The appeal and reviews of "Babel II": A legendary anime revived in modern times

Babel II: The Battle for Psychic Powers and World Peace

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

comics

■ Broadcast period

January 1, 1973 - September 24, 1973 Every Monday 7:00pm - 7:30pm

■Broadcasting station

NET

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 39

■Original Story

Mitsuteru Yokoyama

■ Production

Toei, NET

■Works

©Hikari Pro, Toei Animation

■ Story

Long ago, an alien named Babel I came to Earth after a spaceship malfunctioned, leaving behind the Tower of Babel, a legacy of super science. Koichi Komi, a boy of alien descent, is chosen as the new master of the Tower of Babel, Babel II. Koichi awakens his dormant psychic powers, and together with the three servants left behind in the tower, he throws himself into a fierce battle against Yomi, who is plotting to take over the world.

■Explanation

This is a TV anime adaptation of "Babel II" by Yokoyama Mitsuteru. The basic setting is faithful to the original, but some original settings and episodes have been added. This work, which aired in 1973, made a strong impression on viewers at the time, and the story development, which skillfully incorporated supernatural powers and science fiction elements, became a hot topic. In particular, viewers were drawn into the story as they sympathized with the protagonist Babel II's courage and sense of justice as he grew and fought. Furthermore, the confrontation with the villain Yomi provided viewers with tension and thrills, making them look forward to each week's broadcast.

■Cast

Babel II (Koichi Furumi)/Akira Kamiya・Yomi/Noriaki Otsuka・Rodem/Keiichi Noda・Yumiko Furumi/Michiko Nomura

■ Main staff

・Original work by Mitsuteru Yokoyama・Character design by Shingo Araki・Art by Mataji Urata, Saburo Yokoi, Eiji Ito, Isamu Tsuchida, Geki Katsumata, Tomoo Fukumoto, Tadami Shimokawa・Background by Sun Art Studio, Studio Cosmos, Atelier Roku・Cinematography by Hirotaka Takahashi, Masaaki Sugaya, Tamio Hosoda, Toshikazu Sakai, Toshiharu Takei, Yosuke Moriguchi, Yoshio Aiso・Sound director by Nobuhiro Komatsu・Music by Shunsuke Kikuchi・Music selection by Shigeru Miyashita・Production by Masaharu Eto, Tetsuo Misawa・Producers by Shinichi Miyazaki, Eisuke Ozawa・Production by Toei Animation, NET



・Theme song
OP
"Babel II"
Lyrics by Toei Hajime, Music by Kikuchi Shunsuke, Vocals by Mizuki Ichiro

ED
"The Righteous Supernatural Boy"
Lyrics by Toei Hajime, Music by Kikuchi Shunsuke, Vocals by Mizuki Ichiro

■ Main Characters

Babel II (Koichi Komi)
He was a regular middle school student, but he turns out to be a distant descendant of an alien race and has superhuman powers. He uses a variety of skills to fight for world peace. As the story progresses, Koichi comes to understand his own powers and responsibilities, and grows as he fights alongside his friends. His supernatural powers are diverse, including telekinesis and telepathy, and have amazed viewers.

・Yomi An evil emperor who plots world domination. Like Babel II, he is a descendant of Babel I, and like him, he has psychic powers. Yomi is ruthless and calculating, and tries to take control of the world using various means. His great power and intelligence make him the biggest threat to Babel II, and he left a strong impression on viewers.

・Rodem A servant of Babel II with the ability to transform, he supports him as a decoy and in espionage. Originally in slime form, he usually acts as a black panther. Rodem's ability to transform comes in handy in many scenes throughout the story, and he supports Babel II's battles. His loyalty and bravery have also touched the hearts of viewers.

■Subtitle

Episode 1: A messenger from 5,000 years ago Episode 2: The terrifying rock giant Goriki Episode 3: Yomi, the dark emperor Episode 4: The three servants Episode 5: This is telekinesis!
・Episode 6 / Close Call! Tower of Babel・Episode 7 / Another Commander・Episode 8 / Devil's Secret Base・Episode 9 / Fear of the Rocky Mountains・Episode 10 / Deadly Robot Balan・Episode 11 / Android Two-Stage Attack・Episode 12 / Robot Teleport Machine X1
Episode 13: Get the Satellite BackEpisode 14: Danger!! The Monster Bird LoprosEpisode 15: The Madness at Notre DameEpisode 16: The Phantom 100 Trillion YenEpisode 17: Challenge in the DarkEpisode 18: The Whistling DevilsEpisode 19: The Attack of the Mammoth GorillaEpisode 20: The Terrifying Space MissionEpisode 21: The Baby is a PsychicEpisode 22: The Deep Sea Crab RobotEpisode 23: An Invitation from the DeadEpisode 24: The Eternal City of Frozen ZorouEpisode 25: The Deadly V MissionEpisode 26: All-Out Attack on Babel IIEpisode 2 Episode 7/A New Battle・Episode 28/The Golden Amoeba・Episode 29/The Guitar of Death・Episode 30/The Robot-Using Assassin・Episode 31/Blue Pegasus, the Undead Horse・Episode 32/The Dust Devil's Ashes of Death Operation・Episode 33/The Terror of the Skull Witch・Episode 34/The Snow Hunter in Summer・Episode 35/The Mad Queen Bee・Episode 36/Yomi's Secret Weapon, Goriki No. 2・Episode 37/The Mysterious Epsilon Alien・Episode 38/The Tokyo Underground Occupation Operation・Episode 39/The Deadly! Babel II vs. Yomi

