TV-Series
Description
"Hyper Police" is set in a near-future world where humans coexist with supernatural beings such as demons, monsters, and anthropomorphic animals. The story centers on Natsuki Sasahara, a half-human, half-catgirl bounty hunter working for the Hyper Police agency. Natsuki, alongside her colleagues, takes on dangerous assignments to capture criminals and protect the fragile balance between humans and non-humans. Her team includes Sakura Bokuseiinmonzenin, a powerful fox demon with a mischievous personality, and Batanen Fujioka, a human detective with a strong sense of justice. The group is often joined by Tommy, a young werewolf boy who looks up to Natsuki.

The series explores the challenges of maintaining order in a society where tensions between humans and non-humans frequently escalate. Natsuki’s mixed heritage places her in a unique position, as she navigates prejudice and discrimination from both sides. The episodic structure of the series features various missions, ranging from tracking down rogue monsters to solving mysteries tied to the supernatural world. Overarching themes include identity, coexistence, and the moral complexities of enforcing the law in a divided society.

As the story progresses, deeper character dynamics emerge, particularly between Natsuki and Sakura, whose contrasting personalities often lead to humorous yet heartfelt interactions. The series balances action, comedy, and moments of introspection, offering a blend of lighthearted adventures and more serious explorations of societal issues. The world-building incorporates a mix of futuristic technology and traditional mythological elements, creating a distinctive setting that supports the narrative’s exploration of interspecies relationships and conflicts.
Information
Hyper Police
はいぱーぽりす
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 25
Movie/Episode length: 24 min.
Date: 04/03/1997 – 09/25/1997
Official Website:Hyper Police @ Jonu Media
Categories
Genre
ActionComedy
Settings
FantasySci-Fi
Tags
Beastmen
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1Bounty Hunter
2Nine-Tail Fox? Sakura Appears
3Combination Anxiety
4A Meal and a Night's Lodging
5A Night You Feel Like Crying
6A Bounty Hunter's Vacation
7Sorry!
8No Time, No Money, No License
9Friendship Like Ice
10Say Goodbye to a Cold Jail Cell
11I Want the License
12Osaka Rhapsody
13Cat's Bell
14Samurai Japan
15Cherry (Sakura) Blossoms, or Does It?
16Everybody, Strange?
17Kids Floating, Natsuki Fainting
18An Era of Cohabitation
19There Is No Tomorrow for the Cats?
20A Mysterious Dome
21The Good Sunny Side of the Verandah
22Po's Depression
23Sakura Becomes Insane
24The Day of Catastrophe
25Which Do You Like?
Cast
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Staff
  • Series Director
    Takahiro Ōmori
  • Storyboard
    Kōichi Chigira
    Hidehito Ueda
    Shinya Sadamitsu
    Takahiro Ōmori
    Tatsuya Ishihara
    Jun Takada
    Kazunari Kume
    Hiroshi Hara
    Tatsuo Kamiuto
    Yoshiko Shima
    Baian
  • Music
    Kenji Kawai
  • Character Design
    Keiji Gotō
  • Animation Director
    Yoshiaki Tsubata
    Keiji Gotō
    Hiroyuki Kanbe
    Atsuo Tobe
    Yasuhiro Takemoto
    Masaya Ōnishi
    Shinichirō Minami
    Kazuo Takigawa
    Hiroshi Hara
    Yasunari Nitta
    Naoyuki Owada
    Kazumi Ikeda
    Yoshihiko Takakura
    Yūji Yanase
  • Sound Director
    Hiromi Kikuta
  • Producer
    Noriko Kobayashi
    Ken Hagino
    Hiroyasu Tsuruoka
  • Screenplay
  • Episode Director
    Kōichi Chigira
    Shinya Sadamitsu
    Kazunari Kume
    Tatsuya Ishihara
    Jun Takada
    Hiroshi Hara
    Takuo Suzuki
    Tatsuo Kamiuto
    Yoshiko Shima
    Baian
    Takashi Yamazaki
  • Original creator
    Minoru Tachikawa
  • Art Director
    Yūji Ikeda
    Hitoshi Nagasaki
  • Mechanical design
    Haruo Miyagawa
  • Director of Photography
    Masahide Okino
Production
  • Production
    Sotsu Co., Ltd.
    TV Tokyo
    Nippon Columbia
    Studio Pierrot
    Kadokawa Shoten
    Marubeni
    Relations
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