Japan Synopsis
In a world powered by advanced technology, crime and action unfold in the archipelagic nation of Cremona. 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.
Also On Netflix
Other series that aired on Netflix.
Other Titles From Production I.G
Animation + Action & Adventure in Japan
706 Japan titles in our catalog blend the Animation and Action & Adventure genres. Below: the top-rated of them (excluding B: The Beginning itself).
The 2017–2019 Japan Window
B: The Beginning holds position #135 of 569 Japan seriess in the 2017–2019 window, below highlighted by audience rating.
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★ 9.1 · 2017
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★ 9.0 · 2018
#3Godzilla vs. Evangelion: The Real 4-D
★ 8.9 · 2019
#4Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
★ 8.7 · 2019
#5DARLING in the FRANXX
★ 8.6 · 2018
#6Dr. STONE
★ 8.6 · 2019
#7The Rising of the Shield Hero
★ 8.6 · 2019
#8Rascal Does Not Dream of Bunny Girl Senpai
★ 8.6 · 2018
The 2010s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year across the 2010s in Japan, 1769 titles in total. Highlighted year (yellow) is when B: The Beginning premiered alongside 194 others.
Position in Catalog
Released alongside 194 other Japan seriess in 2018.
The 3701st Japan title from Japan we index (earliest catalogued entry: 1899).
Our Japan catalog contains 4,579 titles in total (1,671 seriess).
Audience Engagement
146 audience reviews — more than 82% of Japan seriess in our index.
Popularity sits at the 74th percentile among Japan seriess.
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #793 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (83rd percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +0.9 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Animation productions specifically: #656 of 2,532 (top 26%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | Production I.G |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 2 / 18 |
| Release Date | March 2, 2018 |
| Official Site | www.b-animation.jp |
Questions Answered
When did B: The Beginning end?
B: The Beginning finished its run with its final episode airing on March 18, 2021.
Where did B: The Beginning air?
B: The Beginning aired on Netflix, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.