Babel II English Sub & Dub

About Babel II

Babel II (Babel Nisei (OVA)) arrives as an action anime by J.C.Staff (1992), and the premise is easy to summarize. The setup: Life seems simple for Koichi, a young learner, 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.

Along the way, the action is fast-paced and deadly. The fate of the realm rests in the ability of this courageous youth to tame his latent psychic ability and use it to defeat the foes of mankind.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with J.C.Staff, which means the visual identity of Babel II follows that studio's craft. Within the action category, 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. Released in 1992, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.