Beheneko: The Elf-Girl's Cat Is Secretly an S-Ranked Monster! (2025)
After dying in a fight against the forces of evil, a knight found himself reincarnated as one of the most powerful monsters in the world: a behemoth! Problem is, he has to grow up before he can really strut his stuff, and a baby behemoth looks an awful lot like…a housecat?! And when an elf adventurer decides to take him in, she may need his help as much as he needs hers!
Details
First Air Date
1/4/2025
Last Air Date
3/15/2025
Network
Tokyo MX, Sun TV
Rating
8/10 (13 votes)
Status
Ended
Production Companies
Zero-G, Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures, Saber Works, FlyingDog, BS11, Hakusensha, Bushiroad Move, STUDIO MAUSU, THE KLOCKWORX
About Beheneko: The Elf-Girl's Cat Is Secretly an S-Ranked Monster!
The anime series "Beheneko: The Elf-Girl's Cat Is Secretly an S-Ranked Monster!" explores a fantasy world where a knight, after his death in battle, is reincarnated as a powerful behemoth. This behemoth initially appears as a housecat, leading to him being adopted by an elf adventurer. The story blends action, adventure, comedy, and sci-fi fantasy elements.
Set to release in 2025, the show is based on a light novel and incorporates themes of reincarnation and magic. Its narrative includes common anime tropes such as harem dynamics and monster girls, with elements reminiscent of dungeon crawling and JRPG adventures. The series concluded after one season, consisting of 12 episodes.
While the series has a relatively high user score on TMDb, its IMDb rating is lower. The content also includes ecchi elements, as noted by its keywords and some viewer comments, suggesting it caters to an audience looking for both fantasy action and fan service.
Why you might be searching for Beheneko: The Elf-Girl's Cat Is Secretly an S-Ranked Monster!
People are likely searching for "Beheneko" due to its premise of a powerful monster reincarnated as a cute cat adopted by an elf. The combination of fantasy, action, and comedic elements, alongside its explicit fan service and harem themes, makes it distinct. The controversy around certain character portrayals also contributes to its searchability.
What reviewers are saying
One reviewer found the series disappointing, criticizing what they perceived as blatant identity politics and the inclusion of a gay character, which led them to stop watching.
Read the full reviewAnother viewer enjoyed the series, noting its unabashed approach to fan service and contrasting it with the previous review's aversion to a gay couple's existence. However, they felt the last two episodes had a noticeable drop in quality, particularly during a battle scene with reused animation.
Read the full reviewA third reviewer described "Beheneko" as a pleasant surprise, offering a playful take on JRPG-inspired adventure mixed with light erotica.
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No, *Beheneko: The Elf-Girl's Cat Is Secretly an S-Ranked Monster!* is not based on a true story; it is an anime adaptation of a manga. The plot follows a knight reincarnated as an S-rank monster who appears as a cat and is adopted by an elf adventurer.
There is currently one season of *Beheneko: The Elf-Girl's Cat Is Secretly an S-Ranked Monster!*, consisting of 12 episodes.
Audience reception for *Beheneko: The Elf-Girl's Cat Is Secretly an S-Ranked Monster!* is mixed, with some viewers finding it to be an entertaining fantasy adventure with chaotic energy and fanservice, while others criticize its animation quality, generic characters, and focus on ecchi humor. It has a score of 5.78 out of 10 on MyAnimeList.