Beelzebub (2011)
A fearsome high school delinquent becomes the unlikely guardian of the Demon Lord's infant son in this wildly entertaining shounen anime.
Beelzebub - Series Information
- Original Title: べるぜバブ
- First Air Year: 2011
- Last Air Year: 2012
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Comedy, Drama
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 25 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 60
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: January 9, 2011 (United States - TV-MA), January 9, 2011 (Canada - 14+), January 9, 2011 (Australia - M), January 9, 2011 (Brazil - 12)
- Networks: Chukyo TV, RNB, Nippon TV, YTV
- Alternative Titles: Beelzebub (FR), 惡魔奶爸 (TW), 魔B爸B (HK), Beelzebub 2011 (US), Вельзепуз (RU)
- Production Countries: Japan
Beelzebub - Plot
Violent delinquent Oga encounters a baby one day, which crawls onto his back and immediately forms an attachment to him. Though he doesn't know it yet, this baby is named Kaiser de Emperana Beelzebub IV, or "Baby Beel" for short—the son of the Demon Lord!
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Beelzebub - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Shizuka Itoh
- Miyuki Sawashiro
- Katsuyuki Konishi
- Takahiro Mizushima
- Aki Toyosaki
- Daisuke Hirakawa
- Daisuke Kishio
- Haruna Ikezawa
- Hiroki Takahashi
- Kazuhiro Yamaji
Writers
- Masahiro Yokotani
- Eiji Umehara
- Isana Kakimura
- Hiroshi Yamaguchi
- Atsushi Oka
Beelzebub - FAQs
Where can you stream Beelzebub online?
Beelzebub is available to stream on Crunchyroll and the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. It is also accessible via Midnight Pulp, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, and RetroCrush Amazon Channel as part of their subscription libraries, with additional ad-supported viewing on Cineverse.
Is Beelzebub based on a manga?
Yes, Beelzebub is directly adapted from the manga series of the same name by Ryuhei Tamura, which was serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump from 2009 to 2014. The anime faithfully follows the manga's blend of supernatural comedy, high school delinquency, and demon-world mythology.
Who are the main voice actors in Beelzebub?
The principal voice cast includes Katsuyuki Konishi as the delinquent protagonist Oga Tatsumi, Miyuki Sawashiro as Baby Beel, Shizuka Itoh as the demon maid Hilda, and Takahiro Mizushima as Oga's best friend Furuichi. Aki Toyosaki voices Aoi Kunieda, leader of a rival gang.
What is Beelzebub about?
Beelzebub follows Oga Tatsumi, a fearsome high school delinquent who accidentally becomes the guardian of Kaiser de Emperana Beelzebub IV, the infant son of the Demon Lord. The series blends supernatural chaos with school brawls and absurd parenting comedy as Oga navigates raising a baby destined to destroy humanity.
How many episodes does Beelzebub have?
Beelzebub consists of 60 main episodes across its single season, which aired from January 2011 to March 2012. An additional 17 special episodes are also available, bringing the total content to 77 episodes. The series aired on Nippon TV and affiliated networks in Japan.
What is the content rating for Beelzebub?
Beelzebub carries a TV-14 rating in the United States, indicating content that may be unsuitable for children under 14. The series features frequent comedic violence, delinquent behavior, and supernatural themes. International ratings include 14+ in Canada, M in Australia, and 12 in Brazil.
Is Beelzebub worth watching for anime fans?
Beelzebub is widely praised among shounen anime fans for its sharp comedic timing, energetic fight sequences, and the entertaining contrast between Oga's terrifying reputation and his reluctant role as a demon baby's caretaker. Fans of series like Gintama or Katekyo Hitman Reborn tend to enjoy it greatly.
Why did the Beelzebub anime end before the manga?
The Beelzebub anime ended in March 2012 after 60 episodes due to low ratings and the series catching up to the ongoing manga. Rather than producing filler arcs indefinitely, the production concluded with an anime-original ending. The manga itself continued until 2014, covering several major story arcs left unadapted.
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