Kemonozume

23min

Animation

Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Action & Adventure

Creatures known as Shokujinki have been secretly living alongside humans for hundreds of years. Though they may look like humans, Shokujinki are able to transform into uncontrollable beasts with gigantic claws and consume humans to survive. The equally secretive Kifuuken dojo specializes in killing Shokujinki by cutting off their arms, and is the only force preventing unchecked Shokujinki domination. Toshihiko Momota, the son of the leader of the Kifuuken, is instantly charmed by a mysterious woman named Yuka Kamitsuki. Their relationship is complicated, however, because unbeknownst to them both, Yuka is a Shokujinki and Toshihiko is sworn to kill her. Meanwhile, the Kifuuken is having a crisis of confidence as Toshihiko's brother Kazuma pushes against tradition and tries to modernize the Kifuuken. As emotions are strained and the secrets of both the past and present are revealed, who will live, and who will be eaten?

Episodes

Cast

First Taste

1. First Taste

23min

5th Aug 2006

Toshihiko dedicated his life to only one purpose, to hunt down and destroy the Shokujinki, until the day he met Yuka.

Hard Farewells

2. Hard Farewells

23min

12th Aug 2006

Toshihiko's life changed drastically when his father dies, and Yuka's true nature is revealed to him.

Salty New Moon Night

3. Salty New Moon Night

23min

19th Aug 2006

Toshihiko escaped with Yuka and they hide themselves in a far away mansion.

Bitterness of the Past

4. Bitterness of the Past

23min

26th Aug 2006

The story of Toshiko's father is finally revealed, as how he became the leader of the Kifūken and his relationship with Yuka's mother.

Woman's Hidden Flavour

5. Woman's Hidden Flavour

23min

9th Sep 2006

Kyūtarō exposes his plan to reformulate the Kifūken's organization with the help of Kazuma. Trouble arises when another member of the school gets himself involved with a Shokujinki.

Spicy Hot Birthday

6. Spicy Hot Birthday

23min

16th Sep 2006

Yuka celebrates her birthday with Toshihiko, but when she tried one of his secret immobilization techniques on him, he ends up paralyzed, just when their gigantic pursuer finds them.

The Sweet Fragrance of Rie

7. The Sweet Fragrance of Rie

23min

23rd Sep 2006

Rie discovers Toshihiko's hideout and goes all out trying to bring him back home. Meanwhile, Yuka has a surprising revelation.

Detention Tastes Like Iron

8. Detention Tastes Like Iron

23min

30th Sep 2006

Toshihiko is captured and tortured by a group of Shokujinki commanded by Yuka's former lover. But soon the Kifūken discovers their location and storm the place.

Sweet Dreams

9. Sweet Dreams

23min

7th Oct 2006

Once again on the run, Toshihiko and Yuka take a hike with a kind old couple. While traveling with them, they try to sort out their feelings for each other.

The Misfortunes of Others Are the Taste of Honey

10. The Misfortunes of Others Are the Taste of Honey

23min

14th Oct 2006

As Kyūtarō Ōba put his master plan in motion, he finally reveals his true colors.

The Rain Was Bitter

11. The Rain Was Bitter

23min

21st Oct 2006

Ōba transforms Rie in a Shokujinki and put her into a fight against Yuka. Meanwhile, Kazuma discovers the truth about his origin.

Coffee-Flavoured Millet Dumplings

12. Coffee-Flavoured Millet Dumplings

23min

28th Oct 2006

While Toshihiko tries to convince Rie's father to join his battle against Ōba, Kazuma rushes to fight him by himself.

Taste Has Nothing to Do with It

13. Taste Has Nothing to Do with It

23min

5th Nov 2006

Toshihiko and his allies struggle to stop Ōba's ambitions.

First air date

5th Aug 2006

Last air date

5th Nov 2006

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Original language

ja

Networks