Anime: B: The Beginning
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In a world powered by advanced technology, crime and action sweep through the archipelagic nation of Cremona. Chief among the major players is "Killer B" - a serial killer who has thrown the city into chaos. The stories of Koku, the protagonist, Keith, a legendary investigator of the Royal Investigation Service, and a mysterious criminal organization intertwine on the path to reach their objectives. A wide variety of unforgettable characters surround them on the journey, as they attempt to stop a chain of horrific crimes in this suspense drama.
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approx. 5h 25m
Completed
1910 (59.3%)
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128 (4.0%)
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1079 (33.5%)
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101 (3.1%)
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recommended by 4 users - 2 recommended - 2 must see
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by impressive on 2019-02-23 17:57
That was pretty solid watch, sadly(?), mainly focused on action with weak background and too small character introduction, it gave me lots of thrills and was addictive at times. Overall: 9/10, good title, worth your time. Keith is supposed to be genius, but it's given as fact while he doesn't prove it too often, he rather plays as others want, which was a big disappointment for me, had also often his moments of shinning. I found the ending too decent & typical, at least with promise of continuation. Well, I wrote a lot about neglects, while I still enjoyed it a lot...
recommended
by Helemar on 2018-06-09 22:01
It's fairly clear when the end of a series is mapped out and then the creators work back from there. There's always a confusing start with lots of questions and a story that makes no sense at first.
That's a pretty good synopsis of the story without a lot of spoilers.
The characters are pretty unique and well defined, you learn a little bit about them each episode. However, I'm left with a feeling of disappointment with finishing this one. I feel like everything in the full series was pointless. Everything was discarded, and none of it mattered. There were no consequences.
Even with that said, it wasn't a terrible watch. Lots of action, lots of 'the main character is a genius' moments. If you're looking for something to fill the gap, give it a go.
That's a pretty good synopsis of the story without a lot of spoilers.
The characters are pretty unique and well defined, you learn a little bit about them each episode. However, I'm left with a feeling of disappointment with finishing this one. I feel like everything in the full series was pointless. Everything was discarded, and none of it mattered. There were no consequences.
Even with that said, it wasn't a terrible watch. Lots of action, lots of 'the main character is a genius' moments. If you're looking for something to fill the gap, give it a go.
must see
by ydna on 2018-03-05 00:25
This is a very convoluted clusterfuck of anime cliches taken from some of the very crappiest of animes. Yet, it is proof that any idea can work if it's in the right hands. It doesn't know what it wants it be - is it a crime noir? Supernatural shonen? Epic? Love story? Science fiction? Horror? The fact that it's a little of bit of everything makes the story refreshingly engaging.
Some construction details are very unorthodox - which throws us off in a good way. The animation is beautiful, and some scenes were particularly beautifully constructed. There are many interesting characters, and even the less interesting ones aren't an issue.
My only complaint is that the plot relies heavily on a "damsel in distress" premise, and everything around that feels weak. I respect that they didn't go overboard on the overpowered protagonist, even if part of me sort of wanted a more cathartic resolution. But then, there might be a second season.
Some construction details are very unorthodox - which throws us off in a good way. The animation is beautiful, and some scenes were particularly beautifully constructed. There are many interesting characters, and even the less interesting ones aren't an issue.
My only complaint is that the plot relies heavily on a "damsel in distress" premise, and everything around that feels weak. I respect that they didn't go overboard on the overpowered protagonist, even if part of me sort of wanted a more cathartic resolution. But then, there might be a second season.
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episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-6, 8-12
female, , brown hairThe character has brown hair., cleverA clever or smart person is generally understood as having broad knowledge and the sharpness of mind required to put that knowledge to good use, especially when applying rational thought to long-reaching decisions, with the broad knowledge leaning more on the smart side and the sharp mind on the clever side. Unlike a genius, the clever person may be skilled, but only mundanely so, and in contrast to a cunning person, a clever person is not characterized by being sly or apt at surreptitiousness., competentDoes his\her job well., eternal blushIt is no ordinary blush it is a blush that does not disappear., immatureMarked by or indicating a lack of maturity, impulsivePersonality trait characterized by the inclination of an individual to initiate behavior without adequate forethought as to the consequences of their actions, acting on the spur of the moment., left-handedLeft-handedness (also known as sinistrality, sinistromanuality, or mancinism) is the preference for the left hand over the right for everyday activities such as writing. In ancient times it was seen as a sign of the devil, and was abhorred in many cultures. A variety of studies suggest that 10% of the world population is left-handed., young adultSomeone is generally considered a young adult if they are between 20 to 40 years old.
