“Do you hate Tokyo?“ The head of Japan’s foremost onmyouji clan, Subaru Sumeragi and his elder twin sister Hokuto reside in Tokyo, the city that never sleeps. Together with a veterinarian named Seishiro Sakurazuka, despite the fact that he is the successor of a clan of assassins and should be their enemy, they resolve many incidents around the city. When Subaru was 9 years old, he made a certain promise with someone after completing his first job. That someone was none other than Seishiro.

The story began publication in “Monthly Wings” (Shinshokan) in 1990. It features a stylish visual style that sets it apart from “RG VEDA“, which was being published at the same time. What stands out most is how the characters are all incredibly fashionable, with an ’80s flair that draws the eye. The color illustrations are all vibrant, utilizing a single dominant color with no gray tones. While the story is predominantly an urban fantasy featuring onmyouji and exorcisms, it involves many serious topics presented as “distortions“ in Tokyo and society at large that were being discussed at the time, such as suicide, problems involving premium phone services, bullying, caring for the elderly, religious cults, and organ transplants. The tragic ending that no one saw coming also left an impression on readers. Not only that, but what happened after, something everyone was curious to see, would go on to be told in “X“. Drama CDs and original animated videos were made, as well as a live-action movie titled “Tokyo Babylon 1999“ directed by George Iida.