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Time Bokan Series Time Patrol Otasukeman - The Trail of the Battle to Protect History

"Otasukeman: Time Patrol," the fourth installment of the Time Bokan series, aired from 1980 to 1981. It is a sci-fi action comedy about the Time Patrol, who protect history. This work is full of Tatsunoko Productions' unique humor and creativity, and has provided many laughs and emotions to viewers. Below, we will introduce detailed information about this work and its appeal.

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

Anime Original

■ Broadcast period

February 2, 1980 - January 31, 1981 Every Saturday 18:30-19:00

■Broadcasting station

Fuji TV Network

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 53

■Original Story

Tatsunoko Productions Planning Department

■ Director

Hiroshi Sasagawa

■ Production

Fuji Television, Tatsunoko Productions

■Works

©Tatsunoko Productions

■ Story

The Time Patrol protects the correct history from those who try to change it. The three members of the Time Patrol, including Atasha, are tricked by the mysterious Tonmanomato to change history as evil minions, Ojamaman, in order to leave their mark as great men. However, fellow members Hikaru and Nana transform into Otasukeman, allies of justice, to thwart his ambitions. Without knowing each other's true identities, they engage in a battle for history in various eras.

■Explanation

The fourth film in the Time Bokan series. Set in the Time Patrol, which protects history, this sci-fi action comedy depicts the battle between righteous Otasukeman and evil Ojamaman over changing history. The justice and evil trio actually belong to the same organization, and a new member joins the evil side to make it a foursome; this new approach to the series has broadened the scope of the series.

■Cast

・Hikaru (Otasukeman No. 1) / Yu Mizushima・Nana (Otasukeman No. 2) / Saeko Shimazu・Hinebot / Mariko Yamanouchi・Chief Tonan / Junpei Takiguchi・Atasha / Noriko Obara・Secovic / Joji Yanami・Dwarsky / Kazuya Tatekabe・Tonmanomanto / Masaru Ikeda・Gekigasky / Masayuki Yamamoto・Narrator / Kei Toyama

■ Main staff

・Producers: Masaru Shibata, Nagateru Kato (episodes 1-27), Hiroshi Iwata (episodes 28-53)
Director: Hiroshi Sasagawa Production: Fuji Television, Tatsunoko Productions

■ Main Characters

・Hikaru (Otasukeman No. 1)
A member of the Time Patrol. In order to prevent Ojamaman from changing history, he hides his true identity and becomes Otasukeman No. 1.
・Nana (Otasukeman No. 2)
A member of the Time Patrol. He is on the same team as Hikaru and also transforms into Otasukeman No. 2.
A support robot for Hikaru and Nana. When it intercepts a communication from Tonmanomanto, a short circuit occurs all over its body and it starts dancing the Kai-Kai Dance.
- After being persuaded by Atasha Tonmanomant that she will go down in history as a peerless beauty, she becomes a nuisance and tries to change history, despite being a member of the Time Patrol.
Sekovich is Atasha's subordinate. The reason he became Ojamaman is to leave his name in history as a genius scientist.
Dwarsky: A subordinate of Atasha. He became Ojamaman in order to leave his name in history as the greatest hero in history.
Gekigasky is the fourth member of the group who joined midway through the group. He's a very handsome guy, but he's overworked by Atasha and the others as their junior.
A mysterious person who orders Tonmanomanto Ojamaman to change history.

■Subtitle

Episode 1: Otasukeman vs. Ojamaman Episode 2: Napoleon the Wine Emperor?
・Episode 3/Beethoven's Tenth?
・Episode 4: New members finally appear ・Episode 5: Galileo's new discovery!?
・Episode 6: Lincoln's Declaration of Evil!?
・Episode 7: Fabre's Underwater Diary!?
・Episode 8: The Great South Pole Race!?
・Episode 9: Yang Guifei is a kind woman!?
・Episode 10: Lawrence of the Uncertainty!?
・Episode 11/Atasha's Rival!?
・Episode 12/Rodan's Staring Contestant ・Episode 13/Ojamaman No. 4 is born!?
・Episode 14: The Upside-Down Great Buddha of Nara?!
・Episode 15: The Shinsengumi Head to the Suez Canal!?
・Episode 16/Andersen the Puppet Master!?
Episode 17: Franklin Fried an Octopus!?
Episode 18: Tsubasa, that's a false light!?
Episode 19: Nightingale, the Bar Angel!?
・Episode 20: Bunzaemon's Kerosene Boat!?
・Episode 21: The mysterious monster Mearian!?
・Episode 22: Hanano Continent Suspended Railway!?
・Episode 23: Sekovich's Time Runaway!?
・Episode 24: Takeda Shingen has disappeared!?
・Episode 25: Recover the Chief's Treasure!?
・Episode 26: The Patrolman's Summer Vacation ・Episode 27: The Scary Dracula's Castle!?
・Episode 28: All the beauties of the century gathered together!?
・Episode 29: Hinebotto's Dad!?
・Episode 30: Ieyasu's Raccoon Warrior!?
・Episode 31: Mysterious UFO Robbery!?
・Episode 32: Pirate King Ojamaman!?
・Episode 33/2001 Bunko Space Travel!?
・Episode 34 / A tearful reunion between Atasha and her mother ・Episode 35 / The rare Tonman sandwich!?
・Episode 36 / The Southeast Chief's sly daughter ・Episode 37 / The Patrol Team's Big Sports Day ・Episode 38 / Nostradamus' Great Prophecy!?
・Episode 39: The Three-Sword Style of the Rare Sword Tonma!?
Episode 40: Who is Gekigaski's ancestor?
・Episode 41/Dwarsky's first success!?
・Episode 42: Sekovich Hana's Matchmaking!?
・Episode 43: Don Saigo plays a word chain game!?
-Episode 44/The Director is wearing a Tonman Mantle?
・Episode 45/Is Otasukeman a master thief?
・Episode 46: The Final Battle! Ojama Wars ・Episode 47: Gekigaski, the Western Hero?!
・Episode 48: Hikaru is Nana's future husband!?
・Episode 49/Atasha and everyone else are fired!
・Episode 50: The Patrol's Time Excursion ・Episode 51: Apollo's Moon Landing is Second!?
・Episode 52: Otasukeman in big trouble!?
・Episode 53: Shine! Otasukemen of the World