voiced by:
Seto Asami
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-12
male, , beardA beard is the collection of hair that grows on the chin, upper lip, cheeks, and neck of human beings., brown hairThe character has brown hair., calmFree from excitement or passion., geniusA genius is someone possessing extraordinary intelligence or skill, normally to a degree associated with the achievement of unprecedented insight, and especially when demonstrated through a creative or original work in a field of human knowledge. Such ability is well beyond the realm of an ordinarily clever person, who instead applies a sharp mind to mundane levels of skill., glassesGlasses (also called eyeglasses or spectacles) are frames bearing lenses worn in front of the eyes, normally for vision correction, eye protection, or for protection from UV rays. For practical tagging purposes, sunglasses should not be considered glasses; the "glasses" tag is specifically about the type that doesn`t block light. However, a character who wears prescription glasses with dark lenses or who wears both eyewear types should take both tags., mathematicianno description set, scarsA scar is an area of fibrous tissue that replaces normal skin after an injury. Scars are result of the biological process of wound repair in the skin and scarring is a natural part of the healing process., smokerThis character likes to smoke cigarettes, cigars or a pipe.
voiced by:
Hirata Hiroaki
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-12
male, , black hairThe character has black hair., calmFree from excitement or passion., extreme speedThe character has an astonishing speed, surpassing the Human limits., playing violinThe violin is a string instrument, usually with four strings tuned in perfect fifths. It is the smallest, highest-pitched member of the violin family of string instruments, which includes the viola and cello., regenerationRegeneration is a supernatural ability to repair great extents of damage incurred as a result of, for example, combat or accidents, and generally to do so fairly quickly. This may include, for example, the replacement of destroyed limbs and organs in a matter of minutes or less. It is not to be confused with the slow, limited, natural damage repair ability that most living organisms have, which does not provide for replacement of limbs and organs, quick or otherwise., shapeshifting -- TO BE SPLIT AND DELETEDThis tag is meant to be split and deleted. If you can, please retag characters that have this tag with either free-form shapeshifting or fixed-form shapeshifting, as appropriate to each case, and then remove this tag from them. Thank you., swordA sword is a long, edged piece of metal, used as a cutting, thrusting, and clubbing weapon in many civilizations throughout the world. It fundamentally consists of a blade and a hilt, typically with one or two edges for striking and cutting, and a point for thrusting., weird eyesEyes suggesting something supernatural.
voiced by:
Kaji Yuuki
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appears in ep: 1-6, 8-9, 11-12
male, baldingA balding person is someone, most often a male, who has begun to permanently lose their hair, usually starting by the front and top of their head and before spreading to the sides and/or rear. If there`s no longer any hair at all, then the person is not balding, but bald., moustacheA moustache is facial hair grown on the upper lip., police officerThis character works for the police, and his or her job is related to keeping peace, law and order., walrus moustacheA walrus mustache is a moustache characterized by thick, bushy hair that drops over the mouth. The style resembles the whiskers of a walrus, hence the name. It is not to be confused with the handlebar moustache, a similar moustache characterized by lengthy and upwardly curved extremities and its resemblance to the handlebars of a bicycle.
voiced by:
Inaba Minoru
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-12
voiced by:
Touchi Hiroki
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-2, 4-6, 9-12
male, multiple personality disorderMultiple personality disorder is a psychiatric diagnosis that describes a condition in which a single person displays multiple distinct identities or personalities (known as alter egos or alters), each with its own pattern of perceiving and interacting with the environment., serial killerA serial killer is a person who murders three or more people over a period of more than thirty days, with a "cooling off" period between each murder, and whose motivation for killing is largely based on psychological gratification. Often, a sexual element is involved with the killings. The murders may have been attempted or completed in a similar fashion and the victims may have had something in common; for example, occupation, race, appearance, sex, or age group.
