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OceanVeil, a new streaming service with a passion for overlooked anime gems, is bringing back Bubblegum Crash. This lesser-known title from 1991 is finally getting the digital resurrection it deserves. The forgotten anime arrives with the quiet hum of neon memories, reminding viewers that the mecha genre extends far beyond the shadows of Gundam.
Bubblegum Crash, set in the once-distant future of 2032, unfolds in a world shaped by technology and memories of broken alliances. The show’s protagonists, a group of former female friends turned scattered warriors, are drawn back together by the rise of a mercenary faction hijacking AI systems for deadly heists.
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Now, years after fighting to protect humanity from alien threats, the women must face a new kind of enemy born from the very tech they once defended. The anime’s story traces its roots to Bubblegum Crisis, a cult classic from 1987 that imagined a fractured Japan absorbed into the United States after a cataclysmic earthquake. Although the original series ran for only eight episodes, its impact was enough to spawn reboots and a legacy under the creative vision of Toshimichi Suzuki.
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Bubblegum Crash finds new relevance as the actual year 2032 inches closer. Its vision of AI-driven threats and urban decay, which was once seen as far-flung speculation, now feels less like sci-fi and more like an eerie premonition. Moreover, OceanVeil’s decision to revive this title reflects a growing interest in anime that dared to explore adult themes and societal unrest long before such storytelling became common in the genre.
Alongside Bubblegum Crash, OceanVeil’s catalog reaches deep into the vaults. Viewers will find Metal Skin Panic MADOX-01, Riding Bean, and other titles that haven’t seen the light of day since their original VHS runs. While none of the series crosses into explicit territory, they don’t shy away from mature narratives, and that’s precisely what sets them apart.
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The upcoming release of Bubblegum Crash fits into a broader wave of retro futurist anime from the late ’80s and ’90s, which includes stories like Ghost in the Shell, Patlabor, Vampire Hunter D, and Neon Genesis Evangelion. OceanVeil has not confirmed a release date yet, but the return of Bubblegum Crash is already generating buzz.
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