PRISS BUBBLEGUM CRISIS TV
There’s also Bubblegum Crisis 2040, a 26 episode TV series. Yet, it was done by a different production company, so the character designs are different and it doesn’t really pick up where Crisis left off. There was something of a sequel to the series, Bubblegum Crash, a 3 episode OAV. It’s not a huge opening, but you will be left wanting to know how it finishes. So, it ends abruptly with no real end or conclusion.
PRISS BUBBLEGUM CRISIS SERIES
It’s still got that cyberpunk feel of course, but it’s lessened towards the end.Īs I said earlier the series was cut short. The colors used were a little brighter and happier. The coloring was also affect as the series went on. Episode 4 is where you will start to see the change. The first 3 episodes are more detailed and seem a bit darker and grittier. You will see the difference, it’s quite clear. Since Bubblegum Crisis’ production ran from 1987 to 1991 it makes for a great example of how Japanese animation changed from the 80’s to the 90’s. As it went on though the details were lessened and more frames were added, and so it became more fluid and smoother. Early on it was what was typical of Japanese animation of the time, heavy on the details with fewer frames. Over the span of the series’ run the animation changed. It has a very dark and gritty feel to it that matches what you would expect from the cyberpunk genre.
From the dystopian future to the mega corporation running things to the technologic advancements. Without a doubt Bubblegum Crisis is cyberpunk in every way. Other references are the first opening with it’s over view of future Tokyo and the rising music score, the name of Priss’ band, The Replicants and the questioning of what makes one human. They are somewhat organic as well, with them spilling what looks to me like some kind of hydraulic fluid that symbolizes blood whenever they are severely damaged. Mostly seen in the boomers, they appear human but are completely cybernetic robots. Looking closely, Bubblegum Crisis has some references to the legendary cyberpunk work, Blade Runner. She’s the lone hothead type that gets the others fueled and fired up when it’s time to finally take action. The other Sabers get about equal screen time and dialogue, but Priss is without a doubt the main focus. You learn very quickly that Priss is somewhat the lead character in the series thanks to the opening of the first episode with Priss singing “Konya wa Hurricane” along with her band, The Replicants. It’s unclear how the Knight Sabers came together but story has never been Bubblegum Crisis’ strong point. Sylia started the Knight Sabers using research and data her father left her after his death while working on boomers. What’s not to like about strong women getting the job done? You have Nene the pink haired cutie, Linna the black haired fitness trainer, Priss the brown haired rocker and finally the Knight Sabers’ leader, Sylia the blue haired lingerie store owner. They are the swift justice that Tokyo needs to be able to sleep safely at night.įour beautiful women kicking boomer ass in form fitting hard suits. The police can’t seem to handle the situation, and it’s specially created AD Police force isn’t doing that great of a job at combating the boomers either. It lives up to it’s world domination seeking goal putting out deadlier and deadlier boomers. is a major corporation that has it’s hands in just about everything and is a seemingly necessary evil. after the destruction of Tokyo to help rebuild the city. Boomers are androids that were built by the Genom Corp. Set in 2032 Mega Tokyo, that’s been rebuilt after being destroyed (the city of Tokyo is abused more than a red-headed step child), once again by an earthquake, it now has to deal with Boomers that go haywire. In the US however it became an instant hit with fans. So what was intended to be a 13 episode series got cut down to an 8 episode OAV. On the downside to sharing common ground with Streets of Fire is that like Streets of Fire, Bubblegum Crisis suffered from poor sales, in Japan that is. An interesting note about the music is that it is possibly inspired by the music of the 1984 cult classic, Streets of Fire. The style of the music is easily identifiable as being from the 80’s., so it should come as no surprise that Bubblegum Crisis rolled out in 1987. Clearly music plays a major role in Bubblegum Crisis. Taking in consideration the 8 episode albums, and ignoring the vocal albums, that is a 1:1 ratio of music albums to anime. Dandy” and “Mad Machine” to name a few, Bubblegum Crisis has one of the strongest soundtracks of any anime of it’s day. With songs like “Konya wa Hurricane,” “Mr. Bubblegum Crisis is as well known for it’s music as it’s cyberpunk setting. There’s a hurricane tonight, and it’s named the Knight Sabers.
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