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I'm a Behemoth

I'm a Behemoth, an S-Ranked Monster, but Mistaken for a Cat, I Live as an Elf Girl's Pet[a] is a Japanese light novel series written by Nozomi Ginyoku and illustrated by Mitsuki Yano. It began serialization on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō in August 2017. It was later acquired by Micro Magazine who began publishing it under their GC Novels imprint in March 2018. A manga adaptation illustrated by Taro Shinonome began serialization in Hakusensha's Young Animal Arashi magazine in March 2018 before being transferred to the Young Animal magazine in July of the same year. An anime television series adaptation produced by Zero-G and Saber Works is set to premiere in January 2025.

I'm a Behemoth, an S-Ranked Monster, but Mistaken for a Cat, I Live as an Elf Girl's Pet
First light novel volume cover
Ｓランクモンスターの《ベヒーモス》だけど、猫と間違われてエルフ娘の騎士ペットとして暮らしてます
(Esuranku Monsutā no "Behīmosu" dakedo, Neko to Machigawarete Erufu Musume no Kishi Petto to Shite Kurashitemasu)
Genre
Novel series
Written byNozomi Ginyoku
Published byShōsetsuka ni Narō
Original runAugust 19, 2017 – present
Light novel
Written byNozomi Ginyoku
Illustrated byMitsuki Yano
Published byMicro Magazine
English publisher
ImprintGC Novels
DemographicMale
Original runMarch 30, 2018 – present
Volumes2
Manga
Written byNozomi Ginyoku
Illustrated byTaro Shinonome
Published byHakusensha
English publisher
  • NA: Yen Press
Magazine
DemographicSeinen
Original runMarch 2, 2018 – present
Volumes11
Anime television series
Directed byTetsuo Hirakawa
Written byKanichi Katō
Music by
  • Yūsuke Shirato
  • Oni
Studio
Original run January 2025 – scheduled

Characters

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Tama (タマ)
Voiced by: Tasuku Hatanaka, Riho Sugiyama (cat)[2]
Aria (アリア)
Voiced by: Hinaki Yano[2]
Vulcan (ヴァルカン, Varukan)
Voiced by: Tomori Kusunoki[3]
Stella (ステラ, Sutera)
Voiced by: Hitomi Ueda[3]
Lily (リリ, Riri)
Voiced by: Nonoka Ōbuchi[4]
Feri (フェリ)
Voiced by: Yū Wakui[4]

Media

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Light novel

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Written by Nozomi Ginyoku, I'm a Behemoth, an S-Ranked Monster, but Mistaken for a Cat, I Live as an Elf Girl's Pet began serialization on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō on August 19, 2017.[5] It was later acquired by Micro Magazine who began publishing it with illustrations by Mitsuki Yano under their GC Novels imprint on March 30, 2018. Two volumes have been released as of October 2018.[6] During their Anime Expo 2019 panel, Yen Press announced that they licensed the light novel.[7]

No. Original release date Original ISBN North American release date North American ISBN
1 March 30, 2018[8]978-4-89-637700-2July 21, 2020[9]978-1-97-533294-5
2 October 30, 2018[6]978-4-89-637829-0November 17, 2020[10]978-1-97-530840-7

Manga

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A manga adaptation illustrated by Taro Shinonome began serialization in Hakusensha's Young Animal Arashi magazine on March 2, 2018.[11] The manga was later transferred to the Young Animal magazine on July 13 the same year.[12] The manga's chapters have been collected into eleven tankōbon volumes as of March 2024.[13] During their Anime Expo 2019 panel, Yen Press announced that they also licensed the manga adaptation.[7]

