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Is Dominion Finished? Everything You Need to Know Before Watching

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What is Dominion Tank Police?
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Set in a dystopian near future, Dominion presents a world where extreme air pollution makes the outdoors potentially fatal and crime has spiraled out of control. To combat this, the police utilize heavy armor, specifically the Newport Tank Police who patrol the region between the Setouchi Canal and Osaka Bay.

Unlike a standard police force, this unit features officers from across the globe who prefer to crush crime—quite literally—with brute force. The story follows Leona Ozaki, a young woman obsessed with her mini-tank, Bonaparte. While Bonaparte is viewed as a laughing stock by other officers due to its small size, Leona and her lovestruck partner, Al Cu Ad Solte, use it to navigate the chaos of the city. Between dealing with excessive paperwork and the fallout of operating tanks in crowded urban areas, they face off against the elusive criminal mastermind Buaku and his gang, which includes the Puma twins (notorious cat girls).

If you are looking to dive into this world, you can buy the Dominion manga to get the full experience.

Is the Anime Finished?
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Whether the anime feels “finished” depends on your goals. There is a primary series and a direct sequel, New Dominion Tank Police, which provides a continuation of the story. However, because the anime is based on a long-running manga series starting in 1985, some viewers may find that the anime adaptations only cover specific portions of the narrative.

For those seeking a fully comprehensive conclusion to the overarching plot and world-building, transitioning to the original manga is recommended. If you enjoy the style and want to support our research into these series, feel free to support us on Ko-fi.

Audience and Appeal
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Dominion is best suited for viewers who enjoy a blend of science fiction, action, and quirky comedy. Its primary appeal lies in the absurdity of its premise: tank-based policing in a polluted city, contrasting with the lighthearted dynamics between Leona and Al. The inclusion of unique themes, such as the Puma twins’ cat girl designs, adds a distinct flavor to the dystopian setting.

If you’re a fan of this aesthetic, you might want to browse Dominion Tank Police merchandise to celebrate the series.

Recommended Watch and Read Order#

Because Dominion has several adaptations and a retelling, the order in which you consume the media matters. You can refer to the relationship tree on this page for a visual guide, but here are our recommended paths:

Release Order
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For those who want to experience the series as it was released to the public:

  1. Dominion Tank Police (1988)
  2. New Dominion Tank Police (1993-1994)
  3. TANK S.W.A.T. 01 (2006)

The Completionist Order
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If you want every single piece of the puzzle, including the source material and alternate takes:

  1. The original Dominion manga (1985)
  2. Dominion Tank Police anime
  3. New Dominion Tank Police anime
  4. Dominion: Conflict 1 [No More Noise] manga
  5. TANK S.W.A.T. 01 anime

The “Source Material” Path
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If you prefer reading the original vision before seeing the adaptations:

  • Start with the Dominion manga, then move through the anime adaptations in chronological order. You can find the manga here.

You can watch the anime on Prime Video (availability varies by region via Crunchyroll collaboration).

Dominion • manga • 1985 (Japan: Hakusensha Gekkan ComiComi Zoukan 1985 Autumn)
  └─(adaptation)→  Dominion Tank Police • anime • 1988-05-27
   └─(sequel)→   New Dominion Tank Police • anime • 1993-10-21 to 1994-10-21
  └─(alternate retelling)→  Dominion: Conflict 1 [No More Noise] • manga • 1995-02-21
   └─(adaptation)→   TANK S.W.A.T. 01 • anime • 2006-03-24

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