Ben-To English Sub & Dub

About Ben-To

Looking for background on Ben-To? This action, comedy and martial arts series by David Production (2011) starts out like this. The setup: The supermarket is an important building in any metropolis, for they provide a convenient way to purchase a variety of food in a family-friendly, safe environment. However, these stores changes in the blink of an eye once the unsold bento boxes go on their nightly half-off sales!

Another thread: War breaks out and companions become foes as each person fights for honor, pride, and dinner. There are no longer any people in these supermarkets, only Wolves and Dogs⁠—winners and losers. High schooler You Satou is painfully introduced to these clashes after unknowingly stumbling into the war zone, but instead of choosing to avoid these nightly fights, he aims to join in.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by David Production, so the studio's house style defines how Ben-To looks and moves on screen. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. At 7.3/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. It aired in 2011, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.