“AD Police Files” is a gritty and atmospheric anime OVA (Original Video Animation) series that dives deep into the dark underbelly of a technologically advanced society teetering on the edge of chaos. Set in a dystopian future where biomechanical androids, known as Boomers, coexist with humans, this spin-off of the Bubblegum Crisis universe explores the dangers of unchecked cybernetic enhancement and the fragile line between man and machine.
Serving as a prequel to Bubblegum Crisis, this 1990 OVA presents a more mature, noir-inspired take on the world, focusing on the members of the Advanced Police (A.D. Police) force a specialized unit tasked with handling crimes involving rogue Boomers.
Anime Details:
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Title: A.D. Police Files
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Genres: Sci-Fi, Cyberpunk, Action, Police, Psychological Thriller, Dystopian
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Original Creator: Toshimichi Suzuki (Bubblegum Crisis universe)
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Director: Takamasa Ikegami (Episodes 1–2), Akira Nishimori (Episode 3)
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Studio: Artmic / AIC
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Release Year: 1990 (3-episode OVA series)
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Audio Language: Japanese (English dub available)
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Subtitles: English and various others depending on release
Conclusion:
“A.D. Police Files” delivers a chilling and thought-provoking vision of the future where technological progress comes at a human cost. With its mature storytelling, noir aesthetic, and hauntingly intense themes such as identity crisis, body horror, and systemic decay this series remains a cornerstone of classic cyberpunk anime.
The series’ emphasis on complex moral dilemmas and the psychological toll of policing rogue machines distinguishes it from more action-heavy contemporaries. Fans of Bubblegum Crisis, Ghost in the Shell, or Cyber City Oedo 808 will find A.D. Police an essential and atmospheric watch.
