Kumatetsu
main character
MOVIE
7.9
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- film
- Runtime
- 118 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 11, 2015
- Season
- Summer 2015
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Studio Chizu
- Director
- Mamoru Hosoda
- Original creator
- Mamoru Hosoda
- Music
- Masakatsu Takagi
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 79/100
Estimated watch time
1h 58m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Coming of Age92%Male Protagonist91%Urban Fantasy91%Martial Arts85%Found Family79%Isekai76%Cultivation71%Primarily Animal Cast70%Anthropomorphism70%Orphan68%
MOVIEFINISHED2015 SUMMER7.9 / 10 AniList score
The Boy and the Beast
バケモノの子• Bakemono no Ko
Synopsis
When Kyuuta, a young orphan living on the streets of Shibuya, stumbles into a fantastic world of beasts, he’s taken in by Kumatetsu, a gruff, rough-around-the-edges warrior beast who’s been searching for the perfect apprentice. Despite their constant bickering, Kyuuta and Kumatetsu begin training together and slowly form a bond as surrogate father and son. But when a deep darkness threatens to throw the human and beast worlds into chaos, the strong bond between this unlikely pair will be put to the ultimate test—a final showdown that will only be won if the two can finally work together using all of their combined strength and courage. (Source: Funimation)
Should you watch The Boy and the Beast?
The Boy and the Beast has been very well received, with an average AniList score of 79/100 — 71% of 47,752 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #62 most popular film of all time, and #3 highest-rated film of 2015, and #1 most popular film of 2015 on AniList.
Of the 75K AniList users who started it, 0.3% dropped it, so it is very rarely abandoned; 72.2K have finished it.
As a 118-minute film, it fits in a single evening.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Comedy — especially coming of age, male protagonist, urban fantasy, martial arts.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Mamoru Hosoda
- Director
- Mamoru Hosoda
- Character design
- Takaaki Yamashita
- Music
- Masakatsu Takagi
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The Boy and the Beast FAQ
How long is The Boy and the Beast?
The Boy and the Beast runs 118 minutes (1 h 58 min).
Is The Boy and the Beast finished?
Yes. The Boy and the Beast has finished airing — the final episode aired July 11, 2015.
Is The Boy and the Beast based on a manga?
No. The Boy and the Beast is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated The Boy and the Beast?
The Boy and the Beast was animated by Studio Chizu and directed by Mamoru Hosoda.
Where can I watch The Boy and the Beast?
The Boy and the Beast is listed on Netflix, Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.