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Gatchaman
is a Japanese animated franchise about a five-member superhero ninja team created by Tatsuo Yoshida and produced by Tatsunoko Productions. The original anime series, which debuted in 1972, was eponymously entitled ''Kagaku Ninja-tai Gatchaman'' and is best known in the English-speaking world as the adaptation entitled ''Battle of the Planets'' (1978). The series had additional English adaptations with '' G-Force: Guardians of Space'' (1986) and ADV Films' uncut 2005 release. Tatsunoko also uses the official translation ''Science Commando Gatchaman'' in related products and media. The original ''Kagaku Ninja-tai Gatchaman'' series was followed by an animated film and two direct sequel series, '' Gatchaman II'' (1978) and ''Gatchaman Fighter'' (1979). During the 1990s, episodes from both series were dubbed into English by Saban as '' Eagle Riders''. In the years since, the franchise has spawned many different productions, some that were left unproduced or evolved significant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Guardians Of Space
''G-Force: Guardians of Space'' (1986) is the second American animated television adaptation of the Japanese anime series ''Science Ninja Team Gatchaman'' (1972), following Sandy Frank Entertainment's initial 1978 effort ''Battle of the Planets'' and preceding ADV Films' 2005 attempt, known merely as ''Gatchaman''. With ''G-Force'', Sandy Frank Entertainment collaborated with Turner Broadcasting to create a newer, more faithful translation of ''Science Ninja Team Gatchaman'' for a new audience, and such a translation was made possible with the relaxed television standards of the 1980s, a luxury that the more ''Star Wars''-themed ''Battle of the Planets'' did not enjoy. In the show, five brave teenagers — Ace Goodheart, Dirk Daring, Agatha June, Pee Wee and Hoot Owl battle the aliens Galactor and Computor for the fate of the planet Earth. Overview During the early-to-mid 1980s, Sandy Frank Entertainment's ''Battle of the Planets'' (or ''BotP'') was gradually being phased o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gatchaman (OVA)
is a three-part original video animation (OVA) based on the popular 1970s anime ''Science Ninja Team Gatchaman''. It was released in Japan and the United States during the mid-1990s. This version of ''Gatchaman'' is set in the year 2066 where the evil leader of the nation of Hontwall is threatening to take over the planet. Scientists from the International Science Organization are disappearing and only five teenage heroes, the Science Ninja team, can stop the disaster. The OVAs were licensed by Urban Vision through Harmony Gold USA and were released on VHS and DVD. At Anime Boston 2013, Sentai Filmworks had announced that they have rescued the OVA series along with the original 1970s series for a DVD re-release in October. The series was made available for streaming through Crunchyroll. The series was originally dubbed by Harmony Gold and Urban Vision, however, Sentai Filmworks produced a new English dub in 2013 for their DVD and Blu-ray re-release to match the uncut TV serie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Battle Of The Planets
''Battle of the Planets'' is an American adaptation of the Japanese anime series ''Science Ninja Team Gatchaman'' (1972). Of the 105 original ''Gatchaman'' episodes, 85 were used in the ''Battle of the Planets'' adaptation, produced by Sandy Frank Entertainment. The adaptation was generally faithful to the plot and character development of the original ''Gatchaman'' series, but significant additions and reductions were made in order to increase appeal to the North American television market of the late 1970s, as well as avoid controversy from parents; these included the removal of elements of graphic violence and profanity. It was the most successful anime series in the United States during the 1970s, airing on 100 network affiliates during after-school hours by 1979. As of June 2013, Sentai Filmworks have licensed the ''Gatchaman'' franchise. An oft-delayed CGI film based on the franchise, ''Gatchaman'', last slated for a 2011 release from Warner Bros., was officially canceled ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gatchaman II
