History Anime / MezzoForte

''Mezzo Forte'' is an {{anime}} written and directed Yasuomi Umetsu, the director of ''Anime/{{Kite}}''. As with ''Kite'', ''Mezzo Forte'' was released in two versions: an abridged version with the explicit scenes removed, and an uncensored Director's Cut. The {{OVA}} was originally released in 1998 by studio Green Bunny and was later licensed for release in North America by the Creator/MediaBlasters labels Anime Works and Kitty Media. A television series that followed from the events of ''Mezzo Forte'' called ''Mezzo DSA'' was later released in 2003.

* ExtraordinarilyEmpoweredGirl:
** Mikura, who along with her natural fighting and weapons skills possesses a bit of ESP that allows her to see [[{{Seers}} glimpses of the future]].
** Momomi seems to have similar precognitive abilities.

* {{Patricide}}: Though it was unintentional, [[spoiler:Mikura was still partially responsible for Momokichi's death - and while never stated outright, it's ''heavily'' that he is actually her father.]]

* CoolCar: Kurokawa's yellow, vintage, Volkswagen Beetle. It seems to be the DSA's main mose of transport.

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''Mezzo Forte'' is an {{anime}} written and directed Yasuomi Umetsu, the director of ''Anime/{{Kite}}''. As with ''Kite'', ''Mezzo Forte'' was released in two versions: an abridged version with the explicit scenes removed, and an uncensored Directors Cut. The {{OVA}} was originally released in 1998 by studio Green Bunny and was later licensed for release in North America by the Creator/MediaBlasters labels Anime Works and Kitty Media. A television series that followed from the events of ''Mezzo Forte'' called ''Mezzo DSA'' was later released in 2003.

!!Tropes:

* TheCameo: Sawa from ''Kite'' walks by a window in one scene and pauses briefly, without any dialog.

* TamerAndChaster: The two episode OVA featured full-on, well-animated, sex scenes worthy of an adult rating. However, the television series cuts out the sex, but maintains some of the hardcore violence.

''Mezzo Forte'' is an {{anime}} written and directed Yasuomi Umetsu, the director of ''Anime/{{Kite}}''. As with ''Kite'', ''Mezzo Forte'' was released in two versions: an abridged version with the explicit scenes removed, and an uncensored Directors Cut. The {{OVA}} was originally released in 1998 by studio Green Bunny, and was later licensed for release in North America by the Creator/MediaBlasters labels Anime Works and Kitty Media. A television series that followed from the events of ''Mezzo Forte'' called ''Mezzo DSA'' was later released in 2003.

The DSA get in over their heads, however, when they are hired to kidnap Momokichi Momoi, the owner of the Peach Twisters baseball team. Unbeknownst to the DSA, Momoi just so happens to also be one of the city's most powerful mob bosses, a useful bit of information that they unfortunately do not learn about until after they grab him. Panicked, the group decides that they should cut their losses by returning the mob boss and leaving the country. This plan has two major problems, however: they were identified by the target's bodyguards during the kidnapping, and apparently [[OhCrap Momoi didn't make it out alive]].

* AnimeHair: Harada, sort of. While his hair style is pretty wild, think [[Franchise/{{Hellraiser}} Pinhead]] and you're halfway there, it's hardly impossible.

* LongLostRelative: It's suggested that [[spoiler:Mikura and Momomi]] might be half-sisters. [[spoiler:This is confirmed in ''DSA''.]]

* TamerAndChaster: The 2 Episode OVA featured full well animated sex scenes worthy of an adult rating. However, the television series cuts out the sex, but maintains some of the hardcore violence.

''Mezzo Forte'' is an {{anime}} written and directed Yasuomi Umetsu, the director of ''Anime/{{Kite}}''. As with ''Kite'', ''Mezzo Forte'' was released in two versions: an abridged version with the explicit scenes removed, and an uncensored Directors Cut. The {{OVA}} was originally released in 1998 by studio Green Bunny, and was later licensed for release in North America by the Creator/MediaBlasters labels Anime Works and Kitty Media. A television series that followed from the events of ''Mezzo Forte'' called ''Mezzo D.S.A.'' was later released in 2003.

''Mezzo Forte'' is an {{anime}} written and directed Yasuomi Umetsu, the director of ''Anime/{{Kite}}''. As with ''Kite'', ''Mezzo Forte'' was released in two versions: an abridged version with the explicit scenes removed, and an uncensored Directors Cut. The {{OVA}} was originally released in 1998 by studio Green Bunny, and was later licensed for release in North America by the Creator/MediaBlasters labels Anime Works and Kitty Media. A television series that followed from the events of ''Mezzo Forte'' called ''Mezzo DSA'' was later released in 2003.

** BennettTheSage points out that the English equivalent would be naming them "Peach Peacherson and his daughter Peachy Peachman."

%% Admin notice: Do NOT add any tropes regarding the explicit version of this work to the page.

The Danger Service Agency is a small-time group of mercenary con-artists, operating in Japan in the [[TwentyMinutesIntoTheFuture not so distant future]]. The DSA consists of three members: ActionGirl and weapons specialist Mikura, the tech-savvy Harada, and the balding ex-cop and nominal group leader, Kurokawa. Together, the trio will take on just about any job as long as the pay is right. And (at least for Mikura) the more reckless the request is, the better.

