Mad★Bull 34
Mad Bull 34 / マッド★ブル34
| Genres: Action, Detective, Gore | |
| Themes: Detective, Gore | |
| Studios: Magic Bus | |
| Producers: Pony Canyon | |
| Licensors: Discotek Media, Manga Entertainment | |
| Rating: 6.33 / 10 | |
| Rank: #8260 | |
| Popularity: #6115 | |
| Users Listed: 13,583 | |
| Users Scored: 5,076 | |
| NSFW: No | |
| Last Updated: 10/23/2022 | |
| Aired: December 21, 1990 – August 21, 1992 (Fall) | |
| Type: ova | |
| Source: manga | |
| Age Rating: R | |
| Episodes: 4 |
Synopsis:
Set against the gritty backdrop of 1970s New York City, this series follows the unconventional partnership of Daizaburo Edi-Ban, a newly arrived officer, and John "Sleepy" Estes, a veteran detective known for his brutal methods. Sleepy’s approach to law enforcement is unorthodox, often blurring the lines between justice and vigilantism, leading to frequent clashes with his partner and superiors at the 34th precinct. Their dynamic is challenged further by the arrival of Lieutenant Perrine Valley, who brings a more strategic perspective to investigations involving organized crime and illicit drug operations. The narrative explores themes of morality, justice, and the complexities of upholding the law in a morally ambiguous world, drawing heavily from the tone and style of classic buddy cop films. The series presents a realistic portrayal of police work, examining the difficult choices officers face when confronting societal ills.
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Episodes:
- Episode 1: Hit and Rape (Aired: 12/21/1990)
- Episode 2: Manhattan Connection (Aired: 08/21/1991)
- Episode 3: Charging Jackie (Aired: 02/21/1992)
- Episode 4: Good-By Sleepy (Aired: 08/21/1992)
Characters:
- Edi-Ban, Daizaburo (Main) - Voice Actors: Matsumoto, Yasunori, Marriott, Alan, Trifol Segarra, Albert, Prata, Patrizio
- Estes, John (Main) - Voice Actors: Ootsuka, Akio, Wenger, Allan
- Bean (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kanao, Tetsuo
- Black Tattoo (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Aomori, Shin
- Chief Alan (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ishimori, Takkou, Stella, Aldo
- De Miyer, Tom (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Genda, Tesshou
- Edwards, Morley (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Sasaoka, Shigezou
- Enrico (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Naka, Yousuke, Barrett, Sean
- Hanna (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kitou, Satoko
- Hua, Cui (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Amano, Yuri
- James (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ono, Kenichi
- Jim (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tsuji, Shinpachi
- Lily (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kobayashi, Yuuko, Moscardó, María
- Ling, Ai (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Watanabe, Misa
- Moore, Nancy (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yokoo, Mari
- Moyert, Jaqueline (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Matsui, Naoko
- Murphy, Cindy (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Katsuki, Masako
- Murphy, Kevin (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ootaki, Shinya
- Nichol the Electrician (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Senda, Mitsuo
- Receptionist (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Inoue, Kikuko
- Rottheim (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ootaki, Shinya
- Valley, Perine (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Takashima, Gara
- Wong, Bobby (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Suzuoki, Hirotaka, Sabre, Diego
- Ying, Li (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Arakawa, Minako
- Yue, Yin (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Watanabe, Kumiko
Staff:
- Dezaki, Tetsu (Director)
- Ueda, Yoshihiro (Episode Director)
- Wolskel, John (Script)
- Bakewell, Michael (ADR Director)
- Ikeda, Yuuji (Assistant Animation Director)
- Inoue, Noriyoshi (Original Character Design)
- Katou, Shouji (Sound Effects)
- Koike, Kazuo (Original Creator)
- Kume, Kenji (Planning)
- Matsuzaki, Yoshiyuki (Planning)
- Mizuhata, Kenji (Assistant Animation Director)
- Okazaki, Hideo (Director of Photography)
- Satsukawa, Akio (Editing)
- Shimizu, Keizou (Animation Director, Character Design)
- Shimizu, Katsunori (Music)
- Takahashi, Hideki (Key Animation)
- Tanimura, Shinichi (Background Art)
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Related Anime/Manga:
- Mad★Bull 34 (manga - Adaptation)