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Angel Cop

1989 – 1994Show1 season6 episodesTV-MA

AnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.6

Summary

In the future, Japan is in the grip of terrorism, and the police have become as brutal as the criminals. The Special Security Force stands out, led by the fearless Angel, an elite agent who, alongside her partner Raiden, investigates a series of brutal murders.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Binge-friendly
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You want something quiet and calm

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

Shows with

Angel Cop episodes

1 season · 6 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Special Security Force, 6.9
  2. S1 E2 The Disfigured City, 7.3
  3. S1 E3 The Death Warrant, 6.8
  4. S1 E4 Pain, 6.9
  5. S1 E5 Wrath of the Empire, 7.2
  6. S1 E6 Doomsday, 6.8

Cast

5 of 5 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ichiro Itano
Written by
Ichiro Itano
Music by
Utollo Teshikai

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

September 1, 1989 · May 20, 1994 · Ended

First aired
September 1, 1989
Last aired
May 20, 1994
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 6 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Crime
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

Covers Always Lie, Far East Asian Terrorists, Dirty Communists +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Angel Cop?"

Questions about Angel Cop

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Angel Cop worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.6).

How long does it take to watch Angel Cop?

3 h

About 3 hours: 6 episodes in 1 season of about 30 minutes each, aired from 1989 to 1994.

Will I feel good after watching Angel Cop?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Will Angel Cop scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

It's more unsettling than scary: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for tension, but 3 for scares.

Is Angel Cop in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Angel Cop use?

Covers Always LieFar East Asian TerroristsDirty CommunistsTerrorists Without a CauseCold-Blooded TortureBeauty Is Never TarnishedGornInfodumpFeminist FantasyHulking OutPretty in Mink"Everybody Dies" Endingand 45 more

TV Tropes lists 57 tropes for it, including Covers Always Lie, Far East Asian Terrorists, and Dirty Communists.