No. Original release date Original ISBN North American release date North American ISBN
1 October 29, 2018[14]978-4-59-216271-1April 21, 2020[1]978-1-97-539923-8
2 March 29, 2019[15]978-4-59-216272-8July 21, 2020[16]978-1-97-539952-8
3 October 29, 2019[17]978-4-59-216273-5November 9, 2021[18]978-1-97-532131-4
4 March 27, 2020[19]978-4-59-216274-2March 22, 2022[20]978-1-97-532333-2
5 November 27, 2020[21]978-4-59-216275-9October 25, 2022[22]978-1-97-533455-0
6 May 28, 2021[23]978-4-59-216336-7April 18, 2023[24]978-1-97-534950-9
7 February 28, 2022[25]978-4-59-216337-4August 22, 2023[26]978-1-97-536231-7
8 October 28, 2022[27]978-4-59-216338-1January 23, 2024[28]978-1-97-537367-2
9 April 28, 2023[29]978-4-59-216339-8May 21, 2024[30]978-1-97-538851-5
10 October 27, 2023[31]978-4-59-216340-4October 15, 2024[32]978-1-97-539694-7
11 March 29, 2024[13]978-4-59-216428-9February 18, 2025[33]979-8-85-541021-1
12 December 26, 2024[34]978-4-59-216429-6——

Anime

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An anime television series adaptation was announced on March 18, 2024.[2] The series is produced by Zero-G and Saber Works and directed by Tetsuo Hirakawa, with Kanichi Katō in charge of series scripts, Tomoyuki Abe designing the characters, and Yūsuke Shirato and Oni composing the music.[3] It is set to premiere in January 2025. The opening theme song is "Saijōkyū no Kokoro" (最上級の心, lit. 'Supreme Heart') by Nonoka Ōbuchi.[4]

Notes

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  1. ^ Japanese: Ｓランクモンスターの《ベヒーモス》だけど、猫と間違われてエルフ娘の騎士ペットとして暮らしてます, Hepburn: Esuranku Monsutā no "Behīmosu" dakedo, Neko to Machigawarete Erufu Musume no Kishi Petto to Shite Kurashitemasu

