Sushi Police
Synopsis
Honda, Kawasaki, and Suzuki all comprise the elite ninth unit of the Sushi Police—a task force with the sole objective of sniffing out restaurants serving illicit or non-traditional sushi and eradicating them, no matter how insignificant their offense may be. The Sushi Police travel freely around the world in pursuit of these vile criminals day or night, with their strong sense of justice and the World Food-Culture Conservation Organization backing them. No offenders of Japan's traditional cuisine can escape their wrath! During one of their purification missions, the Sushi Police encounter Sara—a hot, young, television reporter out to expose them and the World Food-Culture Conservation Organization for corruption. They interrogate her, but her wiles, skills, and charms allow her to easily escape from their grasp, setting off a chain of events that will lead to the true purpose of the Sushi Police being revealed. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
The audience generally views 'Sushi Police' as a satirical parody that fails to fully capitalize on its premise. While some appreciate the sight gags and short format, many find the jokes repetitive, the characters bland, and the animation unappealing. The show's attempt at social commentary is undermined by stereotypical portrayals, leading to a mixed reception overall.
Strengths
- Good sight gags utilize the 3D medium effectively.
- Short episode length prevents the concept from becoming too tiresome.
- Fun sushi facts in the credits are genuinely interesting.
Weaknesses
- Thin premise stretched too far, leading to repetitive jokes.
- Characters are bland stereotypes with little development.
- Stereotypical portrayal of other countries, bordering on offensive in some instances.
- Animation style is not pleasing, with off-putting character designs and textures.