Humanoid Monster Bem Explained

Humanoid Monster Bem
Ja Kanji:妖怪人間ベム
Ja Romaji:Yōkai Ningen Bemu
Genre:Horror, adventure
Type:tv series
Director:Noboru Ishiguro
Hideo Wakabayashi
Studio:Dai'ichi Dōga
Network:Fuji TV
First:7 October 1968
Last:31 March 1969
Episodes:26
Type:tv series
Director:Hiroshi Harada
Studio:Studio Comet
Network:Animax, Tokyo MX
First:1 April 2006
Last:7 October 2006
Episodes:26
Type:drama
Director:Shunsuke Kariyama
Noriyoshi Sakuma
Network:NTV
First:October 22, 2011
Last:December 24, 2011
Episodes:10
Type:live film
Director:Shunsuke Kariyama
Producer:Hidehiro Kawano
Studio:Toho
Runtime:124 minutes
Type:tv series
BEM
Director:Yoshinori Odaka
Music:Soil & Pimp Sessions
Michiru
Licensee:Funimation
Studio:LandQ Studios
Network:TV Tokyo, TVA, TVO
First:July 14, 2019
Last:October 13, 2019
Episodes:12
Episode List:
  1. Anime
Type:live film
Yokai Ningen Bela
Director:Tsutomu Hanabusa
Music:Minami Nozaki
Studio:ADK Emotions
Anime film
Content:
  • (2020)
Portal:yes

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.[1]

A live-action television drama adaptation premiered on NTV on October 22, 2011.[2] A film was released on December 15, 2012.[3]

For the series' 50th anniversary, a third anime television series adaptation titled BEM was confirmed to be in production. The third series aired from July 14 to October 13, 2019.[4] [5] [6] A new film titled , was released on October 2, 2020.[7] [8] [9] It streamed on Funimation's website on October 29, 2020.[9]

A spin-off live-action film Yokai Ningen Bela was released on September 11, 2020.[10]

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
  • [11]
  • Played by: Kazuya Kamenashi
  • Protagonist The oldest looking of the trio is the leader. He uses a walking stick as a weapon in human form.
    Bela
  • 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
  • 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

    Cast

    Theme songs

    2006 remake

    Cast

    Theme songs

    2019 anime

    Cast

    Theme songs

    2020 film

    See main article: BEM: Become Human.

    Cast

    Anime

    Funimation has licensed the 2019 series for a simuldub.[12] Due to the 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.[13]

    Reception

    The live-action film grossed US$11.5 million in Japan.[14]

    External links

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Synopsis for HUMANOID MONSTER BEM - Animax Asia. Animax Asia. 2007-10-12. https://web.archive.org/web/20071225084105/http://www.animax-asia.com/program/synopsis.php?i=265. 2007-12-25. dead.
    2. Web site: Kamenashi Kazuya, Anne, and Suzuki Fuku to sing the opening theme for 'Yokai Ningen Bem' . Shiso . October 11, 2011 . October 11, 2011. Tokyohive.
    3. Web site: HUMANOID MONSTER BEM goes feature length. Deljhp. 2012-10-18. 2012-10-25. 24framespersecond.net. https://web.archive.org/web/20130909091754/http://www.24framespersecond.net/index.php?/24frames/news_details/humanoid-monster-bem-goes-feature-length. 2013-09-09. dead.
    4. Web site: Humanoid Monster Bem Franchise Gets New TV Anime in 2019. Anime News Network. February 7, 2019. February 7, 2019.
    5. Web site: New Bem Monster Anime's 2nd Teaser Reveals More Cast, Musicians, Summer Premiere. Anime News Network. March 22, 2019. March 22, 2019.
    6. Web site: 'BEM' Anime Reveals More Cast Members, Theme Song Artists, Promo Vdeo, July 7 Premiere. Anime News Network. May 31, 2019. May 31, 2019.
    7. Web site: BEM Reboot Anime Gets Movie This Fall. Anime News Network. June 1, 2020. June 1, 2020.
    8. Web site: BEM: Become Human Film's Trailer Reveals Theme Song, October 2 Opening. Anime News Network. August 20, 2020. August 20, 2020.
    9. Web site: Funimation Streams BEM: Become Human Film. July 30, 2023 .
    10. Web site: Humanoid Monster Bem's Bela Character Gets Live-Action Film in September. July 30, 2023 .
    11. Web site: [Master Thread] BEM (Dubbed)]. Funimation. www.funimation.com. 2019-07-30.
    12. Web site: Funimation Turns Up the Heat with Their Summer 2019 Lineup!. Funimation. www.funimation.com. 14 June 2019. 2019-07-03.
    13. Web site: 妖怪人間ベム新作アニメ「BEM」公式サイト NEWS. 妖怪人間ベム新作アニメ「BEM」公式サイト. newbem.jp/. 2019-07-30.
    14. Web site: The Asian films driving global box office. Staff Reporter. 16 May 2014. 17 May 2014. Film Business Asia.

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