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The story follows the Knight Sabers as they attempt to stop GENOM from exploiting a powerful satellite weapons system. Bubblegum Crisis Episode 2
The second episode of the original OVA series, titled " Born to Kill ," was released on September 5, 1987. This 28-minute installment continues the cyberpunk saga in MegaTokyo 2032, escalating the conflict between the Knight Sabers and the GENOM Corporation. Plot Overview Plot Overview : Mason, a sinister GENOM executive,
: Mason, a sinister GENOM executive, incorporates this technology into his pet project—a "SuperBoomer" android—to create a near-unstoppable killing machine. As part of the initial trilogy of episodes,
: The mission becomes personal when Mason sets his Boomer assassins on the trail of Cynthia, a friend of Knight Saber Linna Yamazaki. Key Episode Details Information Director Katsuhito Akiyama Character Design Kenichi Sonoda Themes
"Born to Kill" is noted for its increased level of violence and early examples of fanservice compared to the series premiere. As part of the initial trilogy of episodes, it is designed to further introduce the cast—Priss, Sylia, Linna, and Nene—and establish the series' gritty, Blade Runner -inspired atmosphere. The Constant Bleeder Should Not Be Writing About Anime #2