2020 itself is almost like a real-life horror series, but for those who want to continue this horror experience in 2021, you must be aware of the upcoming occult fantasy anime Tokyo Babylon 2021.
However, there is some sad news for all occult lovers out there because the anime has been delayed due to character design plagiarism.
On Thursday, the official website for Tokyo Babylon 2021 television anime revealed that the anime series is delayed from its scheduled April 2021 debut to an as-yet-undetermined date.
The anime is charged for copying the character design costumes that were under copyright.
The staff has admitted that they referenced costume designs for two characters from other sources without permission, and they will be setting up a compliance team to better prevent future issues.
| Position | Staff | Other Works |
| Studio | GoHands | Hand Shakers |
| Director | Susumu Kudou | Magic Kaito 1412 |
| Series Composition | Jun Kumagai | Hamatora the Animation |
| Music | Noriyuki Asakura | Sidonia no Kishi |
| Character design | Makoto Furuta | Seitokai Yakuindomo |
They have already removed all images and videos from the official website and announced that they are changing the designs immediately.
The staff also confessed that they overlooked the improperly referenced designs, and copyright awareness was not performed sufficiently.
The anime will follow Subaru Sumeragi’s journey of protecting Tokyo from all kinds of supernatural catastrophe. The main cast includes-
| Character | Cast | Other Works |
| Seishirou Sakurazuka | Yuuichirou Umehara | Izumi Himekawa (Skate-Leading Stars) |
| Hokuto Sumeragi | Nana Mizuki | Hinata Hyūga (Naruto) |
| Subaru Sumeragi | Shouta Aoi | Yūto Itō (Real Girl) |
We sincerely hope that the franchise can quickly make the necessary changes and relieve us with an expected release date soon.
About Tokyo Babylon
Tokyo Babylon is a manga created by Clamp, Nanase Okawa, and Mokona. It was adapted into an OVA, a live-action film, and will be getting an anime series in 2021.
The plot focuses on Subaru Sumeragi, the leader of the Onmyoji clan. He and his sister are responsible for protecting Tokyo from all kinds of supernatural disasters.
The bonds between Subaru, Hokuto, and Seishiro deepen; however, it is sure to lead to a tragic ending.
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