Virgin Punk: Clockwork Girl
Synopsis
Conditions for Receiving Bounty: Bring the brain of a wanted criminal possessing illegal Somadea to the authorities. Whether the target is alive or dead...is irrelevant. The year is 2099. Humanity has advanced, overcoming all injuries and illnesses with the development of the Medical Android Technology "Somadea." However, along with the development of Somadea, crimes misusing said technology have rapidly increased. Somadea grants physical abilities far superior to those of normal flesh and blood, and by illegally modifying it, Somadea can be misused for criminal purposes. To deal with these Somadea crimes, the government established the Bounty Hunter System. Civilians registered as bounty hunters are permitted to kill illegal Somadea users designated as wanted criminals by the police. In return, they are rewarded with large amounts of bounty money. In this unforgiving world, Ubu Kamigori makes a living hunting down criminals as a bounty hunter. But one day, when she returns home from a job, she finds the man with whom she has a sordid history waiting there—Mr. Elegance. And so, her destiny begins to unravel. A tale woven by mechanical girls and the smell of gunpowder smoke, this suspenseful action begins! (Source: Aniplex of America)
Audience Consensus
Audiences are captivated by the high-quality animation, intriguing world, and engaging characters, but feel betrayed by the misleading marketing regarding the short runtime. Many feel that the short episode is a strong start but ultimately leaves them wanting more. There is excitement and anticipation for future installments if they are produced.
Strengths
- Gorgeous, meticulously detailed animation.
- Engaging characters and intriguing plot setup.
- Excellent world-building through visuals and dialogue.
- Fantastic score/music.
- Strong action sequences.
Weaknesses
- Extremely short runtime, feels incomplete.
- Deceptive advertising regarding the length; marketed as a full movie but is only a short OVA.
- Heavy reliance on action movie logic.