Bakemono no ko

"In a world of beasts, he found a family."

Jul 11 2015 PG-13 1h 59m
Action, Adventure, Animation

Kyuta, a boy living in Shibuya, and Kumatetsu, a lonesome beast from Jutengai, an imaginary world. One day, Kyuta forays into the imaginary world and, as he's looking for his way back, meets Kumatetsu who becomes his spirit guide. That encounter leads them to many adventures.

Plot

The latest feature film from award-winning Japanese director Mamoru Hosoda (Summer Wars, Wolf Children): When Kyuta, 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, Kyuta and Kumatetsu begin training together and slowly form a bond as surrogate father and son. But when a deep darkness threatens to throw the human and beast worlds into chaos, the strong bond between this unlikely family will be put to ultimate test-a final showdown that will only be won if the two can finally work together using all of their combined strength and courage.

Written by

Mamoru Hosoda

Directed by

Mamoru Hosoda

Production Countries

Japan

Production Companies

Nippon Television Network Corporation, Studio Chizu, Toho, VAP, dentsu, Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation, D.N. Dream Partners, Miyagi Television Broadcasting, Chukyo TV Broadcasting Company, Hiroshima Telecasting, Fukuoka Broadcasting System, Kadokawa, Shizuoka Daiichi Television, Sapporo Television Broadcasting Company

Languages

Awards

2 wins & 7 nominations total

Scores
# of Votes
29,091
Average Rating
7.6 out of 10
Metascore
65
Popularity
NA