Episode
Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040: Can't Buy a Thrill
Overview
In the 2030's, an earthquake destroyed most of Tokyo. The Genom corporation decided to speed up rebuilding by using boomers, smart robots that come in all shapes and sizes. But even though the public never hears about it, boomers have a tendency to go rogue, causing great damage in the process. Linna Yamazaki has ostensibly come to Tokyo to start a new job, but her true motivation is to get in contact with the Knight Sabers, a vigilante group committed to destroying rogue boomers. Linna believes she has what it takes to become a Knight Saber herself, but will the existing members of the group feel the same way?
Details
- Series
- Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 1
- Air date
- 1998-10-08
- Runtime
- 24 min
Episode context
Can't Buy a Thrill is Episode 1 in Knight Sabers of Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040. It aired on 1998-10-08. The runtime is 24 min.
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Episode 3: Keep Me Hanging On
Whilst Nigel begins work on a hardsuit for the Knight Sabers' newest member, Linna wrestles with her doubts as she tries to decide whether joining the team is what she really wants.
Episode 4: Machine Head
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Episode 5: Rough and Ready
When a rogue boomer takes over a factory and starts absorbing all the machinery there, the Knight Sabers must spring into action despite the overwhelming AD Police presence. What the team doesn't realise is that the entire situation has been manufactured by Genom, who are looking to capture the Knight Sabers. Will Linna, Priss and Nene fall into Genom's trap?
Episode 6: Get it On
Stuck in the factory, Linna, Priss and Nene are low on power and out of options, leaving it up to Sylia to don her hardsuit and save them from the ADP. Meanwhile, a surprise reunion is in the works when Sylia's younger brother Macky comes to live with her.
Episode 7: Look at Yourself
When a remote controlled boomer working on n undersea project suddenly takes off and starts heading for Tokyo, AD Police officers Leon and Daley decide to investigate just who or what could be motivating it. Meanwhile, Sylia begins conducting her own investigation, but will she be able to do anything about the boomer when the hardsuits are still undergoing repairs?
Episode 8: Fireball
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Episode 9: My Nation Underground
When reports come in of boomers disappearing around the 28th Ward, Sylia begins an investigation, sure that there must be something strange going on. But she is not the only one who is interested in the disappearances- Genom Executive Officer Brian Mason is also looking into the case. Can the Knight Sabers solve the mystery first?
Episode 10: Woke Up With a Monster
A boomer-eating monster is stalking underground Tokyo- but the AD Police have been told not to go after it. Determined to do their job, Leon and Daley decide to track the beast down anyway. Meanwhile the Knight Sabers are also on the trail of the creature, and Nene for one can't afford to mess up this battle, or she will be out of the Knight Sabers- for good.
Episode 11: Sheer Heart Attack
Linna's job begins to dominate her life, with all the overtime she does starting to cut into her efficiency has a Knight Saber. Filled with doubts as to whether the Knight Sabers and Tokyo really need her, Linna decides to return home, maybe for good.
Episode 12: Made in Japan
With Nene stuck at work and Linna out of town, Priss is left to deal with a rogue boomer on her own- not easy when you're running low on power. Meanwhile, Linna realises she must decide what is most important to her before she can make a decision about which path her future shouls take.