Description
"BEM" is a supernatural action anime that revolves around three humanoid monsters known as "Bem," "Bela," and "Belo," who reside in the fictional city of Libra. Despite their monstrous appearances, they fight to protect humans from malevolent entities while striving to become human themselves. The series is set in a dystopian urban environment where corruption and inequality are rampant, with the wealthy elite residing in the upper levels of the city and the impoverished masses struggling in the slums below.
Bem, the leader of the trio, is a stoic and determined figure who wields immense strength and regenerative abilities. Bela, the only female member, possesses agility and a compassionate nature, often acting as the emotional anchor of the group. Belo, the youngest, is a mischievous yet loyal character with the ability to manipulate fire. Together, they confront various threats, including other monsters and corrupt human factions, while grappling with their own identities and the prejudice they face from society.
The narrative explores themes of redemption, identity, and the struggle for acceptance. Each episode delves into the trio's encounters with humans and monsters, often highlighting the moral complexities of their actions. The series also introduces Detective Sonia Summers, a human investigator who becomes entangled in their world, and Dr. Reijiro Yamaoka, a scientist with a mysterious connection to the monsters. As the story progresses, the trio uncovers secrets about their origins and the true nature of the city's corruption, leading to a climactic confrontation that challenges their resolve and purpose.
"BEM" blends action, mystery, and emotional depth, presenting a tale of outcasts striving to find their place in a world that fears and rejects them. The series balances episodic storytelling with an overarching plot, creating a cohesive narrative that explores the duality of humanity and monstrosity.
Bem, the leader of the trio, is a stoic and determined figure who wields immense strength and regenerative abilities. Bela, the only female member, possesses agility and a compassionate nature, often acting as the emotional anchor of the group. Belo, the youngest, is a mischievous yet loyal character with the ability to manipulate fire. Together, they confront various threats, including other monsters and corrupt human factions, while grappling with their own identities and the prejudice they face from society.
The narrative explores themes of redemption, identity, and the struggle for acceptance. Each episode delves into the trio's encounters with humans and monsters, often highlighting the moral complexities of their actions. The series also introduces Detective Sonia Summers, a human investigator who becomes entangled in their world, and Dr. Reijiro Yamaoka, a scientist with a mysterious connection to the monsters. As the story progresses, the trio uncovers secrets about their origins and the true nature of the city's corruption, leading to a climactic confrontation that challenges their resolve and purpose.
"BEM" blends action, mystery, and emotional depth, presenting a tale of outcasts striving to find their place in a world that fears and rejects them. The series balances episodic storytelling with an overarching plot, creating a cohesive narrative that explores the duality of humanity and monstrosity.
Episodes
Staffel 1
1Water
2Liar
3Shadow
4Lightning
5Sweeper
6Gravity
7Chimera
8Noise
9Falling
10Betrayal
11Judgement
12Wishing to Become Human Someday
Cast
- Sonia Summers
Comment(s)
Staff
- DirectorYoshinori Odaka
- ScriptAtsuhiro TomiokaHiroshi YamaguchiShuuichi Kouyama
- Episode DirectorYoshio SuzukiMasahito OtaniMitsuru SōmaTakayuki KitagawaKazuma SatōTomoe MakinoNaoki MatsuuraKanji Miyake
- MusicMICHIRUSOIL&"PIMP"SESSIONS
- Character DesignMasakazu Sunagawa
- Chief Animation DirectorAkiko SatōRyūta NakaharaYōsuke KikuchiMasakazu Sunagawa
- ÜbersetzungSeong Ho MoonHoon BeckMi Ran Lee
- Sound DirectorToshiki Kameyama
- ProducerShousei ItoTetsuya KinoshitaMakoto HijikataKana YajimaFumihiro Ozawa
- Series CompositionAtsuhiro Tomioka
- StoryboardHitoyuki MatsuiYutaka KagawaMinoru ŌharaHiroshi OkadaYoshinori OdakaMitsuru SōmaTakayuki KitagawaRoyden BYoshifumi WadaNaoki Matsuura
- Unit DirectorTakayuki Kitagawa
- Original Character DesignRange Murata
- Art DirectorSeiko Akashi
- Animation DirectorHideki ItōAkiko SatōTakeyuki SuzukiRyūta NakaharaEun Sun KimNagisa NakajimaMitsuru SōmaTakeo ShudouTakayuki KitagawaYōsuke KikuchiAyano FujitaHiroki TakiguchiMyung-Hwan ParkMasakazu SunagawaAiri HaryūKwan Woo LeeAkira ItōYue Chun WangYu Mi HongSeung Hee YooAe Ri ParkShi Ting LiangPeng SunZi ChunTsutomu Ōno
- 3D DirectorKenji Isobe
- Director of PhotographyKōjirō Hayashi
Production
- ProductionNAS
- Animation ProductionLandQ studios
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