Super Jetter: The Boy from the Future - Time travel and adventure

Super Jetter: A Boy from the Future - A Story of Time Travel and Justice

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Broadcast period

Broadcast from January 7, 1965 to January 20, 1966 every Thursday from 18:00 to 18:30

■Broadcasting station

TBS Network

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 52

■ Director

Haruyuki Kawashima

■ Production

Planning and production: TBS
Video production: TCJ (now Eiken)

■Works

©TBS

■ Story

A boy named Jetter, Time Patrol No. 723567 from the 30th century, is dispatched to pursue Jaguar, a wanted criminal who has fled to the past. However, in the flow of time, his beloved machine, the Ryusei, has a collision and crashes into the world of the 20th century along with Jaguar.
When his time machine breaks down and he is left behind in the 20th century, Jetter uses the power of future science, including a time stopper, to fight against criminals from the future.

■Explanation

This was an original TBS project that was broadcast as a follow-up to the popular anime series "Eight Man." The script was written by one of Japan's leading sci-fi and mystery writers, Kano Ichiro, along with Tsutsui Yasutaka, Yamamura Masao, Tsuji Masaki, Hanmura Ryo, Toyoda Aritsugu, and Mayumura Taku, making it a pioneering work in the field of sci-fi boy hero stories. The character design and comic book adaptation was done by Hisamatsu Fumio, who was only 21 years old at the time. The music was by Yamashita Takeo, who had also worked on many TV drama songs, making this a work with an extremely impressive staff.
All episodes of the original broadcast of this work were in black and white, but 26 of the 52 episodes were remade into color for export overseas. Some of the drawings were redone at that time. The color version was also rebroadcast in Japan after the black and white version had finished airing.

■Cast

・Jetter/Osamu Ichikawa ・Kaoru Mizushima/Minori Matsushima ・Chief Saigo/Kazuo Kumakura ・Jaguar/Kei Taguchi ・Spider/Tadashi Nakamura

■ Main staff

・Composition, Director (Chief Director) / Haruyuki Kawashima ・Screenplay / Yasutaka Tsutsui, Masao Yamamura, Taku Mayumura, Masaki Tsuji (Masaki Katsura), Ryo Hanmura, Aritsune Toyoda, Ichiro Kano ・Character Design / Fumio Hisamatsu ・Chief Animator / Masahide Fujiwara, Hisae Namba, Yoshiyuki Kumao, Setsuo Keuchi ・Art (Art Director) / Minoru Izumiya, Toshiyuki Koseki ・Music / Takeo Yamashita

■ Main Characters

・Jetter
A member of the 30th century Time Patrol, who investigates crimes in the 20th century.
Photographer Kaoru Mizushima encounters the Jetter while photographing a ghost town.
- Chief of the Crime Science Bureau, Matabei Saigo. He fights crime together with Jetter.
Jaguar
A wanted criminal from the 30th century. Pursued by the Jetter, he is washed ashore in the 20th century.

■ Main robot items

- Ryusei-go: An air car type time machine that boasts a flying speed of Mach 15.

■ Theme songs and music

・OP
・"Super Jetter"
Lyrics: Ichiro Kano; Music: Takeo Yamashita; Vocals: Kamitakada Boys Choir, Osamu Ichikawa; Ending Theme:
・"Super Jetter"
・Composer: Takeo Yamashita

■ Review

"Super Jetter: Boy from the Future" is a science fiction anime series that aired on TBS from 1965 to 1966, and has captivated audiences with its unique setting and appealing characters. The anime cleverly incorporates the theme of time travel and tells the story of Jetter, a boy from the future who fights crime in the 20th century.

The greatest appeal of this work is its storytelling that utilizes the science fiction element of time travel. The setting in which the Jetter travels back in time from the 30th century to the 20th century and fights criminals using future science and technology provides viewers with fresh surprises and excitement. In addition, the interactions with the people the Jetter meets in the 20th century and the cultural differences between the future and the past are depicted, giving the story depth and breadth.

The appeal of the characters is also a major strength of this work. The main character, Jetter, is a brave boy with a strong sense of justice, and he inspires viewers with his actions and decisions. In addition, the story is made more exciting by a rich cast of unique characters, including Mizushima Kaoru and Chief Saigo, who act alongside Jetter, and the villain Jaguar. In particular, the conflict between Jetter and Jaguar provides viewers with tension and thrills, making the story more enjoyable to watch.

The script for this series was written by some of Japan's leading science fiction and mystery writers, including Ichiro Kano, and the quality of the script is outstanding. Each episode has a different theme or problem, and contains a lot of content that will make the viewer think. The unique touch of character designer Fumio Hisamatsu also enhances the appeal of this series. Furthermore, the music by Takeo Yamashita plays an important role in livening up the atmosphere of the story.

This series was originally broadcast in black and white, but some parts were colorized for export overseas. This color version was also rebroadcast in Japan, providing viewers with a new visual experience. Some of the drawings in the colorized episodes were redone, allowing viewers to enjoy more vivid and beautiful images.

"Super Jetter: Boy from the Future" is a work supported by a story that skillfully incorporates the science fiction element of time travel, attractive characters, and a stellar cast. Its unique world view and moving story left a strong impression on viewers, and it is still loved by many fans today. This anime is a pioneer of science fiction anime, and its influence continues to extend to later works.

■Recommendation

The reasons we recommend "Super Jetter: Boy from the Future" are its unique setting, attractive characters, and high-quality script and music. The story, which utilizes the theme of time travel, provides viewers with fresh surprises and excitement, and Jetter's brave actions and decisions are inspiring. In addition, the interactions and conflicts between the unique characters add depth and breadth to the story.

This work is especially recommended for those who like science fiction anime and time travel stories. It is also recommended for those who are interested in the history and culture of Japanese anime in the 1960s. By enjoying both the black and white and color versions, you can understand the evolution of video technology at the time and the background of anime production.

Furthermore, this film can be enjoyed by the whole family. Jetter's adventure and story of growth will inspire a wide range of age groups, from children to adults. Watching the film together as a family will deepen discussions about time travel and future science and technology, enriching communication between parents and children.

"Super Jetter: Boy from the Future" is a work that leaves a strong impression on viewers with its unique charm and high-quality production. This anime, which skillfully incorporates the theme of time travel and depicts the adventures and growth of Jetter, a boy from the future, is a pioneer of science fiction anime and is still loved by many fans today. We encourage you to experience this moving story.