Leon McNichol
main character
OVA
5.8
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 3
- Episode length
- 27 min
- Total watch time
- 1 h 21 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- May 25, 1990 – November 22, 1990
- Season
- Spring 1990
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- AIC
- Original creator
- Toshimichi Suzuki
- Age rating
- R — Mild Nudity
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 58/100
Estimated watch time
1h 21m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Cyberpunk100%Police96%Robots86%Urban79%Dystopian79%Gore75%Military75%Male Protagonist66%Primarily Adult Cast66%Cyborg66%
OVAFINISHED1990 SPRING5.8 / 10 AniList score
A.D. Police Files
ADポリス• AD Police
Synopsis
The year is 2027 in MegaTokyo, six years before the Knight Sabers will make their debut. Boomers (artificial humans) are still a relatively new advancement, and the implementation and integration of boomers into society is still a bit buggy -- sometimes fatally so. Whenever a boomer incident occurs, though, there is the Advanced Police, a special force trained to deal with boomer crimes. Leon McNichol is a rookie in the AD Police, and is just starting to become exposed to the horrors and tragedies one finds every day in MegaTokyo. He and his veteran partner, Gina Marceau, slowly learn about the ever-fading line that separates man from machine.
Should you watch A.D. Police Files?
A.D. Police Files has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 58/100 — 19% of 2,062 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #21 highest-rated anime of 1990, and #4 most popular anime of 1990 on AniList.
Of the 3.3K AniList users who started it, 3.3% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 2.9K have finished it.
At about 1 h 21 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Horror — especially cyberpunk, police, robots, urban.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
3 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Toshimichi Suzuki
- Character design
- Fujio Oda
- Character design
- Tooru Nakasugi
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. A.D. Police Files is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: A.D. Police: To Protect and Serve (1999), Bubblegum Crisis (1987)
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A.D. Police Files FAQ
How many episodes does A.D. Police Files have?
A.D. Police Files has 3 episodes of about 27 minutes each, roughly 1 h 21 min in total.
Is A.D. Police Files finished?
Yes. A.D. Police Files has finished airing — the final episode aired November 22, 1990.
Is there a season 2 of A.D. Police Files?
Yes — the story continues in A.D. Police: To Protect and Serve (1999) and Bubblegum Crisis (1987).
Where do I start A.D. Police Files?
Start here: A.D. Police Files is the first entry, followed by A.D. Police: To Protect and Serve.
Is A.D. Police Files based on a manga?
No. A.D. Police Files is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated A.D. Police Files?
A.D. Police Files was animated by AIC.
Where can I watch A.D. Police Files?
A.D. Police Files is listed on Hoopla, OceanVeil. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.