Episode guide
Taiho Shichau zo (TV) episodes
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Episode 21 · The Bank Robbery Task Force Manual
Aired Saturday, February 22, 1997 · 24 min
Natsumi and Miyuki rob a bank?! Will they get away with this felonious infraction of their oath to uphold the law?
Episode 22 · Yoriko Nikaidou's Day Off
Aired Saturday, March 1, 1997 · 24 min
Yoriko is out scouting for guys on her day off and she meets a hungry homeless man. Will he turn out to be her prince or just another pauper?
Episode 23 · A Flower Blooms on the Virgin Road
Aired Saturday, March 8, 1997 · 24 min
Daimaru and Sena are getting married. There's a race to get the ultimate prize-a kiss from the bride. But who is really under that veil to receive the kiss?
Episode 24 · A White Rose for Aoi
Aired Saturday, March 15, 1997 · 24 min
A famous actor comes by the precinct to be honored to act as chief for the day. Aoi is asked to be the actor's assistant and personal bodyguard. At the autograph booth, the actor is met by an elongated line of females fans to sign flyers for his upcoming movie. As Aoi later retrieves more flyers from the storage room, two envious fans attack her. However, the actor stops them just in time. During the parade, the actor fails to muster enough courage to ask her a personal question. On the roof of the station, Aoi and the actor reminisces about their previous encounter in a garden of red and white roses. The actor then asks for her hand in marriage. Nevertheless, Aoi struggles to give an answer. Aoi later shows up at the actor's banquet, surprisingly wearing a tuxedo instead of a dress. In the garden by the fountain, Aoi shockingly reveals her true masculine identity. In an interview the next day, the actor talks about his time at the precinct, discreetly recognizing his respects for Aoi.
Episode 25 · Run, Strike Man, Run!
Aired Saturday, March 22, 1997 · 24 min
Strike Man runs into a woman who is chased by a man. He is able to defeat the man, but becomes suspicious of the woman. The woman says that her father borrowed money from a loan office nearby. It is later revealed that the couple are duping him to rob the loan office. Upon entering the office, Yoriko, impersonating a desk clerk, gives Strike Man three suitcases seemingly full of cash, however it is shown that transmitters have been implanted in all of them. Miyuki and Natsumi, along with Yoriko and Aoi, follow the couple to their hideout, with Strikeman chasing after them. Strike Man clumsily breaks into the couple's hideout, discovering he was used in their scheme. The couple is then arrested for aiding and abetting in robbery.
Episode 26 · A Dangerous Knife in a Red Dress
Aired Saturday, April 5, 1997 · 24 min
Inspector Tokuno explains that a maniacal criminal is seen at aristocratic parties, slashing red dresses worn by women with his knife. In order to go undercover Ken and Aoi, who is to wear the red dress, must pose as a couple at a party held on a yacht. Natsumi and Kachou come to the party a couple as well, while Miyuki and Yoriko are disguised as waitresses. Ken and Aoi dance to blend in with the crowd. A man appearing to be he criminal soon manages to find Aoi, attempting to molest her. As Natsumi and Miyuki come looking for her, Aoi copes to shake him off. After the said criminal has been caught, Miyuki and Aoi exchange outfit, giving Ken the chance to be with Miyuki. When the actual criminal shows up, Natsumi, tries to attack him, only to be sprayed by sleeping gas. Ken, who has also been sprayed, intervenes and restricts the criminal from harming Miyuki. When the criminal almost stabs Ken, Tokuno arrives and defeats the criminal.
Episode 27 · The ABC Driving Lesson
Aired Saturday, April 12, 1997 · 24 min
Natsumi is to take driver's education to obtain her driver's license. However, it is recognized that her colleagues are gambling to see whether or not Natsumi will pass the driving test. As a crowd of people witness her test, Miyuki and Yoriko, even Kachou, come to check up on her. It is seen that the father and son, the manager and teacher of the school respectively, plan to prevent Natsumi from getting her driver's license, after seeing her reckless driving firsthand. To the shock of the precinct, Natsumi has attained her learner's permit. The father customizes the car with resistance, making it more difficult for Natsumi to drive. When a truck driver violates traffic regulations, Natsumi is able to withstand the restriction of the car, allowing her to drive reckless. The father, realizing that she is a police officer, is impressed by her driving skills. The truck driver is eventually arrested, with the assistance of Miyuki and Yoriko. Natsumi receives her driver's license, much to everyone's surprise.
