Future Police Urashiman: Time Travel and the Battle for Justice

Future Police Urashiman - Mirai Keisatsu Urashiman -

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Broadcast period

January 9, 1983 to December 24, 1983 Every Sunday 18:00-18:30 (Episodes 1-12)
Every Saturday from 18:30 to 19:00 (Episodes 13 to 50)

■Broadcasting station

Fuji TV Network

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 50

■ Director

Koichi Mashimo

■ Production

Fuji Television, Tatsunoko Productions

■Works

©Tatsunoko Productions

■ Story

One night, a young man suddenly travels back in time from 1983 to 2050. Having lost his memory, he is taken in by Magnapolis 38, the mobile mecha precinct that protects the futuristic city of Neo Tokyo, and is given the name Urashima Ryu. Ryu becomes a detective at the precinct and, together with his fellow detectives, confronts the crime empire Necrime, which is operating in the city.

■Explanation

A science fiction police action movie about a young man who travels back in time to the future of 2050 and becomes a mobile detective who uses various machines to fight against criminals. The battle between the police protecting the futuristic city and a huge criminal organization unfolds at a brisk pace despite the serious setting, thanks to the comical personalities of the main characters.

■Cast

・Ryu/Kobayashi Michitaka ・Claude/Kamiya Akira ・Sophia/Yokozawa Keiko ・Gondo/Ohira Toru
・Miya/Masako Katsuki ・Ludwig/Kaneto Shiozawa ・Mylene/Haruko Kitahama ・Zitanda/Mayumi Tanaka ・Stinger Wolf/Tetsuaki Genda ・Fuhrer/Eiji Maruyama

■ Main staff

・Producer/Yoshida Kenji ・Planning/Oka Tadashi, Uchima Minoru, Kuri Ippei ・Mechanic design/Okawawara Kunio ・Character design/Nakamura Takashi, Kato Shigeru, Iguchi Tadakazu ・Original concept, composition/Sota Hirohisa ・Technical supervision/Miyamoto Sadao ・Music/Kazeto Shinsuke ・Art director/Miyamae Mitsuharu ・Director of photography/Sato Hitoshi ・Producers/Maeda Kazuya, Inoue Akira, Ohno Minoru ・Chief director/Mashita Koichi ・Production/Fuji Television, Tatsunoko Productions

■ Main Characters

Ryu Urashima A young man who travels back in time from 1983 to 2050. He loses his memory as a result, and is taken in by the Mobile Mecha Police Station, where he becomes a detective.
-Claude: A detective at Magnapolis 38's Mobile Mecha Precinct.
- A female detective at Magnapolis 38, the Sophia Mobile Mecha Precinct.
Chief of Inspector Gondo's Mobile Mecha Precinct Magnapolis 38.
・A cat that traveled back in time with Myaryu.
Ludwig: A leader of the huge crime organization Necrime.
-Fuhrer: The leader who controls the huge criminal organization Necrime.

■Subtitle

Episode 1: Suddenly! 2050 Episode 2: The Birth of the Cute Detective Episode 3: In Search of Lost Time Episode 4: Chasing the Beetle Episode 5: The Dangerous Disco Queen Episode 6: The Giant Shark Loves Beautiful Women Episode 7: Slap Her with a Wad of Bills!
-Episode 8/The footprints on the moon are 80 years old?
Episode 9: Yesterday's friend is today's enemyEpisode 10: Higher than EverestEpisode 11: Provocation! A blizzard on a southern islandEpisode 12: A flying red angelEpisode 13: A thorn stuck in the pastEpisode 14: Mya also has psychic powers!?
・Episode 15/The Captive Ryu's Heart ・Episode 16/Good Luck Killer ・Episode 17/Love! Love for Robots!
・Episode 18: "Mama" written on glass
・Episode 19/Mermaid at Tiffany's ・Episode 20/Encounter with the Fuller ・Episode 21/Switched personalities!
・Episode 22/Tears! Inspector Gondo's Determination ・Episode 23/Don't touch the prize!
Episode 24: Death Game One Shot Episode 25: The Legendary Big Saturday Episode 26: Leaving Neo Tokyo for Hell Episode 27: Bear dies in space...
・Episode 28 / The Process is Tough・Episode 29 / Wanted! Ryu's Head・Episode 30 / The Corrupt Sheriff of the Wilderness・Episode 31 / From Ryu, With Love・Episode 32 / Trick 1983
Episode 33: The Truth About the Führer Episode 34: Melody of Rebellion Episode 35: The Führer's Legacy Episode 36: Ludwig's Trap Episode 37: Transform! Dirty Ryu Episode 38: Run to the Safe!
Episode 39: Holiday in Neo TokyoEpisode 40: Führer's CounterattackEpisode 41: Seven AmazonsEpisode 42: Farewell! ClaudeEpisode 43: The Glory of LudwigEpisode 44: The Phantom Psychic FamilyEpisode 45: Deadly! The Fearsome AssassinEpisode 46: Neo Crime's All-Out AttackEpisode 47: Return of the FührerEpisode 48: Ludwig's ReturnEpisode 49: The Psychic Power of Love and DeathEpisode 50: Goodbye 2050

