B: The Beginning
In a world powered by advanced technology, crime and action sweep through the archipelagic nation of cremona. Chief among the major players is “Killer B” — a serial killer who has thrown the city into chaos. The stories of Koku, the protagonist, Keith, a legendary investigator of the Royal Investigation Service, and a mysterious criminal organization intertwine on the path to reach their objectives.
Action & Adventure, Animation, Drama, Crime, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Episodes (12)
Episode 1
Keith rejoins the RIS just in time to work a brutal double murder involving "Killer B." Then an unknown group steals a military vehicle for a rampage.
Episode 2
The RIS investigates a death that appears to be linked to Killer B, though Keith disagrees. Another body leads them to stake out a high-powered party.
Episode 3
Kaela battles the hackers as the poison gas release ticks closer. Keith drags Boris on a chase outside the city, pursuing Koku and one of the gang.
Episode 4
Koku and Keith both pay visits to the Royal Library. Afterward, Lily heads to Keith's apartment to discuss her thoughts on the Killer B case.
Episode 5
The team members grapple with the attack on one of their own, and the fact that there must be a traitor on the inside. Koku realizes who Canopus is.
Episode 6
After confronting Keith on the roof of the hospital, Koku agrees to meet him at a temple the next day. Keith is declared a murder suspect.
Episode 7
Minatsuki gives the OK for the others to attack Koku, but Keith intervenes to protect him. The RIS receives an ultimatum.
Episode 8
Eric implores Keith to return to the RIS, then suspends Lily in an effort to track Keith down. Minatsuki sends Takeru after Koku.
Episode 9
Keith turns himself in and the RIS decides to spend the few remaining hours laying a trap for the suspected head of Market Maker, using Lily as bait.
Episode 10
Koku searches for the zeppelin containing Market Maker and Yuna. Meanwhile, Keith, Eric and Kaela frantically search for Gilbert and Lily.
Episode 11
Keith sets off in pursuit of Gilbert once more. Koku finds the zeppelin and Minatsuki, but Laica escapes with Yuna in accordance with the prophecy.
Episode 12
The RIS races to the scene, while Keith confronts Gilbert at the old Jaula Blanca facility. Koku fights Laica for his and Yuna's survival.