It is the 22nd year of the new Holy Era.
With the fall of the previous age brought about by human folly...
lawlessness runs rampant and disorder rules the world.
But here in Shinjuku, the City of Beasts...
any creature who would harm another...
must contend with us, one and all.
Our wild blood runs hot tonight!
Hyper Police to the rescue!
HYPER POLICE
Till you make up your mind I won't let you go
I'm gonna make you feel the pull of my charms
What gives spice to romance
Is the endless thrill of playing the game
My heart soars where none has ever gone before
When you've finally seen
That I'm your number one then hurry, hurry
Reach across time and take me in your arms
We'll always be together forever and a day
Together eternity's within our reach
Police bulletin for all participating companies..
The serial killer sought in Warrant No. NE-1 05...
has reportedly been sighted in the Kabukicho area of Shinjuku.
''Metropolitan Police'' Your cooperation is requested.
If taken alive, the bounty is ¥3.8 million.
If dead--
With all this ruckus, he's gotta be long gone from Kabukicho.
- Natsuki! Turn around. - All right!
Asshole!
BOUNTY HUNTER
No!
Hold it right there!
Such despicable deeds...
I cannot allow!
Who the hell are you?
Bounty hunter...
Sasahara Natsuki!
Ooh, I'm so cool!
Natsuki, this is no time for striking poses.
Any minute now, the police will be here in force.
If we don't get him first, we could lose our meal ticket.
If you've got anything to say, now's your chance.
Damn hypocrite, standing up for human trash!
It's our natural right to prey on humans.
Times have changed, I'll have you know.
Unit 4 here. I've spotted two bounty hunters...
battling the suspect on Second Avenue.
Natsuki! Get the lead out!
One more time!
Uh-oh!
What's that smell?
It's familiar somehow.
Like Batanen-senpai.
Senpai!
Are you all right, Natsuki?
- Batanen! - What's the matter?
Are you hurt?
- Hey! - I'm so glad you're okay.
I guess he got away.
So it seems.
What? You let him get away?
I wish you wouldn't say that so lightly!
As you well know, the Police Company is not a government agency.
We're a private company, and we only get paid...
when we actually catch the outlaw!
Not to mention...
that the company is really hurting right now financially.
So I need you to keep that in mind and--
Are you listening, Natsuki?
Yes, sir!
As you know, we live in an age when different species with different values...
live together side by side. Under the circumstances...
there are bound to be a few malcontents who turn to crime.
That's why it's so vital for us bounty hunters to catch the criminals...
help maintain law and order, and enable the people to live in peace.
Society depends on us!
Am I getting through?
- Hello-o-o! - Gulp.
At any rate, if you guys don't make the arrests...
the company has no income!
And your own pay is at stake too.
You need your commissions. You can hardly get by on your base pay.
But instead of payment, I get this bill!
It says you busted up a police hover cruiser last night.
But, boss, it was actually the suspect who--
Of course, of course.
I'm aware of that, Batanen.
But small businesses like us are in a weak position.
That's what I need you to understand.
You guys really are our only hope.
I mean, I'm supposed to be a god too, you know.
So why--
why should I have to put up with all this grief?
Day after day, it's the screws from above and complaints from below.
If it's not one thing, it's another. I can never get anything right.
''The Lamp Cafe''
So Mr. Mudagami's been tearing your ears off again?
You know, you always make the best hot milk, chief!.
Butter me up all you want, but you still have to pay.
Aww, shucks.
Say, Natsuki.
Yes?
Maybe we could share a hot milk at dawn sometime.
Batanen Fujioka here.
Thanks. I'm always grateful.
What? Gotcha! I'll be there in five!
Let's go, Natsuki.
Hold up, Batanen!
Thanks!
Please put it on my tab.
Good luck!
No!
We have you surrounded!
Let the hostage go and give yourself up and we'll spare your life.
Get lost!
Why shouldn't I attack this human trash?
Help me.
Humans are protected under the International Endangered Species Law!
It's no use reasoning with a guy like that, Natsuki.
- But-- - Look at him.
The wild animal in him has completely taken over.
We know he's killed at least 26 victims.
We even have authorization to shoot on sight.
But what about the hostage?
I'll divert his attention. You shoot while he's distracted.
Maybe I should attack him directly. I'm good at close combat.
Not a chance!
No way I'm going to put a girl in that kind of danger.
That's a direct order from your superior.
Batanen--
It always takes her so long to get down to business.
Get your dirty paws off that hostage!
You're a stain on the good name of wolves!
You're nothing but a suck-up to humans!
Where's your pride as a member of the wolf clan?
- Now's your chance! Shoot! - Right!
Damn!
I forgot what a lousy shot Natsuki is.
Oh, no! I hit Batanen.
Batanen!
Shot by your own friend! What more could you ask?
Natsuki! Finish him off!.
What?
What's going on?
- Watch out! - It's coming down.
I'm warning you. I can do that to you too.
Wait! Forgive me! Please don't hurt me!
He's all yours, then.
Bummer. The Police Company guys beat us to the punch.
Forget it. Let the private companies have the small fish.
Please sign here.
Thanks. Wait, Batanen!
Can you ever forgive me? I'm such a klutz--
Forget it. It was my own fault for counting on your aim.
Really, don't worry about it. I'm a werewolf. I'm immortal.
It's just a little hole in my head.
