The Boy and the Beast
“In a world of beasts, he found a family.”
ActionAdventureAnimationDramaFamilyFantasy
Kyuta, a boy living in Shibuya, and Kumatetsu, a lonesome beast from Jutengai, an imaginary world. One day, Kyuta forays into the imaginary world and, as he's looking for his way back, meets Kumatetsu who becomes his spirit guide. That encounter leads them to many adventures.
VIBE
This is a visually stunning, emotionally resonant journey about unexpected bonds and finding your place. It feels like a grand, heartfelt adventure, brimming with vibrant energy and a deep sense of connection. The experience is both exhilarating and profoundly moving, leaving you with a warm, hopeful feeling.
epicheartwarmingemotionalwhimsicalupliftingpropulsivevibrant animationepic fantasyMamoru Hosoda animerich world-buildingfound familymentorshipself-discoverybelongingidentity
japanparent child relationshiprunawayhomelessnesstrainingportalcoming of agetokyo, japanorphanbeastadult animationsurrogate fatherfather figureshadowfather son reunionsuccessionanimefather son relationship
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