Ben-To
Bento
ベン・トー
Genres
- Action
- Comedy
- Gourmet
Tags
all 15- ActionBattle Royale92
- ArtsFood88
- Main CastPrimarily Teen Cast79
- Main CastMale Protagonist79
- ComedySlapstick79
- TraitsTwins79
- OtherPhilosophy60
- DramaBullying60
- ActionMartial Arts50
- SceneSchool Club50
- TraitsNudity48
- SceneSchool46
- OtherLGBTQ+ Themes46
- GameVideo Games20
- ComedyParody20
Genres: Action, Comedy, Gourmet. Tags: Battle Royale, Food, Primarily Teen Cast, Male Protagonist, Slapstick, Twins, Philosophy, Bullying, Martial Arts, School Club, Nudity, School.
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This Season
Rated TV
Episode Progress
Complete12 / 12 episodes aired
All 12 episodes available
- Premiered
- Fall 2011
- Aired
- Oct 9, 2011 – Dec 25, 2011
- Broadcast
- Sunday · 02:20:00
- Duration
- 24 min
- Time to Complete
- 4h 48m
- Rating
- PG - Children
- Studio
- David Production
Alternative Titles
jaベン・トー
enBento
enBen-Tou
Synopsis
The supermarket is an important building in any city, for they provide a convenient way to purchase a variety of food in a family-friendly, safe environment. However, these stores changes in the blink of an eye once the unsold bento boxes go on their nightly half-off sales! War breaks out and friends become foes as each person fights for honor, pride, and dinner. There are no longer any people in these supermarkets, only Wolves and Dogs—winners and losers. High schooler You Satou is painfully introduced to these battles after unknowingly stumbling into the war zone, but instead of choosing to avoid these nightly fights, he wants to join in. After seeing Satou's lack of fighting skills, upperclassman and Wolf Sen Yarizui invites him and Hana Oshiroi, a girl who enjoys spectating the brawls, to join her Half-Priced Food Lovers Club to show them the distinction between the Dogs and the Wolves. Together, they learn what it truly means to fight for your food. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Synopsis
The supermarket is an important building in any city, for they provide a convenient way to purchase a variety of food in a family-friendly, safe environment. However, these stores changes in the blink of an eye once the unsold bento boxes go on their nightly half-off sales! War breaks out and friends become foes as each person fights for honor, pride, and dinner. There are no longer any people in
The supermarket is an important building in any city, for they provide a convenient way to purchase a variety of food in a family-friendly, safe environment. However, these stores changes in the blink of an eye once the unsold bento boxes go on their nightly half-off sales! War breaks out and friends become foes as each person fights for honor, pride, and dinner. There are no longer any people in these supermarkets, only Wolves and Dogs—winners and losers.
High schooler You Satou is painfully introduced to these battles after unknowingly stumbling into the war zone, but instead of choosing to avoid these nightly fights, he wants to join in. After seeing Satou's lack of fighting skills, upperclassman and Wolf Sen Yarizui invites him and Hana Oshiroi, a girl who enjoys spectating the brawls, to join her Half-Priced Food Lovers Club to show them the distinction between the Dogs and the Wolves. Together, they learn what it truly means to fight for your food.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
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The supermarket is an important building in any city, for they provide a convenient way to purchase a variety of food in a family-friendly, safe environment. However, these stores changes in the blink of an eye once the unsold bento boxes go on their nightly half-off sales! War breaks out and friends become foes as each person fights for honor, pride, and dinner. There are no longer any people in
The supermarket is an important building in any city, for they provide a convenient way to purchase a variety of food in a family-friendly, safe environment. However, these stores changes in the blink of an eye once the unsold bento boxes go on their nightly half-off sales! War breaks out and friends become foes as each person fights for honor, pride, and dinner. There are no longer any people in these supermarkets, only Wolves and Dogs—winners and losers. High schooler You Satou is painfully introduced to these battles after unknowingly stumbling into the war zone, but instead of choosing to avoid these nightly fights, he wants to join in. After seeing Satou's lack of fighting skills, upperclassman and Wolf Sen Yarizui invites him and Hana Oshiroi, a girl who enjoys spectating the brawls, to join her Half-Priced Food Lovers Club to show them the distinction between the Dogs and the Wolves. Together, they learn what it truly means to fight for your food. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes is Ben-To?
Ben-To consists of 12 episodes in total. Each episode has a runtime of approximately 24 minutes.
Is Ben-To a finished anime series?
Yes, Ben-To is a finished series that originally aired during the fall 2011 season. It serves as a standalone entry in its franchise.
What is the plot of Ben-To about?
Ben-To follows high schooler Satou, You who finds himself in a bizarre nightly war over half-priced bento boxes at the local supermarket. In this world, people are divided into Wolves and Dogs, fighting for honor and dinner in intense martial arts battles.
Which studio produced Ben-To?
Ben-To was produced by the animation studio David Production. The series was directed by Itagaki, Shin.
Who are the main characters in Ben-To?
The story centers on a group of high schoolers involved in the supermarket bento wars, specifically Yarizui, Sen, Shaga, Ayame, Satou, You, and Oshiroi, Hana.
What anime should I watch if I liked Ben-To?
If you enjoyed the comedic and food-related themes of Ben-To, you might want to watch Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma or The Devil is a Part-Timer!. Other similar recommendations include D-Frag!, Dagashi Kashi, and Akiba's Trip The Animation.
Is Ben-To considered a light-hearted series?
Ben-To is rated PG, making it suitable for children, though its core premise revolves around intense martial arts combat. The show blends action and gourmet themes with comedy, focusing on the high-stakes struggle for discounted supermarket meals.
Information
- Type
- TV
- Status
- Finished
- Country
- Japan
- Premiered
- Fall 2011
- Aired
- Oct 9, 2011 – Dec 25, 2011
- Broadcast
- Sunday · 02:20:00
- Episodes
- 12 / 12
- Duration
- 24 min
- Time to Complete
- 4h 48m
- Rating
- PG - Children
- Studio
- David Production
Alternative Titles
jaベン・トー
enBento
enBen-Tou
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