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Genre Horror , adventure Directed by Hideo Wakabayashi Written by Akira Adachi Studio Dai'ichi Dōga Licensed by Original network Fuji TV Original run 7 October 1968 – 31 March 1969 Episodes 26 Directed by Hiroshi Harada Written by Junki Takegami Studio Studio Comet Original network Animax , Tokyo MX Original run 1 April 2006 – 7 October 2006 Episodes 26 Directed by Shunsuke Kariyama Written by Masafumi Nishida Original network NTV Original run October 22, 2011 – December 24, 2011 Episodes 10 Directed by Shunsuke Kariyama Produced by Hidehiro Kawano Written by Masafumi Nishida Studio Toho Released December 15, 2012 (2012-12-15 ) Runtime 124 minutes Directed by Yoshinori Odaka Written by Atsuhiro Tomioka Music by Soil & Pimp Sessions Studio LandQ Studios Licensed by Funimation Original network TV Tokyo , TVA , TVO Original run July 14, 2019 – October 13, 2019 Episodes 12 (List of episodes ) Directed by Tsutomu Hanabusa Written by Daisuke Hozaka Music by Minami Nozaki Studio ADK Emotions Released September 11, 2020 (2020-09-11 )
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Humanoid Monster Bem [ 1] (Japanese : 妖怪人間ベム , Hepburn : Yōkai Ningen Bemu is a 26-episode Japanese anime television series , which first aired on Fuji TV between October 7, 1968 and March 31, 1969, on its 19:30–20:00 timeslot.
The series was later remade into a second anime television series, which premiered in April 2006 in Japan on Animax , featuring a new cast, with a total of 26 episodes also produced.[ 2]
A live-action television drama adaptation premiered on NTV on October 22, 2011.[ 3] [ 4]
For the series' 50th anniversary, a third anime television series adaptation titled BEM [ 5] [ 6] [ 7] BEM: Become Human [ 8] [ 9] [ 10] [ 10]
A spin-off live-action film Yokai Ningen Bela was released on September 11, 2020.[ 11]
Plot
The plot of the series revolves around three yokai (supernatural creatures), Bem, Bela and Belo, who arrive at a large coastal city and come across an evil atmosphere, which was brought about by immoral behavior by humans and mischief caused by monsters and yokai. They therefore decide to stay in the city, fighting against other monsters and yokai which attack humans, making a few friends along the way. Even though the three yokai are often abused and discriminated against by other human beings due to their appearance, they still strive in protecting the human populace of the city from other monsters, one day hoping to become human beings in return for their good actions.
Characters
Bem
Voiced by: Kiyoshi Kobayashi (1968 series), Kazuhiko Inoue (2006 series), Katsuyuki Konishi (2019 series) (Japanese); Gabe Kunda (2019 series) (English) [ 12] Played by: Kazuya Kamenashi
The oldest looking of the trio is the leader and protagonist. He uses a walking stick as a weapon in human form. Bela
Voiced by: Hiroko Mori (1968 series), Kaori Yamagata (2006 series), M.A.O (2019 series) (Japanese); Dani Chambers (2019 series) (English) [ 12] Played by: Anne Watanabe
The only female in the group and the most bad-tempered of the trio. She uses a whip as a weapon in human form. Belo
Voiced by: Mari Shimizu (1968 series), Ai Horanai (2006 series), Kensho Ono (2019 series) (Japanese); Aaron Dismuke (2019 series) (English) (English) [ 12] Played by: Fuku Suzuki
The youngest looking and the most naive of the trio. He is the only one that does not use a weapon in human form.
