BEM: Become Human[a]is a 2020Japanese animatedhorroradventure filmdirected by Hiroshi Ikehata and written byAtsuhiro Tomioka;the film is based on theHumanoid Monster Bemfranchise byADK Emotions.Produced byProduction I.Gand distributed by The KlockWorx, the story takes place after the events of the2019 anime television series,as Sonia Summers searches for Bem, Bela, and Belo after they have disappeared. The film stars the voices ofKatsuyuki Konishi,M.A.O.,Kensho Ono,Maaya Uchida,Kenji Nomura,Junichi Suwabe,Wataru Takagi,Shizuka Itō,Nana Mizuki,Toshiya MiyataandKoichi Yamadera.The film was released in Japan on October 2, 2020.[2]
| BEM: Become Human | |
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| Kanji | Kịch tràng bản BEM 〜BECOME HUMAN〜 |
| Revised Hepburn | Gekijōban Bemu ~Bekōmu Hyūman~ |
| Directed by | Hiroshi Ikehata |
| Screenplay by | Atsuhiro Tomioka |
| Based on | Humanoid Monster Bem byADK Emotions |
| Produced by |
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| Starring | |
| Edited by | Yoshinori Murakami |
| Music by |
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Production company | |
| Distributed by | The Klockworx Co., Ltd. |
Release date |
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Running time | 90 minutes[1] |
| Country | Japan |
| Language | Japanese |
Funimationlicensed the film, which was released on its website on October 29, 2020.[3]
Synopsis
editTwo years after Bem, Bela, and Belo defeated Vega,Sonia Summers is on a search for the three. On Doracho Chemicals, a city within an island, she stumbles upon a man named Belm that bears a similar resemblance to Bem, with Bela and Belo being separated and doing their own things.
Voice cast
edit| Character | Japanese voice cast | English voice cast |
|---|---|---|
| Bem/Belm | Katsuyuki Konishi | Gabe Kunda |
| Bela | M.A.O. | Dani Chambers |
| Belo | Kensho Ono | Aaron Dismuke |
| Sonia Summers | Maaya Uchida | Felecia Angelle |
| Emma Eisberg | Nana Mizuki | Bryn Apprill |
| Greta Reed | Shizuka Itō | Elizabeth Maxwell |
| Lorezo Nepmuceno Draco | Wataru Takagi | Michael Schwalbe |
| Dr. Recycle | Junichi Suwabe | Daman Mills |
| Joel Woods | Kenji Nomura | Jason Douglas |
| Burgess | Toshiya Miyata | Ryan Colt Levy |
| Manstoll | Koichi Yamadera | Jason Liebrecht |
Production
editIn June 2020, it was announced that afilm adaptationof theHumanoid Monster Bemanime series was in the works, with the key staff and cast members from the 2019 television series returning to their respective positions: Hiroshi Ikehata is directing the film, with Atsuhiro Tomioka providing the screenplay and Miho Matsumoto providing the character designs, whileProduction I.Gis solely handling the animation production.[4]That same month, it was announced that Kis-My-Ft2 boyband memberToshiya Miyatawas cast as Burgess.[5]Voice actorsNana Mizuki,Shizuka Itō,Koichi Yamadera,andWataru Takagiwere cast as new characters the following month.[6]J-Pop singer Rib provided the theme song for the film, titled "unforever."[7]
Release
editThe film was released in theaters in Japan on October 2, 2020.[2]The film was licensed byFunimationand streamed on its website in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and Ireland on October 29, 2020.[3]
Reception
editCritical reception
editTheron Martin ofAnime News Networkgave the film a solid B rating and stated, "While I might have liked to see the main villain and his motives developed a little more, the movie is generally paced well and fully completes its intended story."[8]
Notes
editReferences
edit- ^"Kịch tràng bản BEM BECOME HUMAN".eiga.com(in Japanese).RetrievedOctober 2,2020.
- ^abSherman, Jennifer (August 20, 2020)."BEM: Become Human Film's Trailer Reveals Theme Song, October 2 Opening".Anime News Network.RetrievedAugust 20,2020.
- ^abFriedman, Nicholas (October 27, 2020)."BEM: Become Human Streams Exclusively on Funimation, Just One Month After Japanese Release!".Funimation.RetrievedOctober 27,2020.
- ^Mateo, Alex (June 1, 2020)."BEM Reboot Anime Gets Movie This Fall".Anime News Network.RetrievedJune 1,2020.
- ^Hodgkins, Crystalyn (June 28, 2020)."BEM: Become Human Anime Film Casts Kis-My-Ft2 Member Toshiya Miyata".Anime News Network.RetrievedJune 28,2020.
- ^"Sơn tự hoành nhất, thủy thụ nại 々, cao mộc hồ, y đằng tĩnh が “Kịch tràng bản BEM” オリジナルキャラ diễn じる ".Eiga Natalie(in Japanese). July 31, 2020.RetrievedJuly 31,2020.
- ^"“Kịch tràng bản BEM” bổn ポスターと dư cáo biên công khai, chủ đề ca はりぶ “unforever” đề cung は thời vũ TK ".Eiga Natalie(in Japanese). August 20, 2020.RetrievedAugust 20,2020.
- ^Martin, Theron (November 6, 2020).""BEM: Become Human" Review ".Anime News Network.RetrievedNovember 6,2020.
External links
edit- Official movie site(in Japanese)
- BEM: Become Human(film) atAnime News Network's encyclopedia