Debutante Detective Corps

About Debutante Detective Corps

Looking for background on Debutante Detective Corps (お嬢様捜査網)? This action, comedy and mystery series by Daume (1996) starts out like this. The setup: Debutante Detective Corps kicks off with introductions to the five main characters, Miyuki, Reika, Youko, Nina, and Kimiko. It seems these five girls are incredibly rich and have been sent a threatening video tape by forces unknown.

Soon after, a police guard is set up at the school where the girls have enrolled. Kimiko, however, doesn't like the idea of being cooped up at school, and convinces the rest of the girls to trick the police into leaving. No sooner are the police gone, however, then the girls are assaulted by three armed terrorists.

In an action series like this, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Youko Ryuuzaki (Natsumi Yanase) and Nina Kirov (Rumi Kasahara) are two of the characters you will meet early. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. With 1 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Daume, which means the visual identity of Debutante Detective Corps follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 4.8/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Natsumi Yanase voicing Youko Ryuuzaki gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 1996, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.