Ben-To

Ben-To

ベン・トー
Ended First aired 04/Oct/2011 Japan Japanese 2 season(s) 18 episode(s)
Every day an epic struggle rages in grocery stores across Japan - the battle for half-priced bento boxes! Once the discount stickers go on, ravenous brawlers start throwing punches in a knockdown, drag-out war over who gets to take home the cheap eats. When a young, broke high school student named Sato joins the Half-Priced Food Lovers Club, he proves to be a rising talent in the world of insane food fights. But does he have what it takes to become the king of clearance cuisine?

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Season 1 · Season 1
12 episode(s) · Air date: 04/Oct/2011
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S1E12
Domestic Eel Bento 790kcal
Air date: 25/Dec/2011 · Time: 03:28 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S1E11
Pocari Sweat 125kcal
Air date: 18/Dec/2011 · Time: 03:28 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S1E10
A Warm, Gentle Flavor I Remember from Long Ago at my Grandmother's House. A Japanese Dish Easy on Both Mind and Body. Plum...
Air date: 11/Dec/2011 · Time: 03:28 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

... and Dried Sardines over Rice with Plenty of Stewed Seasonal Vegetables Bento 480kcal 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.

Summary

... and Dried Sardines over Rice with Plenty of Stewed Seasonal Vegetables Bento 480kcal 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.

S1E9
Deluxe Western and Japanese Food Assortment 2910kcal and Piping Hot Porridge Bento 340kcal
Air date: 04/Dec/2011 · Time: 03:28 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S1E8
Hamburg Steak Loaded with Garlic Chives Bento 765kcal
Air date: 27/Nov/2011 · Time: 03:28 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S1E7
Bosomelet Bento 752kcal and Loco Moco Bulging Bento 1100kcal
Air date: 20/Nov/2011 · Time: 03:28 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S1E6
Special Hokkaido Style Fried Chicken Bento 795kcal
Air date: 13/Nov/2011 · Time: 03:28 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S1E5
Hokkaido Salmon Fish Soup 326kcal
Air date: 06/Nov/2011 · Time: 03:28 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S1E4
Ginger Fried Pork Bento 852kcal
Air date: 30/Oct/2011 · Time: 03:28 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S1E3
Large Cheese Pork Cutlet Curry Rice 1080kcal
Air date: 23/Oct/2011 · Time: 03:28 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S1E2
Mackerel Boiled in Miso Bento 674kcal
Air date: 16/Oct/2011 · Time: 03:28 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

S1E1
Stick with It, Natto Okra Rice Bowl with Cheese Topping Bento 440kcal
Air date: 04/Oct/2011 · Time: 03:28 · Runtime: 24 min
Summary

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.

Summary

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.

Season 0 · Specials
6 episode(s) · Air date: 21/Dec/2011
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