Episode 28 · Chase Down Imposter No. 704
Aired Saturday, April 19, 1997 · 24 min
The precinct is assigned to visit some of the senior citizens in the community, in order to be on a lookout for a thief who robs the elderly. Yoriko and Aoi meets an old man, while Ken is greeted by an old woman. Natsumi is dropped off by Miyuki at another elderly woman's house, unaware that the thief has already infiltrated the house. The thief disguises himself, voice and appearance, as the elderly woman. He desperately tried to get rid of her, making up fibs and excuses. Miyuki later comes, causing more tension for the thief. To make matters worse, Ken delivers a chest of drawers to the house, since his assigned woman wanted to return it. After the actual elderly woman returns to her home, Miyuki and Natsumi catch the thief.
Episode 29 · A Rival Appears: A Heated Race
Aired Saturday, April 26, 1997 · 24 min
Sena's cousin is one cool biker dude. He's also a pro motorcycle racer and has challenged Ken to a race. Guess who the winner gets? Miyuki!
Episode 30 · Forever My Beloved Miko
Aired Saturday, May 3, 1997 · 24 min
Natsumi and Miyuki are shopping in the newest department store when a bomb threat is called in. Watch as the girls defuse the situation in their evening gowns.
Episode 31 · The 40-Below Duel
Aired Saturday, May 10, 1997 · 24 min
Lactobacillus is a bacteria that breaks lactose down into lactic acid. Why are people stealing it and why is Natsumi throwing around tuna?
Episode 32 · Blast Off! Natsumi's Supermachine!
Aired Saturday, May 17, 1997 · 24 min
Natsumi buys a car with power windows, power steering, and power-assist clutch...well, kinda and Miyuki recycles Natsumi's wrecked bike into something truly unique.
Episode 33 · Kya! An Idol Encircling Web
Aired Saturday, May 24, 1997 · 24 min
Toki, a celebrity idol, has violated parking regulations, putting Natsumi and Miyuki ill at ease. When he disregards traffic laws, this raises suspicion. It is later found out that his driving infringement records were all deleted. A traffic safety campaign is to be held near the precinct, and will be advertised by Toki. So Natsumi, Miyuki, and Ken devise a plan to exploit Toki for breaking traffic rules. The three chase Toki toward the precinct, where he is unaware that the media and press arrived early.
Episode 34 · Day-off at 250 Meters Above Ground
Aired Saturday, May 31, 1997 · 24 min
Strong winds have been reported for the forecast throughout the Tokyo area. The observation deck of the Tokyo Tower has been closed due to the strong winds approaching. Natsumi, Miyuki, Yoriko, and Aoi way their way back toward the tower on a helicopter. Kachou spots a boy who is the president of his investigation club. A thief steals a bag of valuable items, including that of a woman's purse. The thief demands for a key to the stairs leading to the upper deck of the tower. Once outside, the thief is overpowered by the strong winds, blowing away the bag of stolen items. Kachou cautiously attempts to save the thief from falling over the handrails. As the boy walks outside, Kachou grabs him, injuring his ankle in the process, before the strong winds whoosh and jam the door. The precinct is contacted to send a rescue team to retrieve Kachou and the boy, aside from the fact that it is out of their jurisdiction.
Episode 35 · Friendship at 250 Meters Above Ground
Aired Saturday, June 7, 1997 · 24 min
Tokuno orchestrates a daring rescue mission for the precinct to retrieve Kachou and the boy. Meanwhile, Kachou explains to the boy that the construction of the Tokyo Tower is made from American military tanks used in the Korean War. The boy confesses that he is the only member of his investigation club, mentioning his poor social life. The precinct was planning to use the tower elevator to reach Kachou and the boy, but it turns out that the elevator is broken. Ken, atop the Shiba Zoujou-ji Temple, spots Kachou and the boy nearly falling over the handrails of the tower. A rescue specialist, requested by Tokuno, along with Natsumi travel up the stairs of the tower, carrying a blowtorch. Upon reaching the stairs that lead to the upper deck, the rescue specialist uses the blowtorch to open the jammed door. Natsumi is to use a kernmantle rope, for resistance against the strong winds, to get to Kachou and the boy. The rescue specialist pulls the three into the observation deck, and Miyuki is able to fix the elevator.
