Keith Kazama Flick
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- web series (ONA)
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 26 min
- Total watch time
- 5 h 12 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- March 2, 2018
- Season
- Winter 2018
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Production I.G
- Original creator
- Kazuto Nakazawa
- Music
- Yoshihiro Ike
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 69/100
- Also known as
- B : Le commencement, B s1, B1
- Score across sites
- 7.28/10
Estimated watch time
5h 12m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Police91%Crime85%Detective80%Primarily Adult Cast78%Fugitive76%Terrorism75%Body Horror66%Foreign65%Gore60%Male Protagonist60%
ONAFINISHED2018 WINTER6.9 / 10 AniList score
B: The Beginning
B: The Beginning
Synopsis
In a world powered by advanced technology, crime and action unfold in the archipelagic nation of Cremona. Koku, the protagonist. Keith, the legendary investigator of the royal police force RIS. A mysterious criminal organization. A wide variety of characters race through the fortified city as it is beset by the serial killer, Killer B, and a chain of crimes. (Source: Netflix, edited)
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Should you watch B: The Beginning?
Probably, if you enjoy action, mystery and psychological, especially stories with police, crime, detective.
Reception is positive but mixed: 69/100 on AniList, with 41% of 41.6K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #29 most popular anime of all time.
About 6.1% of viewers drop it, which is typical.
At about 5 h 12 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Kazuto Nakazawa
- Director
- Kazuto Nakazawa
- Director
- Yoshinobu Yamakawa
- Series composition
- Katsuya Ishida
- Character design
- Kazuto Nakazawa
- Music
- Yoshihiro Ike
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. B: The Beginning is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: B: The Beginning: Succession (2021)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Endings (1)
- ED1“The Perfect World” by Jean-Ken Johnny
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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B: The Beginning FAQ
How many episodes does B: The Beginning have?
B: The Beginning has 12 episodes of about 26 minutes each, roughly 5 h 12 min in total.
How long does it take to watch B: The Beginning?
About 5 h 12 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 6 days.
Is B: The Beginning finished?
Yes. B: The Beginning has finished airing — the final episode aired March 2, 2018.
Is there a season 2 of B: The Beginning?
Yes — the story continues in B: The Beginning: Succession (2021).
Where do I start B: The Beginning?
Start here: B: The Beginning is the first entry, followed by B: The Beginning: Succession.
Is B: The Beginning based on a manga?
No. B: The Beginning is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated B: The Beginning?
B: The Beginning was animated by Production I.G and directed by Kazuto Nakazawa and Yoshinobu Yamakawa.
Where can I watch B: The Beginning?
B: The Beginning is listed on Netflix. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.