Priscilla Asagiri
main character
TV
6.8
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
Estimated watch time
10h 24m
⚡ 6 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Cyberpunk100%Robots90%Urban90%Artificial Intelligence79%Police73%Female Protagonist70%Primarily Female Cast60%Primarily Adult Cast60%Real Robot60%Heterosexual60%
TVFINISHED1998 FALL6.8 / 10 AniList score
Bubblegum Crisis TOKYO 2040
バブルガムクライシス TOKYO2040
Synopsis & Story
After a mysterious eathquake levels Tokyo, Genom becomes a powerful influence providing their artificial organic lifeforms called Boomers to rebuild and act as a labor class to humanity. However, some of them ocasionally run amok, and even the specially created AD Police are at a loss to stop them. Lina Yamazaki travels to Tokyo for employment but also hopes to join a vigilante force called the Knight Sabers, who pilot powered suits to destroy these rogue Boomers. (Source: Anime News Network)
Trailer
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Featured Cast & Voice Actors
Franchise Universe & Related Entries
Aniphoria guide
Bubblegum Crisis TOKYO 2040: should you watch it?
At a glance
Bubblegum Crisis TOKYO 2040 has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 68/100 — 35% of 2,153 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #15 highest-rated anime of 1998, and #12 most popular anime of 1998 on AniList.
Of the 4.2K AniList users who started it, 7.5% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 3.1K have finished it.
At about 10 h 24 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure, Mecha — especially cyberpunk, robots, urban, artificial intelligence.
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Bubblegum Crisis
Episodes
26 episodes are listed.
Main cast & creators
- Character design
- Masaki Yamada
Opening & ending themes
Openings
- OP1“y'know”
Endings
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
Bubblegum Crisis TOKYO 2040 FAQ
- How many episodes does Bubblegum Crisis TOKYO 2040 have?
- Bubblegum Crisis TOKYO 2040 has 26 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 10 h 24 min in total.
- How long does it take to watch Bubblegum Crisis TOKYO 2040?
- About 10 h 24 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 13 days; at one hour a day, about 11 days.
- Is Bubblegum Crisis TOKYO 2040 finished?
- Yes. Bubblegum Crisis TOKYO 2040 has finished airing — the final episode aired April 1, 1999.
- Is there a season 2 of Bubblegum Crisis TOKYO 2040?
- No sequel is listed for Bubblegum Crisis TOKYO 2040 as of October 2026.
- Is Bubblegum Crisis TOKYO 2040 based on a manga?
- No. Bubblegum Crisis TOKYO 2040 is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
- Who animated Bubblegum Crisis TOKYO 2040?
- Bubblegum Crisis TOKYO 2040 was animated by AIC.
- Who sings the opening of Bubblegum Crisis TOKYO 2040?
- The opening, "y'know", is performed by an uncredited artist.