Bubblegum Crisis [Sub] (LD 2 of 4)

Release date: 1992-00-00
Suggested retail price: $39.95

SKU: AD-092003
UPC: 737187000379 737187000379
ISBN-10: 1565670361 1565670361

Description:
MEGATOKYO 2032 AD • THE STORY OF THE KNIGHT SABERS • VOLUME 2

It is the year 2032 A.D. The city of MegaTokyo is busy rebuilding itself in the aftermath of the Second Great Kanto Earthquake. Looming over a city still half in ruins is a huge conical tower: the headquarters of Genom, an international corporation that has grown rich from its control of "Boomer" technology.

Boomers: a combination of biotechnology, mechatronics, and artificial intelligence. First designed for hazardous duty in space, it was soon discovered that these artificial life-forms have any earthly uses -- not all of them benign. Although they promise to free mankind from all types of menial labor, in the wrong hands, they can be perverted into soul-less highly intelligent engines of destruction.

And they ARE in the wrong hands . . .

Although "Combat Boomers" are illegal in Japan, they are becoming a favorite tool for terrorist attacks. Many have come to suspect that Genom is up to something, but Genom has greased the right palms, and thos ewho suspect are either powerless, dead, or both.

One group, however, not only knows the truth, but has the power to do something about it -- The Knight Sabers. A group of 4 female mercenaries equipped with advanced "Hard Suits," they have the ability to take on the Boomers 1 on 1 -- and win.

In episodes 1-3, the Knight Sabers had their first run-in with Genom, and with the nefarious Brian J. Mason, special assistant to Quincy, Genon's Chairman, climaxing in a duel to the death on the top of Genom Tower between Mason and Sylia.

In episode 4, "Revenge Road," the Knight Sabers take time out for a little fun after the showdown atop Genom Tower.

But all is not well in MegaTokyo. A mysterious black car, the "Griffon," is hunting down the biker gang known as the Outriders. When Priss tangles with the Griffon on her new bike, she ends up with more than a few lumps and a score to settle. Enlisting the aid of Nene, the Knight Saber's mole inside AD Police, she begins her own private investigation. They soon narrow down the list of suspects to one man, Gibson, the victim of an Outrider attack.

Meanwhile, Gibson adds the final touches to his terrible masterpiece. The Griffon emerges once again to stalk its prey, AD Police springs a deadly trap, and the Knight Sabers race against time to prevent a tragedy.

Side 2 of this disc contains both of the "Hurricane Live" music video albums, which contain the best songs and images of the first seven episodes of the series. Also included are new animation sequences, new songs, and live action performances.

(added on 2017-03-06, modified on 2021-06-20)

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