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Summary: OAV misses something even though there is a story.
Comment: In watching these three videos, I was once again snared back into being a fan of Gatchaman again. I was introduced to this series as Battle of the Planets when I was a kid. I loved the new looks of the characters except for Ken. He should have had a different look. I can't imagine he and Joe hanging out together off duty. Joe, on the other hand, looks good. I felt he was improved from the original. Even though I enjoyed this series, I feel that they could have maybe added on two or three volumes more to tell a better story. Even though it was enjoyable, the story felt rushed. You didn't have time to know the characters too well. There was depth with Ken and Joe in the original that was brushed over in the new OAVs.
I still recommend this to anyone who hasn't seen it. You'll watch it over and over again until you're dizzy! ;)
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Summary: Well worth watching
Comment: The Gatchaman OAVs are a spectacularly reanimated albeit highly-condensed remake of Gatchaman (1972, Tsatsunoko). The first installment serves very well to set up the political background to the series and introduce us to the main characters.
Overall, I found it very interesting to watch (you will definitely want to get the entire set). I would have given it 5 stars except that I'm not fond of fan-service, of which there is a little too much.
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Summary: Excellent Remake
Comment: If you remember Battle of the Planets or G-Force (or Eagle Riders) then this is a must-have. All three of those cartoons were American versions of the 1972 Japanese series Kagaku Ninjatai Gatchaman (Science Ninja Team Gatchaman). The original producers remade the 1972 series in 1994, updating it for a more modern audience. Characterization suffers a bit because of the way the 105-episode series is condensed into three 40-minute episodes, but the production was otherwise excellent. The updated machine designs are incredible, the team is outfitted with new and sometimes bizarre weapons, and their flying/fighting scenes are astonishing. The animation is breathtaking. My only complaint was that there were only three episodes.
This is the only commercially available piece of Gatchaman/G-Force merchandise in the United States. I've watched my copy several times and shared it with several of my friends.
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Summary: A classics return
Comment: Of course Condor Joe rules!! He always was no 1..Very cool..Thats what we like..
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Summary: Gatchaman is G-Force and beyond!
Comment: Gatchaman is the latest incarnation of what most people knew as G-Force. The characters are nearly identical to their 70's G-Force counterparts with a 90's look. The macha designs are excellent, the action is fast paced. The only problem is that the American voice actors didn't do justice to what was happening on the screen. I've only viewed volume 1, but so far it looks to be a great trip!
