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B: The Beginning

2018-03-02 · 26 min / episode · ★ 7.6

Action & Adventure · Animation · Drama · Crime · Mystery · Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Genius investigator Keith Flick rejoins the royal police force just as serial killer "B" emerges. Mysterious youth Koku may be an ally, or a target.

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Japan, United States of America
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Asami SetoAsami SetoLily Hoshina (voice)
Hiroaki HirataHiroaki HirataKeith Kazama Flick (voice)
Yuki KajiYuki KajiKokuu (voice)

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