Buso Renkin (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Series · ★ 7.4
Released in 2006, Buso Renkin is an animation, action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. The story begins when high school student Kazuki Muto is killed one night saving a mysterious girl from a monster, only to wake up in his school dorm, believing it to have been a dream; however, he soon finds out that dream wasn't a dream at all when a giant serpentine monster attacks him and his sister. Tokiko Tsumura, the girl he saved, explains that the monster is a homunculus. Kazuki had been attacked and killed by it when he was rescuing her; however, she, feeling responsible for him, revived him by placing a Kakugane medallion in his chest, serving as a replacement heart.
Who’s in it. Buso Renkin stars Jun Fukuyama as Kazuki Muto, Ryoka Yuzuki as Tokiko Tsumura, Aya Hirano as Mahiro Muto and Hitomi Nabatame as Ouka Hayasaka, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Buso Renkin has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Buso Renkin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Buso Renkin tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Buso Renkin (2006)?
- In US, Buso Renkin is available to stream on Hulu, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Buso Renkin worth watching?
- Buso Renkin holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, action & adventure and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Buso Renkin?
- Buso Renkin stars Jun Fukuyama, Ryoka Yuzuki, Aya Hirano, Hitomi Nabatame and Kisho Taniyama.
- When was Buso Renkin released?
- Buso Renkin was released in 2006.