Geobreeders

Geobreeders (1999)

Geobreeders: Breakthrough (2000)

Geobreeders (1998) and Geobreeders: Breakthrough (2000) are two OVA series based on Akihiro Ito's on-going manga of the same name. The story depicts members of Kagura Total Security as they fight against the Phantom Cats. Kagura's main business rival is Hound, a secret government paramilitary organization under the control of the Ministry of Health and Welfare.

Phantom Cats are mystical beings capable of taking both human and feline forms as well as manipulating all form of electronic signals. This ability makes the cats master of information manipulation. Physical attack against the cats in human form will not permanently harm them as the cats have the ability to regenerate in human form. The Hound's equipped with special EM field generators that, when deployed, can neutralized Phantom Cats' abilities such as regeneration or escape through telephone lines. In order to eradicate them, Cats needs to be "sealed" using specially designed tags or other devices.

The OVA storylines are considered canon and are incorporated into the main manga story.

The following weapons are seen in the anime Geobreeders and it's sequel Geobreeders: Breakthrough

Handguns

Mauser C96 Schnellfeuer

A pair of Mauser M712 Schnellfeuer pistols are Kagura member Maki Umezaki's weapons of choice. Umezaki (who calls herself the Crimson Shooting Star) is usually seen firing them akimbo.

Mauser M712 Schnellfeuer - 7.63x25mm Mauser

Umezaki returning fire with her Mauser during the SEALs attack on Kagura's office.

Umezaki firing her Mauser. Note how the bolt racked back as the spent shells are ejected.

The selector switch on the Mauser identify this as a Schnellfeuer model.

7.65mm rounds of Umezaki's Mausers

Umezaki firing her Mauser during the freeway chase scene.

Umezaki returning fire with her Mausers

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Browning Hi-Power

In Geobreeder: Breakthrough, Umezaki's rival (who calls herself the Indigo Shooting Star) uses a pair of heavily customized Browning Hi-Power pistols as her sidearms.

Browning Hi Power with "Beer Can" adjustable sights - 9x19mm

Indigo about to enter a room with her customized Hi-Power.

Close up shot of Indigo's Hi-Power.

Indigo aims her Hi-Power at Umezaki, out of ammo. Note the sights and compensators.

SIG P226

The SIG-Sauer P226 is Hound's standard issued sidearm. Several P226s fitted with laser aiming devices are also used by Irie's agents.

SIG-Sauer P226 - 9x19mm

A Hound operator fires his P226.

Irie's agent with a P226

SIG P228

Ayumi Narusawa, the only female Hound member, uses a SIG-Sauer P228.

SIG-Sauer P228 - 9x19mm

Narusawa holding P228 after saving Taba's life.

Beretta 92F

Some of the assassins attempting to kill Irie are armed with Beretta 92F pistols.

Beretta 92F - 9x19mm

Unknow assassin armed with Beretta 92.

Assassins firing their Beretta 92s and MP5.

Makarov PM

Alberto, the leader of the rogue Phantom Cats in Breakthrough, used a Makarov PM when he held Narusawa hostage.

Russian Makarov PM - 9x18mm Makarov

Alberto holding Narusawa hostage.

Alberto's Makarov after it was kicked away by Narusawa.

Colt Detective Special

Narusawa uses a 3rd Generation Colt Detective Special as her sidearm when preforming an undercover investigation.

Colt Detective Special 3rd Gen - .38 Special

Narusawa with a Colt Detective Special when she ran into Taba at the department store. Though a rookie and the only female member of the team, Narusawa displayed great firearm discipline and kept her finger off the trigger.

Narusawa released the hammer of her Colt Detective Special when she realized it was Taba.

Smith & Wesson Model 60

Two Smith & Wesson Model 60 revolvers were used by Umezaki and Indigo Shooting Star during their final failed duel attempt.

Smith & Wesson Model 60, stainless variant of the model 36 - .38 Special.

Umezaki checks her S&W Model 36 before her final duel with Indigo.

This image is obviously flipped as the ejector lever is not visible on the revolver.

Shotguns

Mossberg 500 Cruiser

During the fail assassination attempt of Irie, an assassin is seen using a Mossberg 500 Cruiser.

