Synopsis
Disguising themselves as humans, homunculi inhabit the world to prey on the unsuspecting population. Created long ago by alchemists from Europe, homunculi are difficult to eliminate without weapons known as Kurogane. Each Kurogane is uniquely shaped according to its wielder's instincts, taking the form of special abilities called Busou Renkin. While walking home from school one day, Kazuki Mutou spots a defenseless girl under attack by a homunculus. But as he attempts to intervene, the girl end...
Background
Busou Renkin was released on DVD in North America by VIZ Media from April 29, 2008, to October 7, 2008.
Audience Guidance
AIRecommended age: 13+
moderate
ViolenceFrequent fantasy combat with swords, energy blasts, and alchemical weapons; homunculi graphically consume humans on-screen with blood shown but not lingering gore.
mild
Sexual contentOccasional fan service including revealing outfits (notably Tokiko's skirt) and brief bath/hot spring scenes with steam coverage; no nudity or sexual situations.
moderate
Disturbing themesBody horror elements with humans transforming into monstrous homunculi; several sympathetic characters die; themes of human experimentation and forced mutation.
mild
LanguageStandard shounen battle taunts and insults ("bastard," "damn"); no strong profanity in subtitles.
A classic 2000s shounen battle series where a teen gains an alchemical weapon and joins a warrior girl to fight human-eating monsters. Expect regular fantasy violence with some blood, mild fan service, and a few character deaths, but nothing extreme for the genre.
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FAQ
Buso Renkin has 26 episodes.
Buso Renkin is currently finished airing.
Buso Renkin was produced by Xebec.
Buso Renkin aired Oct 5, 2006 to Mar 29, 2007.
Buso Renkin is based on a Manga.
A classic 2000s shounen battle series where a teen gains an alchemical weapon and joins a warrior girl to fight human-eating monsters. Expect regular fantasy violence with some blood, mild fan service, and a few character deaths, but nothing extreme for the genre.
