-12
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BOYS BE ... FAQ
- How many episodes does BOYS BE ... have?
- BOYS BE ... has 13 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 4 h 59 min in total.
- How long does it take to watch BOYS BE ...?
- About 4 h 59 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
- Is BOYS BE ... finished?
- Yes. BOYS BE ... has finished airing — the final episode aired July 4, 2000.
- Is there a season 2 of BOYS BE ...?
- No sequel is listed for BOYS BE ... as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
- Is BOYS BE ... based on a manga?
- Yes. BOYS BE ... adapts the manga by Masahiro Itabashi.
- Who animated BOYS BE ...?
- BOYS BE ... was animated by Hal Film Maker and directed by Masami Shimoda.
- Who sings the opening of BOYS BE ...?
- The opening, "Daijobu", is performed by Aki Maeda.