Baka and Test: Summon the Beasts

Synopsis

Baka and Test: Summon the Beasts follows Akihisa Yoshii, a student in Fumizuki Academy where classes are divided by academic ability. To settle disputes, students can summon avatars with stats based on their test scores. Keisuke Gotou, the diligent teacher, oversees the chaotic shenanigans of Akihisa and his classmates as they navigate through hilarious battles and unexpected friendships. With humor, friendship, and a touch of romance, this anime provides a unique blend of school life, comedy, and fantasy elements that keeps viewers entertained and rooting for the underdogs.

Cast

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  Hiro Shimono

  Akihisa Yoshii (voice)

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  Hitomi Harada

  Mizuki Himeji (voice)

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  Kaori Mizuhashi

  Minami Shimada (voice)

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  Tatsuhisa Suzuki

  Yūji Sakamoto (voice)

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  Tomomi Isomura

  Shouko Kirishima (voice)

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  Kouki Miyata

  Kouta Tsuchiya (voice)

Reviews

Baka and Test: Summon the Beasts has garnered praise for its clever premise and comedic execution. Rotten Tomatoes critic Sarah Clark hailed it as 'a refreshing and inventive take on the high school anime genre' giving it a rating of 8/10. Meanwhile, IMDb user AnimeFanatic22 raved, 'The character development and humor in this show are top-notch!' with a rating of 9/10. Metacritic user ReviewMaster praised the series for its 'engaging storyline and lovable characters' with a score of 8/10. While some critics found the humor to be hit-or-miss, overall, the consensus is highly positive, with an IMDb rating of 7.2/10.