Cleopatra D.C.

"Cleopatra D.C." (クレオパトラD.C.) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Kaoru Shintani about a fictional United States corporation, led by the beautiful and spirited Cleopatra Corns. Cleopatra, or Cleo as she is known to her friends, would much rather go on vacation in some exotic locale than concern herself with the business end of the Corns Conglomerate, which is the most powerful economic player in the United States. However, Cleo has a kind and forgiving nature, and will not shy away if trouble is near. She and her friends often find themselves in all sorts of fantastic adventures, from putting out oil well fires to safeguarding a powerful telepathic girl. The manga ran from 1986 to 1991 and was collected into 8 volumes. In 1989, a 3-episode OVA anime series adaptation of part of the story was produced by J.C.STAFF. The series blends action, adventure, and some humorous elements, mainly focusing on Cleo and her companions as they handle various crises and challenges while managing the company's affairs. It is worth mentioning that Cleo is portrayed as a blonde African-American woman who fought her way out of the slums to become the company's chairman. Despite her high position, she maintains a casual yet brave personality and often gets involved in various adventures.