Ben-To (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Series · ★ 8.1
Released in 2011, Ben-To is a comedy, action & adventure and animation series.
What it’s about. Every day an epic struggle rages in grocery stores across Japan - the battle for half-priced bento boxes! Once the discount stickers go on, ravenous brawlers start throwing punches in a knockdown, drag-out war over who gets to take home the cheap eats. When a young, broke high school student named Sato joins the Half-Priced Food Lovers Club, he proves to be a rising talent in the world of insane food fights. But does he have what it takes to become the king of clearance cuisine?
Who’s in it. Ben-To stars Hiro Shimono as You Satou (voice), Mariya Ise as Sen Yarizui (voice), Emiri Kato as Ayame Shaga (voice) and Aoi Yuuki as Hana Oshiroi (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.1/10, Ben-To sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ben-To page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ben-To tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ben-To (2011)?
- In US, Ben-To is available to stream on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Ben-To worth watching?
- Ben-To holds an audience score of 8.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, action & adventure and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Ben-To?
- Ben-To stars Hiro Shimono, Mariya Ise, Emiri Kato, Aoi Yuuki and Ai Kayano.
- When was Ben-To released?
- Ben-To was released in 2011.