You're Under Arrest! Season 2 Discussion Thread

[Jimmie M]

Our favorite traffic cops are back with a new officer joining their ranks, a couple of new friends & a new caseload to deal with here in the second season. And yes, the No Mercy! OVA will be included in this thread after the season finale even though Sentai did not license it.

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[Jimmie M]

OP: "Starting Up" (Performed by Julia Matsuda)
ED: "Blooming Days" (Performed by Takako Shirai)

-It's cherry blossom festival time & a very familiar girl has come to Bokuto Station: It's Saori Saga, newly graduated from the police academy & joining the traffic section today as their newest officer. Time to report in but where is everybody? The squad room is in a bit of a mess so Saori makes herself useful until they all return...

-The morning patrol must have been pretty rough for Ken, Miyuki, Natsumi, Yoriko & Aoi to come dragging in like that. Hi Saori & thanks for tidying up the office-Hey, where's my stuff? Why is my computer turned off?

-After formally introducing Saori to the traffic section, the Chief assigns Miyuki & Natsumi to mentor her during her first few days at Bokuto & also reminds everyone to be on their toes since traffic is more congested than usual during cherry blossom festival time. Also, there will be another cherry blossom viewing party later so all are invited to come if they have free time. Wait a minute-"Another" party?

-While on patrol, Saori learns from Miyuki & Natsumi what the Chief meant by "Another party": They've been trying to have one for at least the past 2 days but it keeps getting put off since they have very little free time these days. Toukairin has reserved their spot for viewing at Bokuto Park so hopefully they can have the viewing party today. Saori has heard enough & on a stop to cite an illegally parked car she shows how gung-ho she is (Even scaring off some drivers from even THINKING about parking illegally).

-Some of the officers back at the station have had enough as well & have assigned Yoriko & Aoi to be their advance squad to make this viewing party come off TODAY, no matter what! They get to the park but a pickpocket swipes the supply money from Yoriko's pocket!

-As the last of the illegally parked cars is about to be towed off, Miyuki & Natumi are joined by Oshou who remarks on the new rookie with them (Who's still arguing with one of the violators). Our pickpocket shows up & with Miyuki, Natsumi & Saori on one side & now Yoriko & Aoi on the other looking for him, he gets desperate & grabs the tow truck! Don't worry, Saori-We'll catch him!

-Oh no, traffic congestion blocking our way! Clear us a path, Natsumi! Unfortunately, the Chief's car was in the way too but it can't be helped-That pickpocket must be caught!

--The dispatchers send all available units to the East Mukojima Block 1 intersection to cut the thief off. Meanwhile, after having to use Natsumi's feet brake to avoid a collision with a scooter Miyuki heads off to cut off the tow truck while Natsumi pursues him on her Motocompo. Once they catch up Miyuki takes out one of her paint guns & aims...Saori, take the wheel & don't slow down! Even Miyuki's paint gun shots won't slow this guy down-What's with him?

-The pickpocket finally turns onto the bridge but it's still under construction with a wide gap that he has no chance of crossing! He barely stops in time but the truck goes over the edge...Thank goodness for Natsumi's saving him in time!

-And finally, what everyone's been waiting for...The cherry blossom viewing party (After accident cleanup of course )!

Next time-File 2, " The Formula to a Successful Social"

[Jimmie M]

-We open with Miyuki, Natsumi & Saori detouring traffic at a bridge exit and while Miyuki issues a citation to a driver for not wearing his seatbelt (With some friendly persuasion by Natsumi), Saori goes toe-to-toe with Scooter Mama over her wanting to ride over the bridge (Scooters are prohibited from the bridge). It might be better if you don't block traffic while arguing, don't you think?

-Yoriko's last social didn't go so well, eh? She's planned another one with "Media types" as the theme & already a couple of other female cops want in on it. Meanwhile, you didn't need to be so gung-ho about Scooter Mama, Saori-Take it a little easier, will you?

-Yoriko needs 1 more for the social & since Miyuki, Natsumi & Saori are all busy that leaves...Aoi?

-Back on patrol...What, you didn't know that Natsumi has a boyfriend, Saori? Meanwhile, a truck driver's load has spilled, causing a backup-Let's help him reload his truck before you cite him, Saori! BTW, the driver's name is Calros Rossi (Carlos?) & he also needs directions to a place he's moving to since he's new here in Japan. Of course we'll help!

