Anime: Tokyo Babylon

As a start: The animation is Ok just keep in mind that this OVA is out of 1992. The style is in a way comparable to “AA! Megami Sama” or “Vampire Princess Miyu TV“ or even a bit better.


The sound all together is quite average: The voice actors did a fine job (with the exception of Hokutu – I didn’t like her voice most of the time; by the way it may be a bit disturbing but there are other voice actors than in the "sequel"), the background music is fitting the mood most of the time BUT there are 4 examples, 3 in the 1st, and 1 in the 2nd episode – when the music doesn’t fit the scenes at all.


The plot is set several years before the Fight about the End of the World (“X- OVA / movie”) takes place. Subaru, the head of the Sumeragi family (the leading group of Onmyoujis in Japan) is not yet grown up – still 16 years old (and with a terrible fashion sense)– yet he and his elder sister Hokuto both already posses great magical power. The third and most interesting character is Seishiro Sakurazuka: a vet who is hiding his dark power. Their relationship is a bit unclear but Seishiro acts like taking care for the siblings like a big brother.

Subaru and his sister aren’t yet confident enough to use their power when necessary nor have they made up their mind what to think of human and their behaviour. Therefore they are still quite naive believing in the positive things in life and to fight as much evil as they can. So the story is about them meeting suffering people and afterwards helping them.


For me this OVA is a disappointment cause I hoped to learn more about the background of “X” or at least Subaru. At least Seishiro Sakurazuka is worth watching when he saves Subaru and therefore reveals his abilities.

My comment: If you like to see a “X-light” then watch this OVA.