---
title: "The Boy and the Beast"
year: 2015
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-boy-and-the-beast-2015"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 315465
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 119
community_rating: 7.9
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# The Boy and the Beast (2015) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-boy-and-the-beast-2015

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Boy and the Beast is a film first released in 2015. Catalogued under Action, Adventure, Animation, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Nippon Television Network Corporation, Studio Chizu, TOHO. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A lonely boy finds a beast mentor in an unseen world, sparking an adventurous bond."

### Why Watch
- Animated adventure featuring a boy‑beast friendship
- Blend of action, drama and fantasy suitable for families

### Caveats & Content Note
- The imaginative setting may not appeal to all viewers
- Tone & Suitability: Its PG-13 rating means it contains mild fantasy violence, making it appropriate for older children and teens.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, adventure, fantasy, family, dramatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-boy-and-the-beast-2015#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Mamoru Hosoda
- **Networks / Studios**: Nippon Television Network Corporation, Studio Chizu, TOHO

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Koji Yakusho** as *Kumatetsu (voice)*
- **Aoi Miyazaki** as *Young Kyuta (voice)*
- **Shota Sometani** as *Teenage Kyuta (voice)*
- **Suzu Hirose** as *Kaede (voice)*
- **Lily Franky** as *Hyakushūbō (voice)*
- **Yo Oizumi** as *Tatara (voice)*
- **Kazuhiro Yamaji** as *Iozen (voice)*
- **Mamoru Miyano** as *Teenage Ichirohiko (voice)*
- **Kappei Yamaguchi** as *Teenage Jiromaru (voice)*
- **Haru Kuroki** as *Young Ichirohiko (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the central premise of the film?
Kyuta, a boy from Shibuya, enters the imaginary world of Jutengai and befriends Kumatetsu, a lone beast who becomes his guide.

### Q: What rating does the film have?
The film is rated PG-13.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is about 1 hour 59 minutes.

### Q: What genres does the film combine?
It combines action, adventure, animation, drama, family and fantasy elements.

### Q: Is the film appropriate for families?
Yes, its family‑friendly tone and PG-13 rating make it suitable for older children and teens.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Boy and the Beast — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/315465)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*