-Moving-in soba as thanks? Don't mind if we do-C'mon Saori, it won't hurt to have some & if anything happens, we'll be notified!

-Some late info from the Chief: Be aware that several women have been robbed over the past few days with the robber stealing the woman's valuables while she's drunk. Ok, ok Saori, we get it-The officers here have become too lax & need to get with it! And please, DON'T go to the Chief of Police-Too many salaries depend on it!

-Yoriko, Aoi & a couple of others are off to the social while Saori stays to work overtime...An arson call? Saori's the only one there so she answers the call. Oh BTW, that guy on the rappelling rope outside the window is Lt. Toukairin-Could you watch the office while I answer the call?

-A quick drive to the scene finds that it's only Calros & his friend burning some trash but the fire department's not too keen on them doing that. Meanwhile, Miyuki & Natsumi return from patrol only to find Toukairin watching the office. He & Natsumi were supposed to go out for dinner anyway so Miyuki volunteers to finish up so that they can go. After they leave, Miyuki is startled by Ken's sudden appearance & stumbles on a chair, Ken tries to catch her before she falls and...Well...No Saori, it's not what you think!

-Yoriko's social last night was a bust, not because the men were zeroes (They weren't-All handsome & well-dressed) but because they all gravitated to Aoi! Maybe Saori should go to at least experience a social one time...But how to get her to go? Miyuki & Natsumi are coming too since Yoriko included them in her headcount for the next social (Elite businessmen working for foreign corporations). An undercover investigation-Saori will go for that!

-Toukairin, doesn't it bother you that Natsumi is going to a social?? So you trust her, huh...Never mind the J-League tickets! We're going too!

-How about this? Turns out the elite businessmen are Calros & his friends!
BTW, Saori gets drunk pretty easily, doesn't she?

-We had a nice time, didn't we? Wait-Where's Saori? She slipped out some time ago & is at a bar where a nice-looking young man has been buying her drinks-The thief that the Chief said to be on the lookout for! As the others look for her, the thief finally gets Saori alone in a park where he turns off her cell & grabs her wallet-But Saori won't let him leave! Calros & his friends find Saori first & keep the thief from getting away until the others arrive.

-You know, at times Ken can be really cool...Nice throw, Ken! And yes, the guy that was with Saori was the serial thief. Nice work, Saori! Want to come on another social?

Next time-File 3, "Dragnet for the Beast of Tokyo"

[Jimmie M]

-Early morning along the riverfront finds a paperboy on his route...What was that???

-Later on, Ken buys a bagel sandwich for Natsumi & after visiting with the kindergarten kids heads back to Bokuto Station but then...What the? A monkey? Not only does he make Ken lose control of his bike but he also makes off with Natsumi's sandwich! Apparently this stray monkey has been creating a nuisance in the area for the past month or so. What do you think, Toukairin? And what's in the envelope?

-Easy, Miyuki-Ken's OK! Can't say the same for your sandwich, Natsumi-This must be some sandwich indeed for you to get so worked up about it! BTW, what's so interesting in the mag you're reading, Yoriko?

-According to the Chief, there have been several reports of a strange animal appearing along the river so they are to assist Community Affairs in stepped-up patrols. OK ok, Natsumi-It's the monkey & yes, watch out for it & patrol the waterfront.

-One more try for the bagel sandwich (Plus some cheesecake) for Natsumi before going on patrol...Hey, that monkey snatched my food again! Come back here!
Meanwhile, Toukairin's helping an elderly couple find their cat Tama who's been frightened by that same monkey-Good job! A lot better than Natsumi vs the monkey, that's for sure!

-Leave it to Yoriko to turn the search for this mysterious animal into a possible moneymaking scheme. And judging by the number of strays Toukairin brought in, the idea of putting yourself in the animal's place does seem to work better than blindly chasing it, eh Natsumi? Also, we find out what was in that envelope-Toukairin's been re-assigned to the Mountain Police & will be leaving sometime next month.

-Some late night training for Toukairin (As always) but when he climbs back up to the station roof he finds a visitor in his tent...The stray monkey! And before long, they become buddies! Sorta reminds you of Natsumi, eh Toukairin?