Mossberg 500 Cruiser - 12 gauge

An assassin about to fire his Mossberg 500 before being killed by Irie's bodyguard.

Antique Double-Barreled Shotgun

The old man owns an antique double-barreled shotgun, which Umezaki sets off by accident, triggering the fire fight.

Stoeger imported Coach Western side by side shotgun with exposed hammers - 12 Gauge

The old man showing off his shotgun to the Crimson Shooting Star.

Umezaki accidentally sets off the gun.

Saw-off Double Barrel Shotgun

One of the Phantom Cats used a sawed-off double barrel shotgun to fend off other cats chasing after him.

Remington Spartan Sawed Off shotgun - 12 gauge

A Cat loading new shells into his shotgun to fender off other Cats attacking him.

Submachine Guns

Heckler & Koch MP5K PDW

SEAL operators disguised as a mailman, delivery man and vegetable salesman attack Kagura's office with MP5K PDW submachine guns. The PDW stocks are removed for better concealment.

MP5K-PDW - 9x19mm

The "delivery man", "vegetable man" and "mailman" armed with MP5K PDWs

The "mailman" laying down suppressing fire with his MP5K PDW, note that the folding stock is removed.

M1928 Thompson

During the assault on the Russian cargo ship, Umezaki is seen firing a M1928 Thompson Submachine gun at the Phantom Cats.

M1928 "Tommy Gun" - .45 ACP with 50-round drum magazine

Umezaki firing her M1928 Thompson SMG.

Umezaki discards the M1928 when it runs out of ammo.

MP40

After Umezaki's Thompson runs out of ammo on the Russian cargo ship, Yu Himehagi hands her a MP40, which she uses to take out several Phantom Cats.

MP40 submachine gun - 9x19mm

Umezaki loading her MP40.

Umezaki and Himehagi charging through a group of Cats, with Umezaki clearing the way with her MP40.

SA Vz.61 Skorpion

Her MP40 presumably also out of ammo, Umezaki was seen with a Vz.61 Skorpion submachine gun.

Umezaki armed with a Skorpion, and displaying poor trigger discipline.

Umezaki about to found out that this gun was out of ammo too.

Sterling Patchett Suppressed version

Indigo Shooting Star uses a Sterling Patchett Suppressed version submachine gun when attacking Kagura's van on the freeway in Breakthrough. When she runs out of ammo, she simply discards the Sterling and picks up another.

Sterling Patchett Suppressed version - 9mm

Indigo firing her Sterling at the Kagura crew.

Indigo firing her Sterling during the freeway chase.

Heckler & Koch MP5A3

The unknown assassins who attack Irie are armed with Heckler & Koch MP5A3.

Heckler & Koch MP5A3 with "tropical" (wide) forearm - 9x19mm with stock extended

The assassins firing their MP5A3s at Irie's limo, unable to penetrate the armor or the bulletproof glass of the car.

Two of the assassins armed with MP5A3s about to be creamed by Irie's armored limo.

PPSh-41

The old man who takes the Kagura crew in during Breakthrough keeps a stash of Soviet weapons under his living room tatami, which include at least two PPSh-41 submachine guns. Kagura company president Yuka Kikushima uses one during the fire fight.

Two PPSh-41 are visible in the secret weapon stash that the old man collected from the former Soviet Army.

Kagura company president Kikushima firing a PPSh-41.

Unknown Submachine gun

Rifles

SIG SG 551

The SIG SG 551 assault rifle is the standard assault weapon of Hound. Some are fitted with tactical lights or laser aiming devices.

SIG SG 551 - 5.56x45mm

Narusawa armed with a SG 551 during the attack on the Russian ship.

A Hound agent armed with a SG 551 with tactical lights and two magazines clamped together.

AKS-47

The Phantom Cats used smuggled AKS-47 assault rifles as their main weapons.

AKS-47 - 7.62x39mm

A Cat firing her AKS-47 at Kagura's boat.

A Cat firing his AKS-47.

Note the bolt moved back as spent shell casing is ejected, which is rarely seen in animes.

