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home of my Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040 mega series: BGC Post 2040.
Bubblegum Crisis Post 2040 The
Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040 Continuation Fanfic Series
by P. Kristen Enos
SPOILERS WARNING!!! Most
of these stories take place AFTER the TV Series! So DON'T blame me if I
ruin the ending for you because you read these stories first! Lesbian/Yuri/Shoujo
Ai Warning! (Non-explicit -- at least in the
"PG13"/"R" sort of way.) Just not written for
children because they probably wouldn't get half of it.
All rights belong to JVC/AIC, ADV Films and the other creative powers
that be. I just want credit for writing the story.
Wow,
I'm genuinely shocked that when I realized I had posted part one on April
17, 2001. And the last installment (after a few years break) was
posted August 26, 2009.
I've
seen some people describe these stories as novel-size with warnings that
you needed hours to get through them. So now imagine what it was
like to write them. It was my main creative outlet for most of the
years this universe and set of characters were active in my brain.
And the only time these characters settled down was when I finally put
their voices and actions out for the public to read.
However,
all jests aside, I'm very proud of this body of work. It proved to
me that I could finish a story that I was willing to present in
public. It also helped me sharpen a crucial skill: that I
could write a story as I went along that still felt solid and wholistic
at the end of it, even if it took years to complete it.
The
fanfic also gave me exposure and connections to people I never would have
crossed paths with otherwise. It still amazes me how many people
who have told me that they love this series even though they've never
seen the actual anime.
Plus I
won't deny that unexpected thrill I got when my fanfic was mentioned in
the ADV commentary track by Matt Greenfield. (The fangirl in me was
in heaven!)
Thank
you for reading!!!
Original
Author's Intro as of April 17, '01:
This
is a fanfic series I've started (originally as a lark) as a continuation
of the stories in the "Bubblegum Crisis Tokyo 2040" Universe.
So for
someone who has her own original novel and column to write, what exactly
is it about this series that inspired me to write fanfic too? I
definitely don’t claim that it should be listed as one of the greatest
anime of all time since I’m not blind to its faults. But it was the
series that really hooked me into anime, appealing to my basic nature of
being a fan first and foremost. As I once explained to someone, “It’s a
series about four sexy, intelligent women who can kick ass. So of course
I’m going to like it!”
Linna
Yamazaki is my favorite of the 2040 Women, embodying a “do the right
thing” quality that I find appealing in my personal criteria of heroes,
and it doesn’t hurt that I believe she’s a lesbian. Sylia being a close
second in terms of favorites (often taking the number one slot depending
on the episode, and just losing it completely when she whimped out
towards the end), Nene’s in third and Priss last. (It took me a while to
realize that Priss was only interesting to me when she interacted with
the other women, and that there was more lesbian than heterosexual vibes
from her.)
I
avidly consumed all of the episodes as they were released on VHS wanted
to find out what will happen to these characters, even though I'm a
selfconfessed DVDphile at heart. The irony is that by the end of the
series, everyone had seemed to reach a closure both in their life and in
their romances, except for Linna. This being a character that even the
English voice actress Kelly Manison considered to be a mystery on some
levels.
So as
a way for me to achieve my own closure with the character (unless of
course the Powers That Be decide on a sequel that will address this
lingering issue - preferably in the way I want,) I’ve decided to write
“Stripes in the Jungle.” I have no idea how long it’s going to be or how
often I will write it, or if I’ll even complete the story given that
there's a chance I could lose interest without proper motivation and
encouragement. I'll probably post a chapter every couple of weeks to a
month, if the rest of my life permits. I’ve already idea-plotted at least
six chapters to get through the first sub-arc. And the troublemaker in me
hasn’t even decided if the series as a whole is going to have a happy
ending yet. At the very least, I wanted to carry Linna through her first
real romance now that she’s finally settled the question for herself
about her orientation.
The
trick of course is that I’m using characters who were created in the
Original BGC universe since I think there’s great story-telling potential
in revamping them in “the Spirit of 2040”, as I often like to say. So no,
I won’t be doing any self-insertion stuff, being quite content to use
characters that were already created for this purpose.
Also,
because this is Post 2040, it helps to have actually seen the series so I
don’t have to explain everything as I use spoilers left and right. But I
will try to explain where it seems reasonable. And for clarification,
everything is based on the English dub dialogue since there are some
significant differences in which characters say what in certain scenes.
And by
the way, Priss fans, she won’t be showing up for a while. This is
purposeful due to plot elements I have to establish before her
reappearance, not just because she’s my least favorite of the four -
although I won’t claim there aren’t some influences in that area.
