BNA

In a world where humans can transform into animal-beasts, Michiru Kagemori, a human girl, suddenly finds herself turned into a tanuki beastman. Seeking answers and a cure, she travels to Anima City, a sanctuary for beastmen. There, she encounters Nazuna Hiwatashi, a popular idol beastman, and Shirou Ogami, a powerful wolf beastman who seems to know more about her condition. Together, they navigate the complex social dynamics between humans and beastmen, uncovering conspiracies and facing dangerous threats.

BNA: Brand New Animal received generally positive reviews from critics and audiences, who praised its vibrant animation, unique world-building, and engaging characters. Some found the plot to be a bit rushed in places, but overall, it was considered a stylish and entertaining anime series.

• Praised for its stunning visuals and fluid animation, particularly during action sequences.
• Appreciated for its creative concept of beastmen and the exploration of themes like identity and discrimination.
• Some viewers felt the narrative pacing could be uneven, with certain plot points feeling underdeveloped.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed BNA: Brand New Animal, highlighting its exciting action, memorable characters like Michiru and Shirou, and its unique take on anthropomorphic animals. The animation quality and art style were frequently commended, contributing to a positive viewing experience.

The character design for Shirou Ogami was inspired by a character from the director's previous work, 'Little Witch Academia'.