voiced by:
Morikawa Toshiyuki
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appears in ep: 1-3, 5, 12
female, , glovesA glove is a garment covering the whole hand., necktieThe necktie (or tie) is a long piece of cloth worn around the neck or shoulders, resting under the shirt collar and knotted at the throat., pink hairPink hair, not much to talk about., short hairShort hair is hair from (but not including) bald, up to (but not including) shoulder-length hair. This hair length is what one would typically, though not always, see on most males. Short hair includes hair that goes no more than a centimetre or two beyond the chin; anything longer is shoulder-length.
voiced by:
Saiga Mitsuki
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-5
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1, 4-12
voiced by:
Kitada Yuu
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-6, 8-12
female, , glassesGlasses (also called eyeglasses or spectacles) are frames bearing lenses worn in front of the eyes, normally for vision correction, eye protection, or for protection from UV rays. For practical tagging purposes, sunglasses should not be considered glasses; the "glasses" tag is specifically about the type that doesn`t block light. However, a character who wears prescription glasses with dark lenses or who wears both eyewear types should take both tags., hackingThis character is able to to gain illegal access to a computer network, system, etc., high heelsHigh heels are a type of shoe in which the heel, compared to the toe, is significantly higher off of the ground. These shoes make the wearer taller, accentuating the calf muscle and the length of the leg overall. There are many types of high heels, which come in different styles, colours, and materials, and can be found all over the world. They have significant cultural and fashionable meanings attached to them, which have been largely shaped by historical contexts over the past thousand years., pantyhosePantyhose are sheer, close-fitting legwear, covering the body from the waist to the feet., shoulder-length hairShoulder-length hair is hair at shoulder length, within a few centimetres margin. This hair length is longer than what one would typically, though not always, see on most males. Short hair includes hair that goes no more than a centimetre or two beyond the chin; anything longer is shoulder-length. Typical male hair at the back of the head which reaches the shoulders does not count as shoulder-length hair; the individual hair strands are very short (0-4 cm), and therefore count as short hair., skirtA skirt is a tube- or cone-shaped piece of clothing that hangs from the waist and covers the legs partially or fully. Skirts are often seen as garments for women, but exceptions exist. In anime, they`re almost always worn by women, generally as school uniform or workplace garments, and a man with one will likely be cross-dressing. Skirts that go below the knee are usually associated with strict rules and at times with winter, though even in winter anime schoolgirls in miniskirts can be found., yellow hairThe character has yellow hair. This does not map precisely to real-life blond hair., young adultSomeone is generally considered a young adult if they are between 20 to 40 years old.
voiced by:
Koshimizu Ami
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-3, 5-7, 10-12
female, , blue eyesThis character has blue-colored eyes., bootsBoots are heavy-duty work shoes that are often made of leather and have thick rubber soles. They are usually found stomping on things: floors, people, etc. Generally, typical boots can be as short as angle height (ankle boots), and as long as the mid point of the lower leg (crew length boots). Boots at least longer than crew length would be half boots or higher., chokerA choker is a necklace, narrow strip of cloth, ribbon, or other object that fits very closely around the neck. It is not to be confused with a collar, which, for humans and other human-like entities, is generally a collar-like accessory serving a restraint, identification, and/or display of submissiveness usage. Please see the description of the collar tag for more information on the distinction. Please also see this tag`s full description for other information on how to use it., dressA dress is an item of clothing, usually worn by females, which both covers the upper part of the body and includes a skirts below the waist., elbow glovesElbow gloves are formal female gloves that reach until but not past the elbow. Formal gloves are typically worn with formal attire for fashion purposes; they generally serve no functional purpose. Elbow gloves are not to be confused with evening gloves, formal female gloves that reach beyond the elbow, or with formal wrist gloves, formal gloves that reach until the wrist or slightly onto the forearm, but not much beyond., facial markingsno description set, glovesA glove is a garment covering the whole hand., sidelocksSidelocks are long locks of hair that come down the side of the face, passing in front of the ears. Sidelocks do NOT count as long hair.
voiced by:
Satou Satomi
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