Summary:
In the 2030's, an earthquake hit Tokyo, killing millions and devastating the city. In order to speed up the rebuilding after this castrophe, the powerful Genom corporation mass produced boomers- smart robots that can be designed and programmed to take on almost any task.
Now, seven years later, and some of the boomers have started going rogue- mutating horribly and destroying everything in their path. Even the special AD Police department set up to deal with this threat can't handle the job. Instead, the citizens of Tokyo must rely on the services of the vigilante group of women known as the Knight Sabers. Encased in their armoured hardsuits, Linna, Priss, Nene and Sylia are ready for action- but can they even imagine the nightmares awaiting them?
Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040 is a remake of the original Bubblegum Crisis and its follow-up Bubblegum Crash. Other spin-offs include AD Police and Parasite Dolls. There is also an upcoming sequel, Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2041, but so far nothing has been released about this (ADV say there is no information at this time).
Characters
Knight Sabers
Priss Asagiri: Priss seems to epitomise the typical "rock chick" stereotype. When she isn't performing with her band down at the Hot Legs club, she can usually be found riding her bike through town. A woman of few words, Priss claims that her only reason for being a Knight Saber is the money. However, no matter how much she tries to hide it, there is no denying the bond of friendship between her and the other Knight Sabers.
In battle, Priss and her blue hardsuit are never far from the action. Her excellent fighting skills, bold strategies and readiness to accept personal risk makes her the natural leader of most field operations- although the last thing she wants is for anyone else to get hurt on her watch.
Linna Yamazaki: It is easy to dismiss Linna as a naïve country hick, but underneath her quiet exterior lurks a fiery core. Linna isn't afraid to stand up for herself, and her strong sense of justice shows through in everything she does.. Although she feels that she doesn't quite fit in back home, Linna finds acceptance and a purpose with the Knight Sabers in Tokyo.
As the newest member of the Knight Sabers, Linna's goal is to master her green hardsuit and outdo even Priss. A former track-and-field star, Linna has a natural ability for battle, and soon proves herself invaluable to the team.
Nene Romanova: The youngest Knight Saber is also the most...
