Series synopsis
Virus Buster Serge, also known as ウイルス is a Japanese animation action & adventure sci-fi & fantasy television series that premiered on AT-X on October 2, 1997. It ended on December 19, 1997. It stars Haruna Ikezawa, Keiichi Nanba, Mayumi Izuka and Nobuyuki Hiyama.
Neo Hong Kong, 2097: The world has changed. Advances in genetic engineering and cybernetics have created an environment full of artificially enhanced humans and intelligent super-computers that operate using biological software. But the same technology that has allowed man & machine to merge has made both susceptible to a new kind of threat - digital viruses capable of controlling their hosts.
The last line of defense against this insidious foe is an elite task force known as STAND. Equipped wi ...
Premise
Neo Hong Kong, 2097: The world has changed. Advances in genetic engineering and cybernetics have created an environment full of artificially enhanced humans and intelligent super-computers that operate using biological software. But the same technology that has allowed man & machine to merge has made both susceptible to a new kind of threat - digital viruses capable of controlling their hosts.
The last line of defense against this insidious foe is an elite task force known as STAND. Equipped with state-of-the-art armored cybernetic suits known as "variable gears," only this special law-enforcement arm can deal with virus-infected war machines on their own terms.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Haruna Ikezawa as Mirei (voice)
- Keiichi Nanba as Macus Alexander Bogard (voice)
- Mayumi Izuka as Erika Tinen (voice)
- Nobuyuki Hiyama as Jouichirou (voice)
- Shin-ichiro Miki as Serge Train (voice)
- Ai Orikasa as Donna (voice)
- Akiko Hiramatsu as Yuirin (voice)
- Hirotaka Suzuoki as Raven (voice)
Supporting cast
- Houko Kuwashima as Kim (voice)
- Kazuki Yao as Ryuu (voice)
- Michiko Neya as Lily Petri (voice)
- Ryusei Nakao as Dr. Milan Train (voice)
- Sanryo Odaka as Chief Kizima (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | October 2, 1997 | December 19, 1997 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cutthroat Puppets | October 2, 1997 |
| 2 | The Path Via Hell | October 9, 1997 |
| 3 | We Stand Alone | October 16, 1997 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | AT-X |
|---|---|
| First aired | October 2, 1997 |
| Last aired | December 19, 1997 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Friday |