The appeal and reviews of "Time Bokan Series Yatterman": Why it's recommended for modern anime fans

Time Bokan Series Yatterman - Time Bokan Series Yatterman

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Broadcast period

January 1, 1977 - January 27, 1979 Every Saturday 18:30-19:00

■Broadcasting station

Fuji TV Network

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 108

■Original Story

Tatsunoko Productions Planning Department

■ Director

Chief Director: Hiroshi Sasagawa, Seitaro Hara (Episodes 1-46)
General Director: Hiroshi Sasagawa (episodes 47-108)

■ Production

Fuji Television, Tatsunoko Productions

■Works

©Tatsunoko Productions

■ Story

Gan-chan, a boy who loves building machines, and his girlfriend Ai-chan complete a giant dog-shaped mecha called Yatterwan, and decide to use it to benefit the world and become Yatterman, a hero of justice. Meanwhile, a mysterious figure calling himself the god of thieves contacts the Doronbo Gang, a trio of villains. He tempts them to collect the Skull Stones, which contain information on the locations of large gold nuggets scattered around the world. Yatterman sets out with Yatterwan to thwart the Doronbo Gang's ambitions.

■Explanation

The second film in the Time Bokan series. The righteous Yatterman and the villainous Doronbo gang battle it out over the treasure Skull Stones scattered all over the world. While inheriting the basic concept of the previous film, Time Bokan, it took the standard gags and unique mecha battles even further, determining the direction of the series. Due to its popularity, it was extended to air for two years, making it the series' signature work.

■Cast

・Gan-chan (Yatterman No. 1) / Yoshiko Ota・Ai-chan (Yatterman No. 2) / Mari Okamoto・Omochama / Reiko Katsura・Yatterwan / Masaru Ikeda・Doronjo / Noriko Obara・Boyackie / Joji Yanami・Tonzler / Kazuya Tatekabe・Dokurobee / Junpei Takiguchi・Narrator / Kei Toyama

■ Main staff

・Producer: Tatsuo Yoshida ・Planning: Jinzo Toriumi, Akiyoshi Sakai ・Original story: Tatsunoko Productions Planning Department ・Music: Masaaki Jimbo, Masayuki Yamamoto ・Producer: Masaru Shibata, Masashi Nagai, Nagateru Kato ・Character design: Yoshitaka Amano ・Mechanic design: Kunio Okawara ・Art director: Kazuo Okada, Naoto Yokose ・Sound recording director: Toshiki Toriumi ・General directors: Hiroshi Sasagawa, Seitaro Hara (episodes 1 to 46)
Produced by Fuji Television and Tatsunoko Productions

■ Main Characters

・Gan-chan (Yatterman No. 1)
Real name: Takada Gan. In order to make Yatterwan a useful tool for the world, he becomes Yatterman No. 1, a champion of justice.
・Ai-chan (Yatterman No. 2)
Real name: Ai Kaminari. Gan-chan's girlfriend. Fights alongside Gan-chan as Yatterman No. 2.
・Omochama dice-shaped mascot robot. Yatterman's support character.
・Doronjo The female boss of the villain gang Doronbo.
・Responsible for developing the Boyacky Doronbo mecha.
・He is in charge of the heavy lifting at Tonsradronbo.
A mysterious person who calls himself the God of Thieves. He tells Doronbo about the existence of the Skull Stones and makes them collect them.