M4A1

Indigo Shooting Star used an M4A1 fitted with a scope in a failed attempt to kill Umezaki. Her M4A1 is later seen with a M203 grenade launcher.

Colt M4A1 - 5.56x45mm

M4A1 carbine (5.56x45mm) with M203 grenade launcher (40mm)

Indigo Shooting Star loading her M4A1.

Indigo Shooting Star holding her M4A1, now fitted with a M203 grenade launcher.

M16A1

In a continuity error, Indigo Shooting Star's primary weapon switches from a M4A1 to a M16A1 (also fitted with a M203 grenade launcher) during the fire fight in the old man's house,.

M16A1 (5.56x45mm) with M203 grenade launcher (40mm)

Indigo Shooting Star M4A1 switches to a M16A1.

Indigo Shooting Star discards her M16A1 after it ran out of ammo. The A1 carrying handle and solid stock is somewhat visible through the smoke.

Sniper Rifles

Walther WA 2000

Indigo Shooting Star uses a Walther WA 2000 sniper rifle in her first attempt to take out Umezaki, intentionally shooting Umezaki's hat off and rupturing the gas line of Kagura's office. The ruptured gas line causes an explosion when Himehagi lites a cigarette.

Walther WA 2000 - .300 Win Mag

Remington Model 700

Hound snipers used Remington Model 700 during the assault on the DDK building.

Remington Model 700 - .308 Winchester

Hound sniper teams took up position across the DDK building.

Lahti L-39

During the SEALs raid on Kagura's office, Umezaki pulls out a Lahti L-39 anti-tank rifle, but is unable to use it due to the AH-1W's 20mm suppressive fire. In order to increase her firepower, she modifies the L-39 to accept a drum magazine and turns it into a makeshift heavy machine gun, which was considered reckless by the owner of the machine shop where she finished her modification. The English DVD incorrectly translated it as "Ratti machine gun".

Lahti L-39 with a PK Machine Gun for scale - 20mm

Umezaki retrieves a Lahti L-39 from her locker during the attack on Kagura's office.

The Lahti with the custom drum magazine.

Umezaki firing her modified Lahti. A handle is added by the drum magazine to help her better control the weapon.

Note how Umezaki's modification makes the Lahti's original sight useless, which was possibly why the shop owner objected to this idea.

Denel NTW-20

In a final attempt to kill Umezaki, Indigo Shooting Star uses a Mechem NTW-20 anti-material rifle to shoot the natural gas pipe line near the hot spring where Umezaki was taking a bath, and the gas is ignited by Himehagi's cigarette.

Mechem NTW-20 - 20mm

Indigo Shooting Star loaded a 20mm round in to the NTW-20. The light from the scope is reflected on her chest.

Machine Guns

MG34

During the attack on the Russian cargo ship, Umezaki fires a MG34 machine gun from Kagura's ship.

MG34 with 75 round drum magazine - 7.92x57mm Mauser.

Umezaki firing her MG34 at the Russian cargo ship.

PKM Machine Gun

During the assault on the DDK building, the Phantom Cats use a PKM machine gun to fight off the Hound.

PKM - 7.62x54mm R

Cats firing their PK to defend against Hound's attack. Note the ammo feeding from the right.

M240D

During the shootout, Indigo Shooting Star uses a remote controlled M240D machine gun to lay down suppressing fire.

M240D 7.62x51mm NATO vehicle and aircraft-mount version with spade grips - 7.62x51mm

Indigo activates her remote controlled M240D. Like all her weapons, this one is also hidden in a musical instrument case.

Indigo's M240D lays down suppressive fire with 7.62mm rounds.

GE M134

Hound's V-22 Osprey is armed with a GE M134 minigun. During the attack on the DDK building, the M134 is used to destroy the water tanks on top of the building to stop the sprinkler system.

General Electric M134 - 7.62x51mm

Crew of Hound's Osprey firing the M134 minigun on board.

Browning M2HB

A Browning M2HB heavy machine gun is seen mounted on top of the turret a JGSDF Type 90 tank stolen by the Cats. Hound also deploy M2 machine guns on their personnel transports (disguised as garbage trucks) during the attack on the DDK building.

