---
title: "Beelzebub"
year: 2011
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/beelzebub-2011"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 38603
imdb_id: "tt1882240"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 60
runtime_minutes: 25
community_rating: 8.2
vote_count: 274
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Beelzebub (2011) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/beelzebub-2011

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The television series Beelzebub is a show that features a character named Oga who encounters a baby. This baby forms an attachment to Oga, crawling onto his back. The baby is later identified as Kaiser de Emperana Beelzebub IV, also known as Baby Beel, who is the son of the Demon Lord. Oga Tatsumi is a student in Ishiyama High, a school known for its delinquents. The series follows the story of Oga and the baby, with Oga being a first year student. The show was released as a TV series and information about it can be found on The Movie Database and IMDb. The series is also known as Beelzebub and it has been listed on various online platforms.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A delinquent becomes an unlikely caretaker to a mysterious baby with demonic origins."

### Why Watch
- Unique premise blending delinquency with childcare
- Strong character development and relationships
- Creative fight scenes and supernatural elements

### Caveats & Content Note
- Some pacing issues in early episodes
- Occasional reliance on slapstick humor
- Tone & Suitability: Suitable for teens and adults who enjoy action-comedy with supernatural elements.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action-comedy, supernatural, coming-of-age, friendship, underdog

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp, RetroCrush Amazon Channel | Cineverse, Amasian TV | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll, Midnight Pulp | Cineverse | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (60 Episodes)
Beelzebub is an animated television series that aired from 2011 to 2012. The story is set at Ishiyama High, a school populated entirely by delinquents where nonstop violence and lawlessness are the norm. The narrative follows a ferociously strong and violent delinquent named Oga. One day, Oga encounters a baby who crawls onto his back and immediately forms an attachment to him. Although Oga is initially unaware of the infant's true identity, the baby is actually Kaiser de Emperana Beelzebub IV, also known as Baby Beel, who is the son of the Demon Lord. Oga is chosen to raise this child, a responsibility that is not something he wants to be doing with his life. The series is categorized under the genres of animation, comedy, and drama. It explores the challenges of rearing a demon baby while navigating the environment of a school governed by its own strict rules regarding the conduct of its students. The show is documented in various databases as a production spanning the years 2011 and 2012.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 60
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (5%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 57 (95%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Shizuka Itoh** as *Hilda Garde (voice)*
- **Miyuki Sawashiro** as *Beelbou (voice)*
- **Katsuyuki Konishi** as *Oga Tatsumi (voice)*
- **Takahiro Mizushima** as *Furuichi Takayuki (voice)*
- **Aki Toyosaki** as *Aoi Kunieda (voice)*
- **Daisuke Hirakawa** as *Alex Rodriguez Ichirou Shinjou (voice)*
- **Daisuke Kishio** as *Shintarou Natsume (voice)*
- **Haruna Ikezawa** as *Shizuka Nanami (voice)*
- **Hiroki Takahashi** as *Daimao (voice)*
- **Kazuhiro Yamaji** as *Jabberwock (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre is this series?
It's primarily an action-comedy with supernatural and school elements.

### Q: Is the baby actually important to the plot?
Yes, the baby's identity drives much of the story and character development.

### Q: Are there a lot of fight scenes?
Yes, there are regular combat sequences throughout the series.

### Q: Is it appropriate for children?
It's generally suitable for teens due to violence and mild language.

### Q: What makes this series unique?
The combination of delinquent school setting with supernatural baby-rearing elements sets it apart.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [How to Cook Orzo Perfectly Every Time, Plus Recipes to Try](https://www.realsimple.com/food-recipes/cooking-tips-techniques/how-to-cook-orzo-recipes)
- [Beelzebub (TV Series 2011-2012) — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/38603-beelzebub)
- [How To Cook Orzo: The Ultimate Guide To Orzo - Live Eat Learn](https://www.liveeatlearn.com/how-to-cook-orzo/)
- [How to Cook Orzo (Foolproof Guide) - Cup of Yum](https://cupofyum.com/recipes/how-to-cook-orzo-foolproof-guide-81026)
- [Beelzebub (TV Series 2011-2012) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1882240/)
- [Easy Orzo Recipe (A Fast Side Dish!) – A Couple Cooks](https://www.acouplecooks.com/orzo-recipe/)

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