If you have ever dreamed of running a tabletop roleplaying game that captures the frantic energy of a shonen anime battle, the emotional depth of a studio Ghibli film, or the absurd humor of a slapstick comedy, you have likely encountered the name Big Eyes, Small Mouth (BESM) .
The goal of 4e is simple: Allow players to build any anime character they can imagine.
For $20–30 (depending on sales), you get a lifetime of gaming. Whether you are running Sailor Moon , Gundam , Cowboy Bebop , or My Hero Academia , this PDF belongs on your hard drive.
– The best anime TTRPG system, now in its most playable digital form. Ready to roll 2d6? Download the BESM 4e PDF today and start your anime adventure.
For over two decades, BESM has been the gold standard for anime-inspired TTRPGs. Now, with the , the game has reached its most refined, balanced, and accessible form. Whether you are a veteran GM looking to switch from D&D or a new player wanting to play a magical girl, a mecha pilot, or a super-saiyan, here is everything you need to know about the BESM 4th Edition PDF. What is BESM 4e? Published by Dyskami Publishing Company (led by original creator Mark C. MacKinnon), Big Eyes, Small Mouth Fourth Edition is a generic, anime-themed roleplaying system. Unlike D&D’s strict class system or Call of Cthulhu’s focus on investigation, BESM 4e is a point-buy, Tri-Stat system (Body, Mind, Soul).