■Subtitle

Episode 1: Yatterman goes to work. Episode 2: The water girl from Pujeput. Episode 3: The King of Florida Beach. Episode 4: The seals of the Arctic Ocean. Episode 5: The treasure of the Dolphin Kingdom. Episode 6: Protecting Tonka's Temple. Episode 7: Leo's Carnival. Episode 8: The Yeti of Imalaya. Episode 9: Exploration in Africa. Episode 10: Exeggutor of Lake Nass. Episode 11: The mysterious triangular area. Episode 12: The secret of Toaster Island. Episode 13: The surprising Amazon female. Episode 14: The great thief Donpan. Episode 15: Knipes' girl. Episode 16: The Queen of Yameteikoku. Episode 17: The Beedras sing. Episode 18: A baby panda is born. Episode 19: Ah! Full Valjean, Episode 20: Capole of the Underworld, Episode 21: Burn! The Red Three, Episode 22: The Treasure of Naibaba, Episode 23: The Cat of Fladas, Episode 24: Nightingale is an Angel, Episode 25: The Alien of Nazeka Plains, Episode 26: The Werewolf Has Arrived, Episode 27: The Great Adventure of the Underground Kingdom, Episode 28: Princess Kaguya of the Moon, Episode 29: The Duel at Soukei Ranch, Episode 30: King Mongu's Island, Episode 31: Dobinson Crowsle, Ron・Episode 32/The Skull at the South Pole, Colon・Episode 33/Morlock Orms, Colon・Episode 34/The Mysterious King Henkts, Colon・Episode 35/The Miles Under the Sea, Colon・Episode 36/Returning to Harmenkasba, Colon・Episode 37/The Kechis Merchant, Colon・Episode 38/Ninja Sasuke is a Man, Colon・Episode 39/The Ekakosist, Colon・Episode 40/Boo Blues' Cup, Colon・Episode 41/Hinokkin is a Good Boy, Colon・Episode 42/Country Episode 43: The International Train Panic, Colon; Episode 44: The Swan Prince, Colon; Episode 45: The Doronbo Musketeers, Colon; Episode 46: I Am Tell is a Hero, Colon; Episode 47: The Adventure of a Family-Left Child, Colon; Episode 48: A Challenge to the Death Race, Colon; Episode 49: The Sutten Doji of Onie Mountain, Colon; Episode 50: Kakitaro Defeats the Demon, Colon; Episode 51: The Frog Prince, Colon; Episode 52: Pirate Captain Zilber, Colon; Episode 53: Episode 54: The Monster Hinecles, Colon; Episode 55: The Great Duel on Kanryu Island, Colon; Episode 56: The Pink Pair's Belt, Colon; Episode 57: The Battle at Kappa River, Colon; Episode 58: The Tongue-Cut Parakeet, Colon; Episode 59: The Boketleman Arrives, Colon; Episode 60: The Atalandes Umibozu, Colon; Episode 61: Manju and the Sushi King, Colon; Episode 62: The Flying Magoroku, Colon; Episode 63: Iyami Jutaro, Colon; Episode 64: Octopus Planet, Colon; Episode 65: Demon of Rashoumon, Colon; Episode 66: The Great Explosion of Halemanjaro, Colon; Episode 67: Kendo in a Straight Line, Colon; Episode 68: The Snow Queen, Colon; Episode 69: Conquering Mount Maborost, Colon; Episode 70: Hiru Wakamaru of Mount Kurai, Colon; Episode 71: Crybaby Princess with a Headband, Colon; Episode 72: Name Forest Beauty, Colon; Episode 73: Boiled Goemon, Colon; Episode 74: Friendship of Hasiremedos, Colon; Episode 75: Ninja Episode 76: Jiraiya the Monster, Colon; Episode 77: The Battle of the Milky Way, Colon; Episode 78: The Lamp Seller, Colon; Episode 79: The Sloppy Wizard, Colon; Episode 80: The Tale of the Three Satomi Dogs, Colon; Episode 81: Gorman the Mediocre Painter, Colon; Episode 82: The Tale of Tsukahara's Senility, Colon; Episode 83: The Half-Lie Wall, Colon; Episode 84: Sparta the Warrior, Colon; Episode 85: The Mermaid, Colon; Episode 86: Jandak is a Saint, Colon; Episode 87: Episode 7 / Alaran's Magic Lamp, Colon; Episode 88 / Red-haired Ran, Colon; Episode 89 / Nonquixote, Colon; Episode 90 / Columbos' Strange Continent, Colon; Episode 91 / Strawberry Nonta, Colon; Episode 92 / A Spring Night's Dream, Colon; Episode 93 / The Wonderful Tomato Cook, Colon; Episode 94 / The Rest Brothers, Colon; Episode 95 / Komeno Patra, Colon; Episode 96 / The Evening Gratitude, Colon; Episode 97 / Bunbuku Okama, Colon; Episode 98 / The Confused Lucky the Dog, Colon; Episode 99: King Arthur's Sword, Colon; Episode 100: Yunzel and Gretl, Colon; Episode 101: King Aresander, Colon; Episode 102: President Yasington, Colon; Episode 103: Shippeitzer, Colon; Episode 104: King Iya, Colon; Episode 105: Professor Collector, Colon; Episode 106: Ginjiro Ninomiya, Colon; Episode 107: Dodgson's Great Invention, Colon; Episode 108: The Battle of Awaterloo, Colon

