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Yōkai Ningen Bem(妖怪人間ベム,Yōkai Ningen Bemu, translated officially as Humanoid Monster Bem) 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. The remake was also later aired by Animax across its other international networks, including its English language networks in Southeast Asia and South Asia, for which Animax produced an English dub under the title Humanoid Monster Bem. This dub was later aired on Animax's United States web channel on Crackle.com.
A live action television drama adaptation premiered on NTV on October 22, 2011. A film was released on December 15, 2012.
Plot
The plot of the series revolves around three yōkai or supernatural creatures, Bem, Bera and Bero, 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 yōkai. They therefore decide to stay in the city, fighting against other monsters and yōkai which attack humans, making a few friends along the way. Even though the three yōkai 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)
Played by: Kazuya Kamenashi
The oldest looking of the trio is the leader. He uses a walking stick as a weapon in human form.
Bera
Voiced by: Hiroko Mori (1968 Series) Kaori Yamagata (2006 Series)
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.
Bero
Voiced by: Mari Shimizu (1968 Series) Ai Horanai (2006 Series)
Played by: Fuku Suzuki
The youngest looking and the most naive of the trio. He is the only one that doesn't use a weapon in human form.
Original series
Original concept: Akira Adachi
Screenplay: Akira Adachi
Directors: Noburo Ishiguro, Tadao Wakabayashi
Art: Shin Morikawa
Production: Daichi Dōga (later incorporated into Asatsu DK)
