Japan Synopsis
Libra City is a sprawling metropolis whose districts split the rich and the poor. Hiding among the populace are three humanoid monsters—Bem, Bela, and Belo—who protect humanity and hope to one day become humans themselves. However, when a Mysterious Lady threatens their way of life, Bem, Bela, and Belo are pulled into a plot unlike anything they’ve ever known.
The 2018–2020 Japan Window
525 Japan seriess released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. BEM sits at position #422.
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★ 8.9 · 2019
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★ 8.7 · 2019
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★ 8.6 · 2020
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★ 8.6 · 2018
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★ 8.6 · 2019
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★ 8.6 · 2019
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Also On TV Tokyo
Other series that aired on TV Tokyo.
The 2010s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 2010s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when BEM premiered. 1769 total titles in this decade from Japan.
Broadcast Timeline
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #3,182 of 4,579 Japan seriess indexed here (31st percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is -0.4 points below the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Action & Adventure productions specifically: #653 of 743 (top 88%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | LandQ Studios, Production I.G, NAS |
| Series Type | Scripted |
| Seasons / Episodes | 1 / 12 |
| Release Date | July 14, 2019 |
| Official Site | newbem.jp |
External Catalogs
Questions Answered
When did BEM end?
BEM finished its run with its final episode airing on October 24, 2019.
Where did BEM air?
BEM aired on TV Tokyo, which has broadcast 8+ other Asian series indexed in this catalog.