AD Police Files 4K Release Set for January 2027

1990's wildly underrated prequel to one of the greatest cyberpunk anime of all time is finally coming back, and it's coming soon.
Original headline at CBR Anime: “36 Years Later, Cult Classic '90s Cyberpunk Series Finally Sets Its Return Date”
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- Release Date
- Jan. 12, 2027
- Format
- 4K Ultra HD, Blu-ray
- Studio
- Artmic, AIC
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