Trailer released: CLAMP's "Tokyo Babylon" announced to be adapted into a TV animation

The official announcement of the classic manga "Tokyo BABYLON" written by CLAMP today announced that it will launch a TV animation and released a promotional video at the same time.

"Tokyo Babylon" is a manga serialized by CLAMP in South and Monthly Wings since 1990. The original story is centered on the protagonist Subaru Sumeru, his sister Hokuto Sumeru, and Sakurazuka Seishirou. It describes the imperial family that has been protecting Japan in the spiritual realm since ancient times and commanding all Onmyoji. As the 13th head, Subaru Sumeru is busy solving supernatural events every day.

Among them is a female spirit who came to Tokyo because of her dream of becoming a star, but committed suicide because her dream was shattered. A childhood sweetheart who escaped into a sleeping world because of being hurt by reality. A girl who hated her ordinary self and believed that she had a special past life to comfort lonely girls. A high school girl who turned to religion for help because she was bullied. The people Subaru met, their stories always have a little loneliness. Subaru sometimes faced them without avoiding them even if he was hurt himself. Under his sincere attitude, the people involved were saved one by one.

He is always accompanied by his twin sister, Kitado, who supports him, and the veterinarian, Sakurazuka Seishirou, who has a gentle smile. Although Subaru has a good impression of Seishirou, Seishirou is also an Onmyoji, who uses magic for assassination, Sakurazuka Mamoru. The young Seishirou was seen by the young Subaru while performing the work of Sakurazuka Mamoru, so Seishirou made a bet. As long as Seishirou thinks Subaru is special within a year after they meet again, he will let Subaru go, and if not, he will kill Subaru. However, Subaru's memory of the bet has been completely erased. Seven years later, as if guided, Subaru and Seishirou meet again. He has no idea that his fate has changed dramatically since then.

Subaru, Kita, and Seishirou. As the three of them interweave their thoughts, the story moves toward its end. When the deadline for the bet arrives, Subaru arrives at a place where cherry blossoms are scattered, a spell cast by Seishirou. After learning all the facts, Subaru is shocked. However, this is just the beginning of another story.

The original work has been adapted into an OVA in the past. This time, the TV animation is titled "Tokyo Babylon 2021", and the story is set in Tokyo in 2021. When the news of the adaptation was revealed, the official also released the first wave of promotional videos and concept visuals, and announced that the animation will be produced by GoHands. It is still unknown whether the story will be the same as the original after the stage is moved to the modern era. For those who are interested in this work, please pay attention to subsequent related reports.

Tokyo Babylon 2021 trailer:

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