Ben-To

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Reception

The Mainichi Shimbun reported that as of March 2011, over 550,000 copies of the light novels have been sold in Japan. [15] The light novel series has ranked three times in Takarajimasha's light novel guide book Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! published yearly: eighth in 2010, [16] fifth in 2011, [17] and third in 2012. [18]

Theron Martin of Anime News Network gave the series an overall A− rating. [1] Despite finding some inconsistencies with the animation in places, Martin praised the series for its action scenes, soundtrack and humor, concluding that: "Watching Ben-To definitely will not strain your brain, and doesn't delve into themes any more complicated than the value of integrity, or fostering a passion for life. Regardless, it's a pretty fun little show." [1] Aiden Foote, writing for THEM Anime Reviews, saw potential in the premise but found the fight scenes and humor lacking and gave way to characters ranging from obnoxious (Ume and the Kyo sisters) to pointless (Hana and Shaga), saying that: "Ultimately, my displeasure towards the show lies deeply in disappointment, not because it isn't great (I never expected that) but that it's not even good. Without the stupid characters and the stupid humour, I might have been really able to enjoy this silly little series for all it was worth." [2]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Martin, Theron (February 16, 2015). "Ben-To BD+DVD - Review". Anime News Network . Archived from the original on November 30, 2020. Retrieved April 29, 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 Foote, Aiden (February 17, 2012). "Ben-To". THEM Anime Reviews . Archived from the original on January 26, 2021. Retrieved October 16, 2015.
  3. ↑ ベン・トー [Ben-To] (in Japanese). Shueisha. Archived from the original on October 10, 2012. Retrieved July 12, 2011.
  4. ↑ ベン・トー 12 [Ben-To 12] (in Japanese). Shueisha. Archived from the original on January 29, 2014. Retrieved February 10, 2014.
  5. ↑ ベン・トー 5.5 [Ben-To 5.5] (in Japanese). Shueisha. Archived from the original on October 10, 2012. Retrieved July 12, 2011.
  6. ↑ ベン・トー 7.5 [Ben-To 7.5] (in Japanese). Shueisha. Archived from the original on October 11, 2012. Retrieved October 12, 2011.
  7. ↑ ベン・トー 9.5 [Ben-To 9.5] (in Japanese). Shueisha. Archived from the original on February 7, 2014. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
  8. ↑ "ベン・トー zero Road to witch" [Ben-To Zero: Road to Witch] (in Japanese). Shueisha. Archived from the original on February 22, 2013. Retrieved January 2, 2012.
  9. ↑ "ベン・トー another Ripper's night" [Ben-To Another: Ripper's Night] (in Japanese). Shueisha. Archived from the original on October 11, 2012. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
  10. ↑ ベン・トー アラカルト [Ben-To A La Carte] (in Japanese). Shueisha. Archived from the original on October 22, 2017. Retrieved February 6, 2014.
  11. ↑ "Staff & Cast" (in Japanese). David Production. Archived from the original on July 7, 2011. Retrieved July 12, 2011.
  12. ↑ Loo, Egan (February 6, 2014). "Funimation to Stream Ben-To Fighting Comedy Anime This Month". Anime News Network . Archived from the original on January 25, 2021. Retrieved February 6, 2020.
  13. ↑ テレビ愛知 番組表 [TV Aichi Program Schedule] (in Japanese). Aichi Television Broadcasting. Archived from the original on August 14, 2011. Retrieved October 10, 2011.
  14. ↑ テレビ愛知 番組表 [TV Aichi Program Schedule] (in Japanese). Aichi Television Broadcasting. Archived from the original on October 17, 2011. Retrieved October 10, 2011.
  15. ↑ ポニーキャニオン、ライトノベル「ベン・トー」のテレビアニメ化を発表 [Pony Canyon, Announcement of Ben-To TV Anime] (in Japanese). Mainichi Shimbun. March 1, 2011. Archived from the original on May 6, 2011. Retrieved July 12, 2011.
  16. ↑ Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi! 2010 (in Japanese). Takarajimasha. November 21, 2009. ISBN   978-4-7966-7490-4.
  17. ↑ Loo, Egan (February 22, 2011). "Ben-To School Comedy Action Light Novels Get TV Anime (Updated)". Anime News Network . Archived from the original on May 29, 2019. Retrieved July 12, 2011.
  18. ↑ Loo, Egan (November 16, 2011). "Top 10 Light Novels Ranked by Kono Light Novel ga Sugoi!". Anime News Network . Archived from the original on September 11, 2019. Retrieved December 14, 2011.
Ben-To
Ben-To light novel volume 1 cover.jpg
Cover of Ben-To volume 1 featuring Sen Yarizui
ベン・トー
(Ben Tō)
Genre Action, [1] [2] comedy, [1] [2] harem
Original network TVA, MBS, tvk, Animax, AT-X
English network
Original run October 9, 2011 – December 25, 2011
Episodes12
Television series
OVAs/ONAs
Films
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