Ai no Kusabi (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Series · ★ 5.1
Released in 2012, Ai no Kusabi is a drama, animation and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. This futuristic tale is set in a world where men are assigned various social classes based on their hair color. Iason Mink, a high-class Blondie, runs into Riki, a black-haired Mongrel, and makes him his "Pet." As Riki learns of the dangers Iason faces by keeping him, he finds himself developing feelings for his master. This is a remake of the 1992 OVA of the same name.
Who’s in it. Ai no Kusabi stars Shin-ichiro Miki as Katze (voice), Kentaro Ito as Riki (voice), Toru Okawa as Isaon Mink (voice) and Kohsuke Toriumi as Gai (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, Ai no Kusabi has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ai no Kusabi page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ai no Kusabi tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ai no Kusabi (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ai no Kusabi change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ai no Kusabi worth watching?
- Ai no Kusabi holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, animation and sci-fi & fantasy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ai no Kusabi?
- Ai no Kusabi stars Shin-ichiro Miki, Kentaro Ito, Toru Okawa, Kohsuke Toriumi and Showtaro Morikubo.
- When was Ai no Kusabi released?
- Ai no Kusabi was released in 2012.