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Gatchaman (1972 – 1974)

Gatchaman

^{(1972 – 1974)}

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Action, Adventure, Animation, Drama, Fantasy, Science Fiction

October 1st, 1972

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Synopsis

Science Ninja Team Gatchaman is a five-member superhero team that is composed of the main characters in several anime created by Tatsuo Yoshida and originally produced in Japan by Tatsunoko Productions and later adapted into several English-language versions. It is also known by the abbreviated name Gatchaman.

The original series, produced in 1972, was eponymously named Kagaku Ninja Tai Gatchaman and is most well known to the English-speaking world as the adaptation titled Battle of the Planets. The series received additional English adaptations with G-Force: Guardians of Space and ADV Films' uncut 2005 release. Tatsunoko also uses the official translation Science Commando Gatchaman, as shown in numerous related products and media. Because the English-language versions are notoriously inconsistent not only with one another but also with the original Japanese series, viewers most familiar with the English versions often experience some confusion upon re-examining the series after a long hiatus.

The original 1972 Kagaku Ninja Tai Gatchaman series was followed by an animated film, two sequel series, Gatchaman II, and Gatchaman Fighter. In the 90's, episodes from both series were dubbed into English by Saban as Eagle Riders. In 1994, the original series was remade as a condensed OVA series.

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Cast

Katsuji Mori
Ôwashi no Ken
(Ken Washio)
Isao Sasaki
Kondoru no Jô
(Jô Asakura)
Kazuko Sugiyama
Shiratori no Jun
Yoku Shioya
Tsubakuro no Jinpei
Shingo Kanemoto
Mimizuku no Ryû
(Ryû Nakanishi)
Tôru Ôhira
Kôzaburô Nambu
Masaru Ikeda
Geru Sadora
Mikio Terashima
Berugu Kattse
Nobuo Tanaka
Sôsai Ekksu
Shûsei Nakamura
Narêtâ
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Directors

Noboru Ishiguro
(105 episodes, 1972-1978)
Seitarô Hara
(48 episodes, 1979-1980)
Dai Kôno
(52 episodes, 1978-1979)
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Producers

Charles C. Campbell
producer
(105 episodes, 1972-1978)
Ippei Kuri
producer
(105 episodes, 1972-1978)
John Ledford
executive producer / producer (105 episodes, 1972-1978)
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Writers

Tatsuo Yoshida
characters
(105 episodes, 1972-1978)
Akira Nakahara
screenplay
(9 episodes, 1979-1980)
Saburô Ebinuma
screenplay
(1 episode, 1979)
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Taglines

Originally re-cut and released in the 70's and 80's as "Battle of the Planets" and "G-Force" Gatchaman is an Anime legend!
Don't miss the series that started it all uncut and unedited for the first time ever!
At long last! For the first time in North America: The uncut, epic conclusion of the original Gatchaman saga!
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Keywords

good versus evil
villain
flying
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Country of Origin

Japan

Languages

Japanese

Release Dates

June 14th, 2005 (Canada)
November 1st, 1979 (France)
October 1st, 1972 (Japan)
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Alternative Titles

Kagaku ninja tai Gatchaman (original title)
Kagaku ninja tai Gatchaman II (original title)
Kagaku ninja tai Gatchaman F (original title)
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Sound Mixes

Mono

Aspect Ratios

1.33 : 1
1.37 : 1

Production Companies

Tatsunoko Production (animation) / (production) / (animation production) / animation
King Features Entertainment
Tama Production (animation) / animation
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Distribution Companies

Tatsunoko Production (Non-US)
TVA International (Canada)
AK Vidéo (France)
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Nippon Columbia (soundtrack)
Topcraft (in-between animation)
Imagica (developing) (as Toyo Laboratory)
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