Baka and Test: Summon the Beasts

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  • TV-14
  • 2010
  • 2 Seasons
  • 7.1  (1,505)

Baka and Test: Summon the Beasts is a unique anime that stands out in the genre of school comedies. The show aired from 2010-2011, and is produced by FUNimation Entertainment. It is based on a light novel series written by Kenji Inoue and illustrated by Yui Haga. The anime takes place in a high school called Fumizuki Academy where students are divided into classes based on their academic abilities. The higher the academic score, the better the classroom and equipment they get, resulting in Class A having the best equipment in the school, and Class F being the lowest with old, run-down furniture.

The story follows the class F students, specifically a young boy named Akihisa Yoshii, who is known to be the biggest idiot in the school. Akihisa and his friends, the equally dimwitted Yuuji Sakamoto and the perverted Kouta Tsuchiya, have a crush on a girl named Mizuki Himeji, who is in Class A. When Mizuki suddenly falls ill and misses her exams, she is placed in Class F along with Akihisa's group. They decide to band together and try to raise their scores to escape the lowest class and get better equipment.

During their journey, they discover a unique ability that the school has which allows students to summon avatars of themselves to battle. These avatars are powered by the students' test scores, and the stronger the scores, the more powerful the avatar. This creates a unique conflict between classes, where they can challenge each other to battles to swap classrooms and equipment.

The show is a hilarious, laugh-out-loud comedy that has a unique twist with battles mixed into the classroom hierarchy. The humor is witty and engaging, with a lot of physical comedy mixed in. The voice acting by Jamie Marchi (as Mizuki), Brina Palencia (as Akihisa), and Josh Grelle (as Yuuji) is top-notch, creating memorable scenes that stay with you long after the show has ended.

Furthermore, the animation and art style of the show are bright, vibrant, and playful, with some of the most unique avatar designs that have ever been seen in anime. The character designs are adorable and charming, creating an atmosphere that is both light-hearted and heart-warming.

The show has eleven episodes, and each episode is about twenty-five minutes long, making it an easy watch. Despite the light-hearted nature of the show, it does tackle some serious issues such as bullying, acceptance, and the power of friendship. This adds an extra layer of substance to the already enjoyable series.

Overall, Baka and Test: Summon the Beasts is a hilarious and entertaining anime that is perfect for anyone searching for a lighthearted comedy. The unique twist on school hierarchy and battles will keep you hooked, and the engaging characters and memorable moments will make you fall in love with the series. Give it a try, and you won't be disappointed.

Baka and Test: Summon the Beasts is a series that ran for 2 seasons (34 episodes) between January 6, 2010 and on FUNimation

