(also known as You're Under Arrest: The Motion Picture ) is a 1999 action-comedy anime film produced by Studio Deen . It serves as a high-stakes escalation of the "buddy cop" dynamic established in the original manga by Kousuke Fujishima and the subsequent TV series. Plot Summary
The story finds Officers and Miyuki Kobayakawa returning to the Bokuto Police Station after a year of specialized training. Their homecoming is cut short by a sophisticated terrorist threat involving smuggled firearms and a mysterious computer virus known as "Bee Number One". Unlike the lighthearted traffic disputes of the TV series, the movie is a darker, faster-paced police thriller featuring massive chase sequences with patrol cars, motorcycles, boats, and helicopters. English Dub Details You're Under Arrest The Movie (Dub)
Reviewers from IMDb and THEM Anime Reviews note that the film is significantly more serious and "taut" than the original OVA or TV series. It trades the usual "panty thief" comedy for a Die Hard -style siege on the police station. (also known as You're Under Arrest: The Motion
The film is praised for its high-budget animation and incredible attention to mechanical detail, particularly in its depiction of real-world Japanese car and bike culture. Production Staff Director: Junji Nishimura. Writer: Masashi Sogo. Music: Kenji Kawai (known for Ghost in the Shell ). Character Design: Atsuko Nakajima. Their homecoming is cut short by a sophisticated
Fans generally consider the dub to have a lot of "charm and heart," with particular praise for the chemistry between Mercer and Cesario as the lead duo. However, some viewers find the 90s-era script and audio quality slightly rough compared to modern standards.