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B: The Beginning

2018·Show
18Episodes in2Seasons·TV-MA
IMDb7.0
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Where to watch

Netflix

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B: The Beginning fingerprint

High energy, immersive world, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Spectacle7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Wonder6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor4
  • Absurdist Humor1

World

The future, crime, and mystery

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout direction and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Standout cinematography, visual style, and editing

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Cinematography9
  • Visual Stylization9
  • Editing8

Who it's for

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About

Genius investigator Keith Flick rejoins the royal police force just as serial killer "B" emerges. Mysterious youth Koku may be an ally, or a target.
Sci-Fi Crime ThrillerFuturistic MysteryPsychological AnimeIntriguing NarrativeStylized VisualsDark AtmosphereComplex CharactersHigh StakesAdvanced Technology

Crew

Directed by:
Kazuto Nakazawa, Takahiro Kawakoshi, Yoshiko Okuda
Produced by:
Rui Kuroki

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about B: The Beginning

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream B: The Beginning legally?

Netflix

B: The Beginning is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is B: The Beginning worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73/100 (IMDb 7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is B: The Beginning rated?

TV-MAViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How many seasons does B: The Beginning have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 18 episodes of about 26 minutes each.

When did B: The Beginning air?

It ran from 2018 to 2021 and has ended.

What language is B: The Beginning in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan, United States.

In how many countries can I watch B: The Beginning?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for B: The Beginning in 131 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does B: The Beginning use?

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TV Tropes lists 63 storytelling tropes for B: The Beginning, including Would Hurt a Child, Battering Ram, Shared Unusual Trait.