Tokyo 2040. It's a time where robots are as common in society as people.
A
mercenary group of four women in high-tech hardsuits known as "Knight Sabers"
take on the treacherous GENOM corporation.
GENOM is responsible for the
production of versatile, powerful, and potentially destructive androids known
as "Boomers".
Leading the Knight Sabers is Sylia Stingray, whose father was a
scientist eliminated by GENOM. Sylia used her father's research to create the
Knight Sabers' revolutionary hardsuits.
Other members of the Knight Sabers
are: Priss, the seemingly indifferent rock singer.
Nene, the expert hacker
with a day job at the AD Police. Linna, whom Priss and Sylia recruited for her
determination, strength and reflexes.
Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040 Anime Review
You could say that Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040 anime is a remake of the
80's cyberpunk classic "Bubblegum Crisis".
Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040 has essentially the same cast of characters -- Sylia, owner of the
Silky Doll Boutique and the cool, calculating leader of the Knight Sabers.
Priss, the mysterious rock star and biker gal. There's also hacker
extraordinaire Nene and the agile athlete Linna. It's also still basically
Knight Sabers vs. Genom Corporation.
The girls still take on the tough job of annihilating rampaging boomers... a
number of eps seem to revolve on "boomer of the day" as a result. But that's
where the similarities end.
Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040 benefits from more dynamic pacing and plot development.
Action sequences are very impressive -- smoother and more intense, which makes
for better viewing.
All the girls are also given makeovers, the most dramatic being Sylia's. Sylia is now an Ifurita-esque hottie.
I'm not complaining though as I've
always thought the original Sylia was extremely lacking in the looks
department. Plus I happen to think El Hazard's Ifurita is gorgeous.
Each character is also given development -- something that's practically
non-existent in the original Bubblegum Crisis anime.
They are now more than just sexy fighting chicks, they're human. Sylia is
prone to wild mood swings.
Linna is plagued with lack of confidence and self-doubt. Priss is always
saying she's in it for the money. And Nene... well, Nene remains the cute and cheerful gal we know and love.
The art and animation are excellent. The improvement over the original spans
leaps and bounds.
The girls look great and the hardsuits sport a sleeker and more streamlined
look.
The English dubbing is so-so. The girls' dub voices tend to sound whiney, which can be quite irritating. I
much prefer the original Japanese voices.
The music is just groovy, although less highlighted in this version of Bubblegum Crisis review.
If
you liked the original Bubblegum Crisis, you'll love Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040 anime. If you hated the original Bubblegum Crisis, there's a chance you just might like this
incarnation.
Miscellanies: Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040
Hmm... I wonder why the title is "Bubblegum Crisis"?
Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040 | |
| Genre | Adventure, Sci-Fi |
|---|---|
| Episodes | 26 |
| Status | Finished Airing |
| Aired | Oct 8, 1998 to Apr 1, 1999 |
| Producers | Victor Entertainment, Toshiba EMI |
| Studio | AIC |
| Rating | R - 17+ (violence & profanity) |
| Themes | Adult Cast, Mecha |
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