Miami Guns
Synopsis
Spoiled rich girl Yao Sakurakouji decides to join the Miami police force to enjoy car chases, gunfights and wanton destruction. The psychotic and not-too-bright Yao is partnered with Lu Amano, the soft-spoken and sharp-tongued daughter of the police chief. Together the dirty duo clean up the streets of Miami and take on a mysterious crime syndicate known only as 'The Organization'. (Source: ANN)
Audience Consensus
Audience consensus indicates a generally positive, but not overwhelmingly enthusiastic, reception. Reviewers find the anime enjoyable for its comedic parody of action movies and anime tropes, with specific praise for the English dub and likeable characters. However, the show suffers from inconsistent quality, with some plot elements and artistic choices detracting from the overall experience. It's a fun, lighthearted watch, but not without its flaws.
Strengths
- Effective spoof of Hollywood action movies and anime cliches.
- Likeable characters and good use of humor.
- Good animation and music, including OP and ED themes.
- Strong English dub, particularly the voice actor for Julio Peacemaker.
Weaknesses
- Inconsistent quality, with weak opening and closing episodes.
- Unnecessary plot elements, such as the Yao/Lu/Nagisa love triangle.
- Semi-confusing art style with inconsistencies between episodes.
- Story can be decent, but confusing.