“Honey Kisaragi, as Cutie Honey, teams with detective Natsuko to battle Panther Claw while wrestling revenge and justice.”
Re: Cutie Honey
Re:キューティーハニー
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Synopsis
Honey Kisaragi, as Cutie Honey, teams with detective Natsuko to battle Panther Claw while wrestling revenge and justice.
The last words spoken to Honey Kisaragi by her father before his death at the hands of the mysterious organization Panther Claw have shaped her way of life. It is the sole reason she still continues to fight for the sake of others. The energetic Inspector Natsuko Aki does her absolute best to apprehend the members of Panther Claw and bring them to justice, but they are simply too much for the police to handle. The only one who can give these criminals a run for their money is the sexy warrior of love and justice, Cutie Honey—the secret alter ego of Kisaragi. Although Natsuko refuses to acknowledge vigilantes, her relationship with Honey progresses for the better as the strong-headed detective realizes the true intentions behind Honey's actions. Overtime, Honey grows more fearful of her burning desire for revenge; meanwhile, Natsuko wants to protect her friend, a sentiment that clashes with her ideals of upholding the law. If they ever hope to stand a chance against the menacing Panther Claw, the duo will have to put aside their differences and stand together.
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σ 1.02 · scores cluster tight
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Not enough recommend signal yet
↓ 0.60
Running avg · Aug 2008 → Jan 2026
- 8 “Re: Cutie Honey (OVA) has excellent animation (and fanservice). The plot is superhero vs crime syndicate villain slop. You are not here to watch this for the plot though — you're here to see...”
- 8 “The first episode delivers an exceptional burst of creative, exaggerated animation and comedy that perfectly showcases Hiroyuki Imaishi's distinctive style, making it fun, funny, and highly...”
- 8 “This vibrant reboot delivers a wild, sexy adventure with tight storytelling and stunning animation, particularly shining in the final episode. While the main plot may not break new ground, the fun...”
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- Format 3 × 45′ eps × min
- Total runtime 2h 15m all episodes
- Aired Jul 2004 – Sep 2004
- Source Ova media type
- Rated R+ Mild Nudity
- Ref. BS-0130 catalog
Produced by
- Toei Video Producer
Licensed by
- Discotek Media Licensor