is an
anime
is a Traditional animation, hand-drawn and computer animation, computer-generated animation originating from Japan. Outside Japan and in English, ''anime'' refers specifically to animation produced in Japan. However, , in Japan and in Ja ...
original video animation
, abbreviated as OVA and sometimes as OAV (original animation video), are Japanese animated films and special episodes of a series made specially for release in home video formats without prior showings on television or in theaters, though the ...
. The original Japanese version was released in 1989 by
Anime International Company
, often abbreviated as AIC, is a Japanese animation studio founded on June 15, 1982 and located in Nerima, Tokyo, Japan. On December 10, 2015, AIC RIGHTS Company, Inc. was established through a company split, in which AIC Rights received the tr ...
, and an English Language version in 1996, licensed by
Central Park Media
Central Park Media Corporation, often abbreviated as CPM, was an American multimedia entertainment company based in New York City, New York and was headquartered in the 250 West 57th Street building in Midtown Manhattan (on the corner of Centra ...
.
It is about John Stalker who is a research pilot for the fictional Central Guard Company. John was born in the city of Cyber-wood, in an area known as the Cancer Slums. The antagonist of the story, Adler, plans to attack the citizens of the Cancer Slums.
In this Japanese animated science fiction adventure, cities of the future are plagued by violence, and the Central Guard Company is commissioned to find a solution to urban crime. One designer creates a Guard Suit with special psychic powers, while another develops a robotic killing machine that will not only eliminate the bad guys, but also get rid of his romantic rivals in the process. But when John Stalker is given the assignment of testing the Guard Suit, it uncovers a dark and dangerous secret he has kept hidden from the world. Three episodes were planned, but only one was completed leaving the plot unfinished.
References
Further reading
* Jonathan Clements, Helen McCarthy, ''The anime encyclopedia'', Stone Bridge Press, 2006
* Trish Ledoux, Doug Ranney,
Fred Patten
Frederick Walter Patten (December 11, 1940 – November 12, 2018) was an American writer and historian known for his work in the science fiction, fantasy, anime, manga, and furry fandoms, where he gained great distinction through a substantial ...
, ''The complete anime guide'', Tiger Mountain Press, 1997
* Andy Mangels, ''Animation on DVD: The Ultimate Guide'', Stone Bridge Press, 2003
* James M. Craddock, ''Video Source Book'', Thomson Gale, 2006
* ''
Video Watchdog
''Video Watchdog'' was a bimonthly, digest size film magazine published from 1990 to 2017 by publisher/editor Tim Lucas and his wife, art director and co-publisher Donna Lucas.
Although devoted chiefly to the horror, science fiction, and fant ...
'', Issues 31–36, Tim & Donna Lucas, 1996
* ''The Video Librarian'', Volumes 10–11, Randy Pitman, 1995
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External links
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1989 anime OVAs
Anime International Company
Central Park Media
Cyberpunk anime and manga
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