Come the full moon, I'll be good as new again.
But...
we just had a full moon.
Hi, Natsuki. What's the matter?
My sword got all banged up.
My goodness.
Oichan! Do you think you could fix it?
This is pretty bad.
You'd better take it to a swordsmith.
But I don't have any money.
In that case, I don't really know that much about swords...
but I'll see what I can do. Give me a couple of days.
- Thank you so much! - Hey!
She's the Shinjuku branch's number two hunter?
Actually, with Batanen out of commission...
she's the de facto number one at the moment.
Natsuki! Can I see you a minute!
What is it, sir?
This is Naoko Kondo. She transferred here from the Hachioji branch today.
She'll be your new partner. Make her feel at home, will you?
Yes, sir!
Crap!
I get a cat monster for a partner.
Monster? That's not nice.
Natsuki's a perfectly normal mixed-blood cat girl.
Umm, you're really stacked, aren't you!
I'm Natsuki Sasahara.
I'm pretty new here too, but welcome aboard.
I have no desire to play with cat monsters.
So this puny cat monster is number one?
You've got to be kidding.
I'll show you who's the better bounty hunter soon enough.
What's her problem?
Monster this, monster that-- she really seems to have it in for you.
Don't take it personally, Natsuki.
When she was still little...
apparently both of her parents were killed by monsters.
So that's why she--
Don't worry. I'm used to this kind of thing.
I'm so proud of you, Natsuki!
Does this feel good?
I'll circle around back to cut off his escape.
I don't need your help.
Stand back!
You're terrible! You don't have to gun a guy down just for shoplifting!
Monsters are enemies of humanity.
They deserve extinction.
Give me something bigger--
an outlaw with a major prize on his head.
Huh? All right. Something bigger.
Bigger? Wow! This'll be exciting!
How about this one?
Let's me see that. ''NE-1 05.''
Where have I heard--?
Hey! I know him! I know this guy!
Thanks, mister.
Wait for me.
Don't follow me.
Sorry, but you'll only get in the way.
- Don't give me that! Spill your guts! - I swear I don't know!
All right, you asked for it!
Y-Y-You've got to believe me!
This isn't just a threat. Spill it, I said!
Hi, Natsuki. Come right in!
Is something wrong?
Maybe I just don't have what it takes.
What what takes?
This job. I have a feeling I'm just not cut out for it.
Does this have anything to do with that Kondo girl?
Being partners with her really isn't working out.
And before that, I put Batanen in the hospital.
Everybody makes mistakes, Natsuki.
Don't let it get you down.
That's right. Drink your hot milk, and pick up your chin.
Thanks.
Yum.
I guess they're right.
It's only by doing this work that I can help make the world...
a safer place for the Tachibanas and other people I love.
It's an emergency call!
Kondo must be in trouble!
You? Arrest me?
Don't make me laugh.
Drop dead!
The silver tips--
They can't harm me.
I'm gonna enjoy this.
Hold it right there!
Such despicable deeds...
I cannot allow!
Natsuki!
So we meet again.
Run, Natsuki! You're no match for him.
I'm a professional too.
Huh?
Oh, no! I gave my sword to Oichan to fix.
And my gun's been locked up since that incident with Batanen.
Which means I'm completely unarmed!
Idiot! Nitwit! Stupid head!
I'll take care of you first.
Under the circumstances...
Fujin!
Raijin!
Lend me your strength!
Too late for that!
It's no use hiding.
Found you!
It's broken!
Know my fury!
Natsuki!
Kondo! I was so scared!
Ouch!
I'm sorry.
I owe you an apology, Natsuki.
Never mind that, Kondo.
I just want you to know not all monsters are bad.
Spend some time with me and I think you'll see.
At last I've found what I've been looking for.
That girl's going to be mine.
Mr. Fujioka! Do you really think this is appropriate in the hospital?
Have a heart! I've got all this pent-up energy!
There's a visitor to see you.
Hi, Batanen.
Oh, crap!
Hey, thanks for coming!
I'm glad you're looking so well.
Thanks.
By the way...
what was that new girl's name? Kondo? How's she doing?
She's being treated in the ICU...
but they expect her to make a full recovery.
That's good to hear.
But her insurance only covers half the cost, so she had to get an advance.
She was griping that now she can't quit for a long time.
What a pity.
Hey, what's that behind your back?
What?
Oh, this?
Oh my god, Batanen! You're such a pervert!
Some of the things I have to face can be unpleasant...
but all in all, I really like what I'm doing right now.
See, that's why I told you
Scary omens and close calls
Fill my every day
I'm not even married
But when do I have time to fall in love
There were lots of thrills
And in the end, all was well
Tomorrow is our double date
You know it's gonna be great
Gotta do the day spa on my way home
I think love must be some kind of magic
Passed down through the ages
An ancient, ancient spell
To all the wicked ones who choose to misuse it
Until the world over
Fills to overflowing
With happy smiles
However long it takes
The battle will rage on
From one day to the next
Coming Up Next On HYPER POLICE
I've had this strange feeling lately that someone's watching me.
Is it just my imagination?
But I don't really have time to worry about that now.
I need to work hard and win that big bonus.
Wait a minute!
Who in the world is that?
I'm not sure, but I have a hunch I could be in for some real trouble!
Coming next--
''Nine-Tail Fox? Sakura Appears''
Don't you dare miss it!