Super Supercar Gattaiger - A thorough evaluation of its incredible transformation and fighting power

Super Supercar Gattiger - An anime that symbolizes the supercar boom of the 1970s

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Broadcast period

October 4, 1977 - March 28, 1978
October 4, 1977 - March 28, 1978 Every Tuesday 19:30-20:00
26 episodes, 30 minutes each (however, episode 14 was not broadcast on the first airing)

■Broadcasting station

Tokyo 12 Channel

■Frequencies

130 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 25

■Original Story

Original work by Hitoshi Chiaki

■ Director

Chief Director / Takahashi Susuke Supervisor / Suzuki Seijun

■ Production

Eiwa Co., Ltd.

■ Story

Dr. Tabuchi, who succeeded in developing the dream machine, the solar energy engine, was blown up by an unknown assailant. His only son, Joe, searches for the culprit who killed his father and his long-lost mother. At the same time, as a member of the Tiger Team, he takes on the harsh races in the Gattaiger, a racing car equipped with a solar energy engine. However, the evil hand of the Demon clan awaits him there.

■Explanation

This work is one of the anime works produced in response to the supercar boom that swept Japan in the late 1970s. The main characters' team operates multiple machines that combine to fight enemies with a variety of weapons, and the enemy's goal is world domination, so the story follows a giant robot anime style.

In the 1970s, Japan's car culture was developing rapidly, and there was a growing desire for supercars. In this context, "Super Supercar Gattaiger" appeared as a work that embodied children's dreams. In particular, the setting of a racing car equipped with a solar power engine reflected the interest in energy issues at the time and gave a sense of hope for the future.

The series also focuses on depicting the racing scenes, and is characterized by a sense of speed and tension that draws the viewer in. The races take place all over the world, and each episode depicts a different landscape and culture, stimulating the viewer's sense of adventure. In addition, the series also depicts human drama, such as the growth, friendship, and family love of the main characters, making it more than just an action anime, and the deep story development is what makes it so appealing.

■Cast

・Tabuchi Joe/Mizushima Yutaka/Wakatsuki Sachiyo/Sakuma Ai/Wakatsuki Katsumi/Sugawara Yasuto/Igarashi Ken/Kamei Saburo/Hayami Hiroki/Murayama Akira/Wakatsuki Yuzo/Hazumi Jun/Black Demon/Ogata Kenichi/Queen Demon/Arima Mizuko/Erik Bergen/Kamiya Akira/Narrator/Nakagi Ryuji

■ Main staff

・Original work: Chiaki Hitoshi・Planning: Mashima Mitsuru・Producers: Ikeda Makoto, Watanabe Shizuto, Yanagisawa Takayuki・Screenplay: Mashima Mitsuru, Suyama Satoshi, Tomita Sukehiro, Yamazaki Haruya, Katsura Masaki, and others・Chief Director: Takahashi Susuke・Assistant Director: Hosono Tadashi・Character Design: Yamaguchi Shiro, Kanayama Akihiro・Mechanic Design: Design Office Mechaman・Art: Design Office Mechaman・Art Setting: Nakamura Mitsuki・Special Effects: Tanaka Takao, and others・Cinematography: Sugaya Nobuyuki, and others・Editing: Yonaiyama Junko・Developing Laboratory: Tokyo Developing Laboratory・Music: Ishikawa Koya・Sound Recording Adjustment: Koide Ryosuke・Sound Production: Arts Pro・Production: Eiwa Co., Ltd., Nihon Keizai Advertising Inc., Tokyo 12 Channel

■ Main Characters

・Tabuchi Jo A hot-blooded young racer. He drives the center machine of the Gattaiger supercar, left to him by his father. Jo faces many challenges as he pursues the truth behind his father's death. His courageous attitude and passion for racing leave a strong impression on viewers. In particular, his struggle to carry out his father's wishes moved many children.

