Monkey Punch: Manga Katsudou Daishashin – Crime Mate Special

In a world of shadows and clandestine operations, *Crime Mate* follows the unconventional partnership of Miki and Naomi. These two individuals navigate a dangerous landscape as freelance assassins, balancing lucrative contracts with unexpected threats. Miki, working for a powerful Chinese mafia boss dealing in biological weaponry, finds herself constantly at odds with Naomi’s warnings about rival factions – in this case, a secretive ninja group. Their lives are upended when a mysterious client offers a substantial reward for an unknown task, leading to abduction and escalating conflict with Miki's employer. As they struggle for survival, the pair must unravel a web of conspiracies while evading unusual pursuers, including a King Cobra. The series subtly incorporates familiar faces from other popular anime, hinting at a wider, interconnected world of espionage.