“Three grotesque humanoid monsters fight injustice while secretly yearning to become human themselves.”
Humanoid Monster Bem
妖怪人間ベム
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Synopsis
Three grotesque humanoid monsters fight injustice while secretly yearning to become human themselves.
In the dark corners of a mysterious laboratory, an out-of-control slurry of cellular material gives birth to the horrifying Humanoid Monsters - Bem, Bela, and Belo! Contrary to their grotesque exteriors, the blood of justice somehow runs thick through their veins. Be it simple human avarice or the supernatural, this monstrous trio fights back using their extraordinary inhuman abilities! But just why do these three go out of their way to protect those who fear them? Some say that they do it in hopes of becoming human themselves one day… (Source: Discotek Media)
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Running avg · Oct 2023 → Mar 2025
- 7 “Youkai Ningen Bem follows our titular trio Bem, Bela, and Belo on their adventures to protect humanity despite being monsters. This show very much reminded me of being a cross between Johnny Quest...”
- 6 “So you also like Universal Monsters AND you like anime with that retro feel? Then here is something for you! I finally managed to watch Youkai Ningen Bem many years after hearing about it for the...”
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A Tv Production · Fall 1968
Dai-Ichi Douga.- Format 26 × 25′ eps × min
- Total runtime 10h 50m all episodes
- Aired Oct 1968 – Mar 1969 Fall 1968
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-3449 catalog
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