TV season
2004-07-24
Re: Cutie Honey (Re:キューティーハニー Ri Kyūtī Hanī) is a three-episode OVA (original video animation) series based on the 2004 tokusatsu (live-action) film Cutie Honey, both being adaptations of the 1970s manga written and illustrated by Go Nagai. The series was co-produced with Gainax and Toei Animation, directed by Hideaki Anno, and shown on the Animax satellite television network in 2004. The first episode aired on July 24, two months after the live-action film was released. DVD releases for each episode followed, with the first released on September 21. The series tells the same story as the film, but contains nudity and additional character development.
Episode 1
2004-07-24 • 45 min
A mysterious terrorist organization creates chaos and destruction. While the Japanese police, led by Inspector Aki Natsuko, is in pursuit, a single woman on a motorcycle stops and defeats them. Gold Claw, and the terrorist organization Panther Claw, battle the mysterious woman: Cutie Honey, the warrior of love.
Episode 2
2004-08-28 • 45 min
A mysterious woman dressed in leather named Cobalt Claw pursues and attacks Cutie Honey, destroying everything in its path, fooling the world into believing that Cutie Honey is a public enemy. Meanwhile, Scarlet Claw destroys the city, leaving a message: "We Want Cutie Honey."
Episode 3
2004-09-25 • 45 min
Honey must face Sister Jill, who has been incredibly strengthened by the energy of the young women who have been kidnapped.