Staff
Original series
Original Concept: Akira Adachi
Screenplay: Akira Adachi
Directors: Noburo Ishiguro , Tadao Wakabayashi
Art: Shin Morikawa
Production: Daiichi Doga (later incorporated into ADK )
Cast
Theme songs
Opening: "Humanoid Monster Bemu" (妖怪人間ベム (lyrics: Daiichi Doga, composition and arrangement: Seishi Tanaka; performance: Honey Nights)
Ending: "Barro wa Tomodachi" (ベロは友だち Bero wa Tomodachi Bero is a Friend ) (lyrics: Daiichi Doga Bungei-bu, composition and arrangement: Masahiro Uno, performance: Toshiko Yamada, Otowa Yurikago Kai, Gekidan Komadori)
2006 remake
Original Concept: Asatsu DK
Director: Hiroshi Harada
Series Composition: Junki Takegami
Character Design: Kazuhiko Shibuya
Chief Animation Director: Takeshi Yamazaki
Yokai Design Creator: Naoki Ogiwara
Art Directors: Shō Tensui, Tsutomu Nishikura, Shinji Kawai
Primary Background Artist: Kazue Itō
Color Settings: Miharu Sakai
Director of Photography: Tomofumi Fujita
Editing: Yumiko Nakaba, Hideaki Murai (Okayasu Promotion)
Sound Director: Fusanobu Fujiyama
Sound Supervision: Takanori Ebina
Music: Takehiko Gokita
Animation Production: Studio Comet
Production: NAS
Producers: NAS , Sony Pictures Entertainment , avex entertainment , Studio Comet
Cast
Theme songs
Opening: "Justice of darkness ~theme of Humanoid Monster Bemu" (Justice of darkness ～妖怪人間ベムのテーマ Justice of darkness ~ Humanoid Monster Bemu no tēma (Performance: Hiroshi Kitadani (Bem = Kazuhiko Inoue ))
Ending: "Hachigatsu no Eien" (8月の永遠 (Performance: Minako Yoshida)
2019 anime
Original Story: ADK Emotions
Director: Yoshinori Odaka
Series Composition: Atsuhiro Tomioka
Original Character Design: Range Murata
Character Design: Masakazu Sunagawa
Music Composer: Soil & "Pimp" Sessions , Michiru
Music Producer: Flying Dog
Animation Production: LandQ Studios
Planning Production: NAS
Project Collaborator: Production I.G
Production: BEM Production Committee
Cast
Theme songs
2020 film
Original story: ADK Emotions
Director: Hiroshi Ikehata
Series Composition: Atsuhiro Tomioka
Original Character Design: Range Murata
Character Design: Mino Matsumoto
Animation Production: Production I.G
Cast
Anime
Funimation has licensed the 2019 series for a simuldub.[ 13] Kyoto Animation arson attack on July 18, 2019, Episode 4, which was originally scheduled to air on August 4, 2019, was postponed to August 18, 2019.[ 14]
Reception
The live-action film grossed US$11.5 million in Japan.[ 15]
References
^ "Humanoid Monster Bem Franchise Gets New Anime in 2019" . Anime News Network . Retrieved July 21, 2019 .^ "Synopsis for HUMANOID MONSTER BEM - Animax Asia" . Animax Asia . Archived from the original on December 25, 2007. Retrieved October 12, 2007 .^ Shiso (October 11, 2011). "Kamenashi Kazuya, Anne, and Suzuki Fuku to sing the opening theme for 'Yokai Ningen Bem' . Tokyohive . Retrieved October 11, 2011 . ^ Deljhp (October 18, 2012). "HUMANOID MONSTER BEM goes feature length" . 24framespersecond.net . Archived from the original on September 9, 2013. Retrieved October 25, 2012 . ^ "Humanoid Monster Bem Franchise Gets New TV Anime in 2019" . Anime News Network . February 7, 2019. Retrieved February 7, 2019 .^ "New Bem Monster Anime's 2nd Teaser Reveals More Cast, Musicians, Summer Premiere" . Anime News Network . March 22, 2019. Retrieved March 22, 2019 .^ " . Anime News Network . May 31, 2019. Retrieved May 31, 2019 .^ "BEM Reboot Anime Gets Movie This Fall" . Anime News Network . June 1, 2020. Retrieved June 1, 2020 .^ "BEM: Become Human Film's Trailer Reveals Theme Song, October 2 Opening" . Anime News Network. August 20, 2020. Retrieved August 20, 2020 .^ a b "Funimation Streams BEM: Become Human Film" . July 30, 2023.^ "Humanoid Monster Bem's Bela Character Gets Live-Action Film in September" . July 30, 2023.^ a b c Funimation. "[Master Thread] BEM (Dubbed)" . www.funimation.com . Retrieved July 30, 2019 . ^ Funimation (June 14, 2019). "Funimation Turns Up the Heat with Their Summer 2019 Lineup!" . www.funimation.com . Retrieved July 3, 2019 . ^ a b 妖怪人間ベム新作アニメ「BEM」公式サイト. "妖怪人間ベム新作アニメ「BEM」公式サイト NEWS" . newbem.jp/ . Retrieved July 30, 2019 . ^ Staff Reporter (May 16, 2014). "The Asian films driving global box office" . Film Business Asia . Retrieved May 17, 2014 .
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