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5.0 out of 5 stars
Excelent tribute to Battle of the Planets, or Gatchaman, January 13, 1999
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Excelent tribute to the original series known as Battle of the Planets. Beats the heck out of te rehashes that we keep seeing on television. beautiful production values.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
OAV misses something even though there is a story., January 5, 2000
This review is from: Gatchaman 1: Dragon King [VHS] (VHS Tape)
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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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent Remake, December 18, 1999
This review is from: Gatchaman 1: Dragon King [VHS] (VHS Tape)
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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