-Yoriko & Aoi try searching the river again with no results...Wait, there's the UMA! Catch it, Saori! Oh, it's only a stuffed toy...Too bad, Yoriko! Plus, you're about to get a lot of help!

-So you think you'll catch the monkey this time, Natsumi? At least you got the right idea by thinking like her but she grabbed your food again! No worries though-Miyuki tagged the monkey with a tracker so they can follow & catch up with her this time (With help from Ken & Toukairin) at the Kinshi Bridge.

-Man, Natsumi's really determined to catch the monkey, isn't she? First on her Motocompo, then she chases it up onto the railway just as a train is approaching!
Like I said before in season 1, Toukairin's some guy, isn't he?

-Well, one of these animals might be an UMA...Who knows, you might get at least 100,000 yen for them, right? And Natsumi finally gets her sandwich thanks to Toukairin...And yes, he named the monkey after you so be nice & share it with her, OK?

Next time-File 4, "24 Hour Cyber Police"

[Jimmie M]

-Morning at Bokuto Station finds 5 semi tractor-trailer trucks pulling up in the parking lot with several boxes of equipment. Natsumi, you said that the Chief mentioned this-What's going on?

-Here's what's up: At Chief Inspector Arizuka's direction Bokuto Station will as of today become the force's first IT police station complete with robots, reports to be filed entirely by computer (Paperless) , even a station website with Yoriko as the webmaster! Also the police box attached to the station now has a remote 2-way monitor for dispatchers to answer questions for citizens 24 hours per day (The kindergarten kids mistake it for a video game at first). Even the patrol cars are now equipped with voice-activated navigation systems that even give the day's schedule. Sounds pretty cool, doesn't it?

-Most of this is easier for some more than others, eh Tokuno & Ken? And BTW, it's the "Shift" key & not the "Shaft" key! At least the Chief seems to have the hang of it, though.

-Even the cafeteria is a part of this with a robot (Beopo, the menu robot) stationed outside the door that gives healthy choices for eating. It recommends spicy cod roe spaghetti & seaweed salad for Natsumi? Not good!

-Yoriko in a maid outfit & Aoi with an actual HOT female body? It's amazing what you can do with the equivalent of Photoshop-Give it a try, Ken! You too, Toukairin! Just keep this a secret, huh?

-Natsumi's breasts really aren't that big, Toukairin? How would you know that, eh? In a dream? Yeah, riiight...
Ken, don't let Miyuki get a look at this-Oops, too late!

-Only one thing to do to get back in Miyuki's good graces, Ken: Show her that you can master this IT stuff!

-Some feedback now: While on patrol Miyuki disregards the nav system & takes an alternate route (Then disconnects it after returning to the station), the kids have a little fun with the police box monitor screen (Which Saori can't see-Lucky her) & Round 2 between Natsumi & Beopo that comes to a "shocking" end! A freshly cooked lunch from Toukarin cures all woes, doesn't it?

-Miyuki still won't accept your apology, Ken? Oh wait-An e-mail! Let's see-To open it you do this and...

-Miyuki left in a big hurry, huh? We'll just track her PHS (Personal Handheld System with built in GPS)-What, she's at Nakajima's place??? And she was there all night???
AT LAST!

-Well, not really...She was only there to teach Ken how to use the computer. Sorry, guys!

-Natsumi vs Beopo, Round 3-FIGHT! And this time, total victory with a menu that's more to her liking! However, the Chief...

-No more robots at the station...And yes Natsumi, convenience isn't always the best thing with the jobs that you & the other cops do.

-C'mon Ken, Miyuki's right there with you...SAY IT! Baka!

-On the last day of the IT project, Ken's finally able to send e-mails...And his first is to Miyuki asking her out to dinner!
Her answer...Well, what do you think?

Next time-File 5, "Chase the Ghost Thief Gang!"

[Jimmie M]

-We open late at night with Ken stopping for a soda while on patrol. A free soda? Lucky!
Wait, what's that sound? A speeder & he's heading for the river-There's nowhere to go for him there & as Ken rounds the corner...NO WAY!

-No one believes Ken's story about the speeder's car disappearing but Yoriko suggests that it might be an evil spirit with some unfinished business. Calm down, Miyuki-Yoriko was just kidding about the glowing car & evil spirits! Even with all this a crime did occur so the Chief wants all patrols to concentrate on finding the getaway car.

