Character Relationship Map: Ben-To

Characters

• You Satou (played by Hiro Shimono) — protagonist

  Protagonist who initially gets beaten up while trying to buy a half-priced bento. After learning about the brutal bento brawls, he is invited by Sen Yarizui to train and join the Half-Priced Food Love...

• Sen Yarizui (played by Mariya Ise) — protagonist

  A top-tier fighter in the bento brawl community who discovers Yō's initial struggle and invites him to train, playing a key role in bringing new members into the Half-Priced Food Lovers Club.

• Ayame Shaga (played by Emiri Kato) — supporting
• Hana Oshiroi (played by Aoi Yuuki) — supporting

  Sometimes accompanies Yō and Sen during battles as a member of the Half-Priced Food Lovers Club, participating in the group strategies for securing discounted bento boxes.

• Ume Shiraume (played by Ai Kayano) — supporting
• Asebi Inoue (played by Ayana Taketatsu) — supporting
• Ren Nikaidou (played by Kazuyuki Okitsu) — supporting
• Kyou Sawagi (played by Yui Horie) — minor

Canonical Relationships

Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.

• You Satou → Ayame Shaga (Cousins)

  "Half-Italian cousin who shows up and starts causing problems, while also connecting to the student council."

• Sen Yarizui → Ume Shiraume (Leader and Member)

  "Sen leads the Half-Pricers Club while Ume actively participates in club dynamics and bento competitions."

Story Dynamics

Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.

• You Satou → Sen Yarizui (Mentor and Protégé)

  "Sen teaches Yo the ropes and leads the Half-Pricers Club, while Yo steps up to protect the group when Sen falls ill."

• You Satou → Hana Oshiroi (Clubmates)

  "Yo and Hana join the Half-Pricers Club together and fight alongside each other."

• You Satou → Kyou Sawagi (Mistaken Identity Target)

  "Twins mistake bandaged Yo for Sen, triggering a chain of comedic errors and confrontations."

• Sen Yarizui → Kyou Sawagi (Target and Investigator)

  "Twin sisters try to learn more about Sen, but mistake bandaged Yo for Sen, causing a comedy of errors."

• Ume Shiraume → Hana Oshiroi (Competitors)

  "Ume decides to take things up a notch with Hana regarding homemade bento preparations."

• You Satou → Asebi Inoue (Admirer and Subject)

  "Asebi believes Yo is a big fan of her cooking, while homemade bentos prove just as dangerous as battle won ones."

• Ayame Shaga → Kyou Sawagi (School Peers)

  "Ayame's school is referenced alongside the twin sisters who are student council officers there."

• You Satou → Ren Nikaidou (Fellow Wolf)

  "Implied as part of the broader Half-Pricers Club network navigating bento battles alongside Yo."

Story Analysis

Overall narrative architecture across 1 season focusing on bento wolf survival, club dynamics, and personal growth.

Plot Progression

1. Season 1: The Wolf's Awakening
2. Season 1: Turf Wars & Strategy
3. Season 1: Personal Stakes & Revelations
4. Season 1: Climax & Resolution