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- 1EP 1
You Satou faces repeated beatings while hunting for discounted bento boxes at the supermarket.
Oct 9, 2011You Satou recalls being beaten on the supermarket floor after attempting to purchase a half-priced bento. The following day, a silver-haired girl warns him against returning to the store. Ignoring this, You returns with student Hana Oshiroi and is beaten again while reaching for the discounted meal. Determined to act strategically, You observes a fierce battle for the half-price bento the next day, which is dominated by the silver-haired girl, Sen Yarizui. After suffering total defeat in this conflict, Sen invites You to join the Half-Priced Food Lovers club room. This sequence of events highlights the intense competition for discounted items and introduces the club that governs such activities within the school setting.
- 2EP 2
Sen trains You and Hana in bento battles against a bento-raiding woman
Oct 16, 2011Sen recruits You and Hana into the Half-Priced Food Lovers Club to teach them Bento Brawling. During a supermarket trip, they face a woman dubbed a 'boar' who hoards discounted meals. The next day, You meets Yuu 'Wizard' Kaneshiro, who urges him to defeat the boar to validate the bento battle. You learns the pride of the 'wolves' and achieves his first victory, securing a bento with an honor seal from the 'God of Discounts'. He returns to the clubroom where Sen congratulates him and displays a scrapbook of Yuu's past victories.
- 3EP 3
You rejects the Hounds after realizing food tastes best when earned through effort.
Oct 23, 2011You is assaulted by class president Ume Shiraume for associating with Hana. Later, while shopping at a supermarket, You and Hana encounter Yamahara, a kendo club member who invites them to join the Hounds, a group that secures half-priced bento through teamwork. During a trial period, You finds the food lacks satisfaction. After reflecting on the past, he declines the offer, understanding that meals are most enjoyable when fought for. Recognizing this truth, Sen provides You and Hana with keys to the club room. The following morning, You discovers his cousin, Ayame Shaga, sleeping in his bed.
- 4EP 4
Ayame Challenges Sen to a Bento Battle After Escaping Ume
Oct 30, 2011Ayame, identified as the wolf known as 'The Beauty of the Lake', issues a challenge to Sen. Following a narrow escape from Ume's advances, she joins You and Sen at a bento brawl. During the event, Ayame and Sen compete directly for the same bento box. Sen successfully defeats Ayame and claims her prize. Meanwhile, You faces a formidable opponent in his own match. Despite the difficulty, You ultimately secures victory in his contest. The episode highlights the intense competition among the characters as they vie for their respective meals.
- 5EP 5
You meets Ayame and Asebi Inoue before facing Ren Nikaidou and Tadaaki Endo
Nov 6, 2011You encounters difficulties while trying to meet Ayame, where he also meets Asebi Inoue, who brings bad luck to anyone she touches. Later, while shopping with the group, You confronts Ren Nikaidou, a member of Gabriel Ratchett, and is severely beaten by Tadaaki 'Monarch' Endo. After regaining consciousness, Ayame explains that Endo is seeking revenge for an ancient slight. Meanwhile, Sen questions why Ayame did not warn You about Endo beforehand.
- 6EP 6
Sen confronts Endo at the Ralph Store while Ayame and You intervene in the conflict.
Nov 13, 2011Ayame discovers that Endo seeks revenge on Sen for Yuu’s past victory over Matsuba. Sen arrives at the Ralph Store after being beaten by Gabriel Retchetts, intending to fight Endo. Ren attempts to stop the conflict but is knocked aside. Ayame and You arrive to help, and together they defeat Endo. Following the battle, Ren heeds Matsuba’s advice to live for himself. Meanwhile, Yuu departs the country for overseas studies. Matsuba sees him off, reflecting on their previous bento brawl and discussing Endo’s ambition to succeed her as the next Monarch Butterfly.
- 7EP 7
Matsuba provides tickets for an indoor pool visit where a unique bento battle unfolds among the group.
