The Boy and the Beast

A warm, bittersweet coming-of-age tale that blends martial arts training, fantastical world-building, and heartfelt father-son bonding into an emotionally resonant adventure.

Directed by

Mamoru Hosoda

Genres

Action, Adventure, Animation

Starring

Koji Yakusho, Aoi Miyazaki, Shota Sometani

Tagline

In a world of beasts, he found a family.

Overview

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.

How it feels

Warm, earnest, melancholic and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Found family, coming-of-age, identity, grief

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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