Angel Cop

About Angel Cop

If you are hunting for a new action series, Angel Cop (エンジェルコップ) deserves a look (1989). The setup goes like this. The premise: Sometime in the future, terrorism in Japan has become commonplace, and the police have become almost as brutal as criminals. One cop, known as Angel, is the best of the best, stopping at nothing in her struggle for justice.

Beyond that: Things get interesting for Angel Cop and her new partner when they begin investigating a series of murders in which the victims are other criminals, killed in very unpleasant ways. These criminals, a group of psychics that banded together to hunt down the lowest scum in the town, and bring them to justice. After a couple of encounters between the cops and the psychics, two of the psychics begin to think that maybe they're not the good guys after all, but the third prefers killing to morality.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Mika Doi as You Mikawa and Masashi Ebara as Isamu Sakata. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. With 6 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 5.6/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Mika Doi as You Mikawa, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 1989, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.