Cleopatra D.C. (1989-1991) OVA | Region-Free (Blu-Ray) | English Subtitles

Title: Cleopatra D.C. (1989)

Genre:
Anime, Action, Adventure, Mystery, Sci-Fi

Plot Synopsis:
Cleopatra Corns is the carefree yet brilliant teenage heiress and CEO of the Corns Group, the largest corporation in America. Despite her immense wealth and influence, Cleopatra craves excitement over boardroom meetings, often throwing herself into dangerous adventures involving terrorists, conspiracies, and cutting-edge technology. With her loyal companions by her side, she faces increasingly bizarre threats while balancing the responsibilities of running a global empire.

Cast and Crew

• Creator: Kaoru Shintani
• Director: Osamu Dezaki
• Screenplay: Akinori Endo
• Cast:
  • Maria Kawamura as Cleopatra Corns
  • Hiromi Tsuru as Suen
  • Show Hayami as Eric
  • Yūsaku Yara as Colonel Karts
  • Yoshiko Sakakibara as Mysterious Woman

IMDb: Cleopatra D.C. (1989)

Reviews from Letterboxd

1. mook — ★★★★☆
   “Osamu Dezaki’s style fits this over-the-top corporate action anime perfectly.”
2. Will Sloan — ★★★★☆
   “A wildly entertaining burst of late ’80s OVA excess.”
3. Moss — ★★★★☆
   “Ridiculously stylish with gorgeous Dezaki flourishes throughout.”
4. Patrick — ★★★½☆
   “Fun, energetic, and far more charming than its premise suggests.”
5. Maxwell — ★★★★☆
   “An overlooked gem from the golden age of anime OVAs.”

Meta Description:
From legendary director Osamu Dezaki comes Cleopatra D.C., a stylish late-’80s anime OVA following a thrill-seeking billionaire heiress whose quest for adventure leads her into a world of espionage, high-tech conspiracies, and explosive action.