“Future Japan: elite agent Angel hunts vigilante trio "Hunters" amid blurred justice lines and conspiracy.”
Angel Cop
エンゼルコップ
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Synopsis
Future Japan: elite agent Angel hunts vigilante trio "Hunters" amid blurred justice lines and conspiracy.
In a near-future Japan where terrorism has become routine, the line between law enforcer and lawbreaker has blurred. The Special Security Force’s most formidable operative, codenamed Angel, cuts through the chaos with unflinching resolve. When a wave of grisly homicides targets known criminals, Angel and her partner Raiden are assigned to uncover the truth. Evidence points to a clandestine trio dubbed the “Hunters,” rumored to possess extraordinary abilities and a ruthless agenda against the city’s underworld. As the investigation deepens, conflicting ideals collide: the Hunters’ brutal brand of justice versus the state’s tightening grip. Angel must navigate a labyrinth of shifting allegiances, cybernetic enhancements, and hidden agendas—while the specter of a larger conspiracy looms behind the killings. In a metropolis where justice is a moving target, Angel’s mission is simple: stop the bloodshed before the city consumes itself.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 29 sampled reviews
What 29 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.32 · split reception
5.3 pts
Recommenders 8.2 · others 2.8
↓ 1.10
Running avg · Jan 2014 → Jan 2026
- 8 “" Ah old gorey anime, the best kind of anime" - Cheng, Philip. honestly, this is my cup of tea. C'mon guys, here we have all the elements for great entertainment: extremely well-crafted and...”
- 7 “While this is made up of 6 OVA episodes, it's basically one long film. I had actually seen a couple of episodes back in the day, but never the entire thing. The second and third episodes sort of...”
- 10 “POV: it's the 90s. Freddie Mercury is dead, gas is affordable, and the goths keep getting weirder. You turn on your TV and put in a VHS tape labeled Angel Cop. Doesn't matter why you bought it, but...”
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- Format 6 × 29′ eps × min
- Total runtime 2h 54m all episodes
- Aired Sep 1989 – May 1994
- Source Ova media type
- Rated R+ Mild Nudity
- Ref. BS-1222 catalog
Produced by
- Soeishinsha Producer
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- Discotek Media Licensor