Cyber City Episode 1: Memories of the Past

Canon/MED

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anonymousmagikarp

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Cyber City's first episode sets up its gritty futuristic universe well, with memorable characters to back it up. It's procedural with its sequences, but the action is entertaining & its retro aesthetics enhance the effect. It's a good intro to this under-the-radar cult classic.

Episode Context

Madhouse delivers a razor-sharp cyberpunk opener that wastes zero time establishing its gritty credentials. Sengoku, a convict earning his freedom one dangerous mission at a time, is thrown into a high-rise nightmare where technology has turned hostile. The pacing is relentless, this is a 90s OVA firing on all cylinders, blending visceral action with genuine suspense as an AI-controlled skyscraper becomes a death trap. The atmosphere drips with neon-soaked dystopia, and the episode leans hard into themes of redemption, institutional control, and the uneasy fusion of humanity and machine. Sengoku's abrasive personality gives the tension a volatile edge, making every confrontation feel unpredictable. For fans of dark sci-fi with teeth, this is a confident, self-contained mission that hooks immediately while laying the groundwork for the world of Oedo.

Runtime43 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceMED

Air DateJun 21, 1990

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