Nov 20, 2011Matsuba provides free tickets for an indoor swimming pool visit for You, Sen, Ayame, and Hana, where they encounter Ren. The group discovers that the facility offers half-priced bento boxes, including the Omelettits Bento at 752kcal and the Tent of Loco Moco Bento at 1100kcal. This discovery leads to a chaotic bento battle taking place across the water, with the waves serving as a challenging battlefield. You eventually succeeds in obtaining his target meal, though the victory comes with an embarrassing consequence for him. The episode highlights the unusual setting of the food competition and the interactions between the characters during this aquatic dining experience.
- 8EP 8
Hospitalized You mistaken for Sen by twin sisters Kyou Sawagi
Nov 27, 2011You is hospitalized with bandages after jumping from a window to save a Sega Saturn thrown by Sen. Twin sisters from Ayame's school, both named Kyou Sawagi, visit the hospital to meet Sen, with the older sister showing interest in him. They mistake the bandaged You for Sen and conduct strange medical inspections. The situation descends into chaos when the sisters discover the truth about the identity mix-up.
- 9EP 9
Asebi prepares a bento with distinct flavors while Ume confronts the Sawagi sisters about school trespassing.
Dec 4, 2011Asebi creates a homemade bento for You, ensuring each ingredient has a unique taste. Ume meets the Sawagi sisters to discuss You and Ayame trespassing at each other's schools. That night, Hana suffers a computer accident while finishing an erotic novel. Ume visits, believing Hana has a fever, and discovers a book with You's face drawn on it. Ume strikes You, who then reveals Hana's interest in writing yaoi. The episode highlights the chaotic interactions between the characters, focusing on the bento preparation, the confrontation regarding school boundaries, and the humorous misunderstanding involving Hana's writing and Ume's reaction to the discovered material.
- 10EP 10
Ren warns Ayame of Orthros wolves while Sen suffers a brutal bento brawl defeat by the Sawagi sisters.
Dec 11, 2011Ren visits Ayame to report that Orthros, a group attacking other wolves and placing baskets on their heads, is causing severe harm. Meanwhile, Yō continues his bento brawl activities and becomes the latest victim of the Sawagi sisters. The following day, Yō, Sen, Ayame, and others gather at a supermarket for a bento brawl. During this event, Sen is attacked by the sisters. Despite receiving assistance from the others, she is severely beaten in the confrontation. The narrative highlights the ongoing conflict involving Orthros and the violent encounters within the bento brawl community, focusing on the specific incidents affecting Ayame, Yō, and Sen.
- 11EP 11
You visits Sen and learns the twins are daughters of a Yumehiro chain store owner.
Dec 18, 2011You visits Sen, who is absent from school due to a cold, to discuss plans for an upcoming eel bento competition against the twins. Following another loss, Ayame reveals the twins are daughters of a chain store owner from Yumehiro. Ren travels to Yumehiro to investigate further while Ayame delivers Sen's message, noting Sen's worsening condition. Ren discovers that three years ago, the twins were expelled from Yumehiro by a brawler group called The Club of Hercules.
- 12EP 12
You Takes Sen's Place In The Bento Brawl To Secure The Prize For Her
Dec 25, 2011With four hours remaining before the bento brawl and Sen still suffering from a fever, You allows her to sleep while he participates in her stead. During his journey, he encounters Hercules, whose words initially cause him to flee. Upon arriving at the store, the twins find Hercules coercing other wolves to exclude them from the competition, mirroring his actions from three years prior. You returns after running to build an appetite, reminding the wolves of their original purpose and persuading them to fight fairly. After defeating Hercules, You convinces the twins to join the brawl. The twins are defeated, allowing You to win the prize seal, which he intends to share with Sen.
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Frequently asked questions
- How many episodes does Ben-To have?
- Ben-To has 12 episodes.
- When did Ben-To come out?
- Ben-To came out in 2011.
- Which studio made Ben-To?
- Ben-To was produced by david production.
- Who directed Ben-To?
- Ben-To was directed by Shin Itagaki.
- Is Ben-To finished?
- Current status of Ben-To: Finished.