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?

Kemonozume (2006)

★ 6.9/10 August 5, 2006 1 season

Action & AdventureAnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy

Creator: Masaaki Yuasa

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?

Creators

Masaaki Yuasa

Cast

Hidenobu Kiuchi Toshihiko Momota (voice) Hekiru Shiina Yuka Kamitsuki (voice) Hiroyuki Yoshino Kazuma Momota (voice) Kenji Utsumi Kyūtarō Ōba (voice) Jun Hazumi Jūzō Momota (voice) Kiyoyuki Yanada Gakuto Hoobari (voice) Daisuke Gori Saiji Ohba / Bon (voice) Anri Katsu Shin Hoozuki (voice) Rei Sakuma Harumi Kamitsuki (voice) Shino Kakinuma Rie Kakinoki (voice) Hiroaki Yoshida Knife Tsutsuji (voice) Masahito Yabe Kyuuhachi Ichijiku (voice)