Bubblegum Crisis
MegaTokyo 2033: Tokyo was left flattened as a result from a great earthquake. A new city, MegaTokyo, was then recreated due in no small part from the aid of a multi-million dollar company, Genom Corp. Genom created and mass-produced biomechanical creatures called Boomers to aid in the restoration of MegaTokyo. When the Boomers began to run out of control, the ADPolice at first tried to stop them, but they proved to be far more difficult to deal with than was first imagined. Under the ever looming Boomer threat, a group of four girls from varying degrees of society banded together. Calling themselves The Knight Sabers, they were the only ones with enough firepower and resourcefullness to defend the fledgling MegaTokyo from Genom and it's berserk Boomers.
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Plot Summary
In the futuristic metropolis of Mega Tokyo in 2032, corporations wield immense power, and advanced androids known as Boomers are commonplace. When rogue Boomers begin to threaten the populace, a specialized task force called the "Knight Sabers" emerges. These four vigilantes, each piloting powerful powered exoskeletons, fight against the corrupt megacorporation Genom and its increasingly dangerous robotic creations.
Critical Reception
Bubblegum Crisis is widely regarded as a classic of 1980s/early 90s cyberpunk anime. While its animation quality can be inconsistent at times due to its OVA format and the varying directorial teams across its installments, its stylish visuals, compelling characters, and mature themes have earned it a dedicated cult following. The series is praised for its exploration of identity, corporate greed, and the blurring lines between humans and machines, even if the plot can become somewhat convoluted in later episodes.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its distinctive cyberpunk aesthetic and stylish action sequences.
- Appreciated for its strong female protagonists and mature thematic elements.
- Criticized for occasional animation inconsistencies and a sometimes meandering plot.
Google audience: Audiences often highlight the series' unique blend of action, science fiction, and fashion, with many enjoying the memorable characters and the dark, futuristic world. Some viewers note that the narrative can be challenging to follow at times, but the overall impact of the series' visual style and thematic depth remains a strong point.
Fun Fact
The original "Bubblegum Crisis" was released as an 8-episode Original Video Animation (OVA) series, meaning it was directly distributed to home video markets rather than broadcast on television, a common practice for anime at the time.
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