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BAKA and TEST - Summon The Beasts!
26. BAKA and TEST - Summon The Beasts!
July 26, 2022
The haunted house battle continues! With the ranks of the younger students thinning, Akihisa and Yuuji trick Tsunemura and Natsukawa into entering a different battlefield. Will their plan lead to victory?
Idiots, Clownery, and Requiem!
25. Idiots, Clownery, and Requiem!
November 10, 2017
When Class F is challenged by some older students, the battle takes place in a haunted house. To win, Class F must get through without screaming. Unfortunately, the older kids have some scary tricks up their sleeves.
Yuuji, Shouko, and Childhood Memories!
24. Yuuji, Shouko, and Childhood Memories!
July 26, 2022
Flashback: In fifth grade, Yuuji
Me, Romance, and Negotiation Skills!
22. Me, Romance, and Negotiation Skills!
July 26, 2022
Thanks to Minami kissing Akihisa in front of Mizuki, there
Me, Peeking, and Far Away Paradise!
20. Me, Peeking, and Far Away Paradise!
November 9, 2017
The guys rally every male at camp to assist in their mission of peeping on the girls. After combining their abilities, they finally make it to the girls
Me, Peeking, and Guys' Friendship!
19. Me, Peeking, and Guys' Friendship!
November 9, 2017
The search for the blackmailer continues, with Akihisa, Yuuji and the others narrowing in on a suspect: Aiko Kudou. In order to confirm their hunch, the gang once again sets out to sneak a peek during bath time.
Me, Peeking, and Training Camp!
18. Me, Peeking, and Training Camp!
July 26, 2022
After Akihisa seeks Kouta
Me, Yukata, and Festivities!
15. Me, Yukata, and Festivities!
November 9, 2017
Just when Akihisa and Yuuji start to feel like the girls may have forgiven them, they discover the worst is yet to come. The summer festival has some peculiar punishment in store for all the guys!
Summon the Beasts: Summon the Beasts!
13. Summon the Beasts: Summon the Beasts!
September 29, 2011
Akihisa and the gang continue to challenge the Year 3 students in the haunted house, although there are only a few people left who aren't disqualified. What is their plan to beat the Year 3 Toko-Natsu Duo? Who will be the winner of the courage contest?
Summon the Beasts: Idiots, Clownery, and Requiem!
12. Summon the Beasts: Idiots, Clownery, and Requiem!
September 22, 2011
Akihisa and the gang find out that their Avatars are different from usual. While they're making a racket, their upperclassmen come in and start an Avatar battle. However, the Principal stops them by telling them to use the scores in a Courage Contest.
Summon the Beasts: Yuuji, Shouko and Childhood Memories
11. Summon the Beasts: Yuuji, Shouko and Childhood Memories
September 15, 2011
Shoko and Yuuji take a trip down memory lane, recalling their days in elementary school. After Shoko transfers to Yuuji's school, she finds herself having a hard time making friends, and tries to befriend Yuuji. He acts indifferent at first, but then...
Summon the Beasts: Me, Romance, and Love Skills!
10. Summon the Beasts: Me, Romance, and Love Skills!
September 8, 2011
Since the last attempt to get Class D declare war on Class F failed, Yuuji comes up with a plan to have a negotiation meeting with Miharu. However, Yuuji, the only one who knows what to do, becomes unavailable, and so, Akihisa has to do it without Yuuji.
Summon the Beasts: Me, Romance, and Negotiation Skills!
9. Summon the Beasts: Me, Romance, and Negotiation Skills!
September 1, 2011
Akihisa realizes that Minami is acting strange because of the email he sent her by mistake during the training camp. When Miharu gets upset and tries to take it out on Class F by starting a Summoner Test War, they have to find a way out of it.
Summon the Beasts: Me, Japan and Unknown Words
8. Summon the Beasts: Me, Japan and Unknown Words
August 25, 2011
When Minami's family returned from Germany, she spoke little Japanese. Although she tried to fit in, her mistakes caused her classmates to stay away... except for Akihisa. Unfortunately, he screws up his attempts to be nice to her and upsets her instead.
Summon the Beasts: Me, Peeking and Far Away Paradise!!
7. Summon the Beasts: Me, Peeking and Far Away Paradise!!
August 18, 2011
The last day of the training camp is fast approaching, and Akihisa and Yuuji hatch one more plan to try and peek on the girls and find out who their blackmailer is. This sets the stage for an all-out showdown between the guys and the girls.
Summon the Beasts: Me, Peeking and Guys' Friendship!
6. Summon the Beasts: Me, Peeking and Guys' Friendship!
August 11, 2011
The search for the blackmailer continues, with Akihisa, Yuuji and the others narrowing in on a suspect: Aiko Kudou. In order to confirm their hunch, the gang once again sets out to sneak a peek during bath time.
Summon the Beasts: Me, Peeking and Training Camp!
5. Summon the Beasts: Me, Peeking and Training Camp!
August 4, 2011
After Akihisa seeks Kouta's advice on how to deal with a troubling blackmail note, he learns that Yuuji is in a similar situation. Kouta's investigation uncovers clues that suggest one person is causing all of the problems.
Summon the Beasts: Me, True Colors and a Man's Dignity!
4. Summon the Beasts: Me, True Colors and a Man's Dignity!
July 29, 2011
Complications arise after Mizuki and Shouko interrupt Akihisa's card game. Later, during a test of the Avatar system, the summoners of Class F are embarrassed to find their innermost thoughts revealed.
Summon the Beasts: Me, That Girl and a Stuffed Toy
3. Summon the Beasts: Me, That Girl and a Stuffed Toy
July 21, 2011
When Hideyoshi's tone-deaf twin is asked to sing the school song, he's roped into a costume change that's just asking for trouble. Then, Akihisa gets a new admirer - or two? - when he risks his neck to help Haduki cheer up her big sis.
Summon the Beasts: Me, YUKATA and Festivities!
2. Summon the Beasts: Me, YUKATA and Festivities!
July 14, 2011
Just when Akihisa and Yuuji start to feel like the girls may have forgiven them, they discover the worst is yet to come. The summer festival has some peculiar punishment in store for all the guys!
Summon the Beasts: Me, Everyone and Swimming in the Ocean
1. Summon the Beasts: Me, Everyone and Swimming in the Ocean
July 7, 2011
A trip to the beach turns competitive after the girls get hit on, and Akihisa and Yuuji try to prove they have the skills necessary to be successful ladies men!
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Baka and Test: Summon the Beasts is available for streaming on the FUNimation website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Baka and Test: Summon the Beasts on demand at Amazon Prime, Amazon, Apple TV and Crunchyroll.
  • Premiere Date
    January 6, 2010
  • IMDB Rating
    7.1  (1,505)