“Prosecutor Zen Seizaki uncovers a dark conspiracy behind a Tokyo mayoral election and a mysterious pharmaceutical scandal.”
Babylon
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Synopsis
Prosecutor Zen Seizaki uncovers a dark conspiracy behind a Tokyo mayoral election and a mysterious pharmaceutical scandal.
In the newly formed Shiniki district of Tokyo, Zen Seizaki is a diligent public prosecutor at the Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office. Assigned to a case involving false advertisement, Zen—along with his assistant officer, Atsuhiko Fumio—investigate Japan Supiri, a pharmaceutical company that had provided fabricated clinical research on the company's new drug. While investigating the file of Shin Inaba, an anesthesiologist connected to the crime, the case takes a dark turn when Zen finds 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.
What people say
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Derived from 120 sampled reviews
What 120 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.61 · split reception
5.8 pts
Recommenders 8.3 · others 2.4
↓ 0.87
Running avg · Oct 2019 → Feb 2026
- 9 “i just finished the 9th episode and WOW i love this show , it gives me the same vibes as psycho pass . The soundtracks in this show are amazing , the visuals are GREAT , but i think the only good...”
- 7 “If you are not a stable person, you shouldn't watch this Anime, cause there are a lot of scenes that are not safe to watch if you are. Let me take you into a world where the suicide law is...”
- 8 “Babylon is one of the under-appreciated anime. In my opinion, this anime is very unique in bringing suicide conflicts, human rights are packed with elements of mystery and also politics. The story,...”
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- Format 12 × 24′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 48m all episodes
- Aired Oct 2019 – Jan 2020 Fall 2019
- Source Tv media type
- Rated R 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Ref. BS-13903 catalog
Produced by
- Fujipacific Music Producer
- Twin Engine Producer
Licensed by
- Sentai Filmworks Licensor