The appeal and reviews of Armored Police Metal Jack: Recommendations for modern anime fans

Armored Police Metal Jack - Armored Police Metal Jack

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Broadcast period

April 8, 1991 - December 23, 1991

■Broadcasting station

TV Tokyo

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 37

■ Director

Prince Shoen

■ Production

・Production cooperation: Studio Deen

■Works

©Sunrise

■ Story

Tokyo City is one of the world's leading high-tech cities. The protagonist, Kanzaki Ken, is a young investigator in the Metropolitan Police Department's Investigative Division. He is the best marksman in the station. One day, Ken is ordered to guard a party for the world-famous conglomerate, the Zaizen Conglomerate. Ken is excited to be guarding such a big shot. But suddenly, a mysterious robot appears at the party! Zaizen loses his life, and Ken and his son Jun are both seriously injured and near death. The guests of honor at the party, racer Agri Ryo and masked wrestler Gouda Tsuyoshi, are also seriously injured. The three young people are on the brink of death... And then, a few days pass. A robot army led by the mysterious organization "Ido" appears in Flow and Town, which floats in Tokyo Bay, and the police and the military are powerless to stop them. Then, three young people dressed in mechanical suits appear! They are the reborn cyborg investigators, "Metal Jack." From the "Jack Suit" to the "Jack Armor," Metal Jack's brilliant performance crushes the robot army, and Metal Jack achieves a splendid victory. Thus begins the battle between high-tech crime and Metal Jack, set in the futuristic city of Tokyo.

■ Main staff

Main staff: Director: Shozono Akira, Chief director: Egami Kiyoshi, Character design: Uchida Yoshihisa, Mechanical design: Makino Yukihiro, Series composition: Kawasaki Hiroyuki, Music: Iwasaki Fuminori, Production cooperation: Studio Deen

■Subtitle

・Episode 1: "First Battle"
・Episode 2: "Crystal Storm"
・Episode 3: "Panic Program"
・Episode 4/"Running Man"
・Episode 5: "Power Fall"
・Episode 6/"Hot Blood"
・Episode 7/"Top Secret"
・Episode 8: "Soldier Blues"
・Episode 9: "Dead Heat"
・Episode 10/"Metal Black (Part 1)"
・Episode 11/"Metal Black (Part 2)"
・Episode 12/"Project Dark"
Episode 13: "Ido the Crime Organization"
Episode 14: "Lander Destruction Order"
Episode 15: "Idol Policewoman Eriko"
・Episode 16: "Dangerous Visitor"
Episode 17: "A Nightmare Future"
・Episode 18/"Weak Point"
Episode 19: "Order to Eliminate Metal Jack"
Episode 20: "The Beautiful Female Scientist"
・Episode 21/"Death Red"
・Episode 22/"Hyper Red"
Episode 23: "Order to Assassinate Jun Zaizen"
Episode 24: "Confrontation between light and darkness"
Episode 25: "At the end of a deadly battle..."
・Episode 26: "The Past Resurrected"
・Episode 27/"The Creations"
・Episode 28: "Ido's Resurrection"
Episode 29: "Crawler, the Machine Goddess"
Episode 30: "Five minutes before the statute of limitations expires"
Episode 31: "Lightning at Noon"
Episode 32: Racer Report
・Episode 33/"Steel Rose"
・Episode 34/"Millennium City"
・Episode 35: "In Search of Stolen Time"
Episode 36: "Red vs. Jun"
・Episode 37/"Final Battle"

■ Evaluation and Recommendation

"Armored Police Metal Jack" is a TV anime series that was broadcast in 1991 and was produced by Sunrise. The series is set in the high-tech city of Tokyo City and depicts the cyborg investigator Metal Jack fighting high-tech crimes. Below, we will explain in detail the appeal and features of this series, as well as its recommended points.

Story and Characters

The story of "Armored Police Metal Jack" begins when the main character, Kanzaki Ken, is attacked by a mysterious robot at a party run by the Zaizen Conglomerate and is left critically injured. Ken and his friends are resurrected as cyborgs and fight the criminal organization "Ido" as "Metal Jack." This setting combines science fiction elements such as cyborgs and mechanical suits with the tension of a police drama, and has the power to draw viewers in.

The characters are also appealing, especially the protagonist Ken Kanzaki, who is an expert marksman but is confused by his new life as a cyborg, and is portrayed growing as he goes along. In addition, other unique characters such as racer Agri Ryo and masked wrestler Gouda Go also appear, and their backstories and relationships enrich the story.

Mecha design and action

One of the biggest attractions of this work is the mecha design and action scenes. The "Jack Suit" and "Jack Armor" created by mecha designer Yukihiro Makino are characterized by their sophisticated design and functionality, making them very visually appealing. The action scenes also feature many scenes in which Metal Jack fights armies of robots, making for some very powerful battle scenes. In particular, the scene in which Metal Jack transforms from the "Jack Suit" to the "Jack Armor" has a strong visual impact and is well worth watching.

Music and Production

Music is also an important element that enhances the appeal of this work. The music, composed by Iwasaki Fuminori, has the effect of livening up the tense battle scenes and moving scenes. The direction by director Matsuzono Kimi and chief director Egami Kiyoshi is also superb, skillfully portraying the development of the story and the emotions of the characters. In particular, the story, written by series composer Kawasaki Hiroyuki, is characterized by a detailed plot and unexpected developments, which will keep viewers hooked.

Recommended points

"Metal Jack" is a work that features a unique worldview that combines science fiction and police drama, attractive characters, powerful mecha designs and action scenes, and a detailed story development. It is especially recommended for those who like science fiction elements such as mechanical suits and cyborgs, and those who want to enjoy the tension of police dramas. It is also recommended for those who want to enjoy a nostalgic 1990s anime work.

This work is 37 episodes long, and each episode depicts a different incident or character growth. This allows viewers to enjoy it for a long time and keeps them from getting bored. In addition, the subtitles of each episode are unique, which helps to attract viewers' interest.

Related information and recommendations

If you enjoyed "Armored Police Metal Jack," we also recommend the following related works:

• "Mobile Suit Gundam" series - A robot anime also produced by Sunrise, with similarities in mecha design and story development.
• Ghost in the Shell - A work about cyborgs and high-tech crime, it's a great mix of sci-fi elements and police drama.
• "Bubblegum Crisis" - An action anime set in a futuristic city, featuring impressive mechanical suits and fighting scenes.

summary

"Armored Police Metal Jack" is a TV anime series that aired in 1991. It is set in the high-tech city of "Tokyo City" and depicts the cyborg investigator "Metal Jack" fighting high-tech crimes. It features attractive characters, powerful mecha designs and action scenes, and a detailed storyline, making it a wonderful fusion of science fiction and police drama. It is especially recommended for those who like science fiction elements such as mechanical suits and cyborgs, and those who want to enjoy the tension of police dramas. It is also recommended for those who want to enjoy 1990s anime works in a nostalgic way. For those who enjoyed this work, we also recommend related works such as the "Mobile Suit Gundam" series, "Ghost in the Shell", and "Bubblegum Crisis".