Description
"Inferno Cop" is a 13-episode anime series produced by Trigger, known for its absurd humor and minimalist animation style. The story centers on Inferno Cop, a skeletal police officer with a flaming head, who fights crime in the fictional Darkburn City. Despite his unconventional appearance and methods, Inferno Cop is dedicated to justice, often resorting to extreme and surreal measures to combat evil.

The narrative unfolds in a series of loosely connected, episodic segments, each presenting bizarre and often nonsensical scenarios. Inferno Cop faces a variety of antagonists, including the criminal organization Southern Cross, led by the enigmatic Boss. The series frequently subverts traditional storytelling conventions, with plotlines that escalate into absurdity, such as Inferno Cop battling a giant baby, confronting a time-traveling dinosaur, or even venturing into space.

Key characters include Inferno Cop’s partner, a nameless police officer who often serves as a foil to his unorthodox methods, and Hellfire Boy, a young boy who idolizes Inferno Cop and occasionally assists him. The series also introduces recurring villains like the Southern Cross members and other eccentric figures, each contributing to the chaotic and unpredictable tone of the show.

The plot is intentionally fragmented, with little emphasis on continuity or logical progression. Instead, the focus is on rapid-fire humor, surreal visuals, and satirical takes on traditional crime-fighting tropes. Despite its comedic and over-the-top nature, "Inferno Cop" occasionally touches on themes of justice, perseverance, and the absurdity of heroism, albeit in a highly exaggerated manner.

Overall, "Inferno Cop" is a unique and unconventional series that thrives on its absurdity and irreverent approach to storytelling, making it a standout entry in the realm of experimental anime.
Information
Inferno Cop
インフェルノコップ
Movie/Episode length: 3 min.
Date: 12/24/2012 – 03/18/2013
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Staff
  • Series Director · Akira Amemiya
  • Script · Hiromi Wakabayashi
  • Animation Director · Kenji Saikai
  • Übersetzung · Yukako Suzuki
  • Producer · Masahiko Otsuka
  • Producer · Tomohiro Ogawa
Production
  • Production · Trigger
  • Production · CoMix Wave Inc.
Music
Ending
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    “"Die Hollen Polizei"” - Juriano Hagiwara, Koji Watanabe, Tsukasa Matsubara
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    “"Glitter I.C."” - Vienna Inferno Symphony Orchestra
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    “"Gruss Elise von mir"” - Juriano Hagiwara, Koji Watanabe, Tsukasa Matsubara, Yuka