Gundress (Light Novel)

is a Japanese light novel series written by Akira Amasawa and Shinjiro Hori (Vol 4), with illustrations by Tetsuro Aoki. The series began publication on October 10, 1998 by ASCII Media Works under their Dengeki Bunko publishing imprint.

The series is based on the 1999 movie, Gundress by Toei Animation. The First three volumes of the novel are a spin-off to the movie, while the fourth 'Gundress The Movie' is a novelisation of the movie.

The 1999 animated movie was known to have been unfinished when it released in cinemas.

Synopsis
In 2100, the newly built Bayside City serves as Japan's premier international port. The Angel Arms Company is established by a former policewoman named Takako, to help wage war on terrorism with armed security suits. When the mayor is assassinated, the women of Angel Arms end up protecting the evil crime-lord Hassan, in hopes that his information will help bring down a global terror ring. Takako's back is to the wall as a band of criminals plot to kill Hassan, and the organization's leader is revealed to be the former lover of Angel Arms' own Alisa.