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Ben-To

2011·Show
12Episodes in1Season·TV-14
73
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High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Fast-paced and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Violence7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Hopefulness6
  • Catharsis5
  • Coming of Age5

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Absurdist Humor6

World

Everyday modern life

  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Cinematography6

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

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About

Every day an epic struggle rages in grocery stores across Japan - the battle for half-priced bento boxes! Once the discount stickers go on, ravenous brawlers start throwing punches in a knockdown, drag-out war over who gets to take home the cheap eats. When a young, broke high school student named Sato joins the Half-Priced Food Lovers Club, he proves to be a rising talent in the world of insane food fights. But does he have what it takes to become the king of clearance cuisine?
Battle Royale ComedyFood-Centric ActionHigh School AnticsFast-Paced & EnergeticEccentric CharactersSituational SlapstickAnime ActionAbsurdist HumorUnderdog Story

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Ben-To

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Where can I stream Ben-To legally?

Ben-To is included with a subscription to Crunchyroll in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Ben-To worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Ben-To rated?

TV-14ViolenceSexual content

It's rated TV-14 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and sexual content.

How many seasons does Ben-To have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each.

When did Ben-To air?

It ran from 2011 to 2011 and has ended.

What language is Ben-To in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Ben-To?

9AUCAGBIEJPNLNZUSZA

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Ben-To in 9 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Ben-To use?

Enemy MineMundane Made AwesomeBut Not Too ForeignImprobable Weapon UserThe JinxFunny Background EventDouble Standard: Abuse, Female on MaleScrew This, I'm Outta Here!Spoiler OpeningSchool Uniforms are the New BlackI Have Your WifeRunning Gagand 100 more

TV Tropes lists 112 storytelling tropes for Ben-To, including Enemy Mine, Mundane Made Awesome, But Not Too Foreign.