Audience reviews
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ThatAnimeSnobRE
Just like there is junk food, there is also junk anime, and Ben Tou is a fine example. Anime regarding food usually have to do with cooking contests. How to gather the proper ingredients, how to cook them properly, and how to amaze the judges. On a basic level these shows are motivational, as they tell you about the beauty of gastronomy and how cool it is to be a chef. Ben Tou though has nothing to do with cooking, although it is about food. Instead of trying to show or say something, it is just about fighting for whom gets to buy canned food and prepared meals from the grocery in half price. So basically, you have a bunch of guys and gals kicking the crap out of each other on a daily basis, just so they pay half as much for their dinner.
So you will now be probably wondering if this is a…
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Ben-To, taking "fighting over food" to the next level.
Ben-To an anime about fighting for discounted bentos. Those who successfully get a bento is allowed to eat the bento, and those who failed to get a bento must forfeit and scram with their cup noodles. There are many factions, and individuals who stand out more than the others are given titles such as "The Wizard" or "The Ice Witch".
To be frank, I was actually taken by surprise by this anime. It was unexpectedly entertaining to watch. Although the abstraction of overreacting concerning discounted bentos may seem ludicrous, it was actually fun to see something as unique as this in display.
The story of Ben-To is quite simple with barely any good plots. Still, the show was very fun to watch overall. It's like watching Durarara with…
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Ben-to is a good example of a show with a lot of potential for a rule-of-cool anime with a lot of dumb over-the-top action sequences but ultimately fails in regards to lack of any interesting characters to root for while having, in what I believe, to be sub-par fighting choreography and animation. I honestly really wanted to like this show, I really did, but the lack of any fun characters or engagement dragged on through each and every episode as the anime tries its hardest to be silly and over-the-top without carrying over the same charm it had in the beginning. It feels like it wants to be over-the-top but suffers from serious tone problems which don't integrate all too well with the silly premise and story they throw us into. Allow me to elaborate:
Ben-to is a show in which people batt…
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I have always been apprehensive about Japanese comedies. I have generally been content to stick with things like Fullmetal Alchemist, Kekkaishi, Soul Eater, etc., shows that are funny but don't go all out. However, The Devil Is A Part Timer was absolute genius, so it encouraged me to try another comedy.
How does Ben-to stack up? Eh, this is a little more what I pictured a comedy anime to be like. However, it gets a solid "good" from me. It is not nearly the comedic gargantuan that The Devil Is A Part-Timer is, but its serviceable.
Like a lot of anime comedic themes, one of the most endearing aspects of Ben-to is how earnest it all is. Beating the tar out of people to get a bento at half price is clearly something that the characters take very seriously. Austin Tindle and Trina Nishimura b…
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In a parallel world where half priced Ben-Tos are worth risking your dear life for, Satou 'Pervert' You finds his calling. Ben-To left me positively in awe with it's ridiculousness, it is not an anime you watch for the dramatic accuracy of it's science, nor the unwavering strenght of it's plot. No. It's a solid anime where comedy meets action. A place where supermarket employees are treated as Gods, losers settle for instant noodles and victoriously emerged heroes of war get rewarded with the tasty half priced Ben-Tos.
Story & Characters:
Ben-To doesn't strive on exceptional story like many other animes I think well of nor does it give you a fair share of interesting characters that grow during the show fabulously intertwining with the numerous plot twists. But the synergestic power of…
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The Ice Witch,the Beauty by the Lake...These nicknames at the start of opening theme along with the upbeat song itself got me quite interested.The name was awkward in itsellf but what the anime turned out to be didn't make me regret watching it.The story is quirky enough to amaze you and at times it becomes hilarious.On the other hand,it puts forward a story that you can relate to,something that is relevant morally,an idealistic view-that you have to fight for your own food to aquire it and in that way,you can realise its true flavour and worth.Bento has a central theme-food is precious and we should realise its worth and not just mindlessly eat it but appreciate the effort of so many other people that has gone into bringing it to us finally.Thus,the meals that we eat everyday shouldn't be…
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The quick review:
STORY: 7/10
Not the most original plot, Ben-To actually delivers well using themes such as supermarket, food and hunger as the backbone of the story.
ART: 8/10
The fighting scenes are definitely a blast to watch. Ecchi elements meaning that female characters are often designed to be well-endowed.
