Babel II
1992 • J.C.STAFF
- Format
- OVA
- Aired
- 1992
- Episodes
- 4
- Status
- Finished
- Studio
- J.C.STAFF · T-UP
- Genres
- Action · Mecha · Science fiction
Life seems simple for Koichi, a young student, until he learns that he is the reincarnation of an alien protector who crashed onto the mantle of responsibility as"defender of the Earth", Koichi/Babel teams up with a trio of super-powered alien companions to battle the the dark forces of an evil cult leader. 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. 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 power and use it to defeat the enemies of mankind.
Synopsis from AniList
Where to find one
Search for Babel II on the marketplaces collectors use.
Listings from external marketplaces. We may earn a commission on qualifying purchases.
Where it came from
Babel II, originally a seminal manga series by Mitsuteru Yokoyama, received a four-part OVA adaptation from studio J.C.Staff in 1992. This project sought to modernize the classic 1970s story of a young boy endowed with psychic powers and alien technology, placing him at the center of a global conflict. The 1992 iteration was produced during a transition period in the OVA market, where studios were experimenting with higher animation quality and darker, more mature narrative tones compared to the original television broadcasts.
The character designs and animation direction for this series reflected the sleek, aesthetic trends of early 1990s anime, moving away from the simplistic lines of the source material toward a sharper, more detailed look. While the OVA was well-regarded by fans of the original manga for its faithfulness to the source’s core themes of isolation and cosmic responsibility, it occupies a specific niche in the studio's portfolio as an example of their efforts to revitalize classic properties for a new generation of home video collectors.
Written by Pi, the helpful collecto.rs AI
Who's collecting this
Real anime collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Babel II
Babel II is a anime in the Anime catalog on collecto.rs. 1992 • J.C.STAFF. Catalog data is sourced from AniList. No collectors on collecto.rs publicly track this anime yet — adding yours would make you the first.
How many collectors track Babel II on collecto.rs?
Babel II doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Babel II?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your anime, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other anime collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Babel II catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Babel II is sourced from AniList. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is tracking anime free on collecto.rs?
Yes. Tracking your anime is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every anime you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
)