The DSA get in over their heads, however, when they are hired to kidnap Momokichi Momoi, the owner of the Peach Twisters baseball team. Unbeknown to the DSA, Momoi just so happens to also be one of the city's most powerful mob bosses… a useful bit of information that they unfortunately do not learn about until after they grab him. Panicked, the group decides that they should cut their losses by returning the mob boss and leaving the country. This plan has two major problems, however: they were identified by the target's bodyguards during the kidnapping, and apparently [[OhCrap Momoi didn't make it out alive]].

* AnimeHair: Harada, sort of. While his hair style is pretty wild (Think [[Franchise/{{Hellraiser}} Pinhead]] and you're halfway there), it's hardly impossible.

* TheCanKickedHim: The DSA sedate and abduct Momokichi through a false panel in the ceiling above his bathroom stall. He does not survive the ensuing battle between his kidnappers and bodyguards.
* TheCameo: Sawa from ''Anime/{{Kite}}'' walks by a window in one scene and pauses briefly, without any dialog.

* DrivesLikeCrazy: Kurokawa's driving isn't just crazy, it's ''insane''. Across bowling alleys, in canals, up small staircases, the car on its freaking side...

* GirlsWithGuns

** Mikura delivers a particularly wince-worthy one to one of Momokichi's goons, and just to emphasize it, he drops a bowling ball on his own head immediately after.

* LiteralSurveillanceBug: A tiny robotic ladybug is used by Harada to drug Momokichi's drink. That said, Harada could see his target just fine, since they were at the same bowling alley - the ladybug's POV on his watch was just for convenience.

* MafiaPrincess: Momomi, who even goes so far as to kill any of her father's employees who she feels are under-performing.

* NeckSnap: Mikura does this to one of Momokichi's goons at the bowling alley. It doesn't kill him and he's seen again later with his neck stuck at an unnatural angle.
* NonActionGuy: Kurokawa. Harada, too, sort of - he ''can'' keep up with Mikura if he really needs to, but it's not really his "thing."
* ThemeNaming: Momokichi and Momomi Momoi, and the Peach Twisters - "momo" is Japanese for "peach".

* TrademarkFavoriteFood: Kurokawa has this thing with noodles. They're practically all he eats -- and since Mikura and Harada don't cook, all they get to eat, too.

* HeyItsThatVoice: In the English version, Mikura is voiceed by Creator/MelissaFahn (movie, credited as Tina Dixon) and Creator/LuciChristian (TV series), and you're likely to notice right away.

* RoseHairedGirl: Mikura.

* AnimeHair: Harada, sort of. While his hair style is pretty wild (Think [[Film/{{Hellraiser}} Pinhead]] and you're halfway there), it's hardly impossible.

* HeyItsThatVoice: In the English version, Mikura is voiceed by MelissaFahn (movie, credited as Tina Dixon) and LuciChristian (TV series), and you're likely to notice right away.

''Mezzo Forte'' is a {{hentai}} {{anime}} written and directed Yasuomi Umetsu, the director of ''Anime/{{Kite}}''. As with ''Kite'', ''Mezzo Forte'' was released in two versions: an abridged version with the explicit scenes removed, and an uncensored Directors Cut. The {{OVA}} was originally released in 1998 by studio Green Bunny, and was later licensed for release in North America by the Creator/MediaBlasters labels Anime Works and Kitty Media. A television series that followed from the events of ''Mezzo Forte'' called ''Mezzo DSA'' was later released in 2003.

''Mezzo Forte'' is a {{hentai}} {{anime}} written and directed Yasuomi Umetsu, the director of ''Anime/{{Kite}}''. As with ''Kite'', ''Mezzo Forte'' was released in two versions: an abridged version with the explicit scenes removed, and an uncensored Directors Cut. The {{OVA}} was originally released in 1998 by studio Green Bunny, and was later licensed for release in North America by the Creator/MediaBlasters labels Anime Works and Kitty Media. A television series that followed from the events of ''Mezzo Forte'' called ''MezzoDSA'' was later released in 2003.

[+'''This page is for the censored version only'''.+]

Not to be confused with the Icelandic musical group, "Mezzoforte".

* BatterUp: When the pitcher of the Peach Twisters costs the team the game, the owner responds by beating him nearly to death with a baseball bat. After Momomi finishes him off, they then bury him underneath the pitcher's mound.
* CallBack: There are a couple of direct references to the events of ''Mezzo Forte'' in the anime
* TheCanKickedHim: The DSA sedate and abduct mob boss Momoi through a false panel in the ceiling above his bathroom stall. He does not survive the ensuing battle between his kidnappers and bodyguards.

* {{Gorn}}: While the action scenes aren't quite as gory as those seen in ''Anime/{{Kite}}'', this series doesn't pull any punches.

** Mikura delivers a particularly wince-worthy one to one of Momoi's goons, and just to emphasize it, he drops a bowling ball on his own head immediately after.

* HeyItsThatVoice: Dub Mikura is played by MelissaFahn (movie, credited as Tina Dixon) and LuciChristian (tv series), and you're likely to notice right away.
* LiteralSurveillanceBug: A tiny robotic ladybug is used by Harada to drug Momoi's drink. That said, Harada could see his target just fine, since they were at the same bowling alley - the ladybug's POV on his watch was just for convenience.

* MissionControl: Kurokawa

** BennettTheSage points out that this is the English equivalent of naming them "Peach Peacherson and his daughter Peachy Peachman."