Kenji Sasaki
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 8, 1999 – June 30, 1999
- Season
- Spring 1999
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- AIC
- Director
- Hidehito Ueda
- Original creator
- Tony Takezaki
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 55/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Cyberpunk79%Police79%Male Protagonist73%Primarily Adult Cast60%
TVFINISHED1999 SPRING5.5 / 10 AniList score
A.D. Police: To Protect and Serve
アドバンスドポリス• A.D. Police
Synopsis
Set a few years before Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040, A.D. Police chronicles the tales of Mega-Tokyo's special police division designed to control rogue Boomers in the city. A.D. Police Officer Kenji Sasaki faces a major dilemna: he loses another partner to a rabid boomer. A day after he's sent off-duty, he receives a new partner in the form of German cop Hans Kleif. Funny thing is that Kenji sucker-punched Hans at a bar the night before. Not only does Kenji face the everyday task of controlling Boomers, he has to learn to adjust with his new partner. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch A.D. Police: To Protect and Serve?
A.D. Police: To Protect and Serve has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 55/100 — 18% of 926 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #62 highest-rated anime of 1999, and #29 most popular anime of 1999 on AniList.
Of the 1.7K AniList users who started it, 8.9% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 1.3K have finished it.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Mecha, Sci-Fi — especially cyberpunk, police, male protagonist, primarily adult cast.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Tony Takezaki
- Director
- Hidehito Ueda
- Character design
- Naoyuki Konno
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: A.D. Police Files (1990)
- Optional extras: Parasite Dolls
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A.D. Police: To Protect and Serve FAQ
How many episodes does A.D. Police: To Protect and Serve have?
A.D. Police: To Protect and Serve has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch A.D. Police: To Protect and Serve?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is A.D. Police: To Protect and Serve finished?
Yes. A.D. Police: To Protect and Serve has finished airing — the final episode aired June 30, 1999.
Is there a season 2 of A.D. Police: To Protect and Serve?
No sequel is listed for A.D. Police: To Protect and Serve as of October 2026.
What should I watch before A.D. Police: To Protect and Serve?
Watch A.D. Police Files first — A.D. Police: To Protect and Serve is a direct sequel.
Is A.D. Police: To Protect and Serve based on a manga?
No. A.D. Police: To Protect and Serve is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated A.D. Police: To Protect and Serve?
A.D. Police: To Protect and Serve was animated by AIC and directed by Hidehito Ueda.
Where can I watch A.D. Police: To Protect and Serve?
A.D. Police: To Protect and Serve is listed on RetroCrush, Cineverse. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.