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B: The Beginning

2018·Series·TV-MA·26 min·7.6(182)
Action & AdventureAnimationDramaCrimeMysterySci-Fi & FantasyMore Japanese titles

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.

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Where to watch B: The Beginning in United States

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Where is B: The Beginning streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesNetflix, Netflix Standard with AdsApple TV Store, Fandango At Home
IndiaNetflix
United KingdomNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
CanadaNetflix, Netflix Standard with AdsApple TV Store
AustraliaNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
GermanyNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
FranceNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
SpainNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
BrazilNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads
JapanNetflix, Netflix Standard with Ads

About B: The Beginning

B: The Beginning is a 2018 Japanese-language action & adventure, animation and drama series. The cast is led by Asami Seto, Hiroaki Hirata, Yuki Kaji. It spans 2 seasons and 18 episodes and has concluded. Viewers rate it 7.6/10 across 200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.

B: The Beginning was produced by Production I.G, Netflix, and Production I.G and made in Japan and United States of America. It was first aired on March 2, 2018, and carries a TV-MA certification.

First aired
March 2, 2018
Last aired
March 18, 2021
Original language
Japanese
Age rating
TV-MA
Status
Ended
Seasons
2 (18 episodes)
Network
Netflix
Country
Japan, United States of America
Production
Production I.G, Netflix, Production I.G
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B: The Beginning cast & crew

The cast features Asami Seto as Lily Hoshina (voice), Hiroaki Hirata as Keith Kazama Flick (voice), and Yuki Kaji as Kokuu (voice).

Behind the camera, it was produced by Rui Kyo.

Is B: The Beginning worth watching?

B: The Beginning holds an audience score of 7.6/10 from 182 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed action & adventure series.

With 2 seasons and 18 episodes, it's a meaty weekend watch.

If you enjoy action & adventure, animation, and drama, B: The Beginning is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch B: The Beginning

In United States, you can stream B: The Beginning on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, or rent and buy it on Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.

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Cast of B: The Beginning

Asami Seto

Asami Seto

Lily Hoshina (voice)

Hiroaki Hirata

Hiroaki Hirata

Keith Kazama Flick (voice)

Yuki Kaji

Yuki Kaji

Kokuu (voice)

B: The Beginning — FAQs

Where can I watch B: The Beginning in United States?

B: The Beginning is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.

Is B: The Beginning on Netflix?

Yes — B: The Beginning is currently available on Netflix in United States.

What language is B: The Beginning in?

B: The Beginning is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How many seasons of B: The Beginning are there?

B: The Beginning has 2 seasons with 18 episodes in total.

What is B: The Beginning rated?

B: The Beginning is rated TV-MA. It holds a 7.6/10 audience score from 182 ratings.

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