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Ben-To

Series Overview

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?

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Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

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EndedScripted
Original Network
MBS
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 12 Episodes

24 min per episode

Air Date Window

2011 – 2011

Premiered: Tue, Oct 4, 2011

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sun, Dec 25, 2011

Season 1, Episode 12: “Domestic Eel Bento 790kcal”

The old nemesis of Orthros shows up in town to undermine them once again. With Sen still sick with a cold, it will be up to Yo to figure out a way to rebalance the playing field for all the wolves, as they vie for seasonal eel bentos.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

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Bento - Official TrailerOfficial

Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-02

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Screenplay & Story

Asaura

Producers

Takashi Takano

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Asaura

Department Leadership Roster

Takashi Takano

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-14

TV-14: Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)TV-14

Parents Strongly Cautioned — Contains material unsuitable for children under 14.

Australia (ACB)M

Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Ben-To

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What is Ben-To 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?

How many seasons does Ben-To have?

Ben-To comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in Ben-To?

Key cast members in Ben-To include Hiro Shimono, Mariya Ise, Emiri Kato, Aoi Yuuki, Ai Kayano.

Who created or directed Ben-To?

Ben-To was developed and directed by Not specified.