Dennou Keisatsu Cybercop
Dennou Keisatsu Cybercop

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Dennou Keisatsu Cybercop

1989
TV Show
Ended
1 Season
Japanese

Dennou Keisatsu Cybercop is a Japanese tokusatsu TV series. First created in 1988 by Toho Enterprises, the show was an attempt to create a Tokusatsu series using the Super Sentai motif, but the idea was dropped after the unaired episode 0. The show was broadcast on NTV and aired from October 2, 1988 to July 5, 1989.

Insights

IMDb7.0/10
Director: VariousGenres: Sci-Fi, Action, Tokusatsu

Plot Summary

In the year 2000, the Tokyo Metropolitan Police establish a special unit known as Cybercop to combat a rising tide of sophisticated cybercrime. Composed of elite officers equipped with advanced cybernetic suits, they engage in high-tech battles against technologically enhanced criminals and rogue AI. The series follows their efforts to protect the city from threats that blur the lines between humanity and technology.

Critical Reception

As a tokusatsu series from the late 80s, 'Dennou Keisatsu Cybercop' was primarily aimed at a younger audience and received moderate reception for its action sequences and futuristic concepts. While not critically acclaimed in the traditional sense, it found a dedicated niche following among fans of the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its early 90s cyberpunk aesthetic and action-packed fight choreography.

  • Appreciated for its imaginative futuristic technology and concept.

  • Sometimes criticized for its dated special effects and plot simplicity typical of its era.

Google audience: Audience reception is largely nostalgic, with viewers recalling its unique blend of police procedural and science fiction elements, as well as its distinctive visual style.

Fun Fact

The series was notably one of the last tokusatsu shows produced by Toho before the genre saw a resurgence in the mid-1990s with shows like 'Ultraman Tiga'.

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