Mardock Scramble: The First Compression

Balot, a troubled teenager, is taken in by a casino manager named Shell who offers her a luxurious lifestyle. Grateful for his generosity, she becomes curious about his motives and starts investigating his past. This action leads to disastrous consequences as Shell attempts to kill her by blowing up her car. Due to the high crime rate in Mardock, a new law allows police to use extreme measures to revive crime witnesses. Balot is brought back to life using advanced technology, but her mental state is severely affected. She eventually seeks revenge against Shell, who is revealed to be her killer. Balot, a troubled teenager, is taken in by a casino manager named Shell who offers her a luxurious lifestyle. Grateful for his generosity, she becomes curious about his motives and starts investigating his past. This action leads to disastrous consequences as Shell attempts to kill her by blowing up her car. Due to the high crime rate in Mardock, a new law allows police to use extreme measures to revive crime witnesses. Balot is brought back to life using advanced technology, but her mental state is severely affected. She eventually seeks revenge against Shell, who is revealed to be her killer. Balot, a troubled teenager, is taken in by a casino manager named Shell who offers her a luxurious lifestyle. Grateful for his generosity, she becomes curious about his motives and starts investigating his past. This action leads to disastrous consequences as Shell attempts to kill her by blowing up her car. Due to the high crime rate in Mardock, a new law allows police to use extreme measures to revive crime witnesses. Balot is brought back to life using advanced technology, but her mental state is severely affected. She eventually seeks revenge against Shell, who is revealed to be her killer.