Bubblegum Crisis 1987
What is Bubblegum Crisis?
The television series "Bubblegum Crisis" is set in a futuristic city called MegaTokyo. The city was rebuilt after a major earthquake that left Tokyo in ruins.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1987
- Status
- Canceled
- Episodes
- 8
- Runtime
- 45 minutes
- First aired
- Feb 25, 1987
- Last aired
- Jan 30, 1991
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Genres
- Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Overview
The television series "Bubblegum Crisis" is set in a futuristic city called MegaTokyo. The city was rebuilt after a major earthquake that left Tokyo in ruins. A multi-million dollar company, Genom Corp, played a significant role in the city's reconstruction. Genom created biomechanical creatures called Boomers to aid in the restoration of MegaTokyo. However, the Boomers began to malfunction and caused problems for the city's authorities. The ADPolice attempted to stop the Boomers, but they proved to be difficult to control. In response to the Boomer threat, a group of four girls from different backgrounds banded together.
Should you watch it?
“In a reconstructed future city, four women unite to combat dangerous rogue biomechanical creatures.”
- dynamic character ensemble
- high-stakes technological conflict
- limited law enforcement efficacy
- looming threat of corporate creations
Watch it if you enjoy cyberpunk narratives featuring vigilante groups battling rogue technology.
The series depicts a high-stakes environment with themes of corporate negligence and technological danger.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 8 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Tinsel City Feb 25, 1987
- E2 Born to Kill Sep 5, 1987
- E3 Blow Up Dec 5, 1987
- E4 Revenge Road Jul 24, 1988
- E5 Moonlight Rambler Dec 25, 1988
- E6 Red Eyes Aug 30, 1989
- E7 Double Vision Mar 14, 1990
- E8 Scoop Chase Jan 30, 1991
Frequently asked questions
What is the setting of the series?
The story takes place in MegaTokyo in the year 2033.
What are Boomers?
Boomers are biomechanical creatures mass-produced by Genom Corp to assist in city restoration.
Who is responsible for the city's reconstruction?
The multi-million dollar company Genom Corp played a major role in recreating MegaTokyo.
Why do the Boomers become a problem?
The creatures begin to run out of control, creating a threat that the ADPolice struggle to contain.
Who opposes the rogue Boomers?
A group of four girls from different backgrounds band together to address the threat.