Gatchaman

In the year 2066, the Republic of Hontworl, a charter member of the United Nations, leaves the organization without explaining its motives. This causes an outrage within the U.N. and places the security of the world on edge. Soon after this incident, Myori, the capital of the Republic of Triad, is attacked by a bird-like, flying fortress known as the Turtle King.

The International Science Organization, which is headed by Dr. Kouzaburou Nanbu, is tasked to deal with this mysterious enemy. At the same time, the leading scientists of the ISO are disappearing. The five members of the Science Ninja Team, the Gatchaman warriors, are called upon to get to the bottom of things.

It's been years since the team has fought Berg Katze and the infamous Galactor organization. Will Ken, also known as the Eagle, still be able to lead his team to victory against this supreme force of evil?

Washio, Ken Main

Onosaka, Masaya Japanese

Asakura, Joe Main

Ishii, Kouji Japanese

Jun Main

Neya, Michiko Japanese

Nakanishi, Ryu Main

Tachiki, Fumihiko Japanese

Katse, Berg Main

Shiozawa, Kaneto Japanese

Jinpei Main

Matsumoto, Rica Japanese

Kozaburou, Nambu Main

Sawaki, Ikuya Japanese

Washio, Kentaro Supporting

Ishizuka, Unshou Japanese

Sousai X Supporting

Tanaka, Nobuo Japanese

Secretary General Supporting

Matsushita, Yukihiro Director, Storyboard

Motonaga, Keitarou Episode Director

Nishiyama, Akihiko Episode Director

Kramer, Steve Script, ADR Director

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Apr 16, 2022

jadedXotaku

Mixed Feelings

Gatchman is...fine. This 3 episode OVA update of the 1970s original Science Ninja Team Gatchaman is a decent enough effort. The character designs by Yasuomi Umetsu are solid (though I admittedly like the original series art more), and it is pretty action packed with fluid animation. The story is par for the course, alien invaders and all that, but it moves along at a brisk pace. My biggest issue is trying to give Gatchaman a darker tone. It works at times, particularly when non costumed characters are on screen. But the second the Ninja Teams or villains show up in costume...well, it's just silly and ... doesn't work. I guess after 8Man After and Casshan: Robot Hunter, this sort of update was inevitable at the time. While it does have a "wtf" ending, I'd say it's worth checking out if you have an affinity for '90s anime or want to see early Yasuomi Umetsu.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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