Yuzo Wakatsuki is a doctor of engineering who is a close friend of Joe's late father, Dr. Tabuchi. While working on solar energy engine research, he also leads the Tiger Team. Yuzo uses his knowledge and leadership as a scientist to lead the team. He is portrayed as a father figure who supports Joe and sometimes gives strict guidance.

・Sachiyo Wakatsuki She is the beloved daughter of Dr. Wakatsuki and the only female member of the Tiger team. She drives a light machine and has feelings for Joe. As the only female on the team, Sachiyo is as strong and kind as her male counterparts. Her presence plays an important role in maintaining the balance of the team. Furthermore, her efforts in racing while keeping her feelings for Joe hidden in her heart captured the hearts of viewers.

・Hiroki Hayami The calm and collected vice-leader of the Tiger Team. He drives a left-handed machine. Hiroki is the brains behind the team's strategy and overcomes crises with his calm judgment. He keeps his cool even during races and plays an important role in leading the team to victory. His presence is a pillar that supports the team's stability.

・Black Demon The Demon Clan is hunting down the Demon Clan, who have ambitions of world domination. He slows down the Tiger Team through a race to get the solar energy engine. Black Demon is portrayed as a ruthless and cunning enemy, making a strong impression on the viewers. His presence adds tension and thrill to the story, and plays an important role in encouraging the growth of the main characters.

Eric Bergen: A young commander of the Demon Clan. He leads the Demon Racers and attacks the Tiger Team. As Black Demon's right-hand man, Eric plans and executes various strategies. He has a calm and calculating personality, and is portrayed as a torment for the Tiger Team. His presence has a major impact on the development of the story, and plays an important role in drawing the interest of the viewers.

■ Main robot items

・Gattaiger A supercar developed by Dr. Tabuchi and owned by the Tiger Team. It is equipped with numerous weapons and a solar power engine. It is completed by combining five machines: the Center Machine, Right Machine, Left Machine, Up Machine, and End Machine. Gattaiger is a multi-functional machine that can be used not only in races but also in battles, and its design and performance captivated viewers. In particular, the power of the combination scene captured the hearts of children.

・Carrier Jet A transport aircraft exclusively for Gattaiger and each of the machines that make up Gattaiger. The Carrier Jet plays an important role in transporting Gattaiger to race venues around the world. Its enormous size and flying capabilities have amazed and impressed viewers. It also participates in battles in emergencies, playing an important role in supporting the team.

・Demon Mobile Base The Demon Clan's aerial fortress. It can fly and even navigate underwater. The Demon Mobile Base is the Demon Clan's headquarters and plays an important role in planning and executing various operations. Its enormous size and versatility left a strong impression on viewers. It also plays an important role in increasing the tension and thrills in the battle scenes with the Tiger Team.

■Subtitle

Episode 1: The Fateful Big Race (Part 1) (1977/10/04)
Episode 2: The Fateful Big Race (Part 2)
Episode 3: Danger! Red TigerEpisode 4: The Fearful Condor MachineEpisode 5: The Little HeroEpisode 6: Apache in the Valley of DeathEpisode 7: Midnight Manhattan RaceEpisode 8: The Mysterious Masked RacerEpisode 9: The Glorious Rocky Mountain Crossing RaceEpisode 10: The Devil's F1 RacerEpisode 11: The Angry GattaigerEpisode 12: Joe's Assassination OrderEpisode 13: The Fearful Fashion ShowEpisode 14: A Dead Heat Without Glory (※Not broadcast at the time of the original broadcast)
・Episode 15/The Lost Journey・Episode 16/Mother! Her Name・Episode 17/Combination of Friendship・Episode 18/The Terrifying Aurora Experiment・Episode 19/The Terrifying Conspiracy・Episode 20/Eric's Dark Trap・Episode 21/Fight! With Dreams・Episode 22/Run! Beyond the Dreams・Episode 23/The Massacre of Encore Lapla・Episode 24/Break Through the Jungle of Death・Episode 25/Fly! Wings of Love・Episode 26/Run Towards the Sun! (1978/03/28)

