Beheneko: The Elf-Girl's Cat Is Secretly an S-Ranked Monster! (2025)
A reincarnated knight, reborn as a fearsome behemoth but mistaken for a kitten, forges an unlikely bond with an elf adventurer.
Beheneko: The Elf-Girl's Cat Is Secretly an S-Ranked Monster! - Series Information
- Original Title: Sランクモンスターの《ベヒーモス》だけど、猫と間違われてエルフ娘の騎士（ペット）として暮らしてます
- First Air Year: 2025
- Last Air Year: 2025
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 12
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: English, Japanese
- First Air Date: January 4, 2025 (United States - TV-MA), January 4, 2025 (Germany - 16), January 4, 2025 (Australia - MA 15+), January 4, 2025 (South Korea - 19)
- Networks: Tokyo MX, Sun TV
- Production Companies: Zero-G, Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures, Saber Works, FlyingDog, BS11, Hakusensha, Bushiroad Move, STUDIO MAUSU, THE KLOCKWORX
- Production Countries: Japan
- Alternative Titles: I'm a Behemoth of the S Rank Monster, but I Am Mistaken as a Cat and I Live as a Pet of Elf Girl. (JP), S 級怪獸《貝希摩斯》被誤認成小貓，成為精靈女孩的騎士（寵物）一起生活 (TW), I'm a Behemoth, an S-Ranked Monster, but Mistaken for a Cat, I Live as an Elf Girl's Pet (US), 重生的猫骑士与精灵娘的日常 (CN), Beheneko: Ang Pusa ng Diwatang Babae ay Lihim na Isang S-Ranggong Halimaw! (PH), S랭크 몬스터 베헤모스 (KR)
Beheneko: The Elf-Girl's Cat Is Secretly an S-Ranked Monster! - Plot
After dying in a fight against the forces of evil, a knight found himself reincarnated as one of the most powerful monsters in the world: a behemoth! Problem is, he has to grow up before he can really strut his stuff, and a baby behemoth looks an awful lot like…a housecat?! And when an elf adventurer decides to take him in, she may need his help as much as he needs hers!
Beheneko: The Elf-Girl's Cat Is Secretly an S-Ranked Monster! - Trailer
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Beheneko: The Elf-Girl's Cat Is Secretly an S-Ranked Monster! - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Hinaki Yano
- Tasuku Hatanaka
- Hitomi Ueda
- Tomori Kusunoki
- Yuu Wakui
- Nonoka Obuchi
- Maaya Uchida
- Nobuyuki Hiyama
- Riho Sugiyama
- Junichi Yanagita
Beheneko: The Elf-Girl's Cat Is Secretly an S-Ranked Monster! - FAQs
Is Beheneko based on a light novel or manga?
Yes, Beheneko: The Elf-Girl's Cat Is Secretly an S-Ranked Monster! is based on a Japanese light novel series. The original work was adapted into manga form before receiving its anime adaptation, which premiered in January 2025 on Tokyo MX and Sun TV.
What is Beheneko: The Elf-Girl's Cat about?
A heroic knight dies in battle and is reincarnated as a behemoth, one of the world's most powerful monsters. Because he's still a baby, he resembles an ordinary housecat. An elf adventurer named Aria takes him in, and the two form an unlikely bond as they navigate dungeons and danger together.
Who voices the main characters in Beheneko?
Hinaki Yano voices the elf protagonist Aria, while Tasuku Hatanaka voices Tama, the reincarnated behemoth. The supporting cast includes Hitomi Ueda as Stella, Tomori Kusunoki as Vulcan, Yuu Wakui as Feri, Maaya Uchida as Alisha, and Nobuyuki Hiyama as Arnaldo.
When did Beheneko first air?
Beheneko: The Elf-Girl's Cat Is Secretly an S-Ranked Monster! first aired on January 4, 2025, in the United States and simultaneously in several other regions including Germany, Australia, and South Korea. It broadcast on Tokyo MX and Sun TV in Japan.
How many episodes does Beheneko have?
Beheneko: The Elf-Girl's Cat Is Secretly an S-Ranked Monster! consists of 12 episodes across its single season. The series concluded in 2025 and its status is listed as Ended, covering one complete story arc adapted from the source material.
What is the content rating for Beheneko?
Beheneko: The Elf-Girl's Cat Is Secretly an S-Ranked Monster! carries a TV-MA content rating in the United States, indicating it is intended for mature audiences. In Australia it is rated MA 15+, in Germany it is rated 16, and in South Korea it holds a 19 rating.
Where can I stream Beheneko online?
Beheneko: The Elf-Girl's Cat Is Secretly an S-Ranked Monster! is available to stream on HiDive, including via the Hidive Amazon Channel as a flat-rate subscription. It is also available for digital purchase on Amazon Video, making it accessible to a wide international audience.
What anime is similar to Beheneko?
Fans of Beheneko may enjoy Reincarnated as a Dragon Hatchling, Welcome to Japan Ms. Elf!, and I May Be a Guild Receptionist but I'll Solo Any Boss to Clock Out on Time. These series share themes of reincarnation, fantasy world-building, comedy, and adventuring in dungeon-filled settings.
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