-Wow Saori, you're still not used to seeing Toukairin doing his training regimen? BTW, here's a new shortcut to the train station to save you some time going to & from work. Natsumi's meeting Toukairin for a date later & it looks like she's OK about his having to return to Toyama Prefecture soon-Envious, Saori?

-A little window shopping for Toukairin in front of a jewelry store...Hmm, something suspicious about that guy in the glasses...Oh, Natsumi's here! Time for our date!

-A ferry ride, dinner & some news: Toukairin will be leaving for Toyama 1 week from today so let's enjoy our time together, OK?

-Uh oh, a jewelry store was trashed & robbed! This may be connected to the mystery car so the Chief orders increased night patrols to find the thieves. Aoi & Yoriko are the first to encounter the "ghost car"-The pursuit is on! Miyuki, Natsumi, Ken & several other units converge on the car at an intersection but...Disappeared again? How???

-Detective Tokuno has security camera photos of the thieves robbing the store-Apparently they're pros that hit only jewelry stores & don't mind being picked up by surveillance cameras. They've also been using trickery to pull off their "disappearances" with a fake construction site. One of the men in the photos looks very familiar to Toukairin-He saw the guy in front of the jewelry store that he was window shopping at on the day of his date with Natsumi. That store is the thieves' next target!

...BTW, what were you doing in front of that store, Toukairin? Something for Natsumi, maybe?

-That night, the trap is sprung with all but the getaway car driver being caught but he & his buddy won't get far...And yes, we're on to your trick with the empty lot!

-First 4-pointed stars to take out Nakajima's tires then an oil slick to try to stop "Today"...These guys really are pros, aren't they? But even the best pros can't outrun the trackers that Natsumi tagged on their car and at the next intersection...Gone again? Only a tractor trailer truck but the tracker's still active & that trail of oil-The car's inside the trailer! Nitro on!

-Paint ball pistol firing plus expert timing by Miyuki pulling "Today" out of the truck's path equals one jack-knifed truck & the remaining two thieves in custody! Back at the station, Toukairin meets Natsumi on the roof...

-...To give her the carabiner (Hook for a safety line) that saved his life when he was climbing Qomolanga some time ago. It's the most precious thing that he has & he wants Natsumi to have it (She accepts it & will treasure it always).

Next time-File 6, "Scoop! Big Escape of Love"

[touma]

I am glad to see Saori here. I really liked her in her brief appearances in the first season. She seems to be growing up nicely. However, I do not really like the way that she is being used in the show.
I do not want Saori to be a typical overzealous, inflexible, incompetent rookie. And the part where she throws away people's stuff and turns off the computers does not seem right. I may have to watch the first season again because I remember her as being a lot smarter than that. I hope that things will get better for her in the future.

Other than that I enjoyed the first episode. It was fun seeing everybody again.

[Jimmie M]

Originally Posted by touma

I do not want Saori to be a typical overzealous, inflexible, incompetent rookie. And the part where she throws away people's stuff and turns off the computers does not seem right. I may have to watch the first season again because I remember her as being a lot smarter than that. I hope that things will get better for her in the future.

She does have Miyuki & Natsumi to mentor her for the first few days though. And yes, Saori will have growing pains but she does get better as a police officer as the season goes along.

[touma]

I am a bit late but I am finally starting to watch this.
I had been putting off buying it because it was not dubbed, but when Right Stuf put all of "Fast & Furious" and "Full Throttle" on sale for a total of $25 I could no longer resist. If it should get a dub sometime in the future I will just buy it again.

I do not know if I will have anything to say but I will be following the thread as I watch.

[Jimmie M]

Originally Posted by touma

I am a bit late but I am finally starting to watch this.
I had been putting off buying it because it was not dubbed, but when Right Stuf put all of "Fast & Furious" and "Full Throttle" on sale for a total of $25 I could no longer resist. If it should get a dub sometime in the future I will just buy it again.

As will I. I love it as it is already but I will gladly double-dip if it gets dubbed in the future.

I do not know if I will have anything to say but I will be following the thread as I watch.

No worries, my friend. I'm looking forward to reading your comments.