The Boy and the Beast
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Synopsis
When a young orphaned boy living on the streets of Shibuya stumbles upon a fantastic world of beasts, he's taken in by a gruff warrior beast looking for an apprentice.
Cast
- Kumiko Aso
- Rirî Furankî
- Suzu Hirose
- Haru Kuroki
- Mamoru Miyano
- Aoi Miyazaki
- Sumire Morohoshi
- Keishi Nagatsuka
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- Mar 16, 2016
I laughed, I cried, I smiled. The Boy and the Beast surpassed every single one of my expectations, I adored this film. This is an emotional roller-coaster of a film, I cared, but not only that I cried, three times. The characters and their relationships felt so genuine…
ErikaApr 8, 2016Director Mamoru Hosoda is a big talent no doubt, but the The Boy and the Beast was very disappointing. Not a bad movie, enjoyed the start and some other parts, the animation looks great, just let down by the story, the random mythology bit put me right off this. The Fantasy…
AdamOnFilmsMay 11, 2021Dammit, I am understood by furries.
Jay - May 8, 2026
Please Help: My Son Hates Being Homeschooled Yesterday, during our scheduled Furry Hour, my 9 year old refused to be cooperative right from the start. Eventually he threw a tantrum, telling me "I don't want to learn about furries anymore. This is stupid. I wish I could…
EvasiveJun 18, 2024JUNIMATION II: F*** YEAH! So this has been one of those films I’ve been meaning to watch for a long time but for some reason, always forgot to put it in the queue or something. And in many ways, it was as excellent as I expected. The premise and the world-building are…
Rafael "Mister Movie" JovineOct 1, 2015No other filmmaker working today mixes the fantastic with the mundane as well as Mamoru Hosoda.
Kevin Clarke - Oct 2, 2019
mmMm DELICIOUS love me some GOOD fantasy anime!!!!!!
˗ˏˋ suspirliam ˊˎ˗Sep 3, 2022Reminds me of Whiplash (2014)
CursedTailsNov 19, 2025Trời ơiiii le petit boutchou poilu dễ thương quá ptit champi bánh bao va bb của mẹ
🐦🔥ㅤㅤRei Hino🐦🔥
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Sjoko lovedThe Boy and the BeastThis movie deserves more love and attention!!! It’s so amazing and I will never stop recommending this one!
Letícia Correia lovedThe Boy and the BeastIabsolutely loved 'The Beast and the Boy'! The captivating storyline and rich character development kept me hooked from start to finish. A truly enchanting tale!
Carmella lovedThe Boy and the BeastI’m not a furry buuut- jk it’s a really sweet story about a boy who is going through a crisis at a young age and eventually he meets someone that cares for him
- Jairus Grant lovedThe Boy and the Beast
A hidden gem that should be on moe platforms and have more recognition
Laury Maroudin-jasmin likedThe Boy and the BeastC’était tellement bien ça me touchée de fou
Mark Gravois lovedThe Boy and the Beast8.7/10
- NathanDirector lovedThe Boy and the Beast
Rating: 8.1/10 The Boy and the Beast is a spectacular and wonderfully creative fantasy adventure from director Mamoru Hosoda. The film is a powerful and heartfelt exploration of found family, loneliness, and strength, wrapped in a visually stunning and action-packed package. Highlights -…
AMock lovedThe Boy and the Beast8.5/10 Very deep and emotional story. The characters REALLY grow on you as the movie progresses to where you love almost all of them. Great soundtrack and visuals. Lots of symbolism and imagery to convey the plot and of course Easter eggs to Hosoda’s other films
Luca Salerno is "meh" onThe Boy and the BeastThe drawings are beautiful and I liked the story … I just think there were too many storylines, some of which useless; the meaning was profound but I believe it got lost among other little things that weren’t really necessary for the story.
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Metacritic
Mar 3, 2016
For answers, prepare to sit through two hours of complications, though you will probably figure it out before the spectacular ending.
Peter Keough
Boston Globe
Mar 3, 2016
Anime enthusiasts will enjoy The Boy and the Beast, but so will anyone who appreciates a good fantasy yarn.
Tom Keogh
The Seattle Times
Mar 2, 2016
A huge success in Japan, this thrilling, if overlong, epic from director Mamoru Hosoda (Wolf Children, Summer Wars) is part Karate Kid and part Japanese folklore.
Marc Savlov
Austin Chronicle
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Boy and the Beast (2016) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as PG-13, meaning that some material may be considered inappropriate for children under 13.
How long is The Boy and the Beast (2016)?
The movie is 1hr 59min long.
What's The Boy and the Beast (2016) about?
When a young orphaned boy living on the streets of Shibuya stumbles upon a fantastic world of beasts, he's taken in by a gruff warrior beast looking for an apprentice.
Who's the cast of The Boy and the Beast (2016)?
- Kumiko Aso as Kyuta's Mother
- Rirî Furankî as Monk Momoaki
- Suzu Hirose as Kaede
- Haru Kuroki as Young Ichirohiko
- Mamoru Miyano as Ichirohiko
- Aoi Miyazaki as Young Kyuta
- Sumire Morohoshi as Chiko
- Keishi Nagatsuka as Kyuta's Father
Who's the director behind The Boy and the Beast (2016)?
Mamoru Hosoda directed The Boy and the Beast (2016).
Who produced The Boy and the Beast (2016)?
Atsushi Chiba, Takuya Itô and Genki Kawamura produced The Boy and the Beast (2016).
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