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Tokyo traffic is the backdrop for a lively police sitcom where two very different highway patrolwomen are paired up against their will. Miyuki, the careful, by-the-book officer, pulls over Natsumi for reckless moped driving on the way to work, only to find out they’ll be partners that same day. Episodes flip between fast-paced chase scenes and casual station life, with the pair handling everything from petty traffic incidents to bigger street-level trouble while their contrasting personalities spark humor, tension, and trust. The show keeps things light and action-oriented, focusing on daily duties, friendship, and the small victories of police work without revealing any major plot twists.

Released in 1996, the TV series was directed by Kazuhiro Furuhashi and features voice work from Etsuko Kozakura as Yoriko Nikaido, Akiko Hiramatsu as Miyuki Kobayakawa, and Sakiko Tamagawa as Natsumi Tsujimoto.

Across anime fans, the show left a mark by normalizing upbeat, female-led police stories and mixing comedy with action in a way that felt accessible. Its stationroom banter, memorable character pairings, and lighthearted approach to policing have kept it in circulation among 90s anime enthusiasts and inspired similar workplace comedies.

Critics and viewers often point to the chemistry between the two leads as the series strength, reflected in a 7.6/10 average from available votes. Tone shifts from slapstick to tense pursuit are handled casually, and recurring themes include teamwork, responsibility, and balancing professional duty with personal quirks. Episodes are short on melodrama and heavy on character-driven humor, so viewers who like character dynamics as much as action tend to respond well.

The series wasn’t a major awards contender, but it maintained steady popularity with a loyal audience, helping its principal voice actors become recognizable names in 90s anime circles.