砂の薔薇 雪の黙示録

"Desert Rose: The Snow Apocalypse" is a 1993 OVA anime, adapted from Kaoru Shintani's manga series of the same name. "Desert Rose" tells the story of "Mary of the Rose," the commander of "Division M," an elite force within the counter-terrorism organization "C.A.T." Mary lost her husband and child in a terrorist attack, leaving a rose-shaped scar on her chest that turns red when her emotions run high. This OVA focuses on Mary leading her all-female team in Switzerland to protect a world summit from terrorist attacks. The animation features the C.A.T. members using various weapons, including Beretta 950BS pistols, Colt Combat Elite pistols, MP5A3 submachine guns, and M16A1 assault rifles. The work is known for its female protagonists' combat prowess and its anti-terrorism theme, showcasing the unique "Shintani world." In addition to the exciting battle scenes, the OVA also explores themes of war trauma and revenge. The OVA was produced by J.C.STAFF and released on April 25, 1993, with only one episode and the ending theme song "Born under the Stars."