Ben-To

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  • TV-14
  • 2011
  • 1 Season
  • 6.7  (457)

Ben-To is an anime series that follows the adventures of a group of high school students who battle it out for discounted bento boxes. The show is full of action, humor, and ultimately, a heartwarming message about friendship and perseverance. The main character of the show is a young man named Sato Yo, who, like many other students, is on a tight budget. To save money on food, Sato and his fellow students frequent the local supermarkets during the evening rush hour, when they mark down their leftover bento boxes. However, as Sato soon finds out, there are many other students who are also looking for a bargain, and the competition can be fierce.

Throughout the show, Sato and his friends compete against rival factions, complete challenges that test their skills and strategy, and grow closer as a group. The characters in the show are all unique and interesting, from the brash and confident Yarizui Sen to the calculating and mysterious Shibata Kyo.

As the show progresses, Sato and his friends must overcome increasingly difficult obstacles to obtain their beloved bento boxes, which leads them into dangerous situations and intense battles with other students. Along the way, they discover the true value of friendship and teamwork, learning to rely on each other and trust their instincts.

One of the standout features of Ben-To is its animation style, which is crisp and colorful. The fight scenes are particularly well-done, with dynamic camera angles and flashy special effects. The soundtrack is also memorable, mixing upbeat rock and pop tracks with more atmospheric, moody pieces.

Perhaps what makes Ben-To so enjoyable, however, is its willingness to take a lighthearted approach to what could be a very serious subject - the struggles of students living on a tight budget. Rather than dwelling on the doom and gloom of financial hardship, the show focuses on the ingenuity, resilience, and sense of humor that young people can bring to the table when faced with difficult circumstances. The characters tease and joke with each other, and the overall tone of the show is one of camaraderie, rather than competition.

Overall, Ben-To is an entertaining and refreshing anime series that is well worth a watch. It may not be the most profound or groundbreaking show out there, but it certainly delivers on its promise of action, comedy, and heart.

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Domestic Eel Bento 790kcal
12. Domestic Eel Bento 790kcal
December 24, 2011
The old nemesis of Orthros shows up in town to undermine them once again. With Sen still sick with a cold, it will be up to Yo to figure out a way to rebalance the playing field for all the wolves, as they vie for seasonal eel bentos.
Pocari Sweat 125kcal
11. Pocari Sweat 125kcal
December 17, 2011
A certain supermarket puts fresh eel bentos on sale one day each summer, and this is sure to attract plenty of wolves. But to make it there, first Sen will have to recover from a cold, and Orthros will have to overcome the specter of their painful past.
a Warm, Gentle Flavor I Remember from Long Ago at My Grandmother's House. A Japanese Dish Easy On Both Mind and Body.
10. a Warm, Gentle Flavor I Remember from Long Ago at My Grandmother's House. A Japanese Dish Easy On Both Mind and Body.
December 10, 2011
There's a new wolf duo in town, and they go by the name Orthros. This pair seems to be as unbeatable as they are mysterious, but the real surprise comes when it's revealed that their true identities aren't so shrouded in mystery after all.
Deluxe Western and Japanese Food Assortment 2910kcal and Piping Hot Porridge Bento 340kcal
9. Deluxe Western and Japanese Food Assortment 2910kcal and Piping Hot Porridge Bento 340kcal
December 3, 2011
Homemade bentos are the order of the day, but sometimes these can prove just as dangerous as bentos won in battle. Asebi believes Yo is a big fan of her cooking, while Ume decides to take things up a notch with Hana.
Hamburg Steak Loaded With Garlic Chives Bento 765kcal
8. Hamburg Steak Loaded With Garlic Chives Bento 765kcal
November 26, 2011
An unfortunate mishap lands Yo in the hospital. Twin sisters Kyo and Kyo, student council officers from Ayame's school, are trying to learn more about Sen. When they mistake Yo, covered in bandages, for Sen, a comedy of errors ensues.
Bosomelet Bento 752kcal and Loco Moco Bulging Bento 1100kcal
7. Bosomelet Bento 752kcal and Loco Moco Bulging Bento 1100kcal
November 19, 2011
The Half-Pricers Club gets free tickets to a Hawaii-themed water park, so it's excursion time! While there, Yo learns that supermarkets aren't the only places where bento brawls occur.
Special Hokkaido Style Fried Chicken Bento 795kcal
6. Special Hokkaido Style Fried Chicken Bento 795kcal
November 12, 2011
The Monarch, leader of the eastern wolves, claims he wants to take over the supermarkets in the west as well. Sen comes up with a plan to foil him, while Ayame learns there might be more going on here than meets the eye.
Hokkaido Salmon Fish Soup 326kcal
5. Hokkaido Salmon Fish Soup 326kcal
November 5, 2011
Yo inadvertently finds himself caught up in a brewing turf war between wolves from the east and west sides of town. Wolves generally do their own thing, but this time they might need to work together to defend what belongs to them.
Ginger Fried Pork Bento 852kcal
4. Ginger Fried Pork Bento 852kcal
October 29, 2011
It's nothing but trouble when Yo's half-Italian cousin Ayame shows up and starts causing problems. Meanwhile, some shadowy organization appears to be gathering information about the local wolves.
Large Cheese Pork Cutlet Curry Rice 1080kcal
3. Large Cheese Pork Cutlet Curry Rice 1080kcal
October 22, 2011
The kendo club at school has their own ideas about how to acquire half-price bentos, and its captain makes a tempting offer to entice Yo into their fold. The time has come for Yo to ask himself what his motivation is for being a wolf.
Mackerel Boiled in Miso Bento 674kcal
2. Mackerel Boiled in Miso Bento 674kcal
October 15, 2011
Yo and Hana join the Half-Pricers Club. Its leader, Sen, teaches them the ropes, then sends them out into the wild to fend for themselves. There's a lot to learn, but it looks like Yo might turn out to be a successful wolf after all.
Stick With It, Natto Okra Rice Bowl With Cheese Topping Bento 440kcal
1. Stick With It, Natto Okra Rice Bowl With Cheese Topping Bento 440kcal
October 8, 2011
Feeding yourself isn't easy, on a fixed budget in boarding school. Yo Sato learns it's even harder when brawls break out every night at local supermarkets, the moment bento meals go on sale. The only way to get a bento is to fight the wolves for one.
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  • Premiere Date
    October 8, 2011
  • IMDB Rating
    6.7  (457)