Nevertheless, 2040 has nice character designs and some really great artwork throughout the first few episodes. As the story progresses, Linna becomes intertwined in the destinies of the caustic Priss and the other Knight Sabers as it becomes clear that the Genom Corporation may be behind the rash of boomer renegades plaguing the city.Ĭomparing the two series in artistic styles isn't exactly fair, since BGC was an OVA series, whereas Tokyo 2040 is a television show. Likely, it's because they are an embarrassment to the AD Police, the group that is actually supposed to take care of renegade boomer activity. Supposedly, this group takes on boomers-robots that appear almost human-that for whatever reason go nuts and rampage, but there's no real coverage of their exploits. Though she has a gruntwork job in a corporate headquarters, she really wants to see if the rumors about the Knight Sabers are true. There may be characters and concepts from the first show, but this is something uniquely surprising.īGC : Tokyo 2040 focuses on the character of Linna, a young woman who has just moved to Tokyo to seek her fortune. However, by the end of the four episodes that make up the first DVD, I was surprised and pleased to find that this was a completely different take on the Knight Saber mythos. At first glance, BGC : Tokyo 2040 appears to be another attempt to resurrect a series many fans consider to be one of the best ever made. Just look at the Tenchi Muyo variations, the new Vampire Hunter D movie, or the countless Gundam variations, and you'll see the desire to cash in. It's clear that wherever there's money to be made, the animation studios love a sure thing, and there's no clearer way into an otaku's pocket than through recreating a beloved program. Which shows actually deserve a reworking, however, is a debate left up to fans. There are some anime that should be remade, and others that should probably be left untouched.
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