is the direct sequel to ''Science Ninja Team Gatchaman'', set two years after the first television series. After the defeat of Leader X, he exacts his revenge by mutating a young child into Gel Sadra, making them the new leader of Galactor. While Galactor returns, Dr. Nambu and the International Science Organization bring the Science Ninja Team Gatchaman back into active duty. This series and ''Gatchaman F'' would be the basis of the English-language version named '' Eagle Riders''. Sentai Filmworks has licensed the series and released the complete series on DVD on April 18, 2017. Plot Two years after the defeat of Galactor and the apparent death of Condor Joe, a cruise ship is attacked by Leader X, killing nearly everyone on board. One of the survivors, a young child known as Sammy, whose gender is ambiguous, but is implied to be a hermaphrodite, is captured by X and rapidly aged into the bizarre, masculine-voiced, and androgynous villain known as Gel Sadra. Though they have ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eagle Riders
''Eagle Riders'' (also known as Saban's Eagle Riders) is an animated television adaptation of the Japanese anime series '' Gatchaman II'' and ''Gatchaman Fighter'', which have been combined. It was produced by Saban Entertainment. 65 episodes aired in Australia on Network Ten from August 14, 1997, to December 4, 1997. In the United States, 13 episodes had previously aired in first-run syndication during the fall of 1996 and 1997. Premise Earth is under siege from the alien menace known only by the name Cybercon and its legion of android forces, the Vorak. The Global Security Council convenes to address this problem, and calls upon Dr. Thaddeus Keane for assistance. They remember the aid they had received from Keane's special force, the Eagle Riders, in years past. Keane assures them that the Eagle Riders are still together, still strong, and armed with brand new weapons. Production Saban first trademarked the show's name in 1995, and recorded their dub afterwards. In a 2006 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gatchaman Fighter
is the direct sequel to '' Gatchaman II''. In the continuing saga, a surviving fragment of Leader X mutates into Leader Z, and recruits megalomaniac Count Egobossler to create an army to conquer the world. In order to defeat this new enemy, the Science Ninja Team Gatchaman return with stronger weapons. Description Picking up immediately where ''Gatchaman II'' left off in storyline, the third and final series debuted a week later, running for 48 episodes. Aspects such as the animation, music, and mecha designs were further overhauled with ''F''. Plot synopsis After Leader X is seemingly destroyed for good at the end of ''Gatchaman II'', a fragment of him that survived grows and mutates into Z. With the head of the Egobossler family, Count Egobossler (and his two subordinates Mechandol and Kempler), Z is bent on destroying the Earth, and the Science Ninja Team, once more. In the wake of Anderson's death, Dr. Nambu has become the new head of the ISO, while the team is now confi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tatsunoko Productions
and often shortened to , is a Japanese animation company. The studio's name has a double meaning in Japanese: "Tatsu's child" (Tatsu is a nickname for Tatsuo) and "sea dragon", the inspiration for its seahorse logo. Tatsunoko's headquarters are in Musashino, Tokyo. History The studio was founded in October 1962 by anime pioneer Tatsuo Yoshida and his brothers Kenji and Toyoharu (better known by his pen name "Ippei Kuri"). The studio's first production was the 1965 TV series ''Space Ace''. Since then many figures in the anime industry have worked with Tatsunoko, including Mizuho Nishikubo, Hiroshi Sasagawa, Koichi Mashimo, Katsuhisa Yamada, Hideaki Anno (Tatsunoko provided animation work on the ''Neon Genesis Evangelion'' TV series), and Kazuo Yamazaki. Sasagawa is notable for bringing his fondness for comedy animation to the forefront in Tatsunoko series such as the ''Time Bokan'' (1975) franchise. The company later licensed ''Macross'' to Harmony Gold, who then produced ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tatsunoko Production
and often shortened to , is a Japanese animation company. The studio's name has a double meaning in Japanese: "Tatsu's child" (Tatsu is a nickname for Tatsuo) and " sea dragon", the inspiration for its seahorse logo. Tatsunoko's headquarters are in Musashino, Tokyo. History The studio was founded in October 1962 by anime pioneer Tatsuo Yoshida and his brothers Kenji and Toyoharu (better known by his pen name "Ippei Kuri"). The studio's first production was the 1965 TV series ''Space Ace''. Since then many figures in the anime industry have worked with Tatsunoko, including Mizuho Nishikubo, Hiroshi Sasagawa, Koichi Mashimo, Katsuhisa Yamada, Hideaki Anno (Tatsunoko provided animation work on the ''Neon Genesis Evangelion'' TV series), and Kazuo Yamazaki. Sasagawa is notable for bringing his fondness for comedy animation to the forefront in Tatsunoko series such as the ''Time Bokan'' (1975) franchise. The company later licensed ''Macross'' to Harmony Gold, who then produced ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gatchaman (film)