Browning M2HB on vehicle mount - .50 BMG

A Browning M2 can be seen by the tank commander's hatch.

A Hound operative firing his M2 in an attempt to stop a vehicle charging at their perimeter.

General Dynamics M197 Vulcan

A disguised USMC AH-1W Super Cobra uses its M197 20mm gun to cover the SEAL team's extraction. It was referred to as "20mm Vulcan" by Umezaki and Eiko Rando. In the US DVD release it was incorrectly translated as "20mm Balkan".

M197 Vulcan 20mm

A M197 Vulcan under the nose of a USMC AH-1W Super Cobra disguised as a news chopper.

A USMC AH-1W with missiles and rocket pods removed and repainted to disguise as a news chopper firing its M197 Vulcan gun at Kagura's office.

General Dynamics GAU-12 Equalizer

The USMC AV-8B Harriers IIs seen are armed with GAU-12 25mm gun pods. A Harrier hijacked by the Cats is used to shoot down two other Harriers and strafe the Hounds.

A Harrier attacks the bridge of the Russian cargo ship with its GAU-12 25mm gun.

Harrier's GAU-12 gun pod. The opening on the left of the pod ejects spent casings and gas.

Close up shot of the gun pod firing.

ZPU-1

Phantom Cats on the Russian cargo ship fire a ZPU-1 anti-aircraft machine gun at Hound's chopper, but fail to shoot it down.

Grenade Launchers

Heckler & Koch HK69

Hound uses modified HK69A1 grenade launchers to fire special grenades that allow them to seal the Phantom Cats. HK69A1s are also used to fire smoke grenades.

Heckler & Koch HK69A1 - 40mm

A Hound operator fires a grenade from his HK69 grenade launcher.

Milkor MGL

During the assault on the Russian cargo ship, Umezaki fires several HE grenades from her Milkor MGL launcher, but fails to breach the hull of the ship.

Milkor MGL fitted with Armson OEG reflex sight - 40mm

Umezaki with a MGL during the attack on the Russian cargo ship.

M203

Two M203 grenade launchers are seen fitted on Indigo Shooting Star's M4A1 and M16A1 rifles.

M203 grenade launcher - 40mm

Indigo Shooting Star firing her M203 grenade launcher.

RPG-7

A RPG-7 can be seen in Umezaki's office locker, but is destroyed by the AH-1W's 20mm fire before it can be used. Several Phantom Cats are also armed with RPG-7s during the attack on the DDK building.

RPG-7 - 40mm

A RPG-7 can be seen in Umezaki's locker. It was later destroyed by the Super Cobra's 20mm gun.

Two cats used their RPG to trigger the sprinkler system which rendered Hound's new optical TAC weapons useless.

M72 LAW

The Hound commander Captain Yashima fires a modified M72 LAW to seal the Phantom Cat that hijacks the Harrier.

M72A2 LAW - 66mm

The wire behind the rocket allows the sealed cat to be stored onto a MO drive. Hound's special Phantom Cat sealing grenades also have wires attached as well. The circles on the windows of the chopper are actually gun ports that allowed passengers to use their weapons without opening the door or window.

Hand Grenades

M67 Grenade

Kagura employee Takami Sakuragi's weapon of choice is a balisong (butterfly knife) with a M67 hand grenade attached to it.

M67 fragmentation grenade

M61 Grenade

The SEALs that attack Kagura's office use a M61 hand grenade to initiate their attack.

M26 HE Frag hand grenade

A "mail man" threw a M61 grenade into Kagura's office.

F-1 Hand Grenade

The old man's secret stash includes several Russian F-1 hand grenades. Sakuragi uses one of these grenades during the shootout.

F-1 High-Explosive Fragmentation hand grenade

Takami about to throw a F-1 grenade.

RGD-33 Stick Grenade

Besides the F-1s, the majority of the old man's grenade collection are RGD-33 stick grenades.

RGD-33 high-explosive fragmentation stick grenade, shown with the diamond-patterned fragmentation sleeve.

The old man's collection, RGD-33 and F-1 grenades

Close up shot of the grenade collection. The modern M67 is thrown into the mix by the Cats.