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Bakemono no Ko
Synopsis: In "Bakemono no Ko," Ren, a lonely boy who lost his last human connections, finds an unexpected new home in the world of beasts, after an encounter with the fearless Kumatetsu. As the boy seeks a sense of belonging and a home he never had, Kumatetsu, a fierce creature in search of recognition, sees in Ren a chance to find a worthy successor. Together, they traverse a path filled with challenges and self-discovery, challenging their own limitations and prejudices. As their journeys intertwine, they discover that, despite appearances, true connection can arise from the most unlikely places.
Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Meaning
- Related
Information
Anime Names
- Anime Name: Bakemono no Ko
- Anime Name in Japanese: バケモノの子
- Anime Name in English: The Boy and the Beast
- Other names: Child of a Beast
Production information
- Producers: Dentsu, Yomiuri Telecasting, Kadokawa Shoten, TOHO, Nippon Television Network, Arquebuse
- Licensors:
- Studios: Studio Chizu
Anime Information
- Type: Movie
- Episodes: 1
- Date: 11-Jul-15
- Genres: Aventura, Fantasia, Antropomórfico, Isekai
- Subjects: Anthropomorphic, Isekai
- Target: Shounen
External Links
Anime Reviews
- Rating: 8.24
- Popularity: 533
Video Trailer/Opening
Curiosities
- "Bakemono no Ko" was directed by Mamoru Hosoda, known for his work on "Summer Wars" and "Wolf Children".
- The film premiered in Japan in July 2015 and was well received by both the audience and the critics.
- The story follows a young boy named Ren, who becomes the apprentice of a warrior named Kumatetsu in the world of beasts.
- The film explores themes such as the relationship between masters and disciples, and the search for identity and family.
- "Bakemono no Ko" won the award for Best Animated Film at the Sitges Film Festival in 2015.
Main Characters
- Kumatetsu: A bear-like creature that trains Ren.
- Ren: A human boy who becomes Kumatetsu's apprentice.
- Kaede: Ren's friend in the human world.
- Chiko: A small pig that accompanies Kumatetsu.
- Ichirouhiko: Another apprentice trained by a rival master.
- Hyakushuubou: Character who lives in the world of beasts.
- Tatara: Character who lives in the world of beasts.
- Iouzan
- Soushi
- Kyuuta's Father
Summary and events
- Ren, a nine-year-old boy, loses the last person who treated him with kindness and finds himself rejected by his remaining family.
- He flees to the confusing streets of Shibuya, where he meets Kumatetsu, an intimidating warrior from the Beast Kingdom, Shibuten.
- Kumatetsu wants to become a candidate to replace the lord of the kingdom, but lacks disciples due to his cold personality.
- Ren, now called Kyuuta, agrees to be the disciple of Kumatetsu, seeking a home and a new family.
- Both help each other achieve their goals, despite their distinct aims.
- The relationship between them evolves and reveals that they have more in common than they thought, uniting a boy and a beast.
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Meaning of Bakemono no Ko
Let's look at the translation of each word and explanation of the anime's name:
バケモノの子
- バケモノ - Monster
- の - in
- 子 - Son
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