Youkai Ningen Bem (2006)

Born from a grotesque experiment, Bem, Bela, and Belo are not human, but they aren't quite demons either. These "Youkai Ningen" —妖怪人間, or "monster humans" — patrol the shadowy corners of the present-day world, using their extraordinary powers to protect humanity from the legions of malevolent spirits that lurk unseen. Despite their tireless efforts to fight evil, their monstrous appearances and origins mean they are feared and reviled by the very people they strive to save. This trio of outcast heroes faces a constant battle, not just against supernatural threats, but also against the deep-seated prejudice of humankind. Their greatest hope is that by performing enough good deeds, they might one day shed their monstrous forms and achieve their ultimate desire: to become fully human. But with every heroic act, the line between monster and savior becomes ever more blurred.

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