Debutante Detective Corps

Debutante Detective Corps is an anime OVA, and was released on VHS and DVD in North America by ADV Films. The OVA was animated by Daume and was produced by Marcus Company.

Synopsis

Five wealthy girls, each with a special talent, have been targeted for assassination by a mysterious person. While enrolling in the Seika School for Girls, a group of mercenaries have begun their attack on the girls. Kimiko Ayanokouji, her twin sister Miyuki and their friends, Youko, Reika and Nina must find a way to survive, fight back against the bad guys and get to the bottom of who wants them dead.

Main characters

; Kimiko Ayanokouji

voiced by Shiho Niiyama, Dara Aylor

; Miyuki Ayanokouji

voiced by Yūko Nagashima, Shana McClendon

; Youko Ryuuzaki

voiced by Natsumi Yanase, Missy Atwood

; Reika Shu

voiced by Sakura Tange, Larissa Wolcott

; Nina Kirov

voiced by Rumi Kasahara, Lindsay Doleshal

Supporting characters

; Principal

voiced by Yukikasa Kishino, David Kroll

; Inspector Daichi

voiced by Takeshi Aono, Michael Dalmon

; Detective Nomura

voiced by Tōru Furuya, Joseph Anthony

; Commissioner

voiced by Charles Campbell

Antagonists

; Col. Kartz

voiced by Kazuya Ichijō, Gary Dehan

; Lt. Molicov

voiced by Shin-ichiro Miki, Joseph Anthony

; Sgt. Martin

voiced by Hisao Egawa, Lowell B. Bartholomee

Others

; Anchor

voiced by Chizu Yonemoto, Nicole Cavazos

; Old Coot

voiced by Heimlick Studermeyer

; Daughter

voiced by Nicole Cavazos

; Limo Driver

voiced by Lowell B. Bartholomee

; Geisha

voiced by Rebecca L. Cannon

Music

Both the insert theme "Koi no Sōsamō" and ending theme "Koi wa Itsumo Beautiful" were performed by Virgo.

Reception

Anime News Network wrote: " It's not that great visually, the plot is minimal, and it quite willingly dives into every cliche in the book." THEM Anime Reviews summarized: "Great fun if you can appreciate the value of good cheese, but it hasn't aged well due to its self-indulgent plot and low production values." Anime Jump said: "It's frothy, lively, and a hell of a lot of fun. Turn your brain off and enjoy." Gamers' Republic praised the animation quality and the fight scenes and said: "13 year old boys are going to love this series." DVD Talk called the story weak and the animation average.