Burn Up!

About Burn Up!

Burn Up! (バーンナップ) blends action, comedy and ecchi by AIC (1991). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. The setup: To the unsuspecting eye Maki, Reimi and Yuka may not look like ace crime fighters, which might explain why they're stuck on traffic patrol instead of more "exciting" police duties. All that changes when Yuka gets herself kidnapped by a white slave organization run by a politically connected businessman who's got the rest of the police cowed.

Along the way, now it's up to Maki and Reimi to don skin-tight fight armor, liberate a tank, and make sure that a certain slaver learns that when you play with fire, you're going to get your ass burned!

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Norio Wakamoto as Samuel McCoy and Yumiko Shibata as Maki. Think of it as a pick for viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. The run is 1 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by AIC, so the studio's house style defines how Burn Up! looks and moves on screen. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Its 5.8/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Voice casting, including Norio Wakamoto as Samuel McCoy, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 1991, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.