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■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・Period: 1 to 58
・Yatterman song・Lyrics by Ichiro Wakabayashi・Additional lyrics by Masayuki Yamamoto・Composition by Masayuki Yamamoto・Arrangement by Masaaki Jinbo・Singer by Masayuki Yamamoto and Mizuumi Boys and Girls Choir・OP2
・Period: 59-108
・Yatter King・Lyrics by Masayuki Yamamoto・Composition by Masayuki Yamamoto・Arrangement by Masaaki Jinbo・Vocals by Masayuki Yamamoto and Schoolmates Brothers・ED1
・Period: 1 to 58
・Tensai Doronbo・Lyrics by Masayuki Yamamoto・Composition by Masayuki Yamamoto・Arrangement by Masaaki Jinbo・Songs by Noriko Obara, Joji Yanami, Kazuya Tatekabe・ED2
・Period: 59-108
・Dorombo no Shiraketto ・Lyrics by Masayuki Yamamoto ・Music by Masayuki Yamamoto ・Arrangement by Masaaki Jinbo ・Singers by Noriko Obara, Joji Yanami, Kazuya Tatekabe

Time Bokan Series Yatterman - Detailed Review and Recommendation

"Yatterman," the second in the Time Bokan series, aired from 1977 to 1979 and is one of the most popular anime series produced by Tatsunoko Productions, and is synonymous with the series. The story is about a boy named Gan-chan who loves building machines, and his girlfriend Ai-chan, who use a giant dog-shaped machine called Yatterman to fight the villainous Doronbo gang. Below, we will explain in detail the appeal and features of this work, as well as the recommended points.

Story and Characters

The story of "Yatterman" is about a battle between Yatterman, a hero of justice, and the villainous Doronbo Gang over the treasure, the Skull Stones, which are scattered all over the world. Gan-chan and Ai-chan decide to complete Yatterwan and use it to benefit the world, and begin their activities as Yatterman. Meanwhile, the Doronbo Gang learns of the existence of the Skull Stones from Dokurobee, the god of thieves, and commits evil deeds to collect them. This conflict structure unfolds throughout the entire work, drawing viewers in.

Another major feature of "Yatterman" is the appeal of its characters. The pure sense of justice and friendship of Gan-chan and Ai-chan, and the unique villainy of the Doronbo Gang's Doronjo, Boyacky, and Tonzler add color to the series. The three characters of the Doronbo Gang in particular are full of humor despite being villains, and are beloved by viewers. Additionally, the dice-shaped mascot robot Omochama and the mysterious character Dokurobee also add depth to the story.

Mecha battles and gags

Another attraction of "Yatterman" is its unique mecha battles and obligatory gags. The scenes in which Yatterman and the Doronbo Gang fight using their respective mechas are visually very enjoyable. In particular, the Doronbo Gang's mechas have different designs each time, and their eccentricity and humor entertain the viewers. In addition, the gags sprinkled throughout the work not only make the viewers laugh, but also serve to ease the tension of the story. The combination of these elements makes "Yatterman" an even more appealing work.

Music and theme song

The music of "Yatterman" is also an important element that enhances the appeal of the work. The opening themes "Yatterman no Uta" and "Yatter King", and the ending themes "Tensai Doronbo" and "Dorombo no Shiraket" are masterpieces that remain strongly in the viewers' memories. These songs were created by the famous duo of Yamamoto Masayuki and Jinbo Masaaki, and not only do they enhance the atmosphere of the work, but they also have the power to capture the hearts of viewers. The background music used in the play is also skillfully used in accordance with the development of the story, playing a role in bringing out the emotions of the viewer.

Broadcast and influence

"Yatterman" was broadcast on Fuji TV from January 1, 1977 to January 27, 1979, every Saturday from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m. The long run of 108 episodes gained huge popularity among viewers and became the show that determined the direction of the series. The success of this work also had a major impact on the development of the later Time Bokan series, and inspired the creation of many related works.

Recommended points

"Yatterman" is a work that can be enjoyed by a wide range of people, from children to adults. In particular, the following points are recommended.

• Unique Mecha Battles : Differently designed mechas appear in each battle, resulting in plenty of visually stunning battle scenes.
• Humorous Gags : The film is peppered with standard gags that not only make the viewer laugh but also relieve the tension of the story.
• Appealing Characters : The pure sense of justice and friendship of Gan-chan and Ai-chan, as well as the unique villainy of the Doronbo Gang, add color to the work.
• Impressive Music : The opening and ending theme songs, as well as the background music throughout the film, add to the atmosphere of the film.
• Long broadcast period : The long broadcast of 108 episodes proved extremely popular among viewers and helped determine the direction of the series.

"Yatterman" is one of the most popular works in the Time Bokan series, and is synonymous with the series. This work combines mecha battles, comedy, the charm of the characters, and the wonderful music, and is sure to be enjoyed by a wide range of people from children to adults. Please watch it once and experience its charm for yourself.