Beelzebub (2011)
Japanese · Animation / Comedy · 25 min
★ 8.2 Moderate ratings 279 ratings
Released 9 Jan 2011
Page updated 20 Oct 2026
FilmyChill score
Audiences love it.
Audience★ 8.2 from 279 ratings on TMDB
LovedCriticsNo settled critics' reception on record
No verdict
The FilmyChill Score combines audience ratings and critics' reception, and updates twice a day. No studio or platform can pay for a score. How the score works
Watched it? Was it worth it?Your vote helps the FilmyChill Score. No sign-up.
Beelzebub is streaming in Japan on Hulu, U-NEXT, Anime Times.
What the audience says
Beelzebub sits near the top of Japanese series on audience ratings. It carries an 8.2/10 on TMDB across 279 ratings — comfortably clear of the pack. Episodes clock in around 25 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Hulu, U-NEXT, Anime Times.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — Japanese animation with comedy threaded through. Under the two-hour mark — an easy weeknight watch.
- Why
- Currently 8.2/10 from 279 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you want live action tonight
- Best for
- A slow burn across the week
Story
Violent delinquent Oga encounters a baby one day, which crawls onto his back and immediately forms an attachment to him. Though he doesn't know it yet, this baby is named Kaiser de Emperana Beelzebub IV, or "Baby Beel" for short—the son of the Demon Lord!
Good to know
| Runtime | ~25 min per episode |
| Genre | Animation / Comedy |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Cast

Beelbou (voice)

Oga Tatsumi (voice)

Shizuka Itoh
Hilda Garde (voice)

Takahiro Mizushima
Furuichi Takayuki (voice)

Aki Toyosaki
Aoi Kunieda (voice)

Daisuke Hirakawa
Alex Rodriguez Ichirou Shinjou (voice)
Where to watch in Japan
HuluU-NEXTAnime Times
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 10 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
More: Everything new on Hulu · All Hulu titles in Japan
Trailer
Find the trailer on YouTube →
If you liked this
Frequently asked
Is Beelzebub worth watching?
FilmyChill Score: Must watch — Audiences love it. It rates 8.2/10 on audience ratings. This is a first season — Japanese animation with comedy threaded through. Under the two-hour mark — an easy weeknight watch.
Where can I watch Beelzebub?
You can stream Beelzebub in Japan on Hulu, U-NEXT, Anime Times.
What language is Beelzebub in?
Beelzebub is a Japanese series (Animation / Comedy).
See this week's top picks on FilmyChill →
Browse every film we've covered →