SOUND: 8/10
Pre-battle - the heartwarming, family-friendly supermarket jingle; during-battle - the hot-blooded, fist-pumping rock soundtrack = WIN. CHARACTERS: 6/10
So-so cast of characters but still likeable. The writers did fine to develop the main characters well and flesh out the side characters enough.
ENJOYMENT: 9/10
Ben-To is hilarious, addicting, and highly entertaining to watch.
The long review:
STORY: 7/10
Do you remember the time where you were so hungry…
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It's like Fight Club with Lunchables.
As always, my reviews are spoiler free.
But there isn't a whole lot to spoil here. When I first saw this series on the coming-season chart, I laughed at the ridiculous premise. Just read the description! Teams of high school students fighting over discounted groceries, all while following some sort of highly regarded honor code? "This show has to be absolutely mindless," I thought. It is. But that's okay, because Ben-To is completely self-aware. It knows you didn't come here for the plot. You came to be entertained. And you shall be entertained.
Story - 5/10
As you would expect, the story is an absolute trainwreck. To put it briefly, at certain time in a certain convenience store, a special sticker is placed on food to mark it as discounted. Logica…
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There are many type of anime viewers, and each have different taste. Nothing can be done about that. I present to you a review of the anime Ben-to
The premise of the series is very simple, people fight for half priced ben-to in convenience stores at night. The battle for half priced food has its own rules, supposed to be followed by the participant who refer to themselves as wolves. that's all there is to it.
Anyone who trash this anime because it doesn't have a deep plot, twists and much character developments is retarded. It's only purpose is to entertain you by comedy, action, a tiny bit of romance and lastly fan service. Before watching an anime, you better set your expectations right so as not to be disappointed. Ben-to is really simple, that's its very nature. if the you hated it be…
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Story/Plot:The story & plot is pretty simple but its the way they did it & if you seen the anime you will know what i mean that the plot is nothing special not like Naruto, Bleach, One piece where there all got super powers & desire one wish its just a comedy,fighting,action anime
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Art:The art is beautiful I did not find any characters that i believe were badly drawn all the scenes are beautiful weather there in the shop,outside or at home anywhere it still be beautiful the fighting still scenes where drawn perfectly.
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Sound:There's not much to say about the sound but the part's where there are music there well suited for the scenes & the main theme song is great too always listened to…
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Bento now i have to say im one of those people who dont really put to much thought into ratings infact if you look at my list they are all practically 7+ so i wouldnt pay to much mind to my ratings of this anime either but lets get to the actual explaining :P
Now the story, first of all i thought "oh a fight over bento's? eh sounds lame" but once you really get into it and once they start explaining the rules, the pig's and dogs' and wolves of the story really just get you hooked in and makes you think "oh damn how much fun would that be?"
It really is an outstanding story with a bit of school love and i mean a bit not much at all, lots of fighting but the real enjoyment comes out from what goes on between the wolves, pigs and dogs. If it didnt have those things it would certainly be alr…
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The premise for this show. That being said, it was pretty enjoyable. There’s something kind of really hilarious watching high schoolers Street Fighter-it-out for half priced, convenient store bento boxes. (Ew…)
From an technical standpoint it looks kind of generic. I like that the characters are all recognizable, but the animation is only okay. You can tell that most of the effort was put into the battle scenes, and even then there are short cuts. But they were good short cuts, clever effects and angles and timing made the fights appear dynamic and exciting to watch. The music was also all over the place—I remember hearing something resembling African tribal music as well as Italian opera—but in it’s strange goofy way, it also fit the sort of survival of the fittest, overly dramatic appro…
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It is no doubt in this era of globalization, everything was expensive not to mention food. When an item gets cut then there is the seizure of the goods, who is faster then he is getting is the impact of the globalization era.
Asaura ingenuity of the author of Ben-series To the theme of the impact of the current era of globalization and does not doubt that everything will be cheap and satisfying game and more great stuff again from Asaura is the theme of youth in the spotlight in this series because it nomads are independent teenager or a period in which they need saving and accurate details in order to survive.
Ben-To is the theme of the anime bento already struggle to get the discount. The struggle here is a fight between members of the bento with street fighting self defense for those wh…
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I think in some ways this anime depicts the hardship one faces in a declining economy. That being said, it also sheds light on how humorous certain situations can be. Don't get me wrong, there is nothing less serious than fighting over your favorite food(s).
