Babel II English Sub & Dub

About Babel II

If you are hunting for a new action series, Babel II (バビル２世) deserves a look (1992). The setup goes like this. In short: Life seems simple for Koichi, a young pupil, until he learns that he is the reincarnation of an alien protector who crashed onto the mantle of responsibility as"defender of the Earth". The war to save humanity takes Babel from the deserts of southern Asia to the upper east side of Manhattan and ultimately to a final showdown with "the master" in a hidden base nestled in the Swiss Alps.

From there, the action is fast-paced and deadly. The fate of the world rests in the ability of this courageous youth to tame his latent psychic ability and use it to defeat the enemies of mankind.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Babel II (Takeshi Kusao) and Ju Ju (Kotono Mitsuishi) are two of the characters you will meet early. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 4 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with J.C.STAFF and T-UP, which means the visual identity of Babel II follows that studio's craft. The action focus matters here: fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 5.9/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Takeshi Kusao voicing Babel II gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 1992, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.