Babylon

Synopsis

Zen Seizaki is a prosecutor with the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors' Office. While investigating illegal acts by a certain pharmaceutical company, Seizaki stumbles upon a page stained with a mixture of blood, hair and skin, along with the letter "F" scribbled all across the sheet. As he investigates further, the case goes beyond Zen's imagination and becomes vastly complex, challenging his sense of justice and his knowledge of the truth. Digging deeper into the investigation, Zen begins to uncover a concealed plot behind the ongoing mayoral election and ties to many people of interest involved in the election and those closer than he thinks. The case grows more severe and propels Zen into an unforeseen hurricane of corruption and deceit behind the election, the establishment of the Shiniki district, and the mysterious woman associated with it all.

About

Babylon premiered on October 7, 2019. It falls under the Animation, Action & Adventure, Mystery, Crime genres. The series has aired across 1 season and 12 episodes. with each episode running approximately 24 minutes. It airs on Tokyo MX. and concluded its run on January 27, 2020.

Why viewers enjoy Babylon

Babylon targets fans of Animation anime, especially viewers who appreciate stories that blend Action & Adventure, Mystery, Crime elements. This combination of Animation, Action & Adventure, Mystery, Crime sets the show's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience over more general animated programming.

Production

Babylon was animated by REVOROOT, Twin Engine, and broadcast on Tokyo MX.

Critical reception

Babylon holds a rating of 6.0 out of 10 based on 37 user reviews on TMDB, a score that reflects a wider spread of opinions among viewers.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Babylon include: suicide, corruption, detective, based on novel or book, investigation, politics, police, conspiracy. These threads anchor the show's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the kind of viewing experience it delivers.