You're Under Arrest
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You're Under Arrest (original title (Japanese): 逮捕しちゃうぞ; Taiho Shichauzo) is the title of both manga and anime created by Fujishima Kosuke, famous for the popular Oh! My Goddess (also known as Ah! My Goddess or Ah! Megami-sama).
The story revolves around the adventures of Natsumi Tsujimoto and Miyuki Kobayakawa, two female members of the Tokyo Police Department. A two-part OVA, television series, and movie have been produced, along with a TV special taking place in Los Angeles where minor characters were several mirrors of the gang back in Japan, as Miyuki and Natsumi casually note. In the very short lived live action television series, Mariah Carey was chosen to sing the theme song, while Bob Sapp and Ian Thorpe appeared as guest performers. The English version of the manga has been published by Dark Horse Comics.
The television series was produced by Studio DEEN, aired from 1996 to 1997, ran for 52 episodes, and 13 volumes of videos were released on VHS and DVD.
Characters
These are some of the most important characters in You're Under Arrest!:
Natsumi Tsujimoto: Natsumi is a police officer at Bokuto Precinct in Tokyo. She often demonstrates nearly superhuman strength and is an motorcycle enthusiast, capable of high-risk maneuverers on both bikes and mopeds. Oddly enough, her strength makes it nearly impossible for her to drive a car and as a result, she does not have a license. Natsumi has a prodigious appetite for food and alcohol, and has been known to show up at work with a hangover. She is also a chronic late sleeper. She calls her mini compo bike that Baby.
Miyuki Kobayakawa: Nastumi's partner and roommate. Miyuki is not as physically tough as Natsumi, but she is much smarter and more polite. A technical genius, Miyuki freqeuntly performs custom vehicle modifications for various people at the precint. She is also gifted with computers. Miyuki is a superb driver and very difficult to shake in a pursuit. She is also punctual, shy and diligent – in contrast to Natsumi, who is tardy, brash and frequently lazy. She call her mini patrol car that Today.
Ken Nakajima: A motorcycle patrol officer who is such a gifted rider that he might have a successful racing career if he wanted it. Ken is strong, tough and handsome but also terribly shy. He and Miyuki share strong feelings for each other, but have difficulties expressing them.
Yoriko Nikaido: A dispatcher at Bokuto Precinct who later becomes a patrol officer. Yoriko is an incorregible gossip who pokes her nose into everything that happens at the precinct. Unfortunately, she frequently misinterprets things she sees and hears about, resulting in embarassment and complications. She keeps an especially close eye on Miyuki and Ken.
The Chief: The commander of Bokuto Precinct is usually referred to simply as “kancho” (captain). He is a handsome man and a stern but fair leader who uses a relaxed touch to keep his team of misfit officers in line. Natsumi had a long-standing crush on him before she met Shouji Toukairin.
Aoi Futaba: An officer who joins the precint later in the series, Aoi is originally mistaken for a woman. In fact, Aoi is a man. He had gone undercover as a decoy to catch a serial rapist and, in the process, “went native”. Now, Aoi is more feminine in appearance and personality than any of the women in the precinct. Even his family treats him as female, to the point that they attempt to forge an “omiai” (arranged marriage) with a man. It is unknown, however, whether Aoi is actually homosexual. Yoriko becomes his partner, and in fan fiction they are frequently linked romantically.
Shouji Toukairin: A mountain rescue specialist, he met Natsumi during a rescue mission on a tower. They eventually fell in love. Although Shouji is frequently absent in places like the Himilayas, he and Natsumi eventually developed a strong relationship.
Strikeman: A costumed vigilante who calls himself a superhero, Strikeman uses baseballs and related items to punish offenders such as public drunks, flashers, and parking violators. He has come to the attention of Bokuto Precinct on several occasions, earning notoriety as a major nuisance and complete loon. He seems to have a fixation on Natsumi, considering her both his nemesis and his sidekick while referring to her as “Home-Run Girl”.