Ai no Kusabi (2012)
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Format:OVA
Episodes:4
Episode Length:25 mins
Season:WINTER 2012
Studio:AIC
Source:light novel
Estimated watch time
1h 40m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day

Tags & Tropes

Boys' Love96%Rape80%Dystopian79%Achronological Order79%Human Pet79%Bondage73%Cyberpunk70%Male Protagonist60%Motorcycles40%Heterosexual40%
OVAFINISHED2012 WINTER5.7 / 10 AniList score

Ai no Kusabi (2012)

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Synopsis & Story

The story is set in the future on the planet named Amoi which is controlled by a supercomputer named Jupiter. Among the mostly male human population, the light-haired elite class is allowed to temporarily keep the dark-haired "mongrels" as pets. One elite member, Iason, encounters a mongrel named Riki in the slums and decides to take him in. However, Iason keeps Riki longer than it is socially approved, and rumors abound about their possible relationship.

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Ai no Kusabi (2012): should you watch it?

At a glance

Ai no Kusabi (2012) has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 57/100 — 22% of 2,278 ratings are 8/10 or higher.

Of the 4.2K AniList users who started it, 3.6% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 3.8K have finished it.

At about 1 h 40 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.

Best for viewers who enjoy Drama, Romance, Sci-Fi — especially boys' love, rape, dystopian, achronological order.

Where it fits in the series

Episodes

4 episodes are listed.

Main cast & creators

Original creator
Rieko Yoshihara
Series composition
Rieko Yoshihara
Character design
Naoyuki Onda

Ai no Kusabi (2012) FAQ

How many episodes does Ai no Kusabi (2012) have?
Ai no Kusabi (2012) has 4 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 1 h 40 min in total.
Is Ai no Kusabi (2012) finished?
Yes. Ai no Kusabi (2012) has finished airing — the final episode aired April 18, 2012.
Is there a season 2 of Ai no Kusabi (2012)?
No sequel is listed for Ai no Kusabi (2012) as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original light novel.
Is Ai no Kusabi (2012) based on a light novel?
Yes. Ai no Kusabi (2012) adapts the light novel by Rieko Yoshihara.
Who animated Ai no Kusabi (2012)?
Ai no Kusabi (2012) was animated by AIC and directed by Katsuhito Akiyama.