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A.D. Police
MegaTokyo 2038: A.D. Police Officer Kenji Sasaki loses another partner to a rabid boomer. A day after he's sent off-duty, he receives a new partner: German cop Hans Kleif.
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Plot Summary
In the futuristic city of Mega-Tokyo, a special police unit known as "A.D. Police" is tasked with combating dangerous rogue androids and cybernetic criminals. The series follows the investigations and battles of these officers as they navigate a world where technology and humanity blur.
Critical Reception
Information on critical reception for the 1999 anime series 'A.D. Police' is scarce, as it was a relatively niche production within the cyberpunk anime genre. It is generally regarded by fans as an action-oriented series with some interesting visual elements, though it often lives in the shadow of its more famous predecessor, 'Bubblegum Crisis'.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its cyberpunk aesthetic and action sequences.
Often criticized for a weak plot and underdeveloped characters compared to other cyberpunk anime.
Seen as a decent, albeit unremarkable, entry in the genre.
Google audience: Google user reviews are limited but generally indicate an appreciation for the animation style and the action, though many note that it doesn't reach the heights of other classic cyberpunk titles.
Fun Fact
The 'A.D. Police' concept originated from the OVA series 'Bubblegum Crisis' and its related media, where the A.D. Police Force was a background element before getting its own series.
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