Plot: What’s it about?
Natsumi is late for her first day at work, but this worse than it seems, as she is to begin her career as a police officer. So it is not the kind of job you can be late for, especially as a new person on the job. She is running late though and in order to reach the precinct in time, she has to break a few traffic laws herself. She should know better of course, but now she is being chased by a patrol car and destined to be even more late. The officer who pulls her over is Miyuki and while the situation is awkward, the two would soon become partners. Miyuki’s sweet nature didn’t win over her new partner at first, but soon Natsumi would give in. But can these two not only get along, but also win the battle against crime?
As I have mentioned before, I am by no means an expert when it comes to anime, but I have seen a decent amount. You’re Under Arrest was a series I had heard about, so I sat down with the first DVD Collector’s Box and I was impressed. So now we’re back with the second DVD Collector’s Box and just like the first one, this release has three volumes of the show for a total of twelve episodes, plus a fourth disc dedicated to bonus materials. The first batch of episodes was focused on character introduction and basic establishing elements, to give us an idea of what to expect down the road. Now that we have a good idea of what’s up, the stories are more fun and the show really kicks things up a notch. The humor is greatly increased and the show also builds on the foundation, so we find out even more about these characters and the world they inhabit. I found this collection to be even better than the first, so of course, I am able to recommend it.
Video: How does it look?
The episodes are presented in full frame, as intended. The transfers here look clean and clear, but won’t have you praising the visuals to the heavens. There are some minor color issues, but for the most the hues seem accurate and contrast is consistent, so no worries there. The image is by no means razor sharp, but it is clear and detail is solid. So aside from some very minor flaws, this is probably as good as the material is going to look.
Audio: How does it sound?
The show’s original Japanese soundtrack is provided, as well as an English language option. I chose the original of course and while unremarkable, the audio is always solid and never disappoints. So don’t expect dynamic presence, but the needs of the material are more covered. The sound effects come across well, though not with much depth, while dialogue is crisp and clean, even to me and I don’t speak Japanese. Of course, English subtitles are also provided.
Supplements: What are the extras?
The supplements here focus on the English language cast, through interviews with prominent cast members and a special trip into the recording sessions. I wasn’t bored with these featurettes, but I do wish AnimEigo would have included a “play all” option, to make the process more convenient.
