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Feb 6, 2025
Angel Cop is a relic of late ‘80s anime, a hyper-violent OVA dripping with the era’s gritty cyberpunk aesthetic. At first glance, it presents itself as a straightforward, ultraviolent battle between a ruthless police force and a group of anarchic terrorists. However, as the series progresses, it takes a sinister turn, weaving in an antisemitic conspiracy theory that taints any potential enjoyment. The final arc reveals that Japan’s troubles are orchestrated by a shadowy group of "foreign capitalists," a thinly veiled reference to longstanding antisemitic tropes. These harmful narratives have fueled real-world oppression, and seeing them resurface in an anime—especially one meant to entertain—feels deeply
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unsettling.
As a Jewish viewer, it’s impossible to ignore the way Angel Cop repackages these dangerous myths into a dystopian thriller. The idea that an external force, particularly one coded as Jewish, secretly manipulates national affairs is an age-old libel that has justified discrimination and violence throughout history. That such rhetoric made its way into an anime, a medium many turn to for escapism, is a stark reminder of how deeply ingrained these biases can be, even in unexpected places. While the series boasts crisp animation and brutal action sequences that some may appreciate for their sheer intensity, its reliance on such insidious ideas ultimately mars any artistic merit. Rather than being just another gritty ‘80s OVA, Angel Cop stands as a case study in how media can perpetuate dangerous ideologies under the guise of entertainment.
Adding to the discomfort is how Angel Cop leans into a nationalistic worldview, painting Japan as a victim of foreign influence, a theme that has historically been used to justify xenophobia. While some may argue that the antisemitic elements were toned down or lost in translation in later releases, the original script makes the intention clear. This isn’t just an unfortunate misinterpretation—it’s an explicit propagation of a harmful ideology. For those aware of these tropes, watching Angel Cop becomes less about enjoying an action-packed thriller and more about dissecting how prejudice seeps into pop culture. Rather than being just another dystopian anime, it serves as a reminder that critical viewing is essential, even when diving into something as seemingly simple as an old-school cyberpunk OVA.
Reviewer’s Rating: 1
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Jun 21, 2024
I come from a very heavy musical background- I started playing saxophone at a very young age, and have played for over 2/3 of my life now, including studying jazz at a conservatory. This anime hit me in every feel spot I could ever imagine. I can't begin to think of what anime could top this in terms of emotional connection to me and my past experiences. I cried, I laughed, I felt the pain and sorrow and anguish that these characters felt. The story was raw, emotional, or as the protagonist likes to say, "intense and rough."
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this show is also unlike anything I've ever seen. The colors pop out at you like a supernova, with an array of visual styles and scenes drawing you in to this technicolor musical dreamland. This is one of the better animated anime I've seen, and you can very clearly see the love and care both the story directors and the animators put into it.
The only thing I wish of it was that there was more. I need in my life an entire series of this, an aftermath, a prequel, a side story. Anything. Now that I've seen this, I feel as if I will be disappointed in any other music anime I ever get a chance to watch.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Feb 8, 2024
I wanted to wait as long as I could for a possible dub, but after contacting Crunchyroll and getting a message back saying they can't bring dubs to every show, I took that as my cue to watch, and boy was it worth it.
The show is intense- extremely emotional from multiple viewpoints. It includes some hard discussions, great parenting, love, friendship, plenty of the characters that were popular in the previous adaptions, and so so much more. The story is starts great with a short sideshow in a different relationship that I can't wait to get expound upon, and continues into the wonderful relationship of
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Sasaki and Miyano. The places the relationship goes truly increases the viewer's understanding and relation with these characters- feeling as if you're there with them when all of this is taking place.
With a great segue into a new season, one can only hope that what lies next for the great couple is another great season.
Reviewer’s Rating: 10
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Jan 31, 2024
This is seriously one of the funniest things I've watched on my sports anime journey.
The humor is great, the animation is made even better with all of the voices being exactly the same, the sound effects coming from the same voice, and the recurring jokes made me pause the video I was laughing so hard. The story is a cute one, but engaging enough to keep attention, and draws you in. The full-frontal nudity is... a bit unsettling, but it makes for a great story that I would recommend to most people.
I could see how other wouldn't like the story- the humor is gutter-ish, whilst
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being very dry. That said, I responded well to this type of humor, and imagine a lot of other people, especially older millennials, would as well.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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