A 13-episode anime adaptation produced by the animation studio Silver Link and directed by Shin Ōnuma aired in Japan between January 7 and March 31, 2010. On March 4, 2010, Funimation Entertainment announced that it had acquired the anime and streamed simulcast subtitled episodes days after they aired in Japan under the title Baka and Test – Summon the Beasts.
Two OVA episodes under the title Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu: Matsuri were released in two BD/DVD volumes: the first on February 23, 2011 and the second on March 30, 2011.
A second anime season under the title Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu 2! will begin airing in Japan in July 2011. The first anime season had three pieces of theme music: one opening theme and two ending themes. The opening theme is "Perfect-Area Complete!" by Natsuko Aso, composed by Kenichi Maeyamada. The first ending theme is "Baka Go Home" by Milktub and Baka Test All Stars. The second ending theme is "Hare Tokidoki Egao" by Hitomi Harada, Kaori Mizuhashi, Emiri Katou and Tomomi Isomura.
The Masturi OVAs had one opening theme and one ending theme. The opening theme is "Renai Koujou Committee" (恋愛向上committee) by Natsuko Aso, and the ending theme is "Getsuyou wa Kirai" (月曜はキライ) by Milktub. The second anime season has one opening theme and one ending theme. The opening theme is "Kimi + Nazo + Watashi de Jump!" (君+謎+私でJUMP!) by Larval Stage Planning, made up of I've Sound singers Airi Kirishima, Nami Maisaki, and Rin Asami. The ending theme is "Eureka Baby" (エウレカベイビー) by Natsuko Aso.
Funimation has also licensed the second season and the Matsuri OVA's, as with the first, they will simulcast the second series, followed by a Blu-ray and DVD release in 2012.
List of Episodes and OVAs[]
Season 1: January 2010 - March 2010[]
| # | Image | Episode Title | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-1 | 
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Idiots, Classes, and the Summoner Test War バカとクラスと召喚戦争 Baka to Kurasu to Shōkan Sensō |
January 6, 2010 |
| 1-2 | 
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Lilies, Roses, and Health and Physical Education ユリとバラと保健体育 Yuri to Bara to Hoken Taiiku |
January 13, 2010 |
| 1-3 | 
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Food Budget, Dates, and Stun Guns 食費とデートとスタンガン Shokuhi to Dēto to Sutangan |
January 20, 2010 |
| 1-4 | 
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Love, Spices, and Boxed Lunches 愛とスパイスとお弁当 Ai to Supaisu to Obentō |
January 27, 2010 |
| 1-5 | 
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Maps, Treasures, and Striker Sigma V 地図と宝とストライカー・シグマV Chizu to Takara to Sutoraikā Shiguma Bui |
February 3, 2010 |
| 1-6 | 
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Me, Pools, and Swimsuit Paradises... and... 僕とプールと水着の楽園――と Boku to Pūru to Mizugi no Rakuen――to |
February 10, 2010 |
| 1-7 | 
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Me, Shouko, and Kisaragi Grand Park 俺と翔子と如月グランドパーク Ore to Shouko to Kisaragi Gurando Pāku |
February 17, 2010 |
| 1-8 | 
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Runaway and Maze and the Summoned Beast Instrumentality Project 暴走と迷宮と召喚獣補完計画 Bōsō to Meikyū to Shōkanjū Hokan Keikaku |
February 24, 2010 |
| 1-9 | 
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Kiss and Bust and Ponytail キスとバストとポニーテール Kisu to Basuto to Ponītēru |
March 3, 2010 |
| 1-10 | 
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Mock Exam and Phantom Thief and Love Letter 模試と怪盗とラブレター Moshi to Kaitō to Rabu Retā |
March 10, 2010 |
| 1-11 | 
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Rival and Love Poem and Blitzkrieg 宿敵と恋文と電撃作戦 Shukuteki to Koibumi to Dengeki Sakusen |
March 17, 2010 |
| 1-12 | 
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Love and Courage and Our Battle Has Just Begun! (Temporary) 愛と勇気と俺達の戦いはこれからだ!(仮) Ai to yūki to Oretachi no Tatakai wa Kore kara da! (Kari) |