Hope
you enjoy it. I find that the fun of this project is sharing the
experience with other 2040 (and open minded BGC) fans who may feel the
same way. Constructive feedback and input welcome since I’m basically
writing this as I’m going along.
This
series is dedicated to the English voice actresses who made watching the
show so enjoyable: Kelly Manison (Linna), Laura Chapman (Sylia), Hilary
Haag (Nene) and Christine M. Auten (Priss). And to egret, who encouraged
me to try out the project and see if it would fit.
Special,
special thanks to Greenegret,
without whom Files #1 thru 6 would not have been started, much less
completed.
And
special thanks to my beta Analogk37,
who also kick-started to picking up this series again with File #7.
Plus a
nod to the rest of the beta team over the years: David, Templar, Red Riddle, Nico
By the
way, in case you do need a main character refresher:
Sylia Stingray: Daughter of Steven Stingray (the inventor of
Boomers), seemingly non-threatening heiress with a women’s clothing
shop, and whose brain was the birthplace of both Galatea and Mackie.
Also strategic leader and creator of the Knight Sabers.
Linna Yamazaki: As Kelly Manison describes her: “Country girl
trying to make it in the big city.” Newest member of the Knight
Sabers. Wanted to join the Knight Sabers based on superhero ideals.
Works as an Office Lady (O.L.) for Hugh Geit. Also spends the
"2040" story arc coming terms with lesbianism.
Nene Romanova: Dispatcher for the AD Police. Techie at heart,
acts young for her age, and in love with Mackie. Also a Knight Saber
but knows her true value is her mind.
Priss S. Asagiri: Moody and hotheaded. Lead singer of a drum and
bass band. Leader of the Sabers in battle.
Nigel Kirkland: Sylia’s love interest and talented mechanic.
She designs the stuff, he makes it. Also a man of minimal social
interests.
Mackey: Sylia’s younger brother, and a boomer with a
human heart and soul.
Henderson: Sylia’s devoted butler and substitute
father-figure.
Leon McNichol: AD Police officer. Spends all of
"2040" mooning over Priss and finally getting her in the
end.
Daley Wong: Leon's AD Police partner. The smart one.
Galatea: The villainess of "2040", and Sylia’s
evil twin and queen of boomers. Killed at the end of 2040. (I warned
you there were spoilers!)
"Technical
note": Everyone speaks Japanese unless otherwise noted. And no, I've
never been to Japan or China. Everything I've learned about customs and
lifestyles comes from watching anime. So cut me some slack if I decide to
Americanize things just a touch. Consider it in the spirit of the
"English Dub Version"!
Onward to the stories:
File
1: Dominant Species - First Story/Novel/Saga in continuation
universe of BGC Tokyo 2040. (Originally
posted from Apr. 17, '01 to Oct. 9, '01) Part 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5
Special Author's Notes: The
Story Behind File #1: Dominant Species"
File 2: Achilles' Heel - Yoshiko the
Yakuza from "Dominant" Chapter 33: Power Games has the
spotlight in this short story that explains her connection to Mei of the
first Knight Sabers team. (Originally
posted Oct. 28, '01)
File 3: Heart's Desire - Linna/Reika
fans, be careful of what you wish for! This EXTREMELY short one is for
you. (Originally posted Oct. 30, '01)
File 4: Old Dogs - Sergeant
Jeena Malso starts to realize just how much of a headache commanding the
NeoTech Crimes Combat Unit is turning out to be. However, she's not
willing to go down without a fight. And on top of that, she's not going
to go down alone! (Originally posted Nov.
2, '01)
File 5: World On A String - The special
summer when things changed for a teenage Sylia and Reika in big and
little ways. (Originally posted Jan. 7,
'02)
File
6: The Real Me - Last major story and official end of the series,
or so I thought. Originally inspired by Classic BGC's "Scoop
Chase" but turning out to have a lot of elements from the old series
thrown in as well as some new ideas. (Originally
written from Nov. 11, '01 to May 12, '03) Part 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5
File
7: Web of Lives - Reika's mega-installment of "The Real
Me" storyline. Expect darkness ahead. (Originally
posted from Dec. 8, '08 to Aug. 26, '09) Part 1 - 2 - 3 - 4
If you
are interested in my formal review of the series, plus my in-depth
analysis of Priss and Linna, go here!
Also,
if you want more cyberpunk with sexy, intelligent and dangerous women,
check out my original, ongoing collection of stories in theFuria section.