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "I'm a Behemoth, an S-Ranked Monster, but Mistaken for a Cat, I Live as an Elf Girl's Pet, Vol. 1 (manga)". Yen Press. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  2. ^ a b c Dempsey, Liam (March 18, 2024). "I'm a Behemoth, an S-Ranked Monster, but Mistaken for a Cat, I Live as an Elf Girl's Pet TV Anime Announced". Crunchyroll. Retrieved March 18, 2024.
  3. ^ a b c Cayanan, Joanna (July 4, 2024). "I'm a Behemoth Anime Reveals More Cast, Main Staff, 2025 Debut in Teaser Video". Anime News Network. Retrieved July 4, 2024.
  4. ^ a b c Cayanan, Joanna (October 23, 2024). "I'm a Behemoth Anime's New Video Unveils More Cast & Staff, Opening Song, January Debut". Anime News Network. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
  5. ^ Ｓランクモンスターの《ベヒーモス》だけど、猫と間違われてエルフ娘の騎士（ペット）として暮らしてます (in Japanese). Shōsetsuka ni Narō. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  6. ^ a b GCノベルズ2018年10月刊行のラインナップをご紹介。『転生したら剣でした6』『エノク第二部隊の遠征ごはん4』など5冊. LN-news.com (in Japanese). October 28, 2018. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  7. ^ a b Sherman, Jennifer (July 13, 2019). "Yen Press Adds The Hero Is Overpowered but Overly Cautious, 13 More Manga/Novels (Updated)". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  8. ^ GCノベルズ2018年3月刊行のラインナップをご紹介。『ガチャを回して仲間を増やす 最強の美少女軍団を作り上げろ4』など2冊. LN-news.com (in Japanese). March 28, 2018. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  9. ^ Sherman, Jennifer (July 23, 2020). "North American Anime, Manga Releases, July 19-25". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  10. ^ Sherman, Jennifer (November 17, 2020). "North American Anime, Manga Releases, November 15-21". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  11. ^ 東雲太郎がなろう小説をマンガ化、子猫そっくりのベヒーモスがエルフ娘に拾われる. Comic Natalie (in Japanese). Natasha, Inc. March 2, 2018. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  12. ^ Pineda, Rafael Antonio (May 31, 2018). "Hakusensha's Young Animal Arashi Magazine Ends". Anime News Network. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  13. ^ a b Ｓランクモンスターの《ベヒーモス》だけど、猫と間違われてエルフ娘の騎士(ペット)として暮らしてます 11 (in Japanese). Hakusensha. Retrieved March 9, 2024.
  14. ^ Ｓランクモンスターの《ベヒーモス》だけど、猫と間違われてエルフ娘の騎士(ペット)として暮らしてます 1 (in Japanese). Hakusensha. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  15. ^ Ｓランクモンスターの《ベヒーモス》だけど、猫と間違われてエルフ娘の騎士(ペット)として暮らしてます 2 (in Japanese). Hakusensha. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  16. ^ "I'm a Behemoth, an S-Ranked Monster, but Mistaken for a Cat, I Live as an Elf Girl's Pet, Vol. 2 (manga)". Yen Press. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  17. ^ Ｓランクモンスターの《ベヒーモス》だけど、猫と間違われてエルフ娘の騎士(ペット)として暮らしてます 3 (in Japanese). Hakusensha. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  18. ^ "I'm a Behemoth, an S-Ranked Monster, but Mistaken for a Cat, I Live as an Elf Girl's Pet, Vol. 3 (manga)". Yen Press. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  19. ^ Ｓランクモンスターの《ベヒーモス》だけど、猫と間違われてエルフ娘の騎士(ペット)として暮らしてます 4 (in Japanese). Hakusensha. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  20. ^ "I'm a Behemoth, an S-Ranked Monster, but Mistaken for a Cat, I Live as an Elf Girl's Pet, Vol. 4 (manga)". Yen Press. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  21. ^ Ｓランクモンスターの《ベヒーモス》だけど、猫と間違われてエルフ娘の騎士(ペット)として暮らしてます 5 (in Japanese). Hakusensha. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  22. ^ "I'm a Behemoth, an S-Ranked Monster, but Mistaken for a Cat, I Live as an Elf Girl's Pet, Vol. 5 (manga)". Yen Press. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  23. ^ Ｓランクモンスターの《ベヒーモス》だけど、猫と間違われてエルフ娘の騎士(ペット)として暮らしてます 6 (in Japanese). Hakusensha. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  24. ^ "I'm a Behemoth, an S-Ranked Monster, but Mistaken for a Cat, I Live as an Elf Girl's Pet, Vol. 6 (manga)". Yen Press. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  25. ^ Ｓランクモンスターの《ベヒーモス》だけど、猫と間違われてエルフ娘の騎士(ペット)として暮らしてます 7 (in Japanese). Hakusensha. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  26. ^ "I'm a Behemoth, an S-Ranked Monster, but Mistaken for a Cat, I Live as an Elf Girl's Pet, Vol. 7 (manga)". Yen Press. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  27. ^ Ｓランクモンスターの《ベヒーモス》だけど、猫と間違われてエルフ娘の騎士(ペット)として暮らしてます 8 (in Japanese). Hakusensha. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  28. ^ "I'm a Behemoth, an S-Ranked Monster, but Mistaken for a Cat, I Live as an Elf Girl's Pet, Vol. 8 (manga)". Yen Press. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  29. ^ Ｓランクモンスターの《ベヒーモス》だけど、猫と間違われてエルフ娘の騎士(ペット)として暮らしてます 9 (in Japanese). Hakusensha. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  30. ^ "I'm a Behemoth, an S-Ranked Monster, but Mistaken for a Cat, I Live as an Elf Girl's Pet, Vol. 9 (manga)". Yen Press. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  31. ^ Ｓランクモンスターの《ベヒーモス》だけど、猫と間違われてエルフ娘の騎士(ペット)として暮らしてます 10 (in Japanese). Hakusensha. Retrieved March 8, 2024.
  32. ^ "I'm a Behemoth, an S-Ranked Monster, but Mistaken for a Cat, I Live as an Elf Girl's Pet, Vol. 10 (manga)". Yen Press. Retrieved May 1, 2024.
  33. ^ "I'm a Behemoth, an S-Ranked Monster, but Mistaken for a Cat, I Live as an Elf Girl's Pet, Vol. 11 (manga)". Yen Press. Retrieved August 30, 2024.
  34. ^ Ｓランクモンスターの《ベヒーモス》だけど、猫と間違われてエルフ娘の騎士(ペット)として暮らしてます 12 (in Japanese). Hakusensha. Retrieved November 3, 2024.
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