BOYS BE ...

About BOYS BE ...

Looking for background on BOYS BE... (BOYS BE・・・)? This comedy, romance and slice of life series by Hal Film Maker (2000) starts out like this. The setup: There are two sides to every love story, and Boys Be... reveals what's really going on - from the guy's point of view! Meet three normal high school guys with just one thing on their minds: girls.

More of the story: Quiet Kyoichi has been friends with Chiharu ever since they were young, but lately, his feelings have begun to change. Lecherous Makoto, a self-proclaimed master of the rules of romance, is ready to sweep the ladies off their feet. Yoshihiko, a handsome sports nut, is unfortunately a bit clueless in matters of the heart.

As a comedy title, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. Voice work is led by Kenichi Suzumura as Kyoichi Kanzaki and Hideo Ishikawa as Yoshihiko Kenjo. If you count yourself among viewers who want something light between heavier series, put it on your list. At 13 episodes in total, it is easy to plan a viewing schedule.

Production & Appeal

Hal Film Maker is the studio behind BOYS BE..., and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the comedy category, timing, character chemistry and running gags decide whether it lands. With a 5.9/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Voice casting, including Kenichi Suzumura as Kyoichi Kanzaki, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2000, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.