BNA (2020)
A bold anime from studio TRIGGER where a girl turned raccoon beastman navigates identity, prejudice, and survival in a hidden animal sanctuary.
BNA - Series Information
- Original Title: BNA ビー・エヌ・エー
- First Air Year: 2020
- Last Air Year: 2020
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-14
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 23 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 12
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: April 9, 2020 (United States - TV-14), April 9, 2020 (Germany - 12), April 9, 2020 (India - U/A 13+), April 9, 2020 (Australia - M), April 9, 2020 (Brazil - 12), April 9, 2020 (Spain - 12), April 9, 2020 (South Korea - 15)
- Networks: Fuji TV
- Alternative Titles: BNA(비엔에이) (KR), АНЗ (UA), BNA全新动物 (CN), ビー・エヌ・エー (JP), Brand New Animal (DE), BNA: Brand New Animal (US), Brand New Animal (FR)
- Production Companies: TRIGGER, Fuji Television Network, Hakuhodo DY Media Partners, Ultra Super Pictures, movic, Bandai, Bandai Spirits, BS Fuji, origami PRODUCTIONS, TOHO
- Production Countries: Japan
BNA - Plot
Morphed into a raccoon beastman, Michiru seeks refuge, and answers, with the aid of wolf beastman Shirou inside the special zone of Anima-City.
BNA - Trailer
Watch the official trailer and see Anima-City come to life in vivid TRIGGER animation.
Become someone new.
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BNA - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Sumire Morohoshi
- Yoshimasa Hosoya
- Maria Naganawa
- Kaito Ishikawa
- Gara Takashima
- Michiyo Murase
- Hiroshi Naka
- Kimiko Saito
- Yohei Tadano
- Hochu Otsuka
Writers
- Kazuki Nakashima
- Kimiko Ueno
- Nanami Higuchi
Executive Producers
- Shingo Kunieda
- Isao Kanagi
- Masahiro Kosugi
- Ryu Utsui
- Keiji Ota
BNA - FAQs
Where can you stream BNA?
BNA is available to stream on Netflix, including on the Netflix Standard with Ads plan. Both options give viewers access to all 12 episodes of the series. Availability may vary depending on your region, so checking your local Netflix library is recommended.
What is BNA about?
BNA follows Michiru Kagemori, a human girl who mysteriously transforms into a raccoon beastman and flees to Anima-City, a sanctuary for beastmen. Alongside wolf beastman Shirou Ogami, she searches for answers about her transformation while uncovering deeper tensions between humans and beastmen.
Is BNA worth watching for anime fans?
BNA is widely praised for its vibrant animation by studio TRIGGER, energetic action sequences, and socially conscious themes around identity and discrimination. Fans of TRIGGER's previous works like Kill la Kill and Promare will find much to enjoy. It is a compact, visually striking series ideal for a weekend watch.
Is BNA connected to other TRIGGER anime?
BNA is an original production by studio TRIGGER and is not a direct sequel or spinoff of any other TRIGGER series. However, it shares the studio's signature high-energy animation style and thematic DNA with works like Kill la Kill and Promare, making it feel spiritually connected to their broader catalog.
How many episodes does BNA have?
BNA consists of 12 episodes across a single season. Each episode runs approximately 23 minutes, making the full series a concise and binge-friendly watch at around four and a half hours of total runtime.
What does BNA stand for in the anime title?
BNA stands for Brand New Animal, which is also the series' full international title. The name reflects the show's central theme of transformation and identity, as protagonist Michiru literally becomes a new kind of being — a beastman — and must redefine who she is in a world divided between humans and animal-human hybrids.
Who are the main voice actors in BNA?
The main cast features Sumire Morohoshi as Michiru Kagemori and Yoshimasa Hosoya as Shirou Ogami. Supporting roles include Maria Naganawa as Nazuna Hiwatashi, Kaito Ishikawa as Alan Sylvasta, and Gara Takashima as Barbar Rosé, among others.
What is the content rating for BNA?
BNA is rated TV-14 in the United States, indicating it contains content that may be unsuitable for children under 14. The series features action violence, mature themes around discrimination and identity, and some intense sequences, making it best suited for teenage and adult audiences.
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