TV-Series
Description
"BNA: Brand New Animal" is set in a world where humans coexist with beastmen, anthropomorphic beings with animal traits. The story centers on Michiru Kagemori, a human girl who suddenly transforms into a tanuki beastman. Fleeing persecution and seeking answers, Michiru arrives in Anima City, a metropolis designed as a sanctuary for beastmen. There, she encounters Shirou Ogami, a wolf beastman and vigilante who harbors a deep mistrust of humans due to past conflicts.

As Michiru adjusts to her new identity, she becomes entangled in a series of events that reveal the complexities of Anima City’s society. The city, while a refuge, is rife with political tension, discrimination, and hidden agendas. Michiru discovers that her transformation is linked to a mysterious organization conducting experiments on both humans and beastmen. These experiments aim to manipulate the genetic boundaries between the two species, raising ethical and existential questions about identity and coexistence.

Shirou, who initially views Michiru with suspicion, gradually becomes her ally as they uncover the truth behind the experiments. His backstory reveals a tragic connection to the Silver Wolf, a legendary beastman figure tied to the city’s history and the broader conflict between humans and beastmen. The narrative explores themes of prejudice, identity, and the struggle for equality, as Michiru and Shirou confront both external threats and internal divisions within Anima City.

The series balances action, mystery, and character development, with Michiru’s journey of self-discovery serving as the emotional core. Supporting characters, such as Mayor Barbaray Rose and the enigmatic Nina, add depth to the world-building, highlighting the diverse perspectives within beastman society. The plot escalates as Michiru and Shirou face off against powerful adversaries, culminating in a climactic confrontation that challenges the status quo and forces both humans and beastmen to reconsider their relationship.

"BNA: Brand New Animal" presents a layered narrative that intertwines personal growth with broader societal issues, offering a thought-provoking exploration of coexistence and identity in a divided world.
Information
BNA: Brand New Animal
ビー・エヌ・エー
Type: TV-Series
Date: 03/21/2020
Categories
Genre
Action
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1Runaway Raccoon
2Rabbit Town
3Rhino Melancholy
4Dolphin Daydream
5Greedy Bears
6Fox Waltz
7Easy Albatross
8The Mole Rat Speaks
9Human Scapegoat
10Rabid Wolf
11A Beastly Feast
12Anima-City
Cast
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Staff
  • Script
  • Episode Director
    Tomoyuki Munehiro
    Tatsumi Fujii
    Saori Den
    Yoshihiro Miyajima
    Yuichi Shimohira
    Kazuma Ogasawara
    Motomasa Maeda
    Noboru Furukawa
    Takahiro Tamano
    Masahiko Ōtsuka
    Masaoki Nakashima
  • Music
    mabanua
  • Character Design
    Yusuke Yoshigaki
  • Chief Animation Director
    Naoki Takeda
  • Sound Director
    Hiroki Urakari
    Masahiko Ōtsuka
  • Executive producer
    Shingo Kunieda
    Yukio Haruyama
    Keiji Ota
    Isao Kanagi
    Akio Nomura
    Masahiro Kosugi
    Masahiko Ōtsuka
    Ryū Utsui
  • Series Composition
  • Storyboard
    Hiroyuki Imaishi
    Daizen Komatsuda
    Hisayasu Shiba
    Saori Den
    Shin'ichirō Ushijima
    Yoshihiro Miyajima
    Kōdai Nakano
    Masahiko Ōtsuka
  • Unit Director
    Noboru Furukawa
  • Original creator
  • Art Director
    Masanobu Nomura
    Genice Chan
  • Animation Director
    Shigeo Akahori
    Mayumi Nakamura
    Sushio
    Yusuke Yoshigaki
    Kazuhiro Fukuchi
    Tetsuya Hasegawa
    Asami Shimizu
    Kenta Yokoya
    Kanako Abe
    Masaru Sakamoto
    Naoki Takeda
    Yūto Kaneko
    Michelle Sugimoto
    Ryū Kanazawa
    Jia Mei Deng
    Fei Chen
    Shiori Miyazaki
    Midori Nakamura
    Hamuto Natsuno
    Hiroki Arai
    Masamichi Ishiyama
    Reo Itoyama
    Sayaka Kobayashi
    Aoi Abe
    Yun Liu Liu
    Shimon Dohi
    Meng Yun Lin
    Haruka Hinata
    Nyki Ikyn
    Genice Chan
    Yue Sun
    Emi Tamura
    Masaki Nishikawa
  • Director of Photography
    Nozomi Shitara
  • Producer
    Yuka Okayasu
    Eri Isobe
Production
  • Production
    MOVIC
    TOHO animation
    BS Fuji
    TOHO
    Hakuhodo DY Media Partners
    Bandai Co., Ltd.
    Fuji Television Network
    Bandai Spirits
    Ultra Super Pictures
    BNA Production Committee
  • Animation Production
    Trigger