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■ Theme songs and music

・OP
・Otasukeman's Song・Lyrics by Masayuki Yamamoto・Composition by Masayuki Yamamoto・Arrangement by Masaaki Jinbo・Singer by Masayuki Yamamoto, Mizuumi Boys and Girls Choir・ED1
Period: 1-22
・Ah-uh Ojamaman・Lyrics by Masayuki Yamamoto・Composition by Masayuki Yamamoto・Arrangement by Masaaki Jinbo・Vocals by Masayuki Yamamoto, Noriko Obara, Joji Yanami, Kazuya Tatekabe・ED2
・Period: 23-53
・Ganbare Ojamaman・Lyrics by Minoru Uchima・Music by Masayuki Yamamoto・Arrangement by Masaaki Jinbo・Singer by Masayuki Yamamoto

■ Appeal and evaluation of the work

"Time Patrol Otasukeman" is a work that stands out among the Time Bokan series for its unique setting and story development. Below, we will explain in detail its appeal and evaluation.

The struggle over changing history

The greatest attraction of this series is the battle between the Time Patrol, who protect history, and Ojamaman, who tries to change it. A different historical figure or event appears in each episode, and comedy and action unfolds around that backdrop. For example, humorous settings such as Napoleon becoming the wine emperor and Beethoven composing his Tenth Symphony entertain viewers. Another funny point is the scene where the Ojamaman get scolded by Tonmanomatto every time their attempt to change history ends in failure.

Character Appeal

Each character in this series is unique and leaves a strong impression on viewers. In particular, the trio of Ojamamen, Atasha, Sekovich, and Dwarsky, are portrayed as villains but somehow lovable characters. Gekigasky, who joins the series midway through, is portrayed as a very handsome man, but is comically bossed around by Atasha and the others, eliciting laughter from viewers. Meanwhile, the righteous Otasukemen Hikaru and Nana are touching as they cooperate with each other without knowing each other's true identities, capturing the hearts of viewers. Additionally, the Kai Kai Dance of the Hinebottos is also very impressive as a visual gag.

Mechanic Design

The Time Bokan series' distinctive mechanical design is also expressed in this work by Kunio Okawara, who has created a unique worldview. The designs of Otasukeman's and Ojamaman's mecha are appealing, combining humor and functionality. Ojamaman's mecha in particular has a classic scene of exploding every time it fails, leaving a strong impact on viewers. Another highlight is the mecha design, which is based on a different historical event in each episode.

music

The music for this series was composed by Yamamoto Masayuki and Jinbo Masaaki, and is extremely memorable, including the theme song and insert songs. The opening theme, "Otasukeman's Song," in particular, is a song that resonates in the hearts of viewers, along with the singing voices of the Mizuumi Boys and Girls Choir. The ending themes, "Ah-u Ojamaman" and "Ganbare Ojamaman," are also popular as songs that symbolize the character of Ojamaman. These pieces of music are important elements that add to the atmosphere of the series.

■ Work evaluation and recommendation

"Time Patrol Otasukeman" is one of the most highly acclaimed works in the Time Bokan series. Here are some reasons why:

A balance of humor and action

This series has an excellent balance of humor and action. The battle over changing history creates a sense of tension, but there are also humorous scenes scattered throughout, so viewers won't get bored. In addition, the stories set in historical events and famous people in each episode broaden the viewer's knowledge while also providing laughter and emotion. This balance is one of the attractions of this series.

Character Development

The characters in this work grow as the story progresses. In particular, Ojamaman Atasha and his friends are villains who are instigated by Tonmanomanto and try to change history, but as the story progresses they begin to question their own actions. Hikaru and Nana also deepen their bond as they cooperate with each other without knowing each other's true identities. The growth of these characters moves the viewer.

Respect for history

This work is one that shows respect for history. Each episode features a different historical event or famous person, and the story unfolds around that setting. This allows viewers to deepen their interest in history. Also, the battle over changing history can remind viewers of the importance of history. This respect for history has earned this work high praise.

Recommendation

"Time Patrol Otasukeman" is recommended not only for fans of the Time Bokan series, but also for those who like sci-fi action comedies and those interested in history. With a good balance of humor and action, character growth and respect for history, this work will provide viewers with plenty of laughs and excitement. Please give it a watch.