Kemonozume

Synopsis

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?

First Air Date: 2006-08-05

Last Air Date: 2006-11-05

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 13

Networks: WOWOW Prime

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Top Cast

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

Seasons

Season 1 (2006)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: First Taste (2006-08-05)

Toshihiko dedicated his life to only one purpose, to hunt down and destroy the Shokujinki, until the day he met Yuka.
Ep. 2: Hard Farewells (2006-08-12)

Toshihiko's life changed drastically when his father dies, and Yuka's true nature is revealed to him.
Ep. 3: Salty New Moon Night (2006-08-19)

Toshihiko escaped with Yuka and they hide themselves in a far away mansion.
Ep. 4: Bitterness of the Past (2006-08-26)

The story of Toshiko's father is finally revealed, as how he became the leader of the Kifūken and his relationship with Yuka's mother.
Ep. 5: Woman's Hidden Flavour (2006-09-09)

Kyūtarō exposes his plan to reformulate the Kifūken's organization with the help of Kazuma. Trouble arises when another member of the school gets himself involved with a Shokujinki.
Ep. 6: Spicy Hot Birthday (2006-09-16)

Yuka celebrates her birthday with Toshihiko, but when she tried one of his secret immobilization techniques on him, he ends up paralyzed, just when their gigantic pursuer finds them.
Ep. 7: The Sweet Fragrance of Rie (2006-09-23)

Rie discovers Toshihiko's hideout and goes all out trying to bring him back home. Meanwhile, Yuka has a surprising revelation.
Ep. 8: Detention Tastes Like Iron (2006-09-30)

Toshihiko is captured and tortured by a group of Shokujinki commanded by Yuka's former lover. But soon the Kifūken discovers their location and storm the place.
Ep. 9: Sweet Dreams (2006-10-07)

Once again on the run, Toshihiko and Yuka take a hike with a kind old couple. While traveling with them, they try to sort out their feelings for each other.
Ep. 10: The Misfortunes of Others Are the Taste of Honey (2006-10-14)

As Kyūtarō Ōba put his master plan in motion, he finally reveals his true colors.
Ep. 11: The Rain Was Bitter (2006-10-21)

Ōba transforms Rie in a Shokujinki and put her into a fight against Yuka. Meanwhile, Kazuma discovers the truth about his origin.
Ep. 12: Coffee-Flavoured Millet Dumplings (2006-10-28)

While Toshihiko tries to convince Rie's father to join his battle against Ōba, Kazuma rushes to fight him by himself.
Ep. 13: Taste Has Nothing to Do with It (2006-11-05)

Toshihiko and his allies struggle to stop Ōba's ambitions.