The Boy and the Beast (2015) ( Bakemono no ko )

The Boy and the Beast (2015) (Blu-Ray) (*)

$20.99

Original Title: Bakemono no ko
Screened, competed or awarded at:
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( DTS 5.1 )
English ( DTS-HD Master Audio )
English ( Subtitles )
Japanese ( DTS 5.1 )
Japanese ( DTS-HD Master Audio )

Product Origin/Format:
Australia ( Blu-Ray/Region B )

Running Time:
118 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen (1.78:1)

Special Features:
Cast/Crew Interview(s)
Documentary
Interactive Menu
Making Of
Scene Access
Trailer(s)

Movie filmed in 2015 and produced in:
Japan ( India, Eastern Asia )

Directed By:
Mamoru Hosoda

Written By:
Mamoru Hosoda

Actors:
Koji Yakusho ..... Kumatetsu (voice)
Aoi Miyazaki ..... Young Kyuta (voice)
Shota Sometani ..... Teenage Kyuta (voice)
Suzu Hirose ..... Kaede (voice)
Lily Franky ..... Hyakush?b? (voice)
Yo Oizumi ..... Tatara (voice)
Kazuhiro Yamaji ..... Iozen (voice)
Mamoru Miyano ..... Teenage Ichirohiko (voice)
Kappei Yamaguchi ..... Teenage Jiromaru (voice)
Haru Kuroki ..... Young Ichirohiko (voice)
Momoka Ohno ..... Young Jiromaru (voice)
Sumire Morohoshi ..... Chico (voice)
Keishi Nagatsuka ..... Kyuta's Father (voice)
Kumiko Aso ..... Kyuta's Mother (voice)
Masahiko Tsugawa ..... Lord (voice)

Synopsis:

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.

The latest feature film from award-winning Japanese director Mamoru Hosoda (Summer Wars, Wolf Children): When Kyuta, a young orphan living on the streets of Shibuya, stumbles into a fantastic world of beasts, he's taken in by Kumatetsu, a gruff, rough-around-the-edges warrior beast who's been searching for the perfect apprentice. Despite their constant bickering, Kyuta and Kumatetsu begin training together and slowly form a bond as surrogate father and son. But when a deep darkness threatens to throw the human and beast worlds into chaos, the strong bond between this unlikely family will be put to ultimate test-a final showdown that will only be won if the two can finally work together using all of their combined strength and courage.

Following the passing of his mother, Ren has run away from home and is alone in the human world. An encounter with Kumatetsu, a creature resembling a bear, leads to his entering Jutengai, a town populated by beasts. Selfish and self-centred, Kumatetsu wants to win the contest to become the new Lord of the land, but requires an apprentice to do so. Ren is clearly in need of a paternal role model and thus an unorthodox relationship between boy and beast begins. As the story progresses, the two characters increasingly realise that making their way in the world is a journey best embarked upon with the aid of company rather than alone. Mamoru Hosoda follows up Wolf Children (LFF2012) with another exquisitely animated fable featuring a cast of extraordinary characters and dealing with universal issues. It is an accomplished film that once again asserts Hosoda's position as one of the greats of Japanese animation.

This product was added to our catalog on Tuesday 19 May, 2026.