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Kemonozume

2006·Show
13Episodes in1Season
48
MediocreGoodWatch score

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Relentless energy, immersive world.

Energy

Nerve-racking and brutally violent

  • Tension9
  • Violence9
  • Adrenaline7

Heart

Romantic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Romance7
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some dark humor and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Absurdist Humor5

World

The mind, family, and fantasy

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Novelty9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction, characters, and performances

  • Direction9
  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8

Style

Standout visual style, cinematography, and editing

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization9
  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8

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About

Creatures known as Shokujinki have been secretly living alongside humans for hundreds of years. Though they may look like humans, Shokujinki are able to transform into uncontrollable beasts with gigantic claws and consume humans to survive. The equally secretive Kifuuken dojo specializes in killing Shokujinki by cutting off their arms, and is the only force preventing unchecked Shokujinki domination. Toshihiko Momota, the son of the leader of the Kifuuken, is instantly charmed by a mysterious woman named Yuka Kamitsuki. Their relationship is complicated, however, because unbeknownst to them both, Yuka is a Shokujinki and Toshihiko is sworn to kill her. Meanwhile, the Kifuuken is having a crisis of confidence as Toshihiko's brother Kazuma pushes against tradition and tries to modernize the Kifuuken. As emotions are strained and the secrets of both the past and present are revealed, who will live, and who will be eaten?
Visceral Supernatural HorrorPsychological Action AnimeGrotesque Body HorrorForbidden RomanceFamily ConflictUnique Visual StyleIntense & DisturbingExistential ThemesCharacter-Driven Narrative

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Is Kemonozume worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 7.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Kemonozume rated?

ViolenceSexual contentDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does Kemonozume have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 13 episodes of about 23 minutes each.

When did Kemonozume air?

It ran from 2006 to 2006 and has ended.

What language is Kemonozume in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

What tropes does Kemonozume use?

Ax-CrazyKirk SummationProper LadyBizarrchitectureIdiosyncratic Episode NamingPet the DogCensor BoxLove TriangleBreaking SpeechGory Discretion ShotHard-Drinking Party GirlEldritch Abominationand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 storytelling tropes for Kemonozume, including Ax-Crazy, Kirk Summation, Proper Lady.