Episode 36 · The Kitten who Became a Missing Child
Aired Saturday, June 14, 1997 · 24 min
The preschoolers lose sight of Maho's cat. Strike Man comes by back in action and offers to help find the cat. While Ken and the preschoolers search for the cat within the playground, Strike Man gives Natsumi and Miyuki an assortment of cats, telling that he will go look for the actual cat on his own. Miyuki installs tracking devices on stray cats, while Natsumi and Ken observe the area of the feline territories. After the preschoolers take a break buying food and toys, Natsumi, Miyuki, and Ken send them home. On their way back, the Maho find the cat at a wooden dock along the riverbank on a boat. However, the boat begins to drift away, heading towards a pillar of a nearby bridge. Ken races to the top of the bridge in order to dive into the river to recover Maho and the cat.
Episode 37 · Super-Express Yamanote Line Incident
Aired Saturday, June 21, 1997 · 24 min
A pair of pickpockets are seen snagging valuable items from young women at a train station. Yoriko and Aoi have been dispatched to bring the pickpockets in, while Natsumi and Miyuki are to act as backup. Unfortunately, Aoi becomes more occupied with arresting perverts and molesters. The pickpockets spot a business group with a briefcase boarding a train. They manage to steal the briefcase, however Yoriko and Aoi witness them escaping. The two follow them to another train, as it is revealed that two pistols were encased in the briefcase. The pickpockets use Yoriko's police badge, for which was dropped, in order to hijack the train, taking the conductor captive. Meanwhile, Natsumi and Miyuki hitchhikes aboard another train in an attempt to catch up to the hijacked train side by side. Aoi bypasses the pickpockets to open the passenger door, allowing Natsumi to jump across and defeat the pickpockets.
Episode 38 · This Man is, Senior Police Officer Shouji
Aired Saturday, June 28, 1997 · 24 min
The rescue specialist and lieutenant Shouji Toukairin has joined the Bokuto Police Precinct as its newest recruit. Natsumi is flabbergasted to see that only sandwiches and salads are left on the menu, and offers an arm wrestling match to Shouji for his food as collateral. Upon losing the match, Natsumi plans to uphold her reputation as the strongest officer of the precinct. Shouji host an undergoing training session specializing in rescue missions, however Natsumi is dissatisfied by common procedures. In a dangerous simulation, in which a bus is piled on top of a car, Shouji saves Natsumi from being crushed by the bus.
Episode 39 · Ah! The Beach Volley Man of Youth
Aired Saturday, July 5, 1997 · 24 min
Natsumi and Miyuki are running late to board the train to the beach. They are to meet with Ken, Yoriko, and Aoi, however the two are temporarily interfered by Strike Man. At the beach, Natsumi, Miyuki, Yoriko, and Aoi encounters Strike Man, calling himself Beach Volleyball Man. Yoriko enters Natsumi and Miyuki, as well as Ken and Strikeman, in a volleyball tournament, as a vacation in Hawaii for a week becomes the prize. The two teams climb their way up the tournament, winning successive matches. In the final showdown, Natsumi and Miyuki ultimately wins against Ken and Strikeman.
Episode 40 · Dangerous Date 2x3
Aired Saturday, July 12, 1997 · 24 min
Yoriko invites Ken to an amusement park, telling him that Miyuki is already planning to go as well. Yoriko also invites Natsumi, Aoi, and Kachou, hinting that Miyuki and Ken would be going as a date. Miyuki and Ken eventually realize that the four have been spying on them. While the six of them enjoy lunchtime, Kachou interests them to a paintball monster hunt. Their goal is to advance and destroy the base of the monsters. They temporarily split up, each defeating a few monsters along the way. When the six regroup, the monsters reassemble together. They shoot down Yoriko, Aoi, and Kachou, leaving Natsumi, Miyuki, and Ken to head toward the base. One of the monsters takes down Ken, making Natsumi and Miyuki the only ones left. The two manage to finish off the last monster and destroy the goal, thereby completing the monster hunt.
