Bean Bandit
main character
OVA
6.9
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 1
- Episode length
- 46 min
- Total watch time
- 46 minutes
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- February 22, 1989
- Season
- Winter 1989
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- AIC
- Director
- Yasuo Hasegawa
- Original creator
- Kenichi Sonoda
- Age rating
- R — Mild Nudity
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 69/100
- Also known as
- Riding Been
- Score across sites
- 7.05/10
Estimated watch time
0h 46m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Crime100%Urban95%Anti-Hero95%Fugitive93%Cars85%Guns80%Foreign79%Seinen79%Police73%Male Protagonist70%
overview details
Synopsis
Bean Bandit and his partner Rally Vincent are couriers for hire - transporting clients and delivering goods in his custom sports car "Roadbuster" for a hefty price. But when they are hired to escort a kidnapped girl named Chelsea to her home, they don't realize they're being framed for kidnapping as their former clients Semmerling and Carrie plan their escape with Chelsea's father and the ransom money. (Source: Anime News Network)
Trailer
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Should you watch Riding Bean?
Probably, if you enjoy action, comedy and thriller, especially stories with crime, urban, anti-hero.
Reception is positive but mixed: 69/100 on AniList, with 37% of 4.4K ratings at 8/10 or higher.
Once people start, they tend to finish: only 0.9% of viewers drop it.
At about 46 minutes in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Kenichi Sonoda
- Director
- Yasuo Hasegawa
- Character design
- Kenichi Sonoda
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Gunsmith Cats
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Riding Bean FAQ
How many episodes does Riding Bean have?
Riding Bean has 1 episodes of about 46 minutes each, roughly 46 minutes in total.
Is Riding Bean finished?
Yes. Riding Bean has finished airing — the final episode aired February 22, 1989.
Is there a season 2 of Riding Bean?
No sequel is listed for Riding Bean as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Riding Bean based on a manga?
Yes. Riding Bean adapts the manga by Kenichi Sonoda.
Who animated Riding Bean?
Riding Bean was animated by AIC and directed by Yasuo Hasegawa.
Where can I watch Riding Bean?
Riding Bean is listed on OceanVeil. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.