■ Theme songs and music

・OP
・Midnight Submarine ・Lyrics by Yasushi Chika ・Music by Kisaburo Suzuki ・Arrangement by HARRY
・Singer: HARRY
・ED
・Dream City Neo Tokyo ・Lyrics by Yasushi Chikino ・Music by Hiroaki Serizawa ・Arrangement by HARRY
・Singer: HARRY

Future Police Urashiman - Detailed Review and Recommendation

"Future Police Urashiman," broadcast in 1983, was a sci-fi police action anime with a time slip theme that left a strong impression on viewers at the time. This work was produced by Tatsunoko Productions and aired on Fuji TV as a 50-episode series. Below, we will explain in detail the appeal and features of this work, as well as the recommended points.

The appeal of the story

The story of "Future Police Urashiman" depicts the adventures of a young man named Urashima Ryu who travels back in time from 1983 to 2050. Ryu, who has lost his memory, is taken in by Magnapolis 38, the mobile mecha precinct that protects the futuristic city of Neo Tokyo, and his role as a detective has left viewers surprised and impressed. In particular, the battle between the police and the crime organization Necrime that unfolds in the future world is tense and thrilling.

The process of Ryu regaining his memories and the episodes in which he deepens his bonds with his friends will warm the hearts of viewers. Each episode depicts a different incident, making the story fun and enjoyable. In addition, the realistic depiction of futuristic technology and mechanics makes it a must-watch for science fiction fans.

Character Appeal

The main character, Urashima Ryu, appears as a young man who has lost his memory, but his purity and bravery endear him to viewers. The cat Mya, who travels back in time with Ryu, also adds color to the story as a humorous character. Ryu's companions Claude, Sophia, and Inspector Gondo are among the many characters with rich personalities, and their interactions and growth add excitement to the story.

On the other hand, the characters on the enemy side are also fascinating. In particular, Necrime's executive Ludwig and Fuhrer have strong charisma and evil charm that draw the viewer in. Their schemes and actions not only add tension to the story, but also play an important role in highlighting Ryu and his friends' growth.

Mechanics and action

One of the biggest attractions of "Future Police Urashiman" is its mechanics and action scenes. The work of Kunio Okawara, who was in charge of the mechanical design, realistically expresses the worldview of the future and has the power to draw viewers in. In particular, the mecha Magnapolis 38 that Ryu pilots is attractive not only for its design but also for its functionality, making the battle scenes more exciting.

The action scenes unfold at a brisk pace, so viewers won't get bored. The battle between the police and the criminal organization is serious, but has some comical elements, making it fun to watch. In particular, Ryu's exploits and the teamwork he shows with his friends give viewers a sense of exhilaration.

Music and theme song

Music is also an important element that enhances the appeal of "Future Police Urashiman." The music, composed by Kazato Shinsuke, not only expresses the worldview of the future, but also stirs emotions as the story unfolds. In particular, the opening theme "Midnight Submarine" and the ending theme "Dream City Neo Tokyo" have left a deep impression on viewers, along with Harry's singing voice. These songs not only enhance the atmosphere of the story, but have also become memorable masterpieces for viewers.

Recommended points

"Future Police Urashiman" was loved by many viewers as a sci-fi police action movie that makes use of the theme of time slip. In particular, the following points are worthy of recommendation.

• The appeal of time travel : The setting of time travel from 1983 to 2050 provides a fresh surprise to the audience. The future world view and technology are depicted realistically, making this a must-see for science fiction fans.
• Character appeal : The story is made more exciting by a diverse cast of characters, including the main character Ryu. Their growth and bonds will warm the hearts of viewers.
• Mechanics and Action : Kunio Okawara's mechanical design and light-hearted action scenes will keep viewers entertained. In particular, Ryu's exploits and teamwork with his teammates are exhilarating.
• Music and theme song : Shinsuke Kazato's music and Harry's singing voice add to the atmosphere of the story. In particular, the opening and ending songs are memorable masterpieces that viewers will never forget.

"Future Police Urashiman" was loved by many viewers as a sci-fi police action movie that makes use of the theme of time slip. In particular, it is worthy of recommendation for four points: the appeal of time slip, the appeal of the characters, the mechanics and action, and the music and theme song. This work is recommended not only for sci-fi fans, but also for viewers who want to enjoy action and drama. Please give it a watch.