March 24, 2010 |
| 1-13 | 
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Idiots and Tests and Summoned Beasts バカとテストと召喚獣 Baka to Tesuto to Shōkanjū |
March 31, 2010 |
Baka to Test to Shoukanjuu: Matsuri (2011)[]
| # | Image | Episode Title | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| OVA-1 | 
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Day 1: Me, Maids and a New Chapter(Part 1) 1日目「僕とメイドと新たなる旅立ち」 (前編) Ichinichime Boku to Meido to Aratanaru Tabidachi (Zenpen) |
February 23, 2011 |
| OVA-2 | 
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Day 2: Idiots, Fireworks, and the Summoning Contest(Part 2) 2日目「バカと花火と召喚大会」 (後編) Futsukame Baka to Hanabi to Shōkan Taikai (Kōhen) |
March 30, 2011 |
Season 2: July 2011 - September 2011[]
| # | Image | Episode Title | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-1 | 
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Me, Everyone and Swimming in the Ocean! 僕とみんなと海水浴っ! Boku to Minna to Kaisuiyoku! |
July 8, 2011 |
| 2-2 | 
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Me, Yukata and Festivities! 僕と浴衣とお祭り騒ぎっ! Boku to Yukata to Omatsurisawagi! |
July 15, 2011 |
| 2-3 | 
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Me, That Girl and A Stuffed Toy! 僕とあの娘とぬいぐるみっ! Boku to Ano Ko to Nuigurumi! |
July 22, 2011 |
| 2-4 | 
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Me, True Colors and A Man's Dignity! 僕と本音と男の尊厳っ! Boku to Honne to Otoko no Songen! |
July 29, 2011 |
| 2-5 | 
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Me, Peeking and Training Camp! 僕とのぞきと強化合宿っ! Boku to Nozoki to Kyōka Gasshuku! |
August 5, 2011 |
| 2-6 | 
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Me, Peeking and Guys' Friendship! 僕とのぞきと男の友情っ! Boku to Nozoki to Otoko no Yūjō! |
August 12, 2011 |
| 2-7 | 
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Me, Peeking and Far Away Paradise! 僕とのぞきと遥かなる桃源郷っ! Boku to Nozoki to Harukanaru Tōgenkyō! |
August 19, 2011 |
| 2-8 | 
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Me, Japan and A Language I Don't Know! ウチと日本と知らない言葉 Uchi to Nippon to Shiranai Kotoba |
August 26, 2011 |
| 2-9 | 
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Me, Romance and Diplomacy! 僕と恋路と交渉術っ! Boku to Koiji to Kōshō-jutsu! |
September 2, 2011 |
| 2-10 | 
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Me, Romance and the Art of Love! 僕と恋路と恋愛術っ! Boku to Koiji to Ren'ai-jutsu! |
September 9, 2011 |
| 2-11 | 
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Yuuji, Shouko and Their Childhood Memories 雄二と翔子と幼い思い出 Yuuji to Shouko to Osanai Omoide |
September 16, 2011 |
| 2-12 | 
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Idiots, A Fool and Requiem! バカと道化と鎮魂歌っ! Baka to Dōke to Rekuiemu! |
September 23, 2011 |
| 2-13 | 
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Idiots, Tests and Summoned Beings! バカとテストと召喚獣っ! Baka to Tesuto to Shōkanjū! |
September 30, 2011 |
Extras and Specials[]
| # | Image | Episode Title | Air Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| S-1 | 
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Special Christmas Footage バカとテストと召喚獣 ~Christmas Special~ |
Dec 2009 |
| S-2 | 
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Mission: Impossible: Baka N/A N/A |
Apr 23, 2010 to Sep 22, 2010 |
| S-3 | 
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Baka-Only Cross-Dressing Contest N/A Baka gentei josou kontesuto |
Apr 23, 2010 to Sep 22, 2010 |
| S-4 | [[Image:{{{Image}}}|140px|link=Mizuki Himeji Girls' Meal]] | Mizuki Himeji Girls' Meal N/A Mizuki no aijou menu |
Apr 23, 2010 to Sep 22, 2010 |
| S-5 | 
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The King Game in Fumizuki Academy N/A Ou-sama geemu in mongetsu gakuen |
Apr 23, 2010 to Sep 22, 2010 |
| S-6 | [[Image:{{{Image}}}|140px|link=Baka and Test Tales]] | Baka and Test Tales N/A Baka-tesu douwa |
Apr 23, 2010 to Sep 22, 2010 |