OVA
Description
Set in a futuristic Tokyo devastated by a massive earthquake, "Bubblegum Crisis" explores a world where advanced technology and corporate power dominate society. The city is plagued by rogue artificial beings known as Boomers, created by the megacorporation Genom. These Boomers, originally designed for labor and military purposes, frequently malfunction or are weaponized, leading to widespread chaos. To combat this threat, a group of four women forms the Knight Sabers, a vigilante team equipped with cutting-edge powered armor suits.

The Knight Sabers consist of Sylia Stingray, the enigmatic leader who finances and orchestrates the group’s operations; Priss Asagiri, a rebellious biker and rock singer with a tough exterior; Linna Yamazaki, an optimistic and athletic newcomer to Tokyo; and Nene Romanova, a cheerful and tech-savvy hacker who provides critical support. Each member brings unique skills and personalities to the team, balancing their personal lives with their secretive missions against Genom and its Boomers.

The narrative unfolds through episodic conflicts, with the Knight Sabers confronting various Boomer-related incidents while uncovering deeper conspiracies tied to Genom. The corporation’s shadowy leader, Brian J. Mason, and its ambitious projects, such as the creation of advanced Boomers and humanoid prototypes, pose escalating threats. The series delves into themes of corporate greed, technological ethics, and the struggle for autonomy in a world increasingly controlled by machines and those who create them.

Throughout the series, the Knight Sabers face personal challenges and moral dilemmas, often questioning the consequences of their actions and the blurred line between humanity and artificial intelligence. The interplay between their individual struggles and the broader societal issues creates a layered narrative that balances action, drama, and speculative science fiction. The series concludes with an open-ended resolution, leaving room for interpretation and further exploration of its richly constructed world.
Information
Bubblegum Crisis
バブルガムクライシス
Type: OVA
Anime Episodes: 8
Date: 02/25/1987 – 01/30/1991
Categories
Genre
ActionCrime
Settings
Sci-Fi
Tags
MechaCyberpunkReal Robots
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1Tinsel City
2Born to Kill
3Blow Up
4Revenge Road
5Moonlight Rambler
6Red Eyes
7Double Vision
8Scoop Chase
Cast
Comment(s)
Staff
  • Series Director
    Hiroaki Gōda
    Katsuhito Akiyama
    Masami Ōbari
  • Screenplay
    Toshimitsu Suzuki
    Katsuhito Akiyama
    Shinji Aramaki
    Emu Arii
    Hidetoshi Yoshida
  • Music
    Kōji Makaino
  • Character Design
  • Animation Director
    Hidenori Matsubara
    Atsushi Okuda
    Masahiro Tanaka
    Morifumi Naka
    Masami Ōbari
    Ryukoh Kishida
  • Sound Director
    Noriyoshi Matsuura
  • Executive producer
    Junji Fujita
  • Director
    Kenichi Yatagai
    Hiroki Hayashi
    Hiroaki Gōda
    Katsuhito Akiyama
    Yasunori Ide
    Masami Ōbari
    Fumihiko Takayama
  • Storyboard
    Hiroki Hayashi
    Hiroaki Gōda
    Masami Ōbari
    Fumihiko Takayama
  • Original creator
    Toshimitsu Suzuki
  • Art Director
    Shigemi Ikeda
    Kazuhiro Arai
    Yōichi Nangō
    Norihiro Hiraki
  • Mecha design
    Shinji Aramaki
    Masami Ōbari
    Kow Yokoyama
  • Director of Photography
    Akihiko Takahashi
    Kazuhiro Konishi
  • Producer
    Tōru Miura
    Hiroshi Tazaki
    Satoshi Koizumi
    Takanori Yaegaki
Production
  • Production
    AIC
    ARTMIC
    Youmex
    Music
    Opening
    “Konya wa Hurricane" (今夜はハリケーン; There's a Hurricane Tonight)”
    “Mad Machine”
    “CRISIS ~ Ikari o Komete Hashire~" (クライシス 〜怒りをこめて走れ〜; Crisis ~Run with Anger~)”
    “Mysterious Night”
    “Say Yes!”
    “Bye Bye My Crisis”
    Ending
    “Mr. Dandy”
    “Kizudarake no Wild" (傷だらけのWild; Wild and Scarred)”
    “Wasurenai de" (忘れないで; Don't Forget)”
    “Twilight”
    “Omoide ni Dakarete" (思い出に抱かれて; Embraced by Memories)”
    “Rock Me”
    “Never the End”
    “Chase the Dream”
    Insert songs
    Ep. 1
    “Kodoku no Angel" (孤独のエンジェル; Lonely Angel)”
    Ep. 2
    “Thrill ni Odoru Tenshi-tachi" (スリルに踊る天使たち; Thrilling Angels)”
    Ep. 3
    “Asu e Touchdown" (明日へタッチダウン; Touchdown to Tomorrow)”
    Ep. 3
    “Victory”
    Ep. 4
    “Akuma to Tenshi no Kiss" (悪魔と天使のキス; Devil and Angel's Kiss)”
    Ep. 5
    “Bara no Soldier" (薔薇の戦士; Soldier of Roses)”