Episode 1
First Taste
23m7.0 / 10
Toshihiko dedicated his life to only one purpose, to hunt down and destroy the Shokujinki, until the day he met Yuka.
Directed by Masaaki YuasaWritten by Masaaki Yuasa, Seishi Minakami
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TV series
Kemonozume
20061 season6.8 / 10
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?
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Checked Jul 22, 2026
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Synopsis
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?
Cast, crew and production details
About Kemonozume
Cast
Hidenobu KiuchiToshihiko Momota (voice)
Hekiru ShiinaYuka Kamitsuki (voice)
Hiroyuki YoshinoKazuma Momota (voice)
Kenji UtsumiKyūtarō Ōba (voice)
Jun HazumiJūzō Momota (voice)
Kiyoyuki YanadaGakuto Hoobari (voice)
Daisuke GoriSaiji Ohba / Bon (voice)
Anri KatsuShin Hoozuki (voice)Credits
- Written by
- Masaaki Yuasa, Atsushi Takahashi, Seishi Minakami, Kanji Wakabayashi, Ryo Ono, Kenji Nakamura, Hiroshi Shimizu, Kuboshichi Ogi
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 13
- Original language
- Japanese
- Original title
- ケモノヅメ
Networks & production
WOWOW PrimeJapan
MadhouseJapan
WOWOWJapan
Themes
animeavant gardehorrorromancesupernatural
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 2
Hard Farewells
23m
Toshihiko's life changed drastically when his father dies, and Yuka's true nature is revealed to him.
Directed by Masaaki YuasaWritten by Masaaki Yuasa
Where to watch KemonozumeEpisode 3
Salty New Moon Night
23m
Toshihiko escaped with Yuka and they hide themselves in a far away mansion.
Directed by Atsushi TakahashiWritten by Atsushi Takahashi
Where to watch KemonozumeEpisode 4
Bitterness of the Past
23m
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.
Directed by Hiroyuki Tanaka
Where to watch KemonozumeEpisode 5
Woman's Hidden Flavour
23m
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.
Directed by Akitoshi Yokoyama
Where to watch KemonozumeEpisode 6
Spicy Hot Birthday
23m
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.
Directed by Kanji WakabayashiWritten by Ryo Ono, Masaaki Yuasa
Where to watch KemonozumeEpisode 7
The Sweet Fragrance of Rie
23m
Rie discovers Toshihiko's hideout and goes all out trying to bring him back home. Meanwhile, Yuka has a surprising revelation.
Directed by Osamu KobayashiWritten by Kuboshichi Ogi
Where to watch KemonozumeEpisode 8
Detention Tastes Like Iron
23m
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.
Directed by Yuichi TanakaWritten by Masaaki Yuasa
Where to watch KemonozumeEpisode 9
Sweet Dreams
23m
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.
Directed by Masakazu HashimotoWritten by Masaaki Yuasa
Where to watch KemonozumeEpisode 10
The Misfortunes of Others Are the Taste of Honey
23m
As Kyūtarō Ōba put his master plan in motion, he finally reveals his true colors.
Directed by Kenji NakamuraWritten by Kanji Wakabayashi, Kenji Nakamura
Where to watch KemonozumeEpisode 11
The Rain Was Bitter
23m
Ōba transforms Rie in a Shokujinki and put her into a fight against Yuka. Meanwhile, Kazuma discovers the truth about his origin.
Directed by Hiroshi ShimizuWritten by Hiroshi Shimizu
Where to watch KemonozumeEpisode 12
Coffee-Flavoured Millet Dumplings
23m
While Toshihiko tries to convince Rie's father to join his battle against Ōba, Kazuma rushes to fight him by himself.
Directed by Atsushi TakahashiWritten by Atsushi Takahashi
Where to watch KemonozumeEpisode 13
Taste Has Nothing to Do with It
23mFinale
Toshihiko and his allies struggle to stop Ōba's ambitions.
Directed by Masaaki YuasaWritten by Masaaki Yuasa
Where to watch KemonozumeEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
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