Netflix recently shared that the 1978 science fiction manga Time Patrol Bon is coming to life in its first animated series, T・P BON. The manga is created by Fujiko F. Fujio, who has also created Doraemon, Perman and Kiteretsu Daihyakka.
T・P BON premieres on 2 May on Netflix. Produced by the renowned Bones (My Hero Academia), the series promises a journey through a magical realm that explores world history.
Bon Namihira (Akihisa Wakayama) is an average junior high school student whose life is upended upon meeting Ream Stream (Atsumi Tanezaki), a Time Patrol agent from the future. Under Ream’s guidance, Bon goes on a journey through time with her and the mysterious creature Buyoyon (Mamoru Miyano), aiming to save those who have met untimely deaths while not significantly altering history’s course.
The trailer starts with a shocking moment: Bon’s friend falls from his apartment, leaving the scene stained with blood. Ream Stream, a Time Patrol agent, appears before a bewildered Bon, wearing a futuristic helmet and uniform, and magically rewinds time to before the tragic incident, reversing the fate of Bon’s friend.
When Bon retains his memory of this event, he gets recruited into the “T・P (Time Patrol),” a secret organisation dedicated to rescuing individuals who have faced devastating fates throughout history. Together with Ream and Buyoyon, Bon travels to various historical moments, such as the construction of the Egyptian pyramids, feudal Japan, the Persian wars in Greece, and much more.
While Bon initially gets swept up in the thrill of his adventures, he soon finds himself weighed down by the countless tragedies he encounters and develops a genuine desire to help others. The Time Patrol follows strict rules, especially not interfering with deaths that could change history and have a big impact on the world. Despite occasional doubts and failures, Bon, Ream, and their team courageously pursue their mission, navigating the delicate balance between lives that can be saved and those that cannot.
The upcoming show will focus on new adventures that lie in store for Bon as he strives to become a permanent member of the Time Patrol. The second season of T・P BON will stream on the platform on 17 July.