Japan Synopsis
ケモノヅメ
Creatures known as Shokujinki have been secretly living alongside humans for hundreds of years. Though they may look like humans, Shokujinki are able to transform into uncontrollable beasts with gigantic claws and consume humans to survive. The equally secretive Kifuuken dojo specializes in killing Shokujinki by cutting off their arms, and is the only force preventing unchecked Shokujinki domination. Toshihiko Momota, the son of the leader of the Kifuuken, is instantly charmed by a mysterious woman named Yuka Kamitsuki. Their relationship is complicated, however, because unbeknownst to them both, Yuka is a Shokujinki and Toshihiko is sworn to kill her. Meanwhile, the Kifuuken is having a crisis of confidence as Toshihiko's brother Kazuma pushes against tradition and tries to modernize the Kifuuken. As emotions are strained and the secrets of both the past and present are revealed, who will live, and who will be eaten?
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The 2005–2007 Japan Window
Kemonozume holds position #62 of 364 Japan seriess in the 2005–2007 window, below highlighted by audience rating.
The 2000s Japan Landscape
2006 was the decade’s peak output year for Japan — 134 titles released, including Kemonozume. Bars below show how the 2000s stacked up year by year (1020 total).
Position in Catalog
Released alongside 133 other Japan seriess in 2006.
The 1856th Japan title from Japan we index (earliest catalogued entry: 1899).
Our Japan catalog contains 4,579 titles in total (1,671 seriess).
Audience Engagement
13 audience reviews — more than 20% of Japan seriess in our index.
Popularity sits at the 43th percentile among Japan seriess.
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #864 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (81st percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is +0.9 points above the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Animation productions specifically: #713 of 2,532 (top 28%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | Madhouse |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 1 / 13 |
| Release Date | August 5, 2006 |
| Official Site | www.madhouse.co.jp |
Questions Answered
When did Kemonozume end?
Kemonozume finished its run with its final episode airing on November 5, 2006.
Where did Kemonozume air?
Kemonozume aired on WOWOW Prime, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.