
The semi-coherent adventures of two teenage intergalactic private eyes, Kei and Yuri. Members of Trouble Consultant team 234, their code name is 'Lovely Angels'. However, they're better known – universe-wide, in fact – as the 'Dirty Pair', a moniker they're not fond of. Their arrival at the scene is always a source of hope and dread, since they always solve the case, but wherever they go, something gets destroyed, up to and including entire planets. Luckily for them – but not so much for the universe – there's typically some extenuating circumstances that support their oft-uttered phrase, "It's not our fault".
Cast: Kyoko Tongu, Saeko Shimazu, Ikuya Sawaki
Season 1
24 episodes
- 1. We'll Teach You How to Kill a ComputerA priceless prism is being delivered to Caine Galaxy. For safety, 20 different ships are being deployed, but only one of them has the actual gem. Kei and Yuri aren't sure if their cargo is real or not, but they must battle a group of pirates who intend to find out!16CC25minJul 15, 1985
- 2. Do Lovely Angels Prefer Chest Hair?Cosmo Plane Service has fallen victim to two suspicious accidents and now they're launching the Tenan I Spacecraft, their most expensive ship yet.16CC25minJul 22, 1985
- 3. Love of the Selfish... Love Is Russian RouletteKing, the leader of a crime syndicate on Planet Vega, holds the Golem Poker Chip, which brings good luck to anyone who owns it. The Lovely Angels are sent to infiltrate King's estate and bring the Chip back into the hands of the law!16CC25minJul 29, 1985
- 4. Pursuit Smells of Death & CheesecakeThe Guillaume De Malatesta XIII cat has run away! He was the test subject for a muscle fortifier that grants superhuman strength. If the Dirty Pair can't find him soon the city could be leveled flat!16CC25minAug 5, 1985
- 5. The Heartbeat of CreadosWhile traveling in a rental ship to one of Kei's hot dates, the Lovely Angels are set upon by an old enemy out for revenge from beyond the grave.16CC25minAug 12, 1985
- 6. Many Dangers, Many DummiesKei and Yuri must defend a precious stone prism shipment against pirates.16CC25minAug 19, 1985
- 7. Love Is Everything. Risk Your Life on Escape!Clicky is the sole heir to the wealthy Goldjeff empire. He's eloping with a woman named Joanca, but she has plans to kidnap him and walk away with millions of credits in ransom money. It's up to the Dirty Pair to step in and set things right!16CC25minAug 26, 1985
- 8. It Can't Be Helped! A Woman's Love Is an Explosive Thing!Yuri receives a shocking message from Billy Galet, her childhood sweetheart who promised her a spaceship. Now Yuri wants to retire and leaves with Billy, but Kei won't give up so easily.16CC25minSep 2, 1985
- 9. Please Employ Us. It's Better to Have Beautiful Bodyguards!Newstone Ore is a highly sought-after source of fuel, but fighting between two rival syndicates has lead to a drop in the supply. The Dirty Pair are sent in disguised as the feisty Shooting Star Okei and the beautiful sharpshooter Crimson Oyuri!16CC25minSep 16, 1985
- 10. What? We're the Brutal Kidnappers!Beloved King Louis VII, ruler of Planet Caspia, has died. If anything befalls his only son, Prince Heace, the throne will default to the villainous Duke Ruber. The Queen has called in the Dirty Pair to ensure the Prince's safe return.16CC25minSep 26, 1985
- 11. Ho Ho Ho, Dresses and Men Are Better NewKei and Yuri have received a dinner invitation from the handsome G.A. Frances. But when they stop by Planet Cauld for a little pre-dinner dress shopping, the police aren't too happy to see them.16CC25minSep 30, 1985
- 12. The Little Dictator! The Curse of the Touchy SecretAlgernon has been stolen! The thief is in the 3WA building and the Dirty Pair are called to smoke him out, but no one will tell them what exactly was stolen, or who stole it. How can they find something if they don't know what they're looking for?16CC25minOct 7, 1985
- 13. What's This?! Our Fair Skin Is Getting Slimy!Something lurking in the sewers is eating Eleanor City residents. Much to the chagrin of the Tower Chief, the Dirty Pair are back to save the day.16CC25minOct 14, 1985
- 14. Vault and Voting? Speech Day Is Murder DaySecurity is tight at 3WA Headquarters, for two reasons: Presidential candidate Guilder is there for a speech, and maintenance is underway on Pandora's Vault. But a shadowy figure sneaks in and the Dirty Pair must find out what they're after: Guilder or Pandora.16CC25minOct 21, 1985
- 15. Keep On Digging, A Fortune Comes at the EndAn old coot by the name of Joe says he's on the trail of an enormous treasure! Catch is, it's in the deepest, darkest part of the ruins.16CC25minOct 28, 1985
- 16. Trust Us on That. 3WA Is a Great Job.Sakurako Yorozuya may look like an ordinary young woman, but she's actually the head of a giant corporation! Kei and Yuri have been assigned to protect her, but babysitting this naive, high-society princess turns out to be a royal pain in the rear.16CC25minNov 4, 1985
- 17. Come Out, Come Out, Assassin!Sundric, a brilliant cryptanalyst and deadly assassin, has eluded the 3WA for thirteen years, but they have one last chance to catch him. The Dirty Pair go undercover as Flight Attendant Yuri and Sister Kei to smoke him out!16CC25minNov 11, 1985
- 18. Excuse Us, The Running Trouble, Violent BreakthroughsThe Dirty Pair arrest a difficult character, but getting him to the police station is even more complicated.16CC25minNov 18, 1985
- 19. A Love Grudge. Let Me Love You Without Paying Off an Old ScoreKei and Yuri are sent to avenge the "murder" of an eccentric millionaire's romantic interest, a doll. It's going to be tricky though as they already know who dropped a space pod on the doll's head.16CC25minNov 25, 1985
- 20. The Pursuit of Blues Is the BGM of MurderThe Dirty Pair are looking for an assassin who has gone to ground. Unfortunately they end up owing him a favour.16CC25minDec 2, 1985
- 21. Unbelievable! 463 Passengers Disappeared?A passenger spaceship on a routine flight arrives in port with nobody aboard.16CC25minDec 9, 1985
- 22. Excellent! 463 Passengers Return.Arthur admits his part in the disappearance mystery, but his plan has been hijacked by the pilots to their own ends.16CC25minDec 16, 1985
- 23. I Feel Uneasy? Our Elegant RevengeYuri is injured when the 3WA pull them off a drugs job at the last moment, but is helped by a charming con man.16CC25minDec 23, 1985
- 24. Are You Serious? The Apartment Is a Dangerous AddressA door-to-door salesman serial killer is on the loose, and the Dirty Pair are assigned to be a honeypot to catch him.16CC25minDec 26, 1985
Dirty Pair
The semi-coherent adventures of two teenage intergalactic private eyes, Kei and Yuri. Members of Trouble Consultant team 234, their code name is 'Lovely Angels'. However, they're better known – universe-wide, in fact – as the 'Dirty Pair', a moniker they're not fond of. Their arrival at the scene is always a source of hope and dread, since they always solve the case, but wherever they go, something gets destroyed, up to and including entire planets. Luckily for them – but not so much for the universe – there's typically some extenuating circumstances that support their oft-uttered phrase, "It's not our fault".
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Norio Hatsukawa, Takayuki Yoshii





