■ Related works

・OVA "Babel II"

■Detailed evaluation and recommendation

Babel II is a TV anime series that aired in 1973 and is based on the original work by Mitsuteru Yokoyama. The story is characterized by its clever use of supernatural powers and science fiction elements, and left a strong impression on viewers. Below, we will provide a detailed review and recommendation of the work.

Story and Characters

The story of "Babel II" begins when Koichi Komi, a boy of alien descent, is chosen as Babel II, the new Lord of the Tower of Babel. Koichi awakens his dormant psychic powers and throws himself into the battle against Yomi, who is plotting world domination. The story revolves around Koichi's growth and battles, providing viewers with moving and exciting content.

The main character, Babel II (Komi Koichi), transforms from an ordinary middle school student into a psychic and fights for world peace. His psychic powers are diverse, including telekinesis and telepathy, and have amazed viewers. His growth and the bond he forms with his friends have also touched viewers.

The villain, Yomi, is an evil emperor plotting world domination, and is a descendant of Babel I, just like Babel II. His cold, calculating personality and great power make him the biggest threat to Babel II, and he made a strong impression on viewers. The showdown with Yomi provided viewers with tension and thrills, and they looked forward to the weekly broadcasts.

Rodem, a servant of Babel II, is a character with the ability to transform, and supports Babel II as a decoy and in espionage. Originally in slime form, he usually acts as a black panther. Rodem's ability to transform comes in handy in many scenes throughout the story, and he supports Babel II's battles. His loyalty and bravery have also touched viewers' hearts.

Animation and Music

The animation of "Babel II" was produced using the technology available at the time, providing viewers with vivid visuals. In particular, the scenes showing Babel II's supernatural powers and Yomi's attacks had a strong visual impact and drew viewers in. The efforts of the production staff, who paid close attention to the details of the backgrounds and art, also contributed to the quality of the work.

In terms of music, the soundtrack by Shunsuke Kikuchi and the theme song sung by Ichiro Mizuki livened up the series. The opening theme "Babel II" and the ending theme "The Righteous Psychic Boy" left a strong impression on viewers and became symbols of the series. In particular, the powerful melody of the opening theme symbolized the courage and sense of justice of Babel II, and moved viewers.

Cultural influence and recognition

Although "Babel II" was first broadcast in 1973, it had a major impact on subsequent anime and manga. The storyline, which incorporated supernatural powers and science fiction elements, provided viewers with fresh surprises and created many fans. Babel II's courage and sense of justice also touched viewers' hearts and raised the work's reputation.

This work was highly praised by viewers, and made a strong impression on children at the time. Babel II's growth and battles moved and excited viewers, making them look forward to the weekly broadcasts. Furthermore, the battles with Yomi provided viewers with tension and thrills, enhancing the appeal of the work.

Recommendation

Babel II is a work that skillfully incorporates supernatural powers and science fiction elements into its storyline, leaving a strong impression on viewers. In particular, Babel II's growth and struggles, as well as his confrontation with Yomi, will provide viewers with excitement and emotion, and they will look forward to the weekly broadcasts. In addition, the soundtrack by Shunsuke Kikuchi and the theme song sung by Ichiro Mizuki will further enhance the appeal of the work.

This work is recommended for viewers who like supernatural powers and science fiction, and also for viewers who empathize with Babel II's courage and sense of justice. In addition, although it was made in 1973, it had a major influence on subsequent anime and manga, so it is also recommended for viewers who are interested in the history of anime and manga.

In addition, the OVA "Babel II" also exists as a related work, and you can enjoy the story from a different perspective than the TV series. By watching the OVA version as well, you will be able to understand and enjoy the world of "Babel II" more deeply.

Conclusion

Babel II is a work that features a story development that skillfully incorporates supernatural powers and science fiction elements, making a strong impression on viewers. Babel II's growth and struggles with Yomi provide viewers with excitement and emotion, and they will look forward to the weekly broadcasts. In addition, the soundtrack by Shunsuke Kikuchi and the theme song sung by Ichiro Mizuki further enhance the appeal of the work. This work is recommended for viewers who like supernatural powers and science fiction, and can also be recommended to viewers who sympathize with Babel II's courage and sense of justice. In addition, although it was made in 1973, it had a great influence on subsequent anime and manga, so it is also recommended for viewers who are interested in the history of anime and manga. In addition, the OVA Babel II also exists as a related work, and the story can be enjoyed from a different perspective than the TV series. By watching the OVA version as well, you will be able to understand and enjoy the world of Babel II more deeply.