Babylon

Babylon / バビロン
Babylon
Genres: Adult Cast, Detective, Mystery, Psychological, Suspense
Themes: Adult Cast, Detective, Psychological
Studios: Revoroot
Producers: Fujipacific Music, Twin Engine
Licensors: Sentai Filmworks
Rating: 6.74 / 10
Rank: #5775
Popularity: #1574
Users Listed: 165,914
Users Scored: 57,828
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 08/13/2024
Aired: October 7, 2019 – January 28, 2020 (Fall)
Type: tv
Source: novel
Age Rating: R
Episodes: 12
Broadcast: Monday at 22:00 (JST)

Synopsis:

Set in the burgeoning Shiniki district of Tokyo, this series follows Zen Seizaki, a public prosecutor navigating a complex case involving a pharmaceutical company, Japan Supiri. Initially tasked with investigating false advertising claims regarding their new drug, Zen and his assistant, Atsuhiko Fumio, soon uncover unsettling discrepancies within the company's research files. A cryptic clue – a blood-stained page bearing the letter "F" – signals a far deeper conspiracy than initially anticipated.

As Zen delves further, the investigation unravels a web of corruption linked to the ongoing mayoral election and those connected to its power. The narrative explores themes of justice and truth as Zen confronts layers of deceit surrounding the establishment of Shiniki and a mysterious figure at its center. The series presents a nuanced portrayal of legal proceedings interwoven with political intrigue, prompting questions about the nature of authority and the price of uncovering hidden agendas.

Trailer:

Episodes:

  • Episode 1: Suspicion (Aired: 10/07/2019)
  • Episode 2: Target (Aired: 10/07/2019)
  • Episode 3: Revolution (Aired: 10/07/2019)
  • Episode 4: Chase (Aired: 10/28/2019)
  • Episode 5: Confession (Aired: 11/04/2019)
  • ... and 7 more episodes

Characters:

  • Kujiin, Shinobu (Main) - Voice Actors: Sakurai, Takahiro, Gibbs, Scott, Sierich, Bastian
  • Magase, Ai (Main) - Voice Actors: Yukino, Satsuki, Flecknoe, Maggie, Hinze, Melanie
  • Seizaki, Zen (Main) - Voice Actors: Nakamura, Yuuichi, Matranga, David, Löwenberg, Jaron
  • Fumio, Atsuhiko (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ono, Kensho, Morrow, Heath, Bösherz, Konrad
  • Gustave, Luca (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ootsuka, Houchuu, Belcher, James, Alfieri, Vittorio
  • Hanta, Ariyoshi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Okitsu, Kazuyuki, Cote, Greg, Haggège, Julien
  • Inaba, Shin (Supporting)
  • Itsuki, Kaika (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Okiayu, Ryoutarou, Gibbs, Adam, Thiele, Louis Friedemann
  • Iwakuni, Akihiro (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tokumoto, Eiichirou, Mahany, Ty
  • Kashiwaba, Haruomi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Maeda, Hiroki, Hutchison, Chris, Simpson, Dirc
  • Mitoni, Ben (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Suesterhenn, Marc, Ogata, Mitsuru, Johnson, Courtland
  • Morinaga, Yasutaka (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Horiuchi, Kenyuu, Mungle, Rob, Hardegen, Dirk
  • Niki, Nobuo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Uo, Ken, Hallmark, John
  • Nomaru, Ryuuichirou (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Houki, Katsuhisa, Morrison, Josh, Berg, Rolf
  • Okuda, Ryousei (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takumi, Yasuaki, Jackson, Blake, Saemann, Dennis
  • Saburou, Tsutsui (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yanagita, Junichi, Jackson, Blake, Fallow, Vincent
  • Sakabe, Kurauzu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Aoyama, Yutaka, Laskowski, Mark, Kilbinger, Hans-Gerd
  • Seizaki, Hitomi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Nakahara, Mai, Swasey, Olivia, Hise, Nicole
  • Sekuro, Hiasa (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ichimichi, Mao, Rial, Natalie, Werk, Christiane
  • Sekuro, Yoshifumi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yanaka, Hiroshi, Hays, Philip, Werner, Daniel
  • Taiyo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kokuryu, Sachi, Emerick, Shannon
  • Torao, Takuma (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Inada, Tetsu, Noble, Adam, Sura, Peter
  • Wood, Alexander W. (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hickman, Jay, Tanaka, Hideyuki, Bergel, Stefan

Staff:

  • Yamamoto, Kouji (Producer, Planning)
  • Suzuki, Kiyotaka (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Aketagawa, Jin (Sound Director)
  • Kimura, Nobukage (Episode Director, Storyboard)
  • Kitakubo, Hiroyuki (Episode Director)
  • Kojima, Keisuke (Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation, Animation Director, Assistant Director)
  • Mano, Akira (Episode Director)
  • Sakamoto, Minaka (Script, Production Manager)
  • Yasunaga, Yutaka (Script)
  • *namirin (Theme Song Performance)
  • Gesshoku Kaigi (Theme Song Arrangement)
  • Itou, Tsubasa (Theme Song Arrangement)
  • Komatsu, Mikako (Theme Song Performance)
  • Q-MHz (Theme Song Lyrics, Theme Song Arrangement, Theme Song Composition)
  • Asagi, Yasuhiro (Director of Photography)
  • Busa, Yukiko (Key Animation)
  • Fujimoto, Kouki (Key Animation)
  • Gotou, Keisuke (Animation Director, Character Design)
  • Hattori, Masumi (Key Animation)
  • Hayashi, Asuka (Assistant Animation Director)
  • Hirano, Shou (Animation Director, Key Animation)
  • Hisada, Masataka (In-Between Animation)
  • Ikeya, Yoshiaki (Key Animation)
  • Irako, Shinobu (2nd Key Animation)
  • Isoko, Shinobu (2nd Key Animation)
  • Kashiwa, Atsushi (Animation Director, Key Animation)
  • Kataoka, Emiko (Key Animation)
  • Kawamura, Ryouko (Key Animation)
  • Kobori, Yuuko (Key Animation)
  • Kouketsu, Masumi (Key Animation)
  • Lee, Hyun Mi (2nd Key Animation)
  • Matsuyama, Masahiko (Key Animation)
  • Miyazaki, Yasuko (Key Animation)
  • Nagasawa, Reiko (Key Animation)
  • Nagata, Yuka (Key Animation)
  • Nakamura, Norifumi (Art Director)
  • Nakamura, Shunsuke (Director of Photography)
  • Nakatake, Manabu (Key Animation)
  • Nozaki, Mado (Original Creator)
  • Okamoto, Erika (Key Animation)
  • Okuda, Hiroshi (Editing)
  • Oshima, Yuki (Key Animation)
  • Saitama (2nd Key Animation, Key Animation)
  • Samoto, Mikuni (Key Animation)
  • Satou, Chieko (In-Between Animation)
  • Swasey, John (ADR Director)
  • Takezawa, Satoshi (Color Design)
  • Tsuchihashi, Shouko (Special Effects)
  • Uehara, Makito (Key Animation)
  • Uemichi, Takuya (2nd Key Animation)

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