The appeal and reviews of "Police Tank Swat": Experience the action-packed thrills!

All-round evaluation and recommendation of Police Tank Squad TANK SWAT

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

comics

■ Release date

March 24, 2006

■Release and sales

Released by Kadokawa Herald Pictures, distributed by Kadokawa Entertainment

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

・Original work: Masamune Shirow

■ Director

Director: Roma no Fuhiga

■ Production

Produced by Roma no Fu Higa (Digital Tokiwa-so Project)
・Produced by: DoGA

■Works

©2005 Masamune Shirow/Seishinsha/DoGA/Roma no Fu Higa

■ Story

In Kobe, a futuristic city where humans and androids coexist, the police have organized a tank unit (TANK SWAT) to fight against armed criminal organizations.
After receiving a suspicious report that an engineer from NT Corporation, which developed the network security for the National Police Agency, has personal information on the entire nation of Japan, Leona and the 1st Division head to NT Corporation. However, waiting for them there is an unmanned AI tank belonging to a criminal organization that has come to retrieve the data disk.
A trap awaits the tank convoy, a mysterious android appears, and the police have their own plans. The office building turns into a battlefield over the disk!

■Explanation

A shocking cyber world!
A whole new world of Masamune Shirow made possible in the 21st century!
A sci-fi mecha battle action film depicting the exploits of the police tank unit TANK SWAT

■Cast

Leona Ozaki/Satsuki Yukino/Golfer/Kiyomitsu Mizuuchi/Asada/Kayo Sakata/Anna/Shizuka Toyohara/Yuni/Miho Kawazuma/Hana/Katsuyuki Konishi/Shinozaki/Trokoshama/Inspector/Hiroki Yasumoto

■ Main staff

・Original story: Masamune Shirow ・Director: Roma no Fu Higa ・Produced by: Roma no Fu Higa (Digital Tokiwa-so Project)
Assistant Director: Nakabayashi Kei Modeling & Motion: Shiogama Nobuyuki Modeling & Mecha Motion: Cobi Modeling & Mob Motion: Kishi Kaisei Modeling: Miura Daisuke Sound Director: Senda Kazuhiro Distribution: Nippon Herald Films Planning and Production: DoGA
・Producer: Yutaka Kamata

■ Theme songs and music

・TM1
・Sky Pattern・Lyrics by Re+sa
・Composition: Hiroyuki Kato ・Singer: Re+sa

■Detailed evaluation and recommendation

■ Story and setting

"Keisatsu Tank Squad TANK SWAT" is a sci-fi action OVA based on the original work by Masamune Shirow, set in the futuristic city of Kobe, where humans and androids coexist. The story begins with a tense confrontation between a police-organized tank unit and an unmanned AI tank operated by a criminal organization. In particular, the plot, which begins with a suspicious tip that an engineer from NT Corporation has personal information on the entire nation of Japan, has the power to draw viewers in.

The appeal of this work is not just the mecha battles, but also the complex human drama that intertwines with the police's intentions, the presence of a mysterious android, etc. The scene in which an office building turns into a battlefield is visually very impactful, allowing you to fully enjoy Masamune Shirow's worldview.

■ Characters

Yukino Satsuki, who plays the main character Ozaki Leona, captivates viewers with her powerful acting. As the leader of the tank unit, Leona leaves a strong impression as she fights calmly and boldly. The supporting cast, including Mizuuchi Kiyomitsu as the golfer and Sakata Kayo as Asada, are also unique, adding depth to the story. In particular, Toyohara Shizuka's acting as Anna skillfully expresses the subtleties of emotion, evoking sympathy from viewers.

The character settings are also fascinating, with each character's backstory and relationships carefully drawn. For example, the character played by Kawazuma Miho as Uni is an android who struggles with her conflicts, but her performance as she fights alongside her friends is moving. In addition, Konishi Katsuyuki as Habana and Torokoshama as Shinozaki also play their respective roles to add excitement to the story.

■Video and Music

Visually, the attention to detail of director Fuhiga can be seen everywhere. In particular, the tank battle scenes are realistic and powerful, making a strong visual impact. The technical skills of Nobuyuki Shiogama, Cobi, Kaisei Kishi, and Daisuke Miura, who were in charge of modeling and motion, shine through, realistically recreating the atmosphere of the futuristic city of Kobe.

Musically, the theme songs "TM1" and "Sky Moyou" are impressive. Re+sa's vocals and Hiroyuki Kato's composition are a perfect match, enhancing the tension and emotion of the story. Sound director Kazuhiro Senda's direction is also superb, enhancing the realism of the battle scenes.

■Production background and staff

"Keisatsu Senshatai TANK SWAT" is a film directed by Roma no Fu Higa, based on the original work by Masamune Shirow. As a member of the Digital Tokiwa-so Project, Roma no Fu Higa has pursued his own unique style of visual expression. This film is also full of his unique attention to detail, and has been praised for its visual beauty and clever storytelling.

Assistant director Kei Nakabayashi and producer Yutaka Kamata also worked hard to improve the quality of the film. With the cooperation of Nippon Herald Films, which distributed the film, and DoGA, which planned and produced it, the film received high praise.

■ Recommendation points

"Police Tank Squad TANK SWAT" is highly recommended for viewers who enjoy sci-fi mecha battle action. In particular, it is a must-see for those who are interested in the world of Masamune Shirow and those who like stories set in futuristic cities. It is also recommended for those who are fascinated by the human drama of the characters and the tank squad battle scenes.

In addition, this work is in the form of an OVA, so you can enjoy the story condensed into a short 30-minute length. It is perfect for those who are short on time, as it can be easily watched even during busy daily lives. Please take a look at the tank corps in the futuristic city of Kobe.

■ Related works and recommendations

If you enjoyed "Police Tank Squad TANK SWAT," we also recommend the following related works:

• Ghost in the Shell - A sci-fi action film based on the original work by Masamune Shirow. It depicts the exploits of Public Security Section 9 as they fight against cyber terrorism.
• "Evangelion" - A science fiction anime depicting the battle between giant robots and angels. It is appealing for its deep themes and powerful battle scenes.
• "Gundam Series" - A robot anime that depicts war and human drama. "Mobile Suit Gundam" in particular is a must-see.

These works also feature sci-fi mecha battles and deep human drama, so I would recommend them to fans of "Police Tank Squad TANK SWAT."

■ Summary

"Police Tank Squad TANK SWAT" is a sci-fi mecha battle action OVA based on the original work by Masamune Shirow, and is set in the futuristic city of Kobe, depicting a world where humans and androids coexist. It is full of many attractions, such as the activities of the tank squad, the human drama of the characters, and the powerful battle scenes. Please watch this work and enjoy the activities of the tank squad in the futuristic city.