Series synopsis
B: The Beginning is a Japanese action & adventure animation drama crime mystery sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on Netflix on March 2, 2018. It ended on March 18, 2021. It stars Asami Seto, Hiroaki Hirata, Yuki Kaji and Minoru Inaba.
Genius investigator Keith Flick rejoins the royal police force just as serial killer "B" emerges. Mysterious youth Koku may be an ally, or a target.
Premise
Genius investigator Keith Flick rejoins the royal police force just as serial killer "B" emerges. Mysterious youth Koku may be an ally, or a target.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Asami Seto as Lily Hoshina (voice)
- Hiroaki Hirata as Keith Kazama Flick (voice)
- Yuki Kaji as Kokuu (voice)
- Minoru Inaba as Meyer Boris (voice)
- Toshiyuki Toyonaga as Brandon Brian (voice)
- Hiroki Touchi as Eric Toga (voice)
- Toshiyuki Morikawa as Ross Gilbert (voice)
- Mitsuki Saiga as Izanami (voice)
Supporting cast
- Gotou Atsushi as Richard Jean Henri (voice)
- Kazuya Nakai as Kamui (voice)
- Nozomi Kameda as Kukuri (voice) / Takeru (voice)
- Yu Kitada as Laica (voice)
- Shintaro Tanaka as Zurita Mario Luis (voice)
- Kaito Ishikawa as Minatsuki (voice)
- Makoto Awane as Quinn (voice)
- Ami Koshimizu as Kaela Yoshinaga (voice)
- Satomi Sato as Yuna (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 18 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | March 2, 2018 | March 2, 2018 |
| Season 2 | 6 | March 18, 2021 | March 18, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Keith rejoins the RIS just in time to work a brutal double murder involving "Killer B." Then an unknown group steals a military vehicle for a rampage. |
March 2, 2018 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 The RIS investigates a death that appears to be linked to Killer B, though Keith disagrees. Another body leads them to stake out a high-powered party. |
March 2, 2018 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 Kaela battles the hackers as the poison gas release ticks closer. Keith drags Boris on a chase outside the city, pursuing Koku and one of the gang. |
March 2, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 Koku is approached by Kirisame, a figure from his childhood who he thought was dead. He asks Koku to join him in his fight for a new world order. |
March 18, 2021 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 Kirisame's subordinates force Koku into carrying out an act of violence against a senator. Then Koku breaks into the royal palace. |
March 18, 2021 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 The royal palace refuses to fully cooperate with the RIS investigation. Lily and Koku head out to get more information on Keith's disappearance. |
March 18, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Netflix |
|---|---|
| First aired | March 2, 2018 |
| Last aired | March 18, 2021 |
| Runtime | 26 minutes |
| Status | ended |