Episode
Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040: We Built this City
Overview
The ADP and the Knight Sabers have come to the rescue of Nene and the others still trapped in the ADP Totem Pole. But with the invading boomers fusing into the very structure of the building itself, it's going to take co-operation, strategy and a hell of a lot of luck to get everyone out alive…
Details
- Series
- Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 18
- Air date
- 1999-02-04
- Runtime
- 24 min
Episode context
We Built this City is Episode 18 in Knight Sabers of Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040. It aired on 1999-02-04. The runtime is 24 min.
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Episode 17: Moving Waves
The ADP ""Totem Pole"" HQ is swarming with rogue boomers under Galatea's control, with only Nene and three other officers left inside. Trapped behind a security and communications lockdown, Nene and the others must defend themselves and search for a way to contact their friends and allies in the outside world before it is too late.
Episode 19: Are You Experienced?
The streets of Tokyo become ever more deserted as people flee in the wake of the spreading rogue boomer phenomenon- but according to the national news, nothing is wrong! In the face of Genom's control of the media, Leon, Daley and Nene begin sending out their own broadcast in the hope of explaining the truth to the public and gathering together the remnants of the ADP for an all out attack on Genom's Dragon Line…
More episodes from this season
Episode 16: I Surrender
Drawn to see Sylia by Galatea's powers, Linna, Priss and Nene discover the truth about the origins of the Knight Sabers and their hardsuits. Meanwhile, the AD Police face being disbanded, and Mason begins stirring up trouble as he tries to find ways to occupy Galatea.
Episode 20: One of These Nights
Galatea steps things up a notch when she takes control of the Dragon Line and uses it to awaken a new wave of giant boomers. In order to fight back, the Knight Sabers must learn the intricacies of their new hardsuits, but can even this new technology hope to make a dent in Galatea's all-pervading army of boomers?
Episode 15: Minute by Minute
Whilst Mason takes control of the mysterious and powerful Galatea, the true story behind Sylia and Mackey's past begins to be revealed. Can the bond between Linna, Priss, Nene and Sylia possibly endure the loss of their hardsuits and the myriad dark secrets that are about to be revealed? Or will the Knight Sabers simply fall apart?
Episode 21: Close to the Edge
As the giant boomer tries to fuse with Linna, Nene and Sylia, the Knight Sabers pin their last hope on Priss and her new Moto Slave. But even if Priss can take down this boomer, it's for certain that Galatea will continue to spread her control throughout all of Tokyo…
Episode 14: Shock Treatment
Angered by Sylia's refusal to explain the dark secrets of her past, Nene refuses to take part in the Knight Saber's next mission, leaving Priss and Linna to search for Dr Stingray's Wiz Lab alone. But once they find it, will Sylia have time to destroy whatever horror lies within before Mason tracks her down and takes it for himself?
Episode 22: Physical Graffiti
As the Knight Sabers set about escaping from the boomer invasion of the Silky Doll, they come to realise that Galatea has used the Dragon Line to absorb the whole city, creating a boomer ecosystem. Desperately needing a respite, they head to the one place that the Dragon Line doesn't reach- a park by the sea. But they aren't the only ones to take refuge there…
Episode 13: Atom Heart Mother
Something dangerous is lurking in Sylia's father's old lab, and Sylia becomes to determined to locate the lab (buried underground since the earthquake) and destroy it. Meanwhile, Nene uncovers some dark secrets when she begins investigating some inconsistencies in Sylia and Macky's past.
Episode 23: Hydra
From the heights of Genom Tower, Galatea has reached out through the Dragon Line and made Tokyo her own. But when Galatea goes one step further and starts absorbing Macky's mind as well, the Knight Sabers know they can wait no longer. Donning their hardsuits, Sylia, Priss, Linna and Nene must penetrate the tower itself and force a showdown with Galatea herself if they are to save the city and the people they love.
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.
Episode 24: Light My Fire
Now fused with the upper levels of Genom Tower, Galatea takes off into space, heading for the giant space umbrella that will furnish her with the power to spread the rogue boomer phenomenon throughout the entire world! Now Priss, Linna and Nene must somehow find a way to get there first- because humanity's continued survival may well depend on it!