is a 2013 Japanese tokusatsu superhero film directed by Toya Sato based on the classic 1970s anime television series ''Science Ninja Team Gatchaman''. Plot By the year 2050 AD, a mysterious organization called Galactor has occupied half of the Earth and threatens to exterminate the human race. Around the same time, the International Science Organization had uncovered mysterious stones that bear unusual powers. It is said that one person out of approximately eight million is able to harness the power of the stones; they are known as a "Receptor". Dr. Kozaburo Nambu gathers a team of these five lucky Receptors together. Known as the "Gatchaman" team, it is their mission to defeat Galactor. Cast * Tori Matsuzaka as Ken Washio * Gō Ayano as Joe Asakura * Ayame Goriki as Jun Ohtsuki * Tatsuomi Hamada as Jinpei Ohtsuki * Ryohei Suzuki as Ryu Nakanishi * Gorō Kishitani as Dr. Nambu * Ken Mitsuishi as Dr. Kirkland * Eriko Hatsune as Naomi * Shidō Nakamura as Iriya Production and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Imagi Animation Studios
Imagi Animation Studios, also known as Imagi Studios, was a China, Chinese animation and visual effects studio based in Hong Kong, and established in 2000 by Imagi International Holdings Limited (), a Hong Kong-based investment company. Background In 2000, Imagi Animation Studios was set up and production starts on its first project, the CGI-animated television series ''Zentrix''. The company had a studio in Chai Wan, Hong Kong, as well as a creative development and production facility in Los Angeles, California and a satellite office in Tokyo. The company's first major Computer-generated imagery, CGI-animated theatrical film ''TMNT (2007 film), TMNT'' was released March 23, 2007 by Warner Bros. in the United States and Canada, opening No. 1 at the box office, and was being distributed internationally by the The Weinstein Company, Weinstein Company. Imagi's focus was to create high-quality CGI-animated feature films with superhero themes to entertain global audiences, combining ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hisayuki Toriumi
, sometimes credited as Eikō Toriumi, was a Japanese animation director, storyboardist, screenwriter, and novelist. He is best known for directing the TV show ''Science Ninja Team Gatchaman'' and also credited for his contributions to several other anime series. He is known to Japanese fans for his TV series ''The Wonderful Adventures of Nils'' and ''Shima Shima Tora no Shimajirō'' and to international fans for his work in ''Area 88'', ''Dallos'', ''The Mysterious Cities of Gold'', and '' Tekkaman: The Space Knight''. Toriumi's direction is very smart, dramatic, and complete. Mamoru Oshii was strongly influenced by him, and Oshii professes him to be "my mentor." He always dealt with family as a theme in his work, and the relationship between father and son was especially important to him. On the other hand, he had no interested in dramas between men and women. Toriumi also authored nearly two dozen novels. In addition to anime novelizations, he wrote mainly historically-themed ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jinzō Toriumi
was a Japanese screenwriter who first began his career during the "revolutionary era" of Japanese animation on ''Mach GoGoGo'' (''Speed Racer''), ''Science Ninja Team Gatchaman'' (''Battle of the Planets/G-Force''), and ''Yatterman''. Toriumi was born in the northern Japanese prefecture of Hokkaidō. After trying his hand at live-action at Nikkatsu, he began writing animation scripts at Mushi Productions for ''Mighty Atom'' (''Astro Boy'') in 1964. He went on to devote himself full-time to television at Tatsunoko Production in 1965. He contributed to ''Casshern'', '' Tekkaman'' and ''Time Bokan''. He later began writing for such Sunrise works as ''Armored Trooper VOTOMS'', ''Yoroiden Samurai Troopers'' (''Ronin Warriors''), ''Mister Ajikko''. He also wrote the novel versions of ''Gatchaman'', ''Shin Heiyōden'' and Dororo, as well as the ''Anime Scenario Nyūmon'' (The Introduction to Anime Scriptwriting). He used the ''Anime Scenario Nyūmon'' book when he became a vocational ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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