Tokyo Babylon 2021 Delayed Due to Character Design Plagiarism

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.


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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.

Tokyo Babylon 2021 Delayed Due to Character Design Plagiarism
Seishirou Sakurazuka, Hokuto Sumeragi, Subaru Sumeragi | Source: Fandom

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.

PositionStaffOther Works
StudioGoHandsHand Shakers
DirectorSusumu KudouMagic Kaito 1412
Series Composition Jun KumagaiHamatora the Animation
MusicNoriyuki AsakuraSidonia no Kishi
Character designMakoto FurutaSeitokai 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-

CharacterCastOther Works
Seishirou SakurazukaYuuichirou UmeharaIzumi Himekawa (Skate-Leading Stars)
Hokuto SumeragiNana MizukiHinata Hyūga (Naruto)
Subaru SumeragiShouta 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.

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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.

Tokyo Babylon 2021 Delayed Due to Character Design Plagiarism
Subaru Sumeragi | Source: Fandom

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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