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・Gattaigar's song ・Lyrics: Mitsuru Umashima ・Music: Asei Kobayashi ・Arrangement: Hiroshi Takada ・Singer: Tsunehiko Kamijo

・ED1
・Love is a Scar・Lyrics by Mitsuru Umajima・Music by Asei Kobayashi・Arrangement by Hiroshi Takada・Singer by Tsunehiko Kamijo

■ Evaluation and recommendation

"Super Supercar Gattaiger" is still loved by many fans today as a work that symbolizes the supercar boom of the 1970s. In particular, the setting of a racing car equipped with a solar power engine reflected the interest in energy issues at the time and gave a sense of hope for the future. In addition, the series focuses on depicting the racing scenes, and is characterized by a sense of speed and tension that draws the viewer in. Furthermore, it also depicts human drama such as the growth, friendship, and family love of the main characters, making it more than just an action anime, and its appeal lies in the deep story development.

The recommended points of this work are as follows:

• The appeal of the supercar : The design and performance of the Gattaiger is like the embodiment of a child's dreams, and its power and beauty captivate viewers.
• The thrill of racing : Each episode features a different racing setting and tense racing scenes that will stimulate viewers' sense of adventure.
• Human drama : Human dramas such as the growth of the main characters, friendship, and family love capture the hearts of viewers and move them.
• Interest in energy issues : The setting of a racing car equipped with a solar power engine reflects the interest in energy issues at the time and gives a sense of hope for the future.

"Super Supercar Gattaiger" is a work that symbolizes the supercar boom of the 1970s, and is still loved by many fans today. In particular, the setting of a racing car equipped with a solar power engine reflected the interest in energy issues at the time and gave a sense of hope for the future. In addition, the series focuses on depicting the racing scenes, and is characterized by a sense of speed and tension that draws the viewer in. Furthermore, it also depicts human drama such as the growth, friendship, and family love of the main characters, making it more than just an action anime, and its appeal lies in the deep story development.

This work is like the embodiment of children's dreams, and its power and beauty captivate viewers. The different race settings in each episode and the tense racing scenes stimulate the viewer's sense of adventure. The human drama of the protagonists' growth, friendship, and family love also captures and moves viewers' hearts. Furthermore, the setting of a racing car equipped with a solar power engine reflects the interest in energy issues at the time, and gives a sense of hope for the future.

"Super Supercar Gattaiger" is a work that symbolizes the supercar boom of the 1970s, and is still loved by many fans today. In particular, the setting of a racing car equipped with a solar power engine reflected the interest in energy issues at the time and gave a sense of hope for the future. In addition, the series focuses on depicting the racing scenes, and is characterized by a sense of speed and tension that draws the viewer in. Furthermore, it also depicts human drama such as the growth, friendship, and family love of the main characters, making it more than just an action anime, and its appeal lies in the deep story development.

This work is like the embodiment of children's dreams, and its power and beauty captivate viewers. The different race settings in each episode and the tense racing scenes stimulate the viewer's sense of adventure. The human drama of the protagonists' growth, friendship, and family love also captures and moves viewers' hearts. Furthermore, the setting of a racing car equipped with a solar power engine reflects the interest in energy issues at the time, and gives a sense of hope for the future.

"Super Supercar Gattaiger" is a work that symbolizes the supercar boom of the 1970s, and is still loved by many fans today. In particular, the setting of a racing car equipped with a solar power engine reflected the interest in energy issues at the time and gave a sense of hope for the future. In addition, the series focuses on depicting the racing scenes, and is characterized by a sense of speed and tension that draws the viewer in. Furthermore, it also depicts human drama such as the growth, friendship, and family love of the main characters, making it more than just an action anime, and its appeal lies in the deep story development.

This work is like the embodiment of children's dreams, and its power and beauty captivate viewers. The different race settings in each episode and the tense racing scenes stimulate the viewer's sense of adventure. The human drama of the protagonists' growth, friendship, and family love also captures and moves viewers' hearts. Furthermore, the setting of a racing car equipped with a solar power engine reflects the interest in energy issues at the time, and gives a sense of hope for the future.