If you are considering watching this anime, be forewarned--- you will laugh. As you progress through the episodes, more and more characters will pile up, each with their own "nom-de-guerre". Although some of the pseudonyms are dramatic and even historic names, Satou ends up with the most unsavory alias out of the bunch. In case you haven't read the synopsis, Satou You is the main protagonist, along with the Ice Witch (Yarizui) and a few others that are best left out for spoiler's sake.
Now for the numbers game---
Story: 8
The story…
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Times are hard, and in these days of global economic crisis and recession more and more people have joined the hunt to find the best bargains. As with anything in life though, experience is what counts, and veterans in the ways of saving money will usually have the upper hand in the war of the aisles. While there are a few young hotshots who have a natural talent for finding a store's bargain products, the truth is that wherever there are discounted groceries, there will undoubtedly be kings and queens who rule over them.
Now it may sound as though that whole paragraph is nothing more than a flowery representation of Ben-Tou, Asuara's light novel series (and its anime and manga adaptations), about Satou You, a highschool student who unwittingly becomes embroiled in an all-out brawl betwee…
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Ben-To is a show that has been fun to watch from beginning to end. Making little sense to my picture of British shopping, Ben-To is a welcome breath of fresh air and has won my heart and stomachs. The plot is relatively easy to follow and can be viewed casually and even though character relations can range from frustrating to the questionable and even queasy.
This show was hard to watch because I'm a Student (Student's will all understand when I say this). With such a variety of tasty looking food and the comedy to follow this show has made it's way into my personal favourites because it leaves a feeling when it ends that you want the show to go on but at the same time you know that it might get ruined and as such better not risk ruining such a good show.
All in all the show pretty much…
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Ben-To is philosophy. Ben-To is art. Ben-To is everything, but bad for your health.
How does a show deliver such greatness that cannot be matched by other action shows? The answer is simple: Ben-To knows its place as an over-the-top parody work. Most shows suffer from being blatant copies of each other and turn bland by the time the second episode pops up. However, every single episode of Ben-To is simmered, well-roasted, and served with refreshments.
The show’s main appeal is its dramatic fighting sequences and Production David does well. Do not fear the “absurd” premise. In shopping malls, it is a well-known fact that discounted goods are pretty much fought over; Ben-To just takes it into account and increases the fighting factor. The ridiculous over-the-top action scenes are rendered…
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It comes as no surprise when Japan comes up with another one of their crazy concoctions. Their creation this time is Ben-To - the anime where half-priced bento are serious business and risking one's life for one is the norm. With an idea as crazy as that, it's no wonder there are so many skeptics out there questioning the entertainment value of Ben-To and its ability to compete with the other shows airing in the same season. While a new idea does have its advantages (e.g. viewers are likely to be more curious), there are also disadvantages that follow (e.g. not applying the logic of safety). Now, let's see how Ben-To fared.
Art (8/10)
While the typical mecha fight boasts giant lasers and flashy machine guns, the brawls in Ben-To only involve human beings and their two weapons: their hand…
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The end of this 12 episode anime has been aired, now we look forward to next' season's anime with similar twist than this, nuff said, so..............Hummmmmmmmm, If one is to look at this 12 episode anime the 1st thing that would come to mind is "BLACK FRIDAY," yes it's a day after memorial day in the US where a few overruns would be sold on a special discount and surly chaos follows when every last customer would duke out for it. In this anime's case, this is something where the author takes of something that happens in real life and make it really really elaborate. This 12 episode anime's genre which is action, comedy and martial arts did played up to it in fact everything in this anime is about those 3 said genres. So for the story I'll give it a "Fair" number 6, since there is no plot…
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I expected Ben-To to be a generic harem anime about how the main character uses bentos to makes girls fall in love with him. (Ok, that might not be generic, but still, I expected something along those lines) Thankfully, I was wrong, or else I would've dropped it right at the spot. Ben-To is an anime that I never expected to enjoy so much, yet I did because of the good comedy, awesome action, unique characters, and, most of all, the shock factor that it both revolves around food, and they're literally risking getting beat up for that food!!
Story: 8/10
Basically, Sato Yo went to get a half-priced bento one day, but then he got beaten up and loses consciousness. When he wakes up, he has no memory of what happened in the supermarket. A girl then warns him (Sen Yarizui, AKA the ice witch) nev…
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