

TV series
Ai no Kusabi
2012, Japanese. Created by Rieko Yoshihara.
This futuristic tale is set in a world where men are assigned various social classes based on their hair color. Iason Mink, a high-class Blondie, runs into Riki, a black-haired Mongrel, and makes him his "Pet." As Riki learns of the dangers Iason faces by keeping him, he finds himself developing feelings for his master. This is a remake of the 1992 OVA of the same name.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 4
- Episode length
- 26 min
- Status
- Ended in 2012
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Latest episode
S1 E4: Retino: Bondage
Aired 18 April 2012
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Details
- First aired
- 18 January 2012
- Last aired
- 18 April 2012
- Original title
- 間の楔
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Miniseries
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What Ai no Kusabi is based on
Ai no Kusabi is adapted from a novel.
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Ai no Kusabi: quick answers
Is Ai no Kusabi worth watching?
Ai no Kusabi doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of Ai no Kusabi are there?
Ai no Kusabi has 1 season and 4 episodes, about 26 minutes each.
Is Ai no Kusabi finished?
Yes. Ai no Kusabi ended in 2012, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Ai no Kusabi on?
Ai no Kusabi isn’t listed on any OTT platform in India yet. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
Ai no Kusabi parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for Ai no Kusabi yet.
What shows are like Ai no Kusabi?
If you liked Ai no Kusabi, try Sacrificial Princess and the King of Beasts, YU-NO: A Girl Who Chants Love at the Bound of This World, Plastic Memories.
Who created Ai no Kusabi?
Ai no Kusabi was created by Rieko Yoshihara and stars Shin-ichiro Miki, Kentaro Ito, Toru Okawa.
What is Ai no Kusabi based on?
Ai no Kusabi is adapted from a novel.
