The Boy And The Beast

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Type
Light Novel [JP]
Genre
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Based on a MovieMale Protagonist
Rating | 4.1/5 | 51 votes
Language
Japanese
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Year
2015
Status in COO

Completed

Licensed
Yes
Fully Translated
Yes
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Summary
Discover the captivating world of 'Bakemono No Ko' or 'The Boy And The Beast,' a light novel that transports readers between the human realm of Tokyo's Shibuya ward and the mystical bakemono realm of Shibutenmachi. Join the poignant journey of a lonely boy who finds companionship and mentorship in the bakemono world under the guidance of Kumatetsu. This Japanese novel weaves together themes of action, adventure, and fantasy, creating a compelling narrative centered around a male protagonist named Kyuuta, offering a unique reading experience for fans of magical storytelling.

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The story is set in the human realm (Tokyo’s Shibuya ward) and the bakemono realm (Shibutenmachi). In these two worlds which must not intersect, there lives a lonely boy and a lonely bakemono. One day, the boy gets lost in the bakemono world, becomes the disciple of the bakemono Kumatetsu, and is renamed Kyuuta.

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