Original anime series produced by Netflix
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Created by
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Directed by
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Produced by
| Rui Kuroki
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Written by
| Katsuya Ishida
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Music by
| Yoshihiro Ike
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Studio
| Production I.G
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Licensed by
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Released
| March 2, 2018
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Runtime
| 25?27 minutes
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Episodes
| 12
(
List of episodes
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Directed by
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Written by
| - Katsuya Ishida
- Kazuto Nakazawa
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Music by
| Yoshihiro Ike
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Studio
| Production I.G
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Licensed by
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Released
| March 18, 2021
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Runtime
| 23?25 minutes
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Episodes
| 6
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List of episodes
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B: The Beginning
(
B: ザ?ビギニング
,
B?: Za Beginingu
)
is an
original net animation
(ONA) series created by
Production I.G
and
Kazuto Nakazawa
.
[4]
The series premiered on March 2, 2018, worldwide on
Netflix
.
A second season, titled
B: Succession
(
B: サクセッション
,
B? Sakusesshon
)
, premiered on March 18, 2021.
[5]
Premise
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In a world powered by advanced technology, crime and violence sweep through the archipelagic nation of Cremona (inspired by the real city of
Cremona
in
Italy
, and other cities of
Lombardy
such as
Milan
). Chief among the major players is "Killer B", a vigilante serial killer who has thrown the city into chaos. The stories of the protagonist Koku; Keith Flick, a legendary investigator of the Royal Investigation Service (RIS); and a mysterious criminal organization intertwine on the path to reach their objectives.
Koku is a demihuman with the ability to shape-shift parts of his body into wings and blades. Attempting to save his childhood friend Yuna, Keith is attempting to solve the murder of his sister 8 years ago. Both of them are up against the Market Maker, a hidden organization that controls the government of the island to understand the magical powers that Koku has and where they came from.
Voice cast
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Production
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Netflix announced the series on February 24, 2016,
[7]
stating that the series would air 12 episodes and debut in 190 countries around the world. It was originally titled
Perfect Bones
.
[8]
The title was later revealed to be
B: The Beginning
.
[9]
Kazuto Nakazawa directed the series and designed the characters while also serving as key animation supervisor,
Yoshinobu Yamakawa
also directed the series alongside Nakazawa, Katsuya Ishida wrote the scripts, and Yoshihiro Ike composed the music.
[3]
The theme song "The Perfect World" was performed by guitarist
Marty Friedman
and
Man with a Mission
's vocalist Jean-Ken Johnny in collaboration with bassist Ken-Ken and drummer K?ji Fujimoto. The series premiered on March 2, 2018.
[10]
Anime Limited
acquired the series for home video distribution in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
[11]
It was announced on May 30 in the Anime Matsuri Panel that it'll also see a North American release.
[12]
Shout! Factory
would co-distribute it.
[13]
It was released on October 2, 2020.
[14]
During the 2018
Annecy International Animated Film Festival
, Netflix announced that a second season is in production.
[15]
The second season, titled
B: Succession
, was released on March 18, 2021.
[16]
Itsuro Kawasaki
is directing the series, with Kazuto Nakazawa serving as chief director, and the rest of the staff and cast are reprising their roles.
[17]
Episodes
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Season 1:
The Beginning
(2018)
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Season 2:
Succession
(2021)
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Notes
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- ^
Credited as Chief Director
(
?監督
,
S? Kantoku
)
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References
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]
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Lang, Jamie; Hopewell, John (June 16, 2018).
"5 Titles Illustrate Diversity in Annecy's TV Films in Competition"
.
Variety
. Retrieved
January 4,
2020
.
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Chapman, Paul (February 8, 2018).
"Mysteries Deepen in New "B: The Beginning" Key Visual"
.
Crunchyroll
. Retrieved
June 11,
2020
.
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a
b
c
"Netflix Reveals Staff, Cast, Visuals for B: The Beginning Anime (Updated)"
.
Anime News Network
. August 2, 2017
. Retrieved
January 8,
2018
.
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Komatsu, Mikikazu.
"Production I.G's Original Anime "B: The Beginning" Reveals Key Visual and Trailer with Theme Song"
.
Crunchyroll
.
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Netflix Anime (February 17, 2021).
B: Succession | Official Trailer | Netflix
. YouTube
. Retrieved
February 17,
2021
.
- ^
"Exclusive: B: The Beginning Anime's English Dub Cast Revealed"
.
Anime News Network
. October 20, 2017
. Retrieved
January 8,
2018
.
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"Netflix Brings New Original Anime Series, Perfect Bones, to Members Worldwide"
.
Netflix Media Center
.
- ^
"Netflix to Stream Production I.G's Perfect Bones Anime Worldwide"
.
Anime News Network
. February 25, 2016
. Retrieved
January 8,
2018
.
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"Production I.G's Perfect Bones Anime Lists New Title, 2018 Launch on Netflix"
.
Anime News Network
. June 13, 2017
. Retrieved
January 8,
2018
.
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"B: The Beginning Anime Reveals Trailer, March 2 Worldwide Debut"
.
Anime News Network
. November 30, 2017
. Retrieved
January 8,
2018
.
- ^
"Anime Limited News: Angelic Layer Blu-ray Release, B: The Beginning Home Video Announcement, and more"
.
Anime UK News
. August 27, 2018
. Retrieved
August 28,
2018
.
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"Anime Limited to Also Offer B: The Beginning on Blu-ray in U.S."
Anime News Network
. August 16, 2023.
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"Shout! Factory, Anime Limited Partner to Release B: The Beginning Anime"
.
Anime News Network
. August 16, 2023.
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"Shout! Factory, Anime Limited Release B: The Beginning Anime on BD/DVD on October 6"
.
Anime News Network
. August 16, 2023.
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Ressler, Karen (June 12, 2018).
"B: The Beginning Anime Gets 2nd Season"
.
Anime News Network
. Retrieved
June 12,
2018
.
- ^
Pineda, Rafael Antonio (February 17, 2021).
"B: The Beginning Season 2's Trailer Reveals More Cast, Staff, March 18 Global Debut"
.
Anime News Network
. Retrieved
February 17,
2021
.
- ^
Mateo, Alex (October 27, 2020).
"B: The Beginning Anime Season 2 Unveils Title, Updated Staff, 2021 Debut"
.
Anime News Network
. Retrieved
October 27,
2020
.
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