In the year 2248, the Worlds Welfare Work Association (WWWA) is the last line of defense against interstellar crime, and their top agents are the "Lovely Angels." To the public, they are known by a much more accurate, albeit unofficial, nickname: the Dirty Pair. Kei and Yuri are two teenage girls equipped with high-tech weaponry and a knack for getting the job done—even if "getting the job done" involves accidentally leveling a city or two in the process. In this re-imagined origin story, the duo navigates a series of high-stakes missions involving rogue AI, planetary smugglers, and genetic experiments, all while trying to keep their casualty list shorter than their shopping list. Dirty Pair Flash is a 90s reimagining of Haruka Takachiho’s classic light novel series, offering a sleek, updated look for the iconic duo. While the original series was a hallmark of the 80s, Flash injects the franchise with high-energy, bubblegum-pop aesthetics and a more modern sci-fi sensibility. This release captures the chaotic charm and explosive action that made the Dirty Pair a household name among anime fans. With its mix of slapstick comedy, futuristic gadgets, and the inevitable destruction that follows Kei and Yuri, this collection is a vibrant, fast-paced ride through a galaxy that just barely survives their help. Notable Staff & Voice Talent Director: Tsukasa Sunaga (Vampire Princess Miyu) Character Design: Takahiro Kimura (Code Geass, GaoGaiGar) Studio: Sunrise Music: Kenji Kawai (Ghost in the Shell, Patlabor) Cast: • Rica Matsumoto as Kei • Mariko Kouda as Yuri • Kiyoyuki Yanada as Touma • Sakiko Tamagawa as Mana DVD Features • Clean Opening Animation • Clean Closing Animation • Original Japanese Promotional Trailers • Character Art & Design Gallery • ADV Films Previews Spoken Languages: English & Japanese Audio, English subtitles Edition Details Japanese Title: ダーティペア FLASH (Dāti Pea Furasshu) Runtime: ~150 Minutes (Collection 1) Director: Tsukasa Sunaga DVD Release Year: 1998–2000 (U.S. Release) Original Release Date (Japan): 1994–1996 Publisher: ADV Films Rating: TV-14 Region: Region 1 (U.S. / Canada) Genre: Sci-Fi, Action, Comedy Themes: Intergalactic Crime, Buddy Cop, High-Tech Gadgets, Collateral Damage Media assumed VG+ unless otherwise noted.