Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040 reimagines the classic OVA as a 26-episode cyberpunk saga, penned largely by Chiaki Konaka and helmed by Hiroki Hayashi. Set in a rebuilt Mega Tokyo, the series follows Sylia Stingray and her Knight Sabers as they battle rogue Boomers created by the corporate giant Genom. Strong character designs and action carry the show, though its OST underwhelms compared to the original. With 2040 now just 14 years away, its themes hit harder than ever.
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