B: The Beginning Season 1

Season 1

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.

Air date: 2018-03-02

Episodes: 12

Episodes

E1: 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.

Air date: 2018-03-02 • ★ 7.333

E2: 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.

Air date: 2018-03-02 • ★ 7.5

E3: 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.

Air date: 2018-03-02 • ★ 7.5

E4: 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.

Air date: 2018-03-02 • ★ 7.5

E5: 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.

Air date: 2018-03-02 • ★ 7.5

E6: 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.

Air date: 2018-03-02 • ★ 7.5

E7: Episode 7

Minatsuki gives the OK for the others to attack Koku, but Keith intervenes to protect him. The RIS receives an ultimatum.

Air date: 2018-03-02 • ★ 7.5

E8: 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.

Air date: 2018-03-02 • ★ 7.5

E9: 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.

Air date: 2018-03-02 • ★ 7.5

E10: Episode 10

Koku searches for the zeppelin containing Market Maker and Yuna. Meanwhile, Keith, Eric and Kaela frantically search for Gilbert and Lily.

Air date: 2018-03-02 • ★ 7.5

E11: 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.

Air date: 2018-03-02 • ★ 7.5

E12: 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.

Air date: 2018-03-02 • ★ 7.5