In a world populated by anthropomorphic animals, herbivores and carnivores coexist with each other. For the adolescents of Cherryton Academy, school life is filled with hope, romance, distrust, and uneasiness. The main character is Legoshi the wolf, a member of the drama club. Despite his menacing appearance, he has a very gentle heart. Throughout most of his life, he has always been an object of fear and hatred by other animals, and he’s been quite accustomed to that lifestyle. But soon, he finds himself becoming more involved with his fellow classmates who have their own share of insecurities and finds his life in school changing slowly. (Source: moetron)

The Boy and the Beast
Bakemono no Ko
- AniList score
- 7.9
- Year
- 2015
- Format
- Movie
- Episodes
- 1 episode
- Action
- Adventure
- Comedy
- Drama
- Fantasy
- Supernatural
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…
Tags
- Coming of Age
- Male Protagonist
- Urban Fantasy
- Martial Arts
- Found Family
- Isekai
- Cultivation
- Anthropomorphism
- Primarily Animal Cast
- Orphan
- Swordplay
- Adoption
- Estranged Family
- Family Life
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