Funimation has announced that it will release Mamoru Hosoda's latest film in The Boy and the Beast in a nationwide theatrical engagement that will begin on March 4th. Prior to the nationwide screening, ticket pre-sales will begin on February 5th through http://www.funimationfilms.com/theboyandthebeast.

The theatrical run of The Boy and the Beast will also mark an opportunity for ticket buyers to buy tickets to select showings featuring the original Japanese language version (with English subtitles), the new English dub version produced by Funimation, or both, depending on theater. Below, the English dub cast and synopsis for the film:





English Voice Cast

CHARACTER ACTOR



Kyuta (Young) Luci Christian

Kyuta (Teen) Eric Vale

Kumatetsu John Swasey

Kaede Bryn Apprill

Chico Monica Rial

Hyakushubo Alex Organ

Tatara Ian Sinclair

Iozen Sean Hennigan

Ichirohiko (Young) Morgan Berry

Ichirohiko (Teen) Austin Tindle

Jiromaru (Young) Brittney Karbowski

Jiromaru (Teen) Josh Grelle

Kyuta’s Mother Jessica Cavanagh

Kyuta’s Father Chuck Hüber

Lord Steve Powell









Synopsis

"The Boy and the Beast" ("Bakemono no Ko" in Japanese) tells the story of Kyuta, a young orphan living on the streets of Shibuya, who stumbles into a fantastic world of beasts. He's taken in by Kumatetsu, a gruff, rough-around-the-edges warrior beast who's been searching for the perfect apprentice. Despite their constant bickering, Kyuta and Kumatetsu begin training together and slowly form a bond as surrogate father and son. But when a deep darkness threatens to throw the human and beast worlds into chaos, the strong bond between this unlikely family will be put to the ultimate test—a final showdown that will only be won if the two can finally work together using all of their combined strength and courage.

Image ©The Boy and The Beast Film Partners