The 1988 Madhouse OVA Cyber City has arrived on Crunchyroll, complete with an English dub. This three-episode series plunges viewers into the neon-drenched, crime-ridden metropolis of Oedo in 2808.
Set in a future where Tokyo is renamed Oedo, the story follows three convicts conscripted into the Cyber Police. Their sentence reduction hinges on their success in quelling major criminal activity, but a grim failsafe—self-destructing collars—ensures their compliance. The OVA blends classic cyberpunk aesthetics with high-octane action and a touch of body horror, making it a compact, albeit dated, dive into a grim future.
While its MAL score sits at a respectable 7.24, Cyber City is primarily notable for its pedigree. Madhouse, the studio behind classics like Perfect Blue and Ninja Scroll, delivers its signature visual flair, even if the narrative is more straightforward. For fans of 80s sci-fi and cyberpunk, this OVA offers a digestible, action-packed experience.
