C.O.P.S.
Set in the year 2020, The Central Organization of Police Specialists (C.O.P.S.) is a special group of policemen with cyborg enhancements that strengthen each member's particular talents. Their mission is to fight crime in the metropolis of Empire City, with their main enemy being crimelord 'The Big Boss' and his goons.
flavo43 reviewed
November 22, 2025•
C.O.P.S. was one of those ’80s cartoons that hooked me instantly with its catchy slogan, “Fighting Crime in a Future Time.” I remember watching the entire series and loving the futuristic gadgets, the colourful settings, and the over-the-top character designs. The concept itself was great—a cyberpunk-inspired police force battling high-tech criminals—something that really stood out among the usual Saturday morning fare. But like many American cartoons of the era, it leaned heavily into formula and toy-friendly action, without the deeper world-building or emotional nuance you’d see in Japanese anime. As a kid, that didn’t matter; as an adult looking back, you can see how it gradually turned into another G.I. Joe—lots of style, fun voices, and explosive missions, but not much substance underneath. Still, despite its limitations, C.O.P.S. remains a nostalgic slice of ’80s cartoon creativity, memorable enough to stick with me long after the theme song stopped playing.