Tatsunoko Production is currently in the midst of its 60th anniversary festivities. Fans can look forward to a celebratory Yatterman drama, for example. If you’re feeling a little lost, or aren’t sure what this is all about… we’re here to tell you that, actually, you’re probably a …Read more »
If I asked you to describe the artwork of Yoshitaka Amano, you’d immediately go to — well, the above. High fantasy inspired, with flowing hair and intricate patterns. Or intricate hair and flowing patterns. The Final Fantasy and Vampire Hunter D artist has an unmistakable look. But …Read more »
Advanced weaponry and deadly ninja techniques There are few classic anime that I feel are more than deserving of a Blu-ray release. The 1972 TV series, Science Ninja Team Gatchaman, is absolutely on that short list. There’s so much going for it and, thanks to a …Read more »
If you grew up with the anime classic Science Ninja Team Gatchaman, or its localized title, Battle of the Planets, you’re likely intimately familiar with Tatsunoko Productions and its cavalcade of popular animated superhero franchises. Perhaps you even caught G-Force: Guardians of Space, the second …Read more »
Featured Spotlight: The original Gatchaman anime is one of the most influential series of all time, but that wasn't the end of this elite Science Ninja Team's tale. With the threat of GALACTOR on the rise once more, it's time for the International Science Organization …Read more »
What do Tom Cruise, Jon Bon Jovi and animation studio Tatsunoko Production have in common? It’s right there in the headline, dude. Tatsukoko is gearing up to celebrate its 55th, and it’s unveiled a visual that rings in a year of celebration at the studio, …Read more »
Sentai Filmworks' Blu-ray and DVD release of Gatchaman Crowds Insight is right around the corner on October 22, so the time is right for them to reveal the English dub cast . Check out a sample of the dub in the video below, followed by …Read more »
Featured Spotlight: The inimitable heroics of Science Ninja Team Gatchaman take to the big screen in the classic theatrical feature that has them tackling the menace of Berg Katse. Now you can bring their mighty battle home with Sentai Filmworks' release of Gatchaman the Movie …Read more »
There's more Gatchaman Crowds on the way soon, with the sequel series, Gatchaman Crowds Insight , now officially set to premiere on Nihon TV at 25:55 on July 5 (Japan Time). It will then air a month later on NihonTV's CS channel Nitelle Plus starting …Read more »
Sentai Filmworks is gearing up to release the complete Gatchaman Crowds anime on DVD and Blu-ray on September 2, which… is pretty darn close! Despite the fact that the release is right around the corner, Sentai just recently announced the English dub cast for the …Read more »
The latest issue of Otaku USA magazine is home to a Gatchaman Crowds feature by Caleb Dunaway, and it does a great job of covering the bases of the story and explaining what makes it special in its early episodes. Definitely check that out, because …Read more »
Gatchaman still manages to be relevant today thanks to an upcoming feature film and even, though quite a few degrees further separated, the new anime series Gatchaman Crowds . Its enduring legacy can be chalked up to just how well Tatsunoko Production's original series holds …Read more »
The official site for the upcoming Gatchaman live-action film now has a teaser trailer for everyone to soak in. It's not exactly full of superheroics, but it does offer a glimpse of the actors in costume. The film is being directed by Toya Sato ( …Read more »
Japan is getting a live-action version of the classic Tatsunoko Production anime Science Ninja Team Gatchaman (AKA Battle of the Planets and G-Force ), and a preview clip offers an early look at the film's cast. The video may not have any subtitles, but it …Read more »
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